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Apr- 2024 -

26 April

Arms

A KNDS Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 mm is seen on a grassy and sandy area. The eight-wheeled vehicle is painted with textured green and brown camouflage. Its turret is jutting forwards from the back. In the ground, trees and bushes grow scattered.

Germany, UK to Collaborate on RCH 155 for Mobile Fires Platform Program

The UK is set to collaborate with Germany on the development of the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) wheeled artillery system.

25 April

Europe

Pictured: HMS Northumberland at sea on operations. HMS Northumberland is a Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, based in Plymouth. She specialises in hunting submarines and currently has a Royal Navy Merlin embarked for her current taskings.

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Babcock to Oversee Type 23-Class Refit Support

Babcock has been awarded a contract to manage the UK's Type 23-class Refit Support Group, overseeing the upkeep of the newly-upgraded ships.

22 April

Air

Two Airbus H145 helicopters are seen operating in what appears to be an aircraft runway. The helicopters are painted black, with its rotary blades components and base painted yellow. The one in the foreground has the number "98" painted in white in front of its cockpit, while the one in the back has "97".

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UK Buys Six H145 Helicopters for Training, Emergency Missions

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a 122-million euro ($152 million) contract with Airbus to order six additional H145 helicopters.

17 April

Europe

UK's HMS Lancaster warship is seen sailing deep blue waters. The gray ship has "F229" painted on its side in black. The background is a dull blue sky covered by dark clouds.

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Royal Navy Selects SEA for Sonar Software Development

The Royal Navy has tapped Systems Engineering & Assessment to create software that improves its warships' sonar systems.

12 April

Business

Two camouflaged soldiers appear to be wearing Saab's live training equipment, which tracks the soldiers during training with laser and geometric pairing technology. Various black straps and sensors can be seen attached to their helmets.

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British Army Taps Saab for Live Training Upgrades

The UK has signed a $75-million deal with Saab to improve its live training capabilities with laser and geometric pairing technology.

5 April

Arctic

Two soldiers are seen operating two black-and-white Lynx Brutal Over Snow Reconnaissance Vehicles in the middle of a snowfield. The soldiers are wearing white as camouflage to blend in well with their surroundings.

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UK Royal Marines to Purchase 159 Snowmobiles for Arctic Ops

The UK Royal Marines are investing $12.6 million in 159 snowmobiles for Arctic missions.

Mar- 2024 -

22 March

Europe

A British Army land rover with an electric engine is seen parked on the right side of the image, right beside a NEOM McLaren Extreme E racecar on the left. A uniformed army personnel is seen reaching for the land rover's door, as if opening it. The rover is painted brown-green, with a plate in its front that reads "LURCHER".The racecar is painted black with orange decals.

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UK Taps McLaren for High Tech, Electric Defense Capabilities

The UK Ministry of Defence has partnered with automotive manufacturer McLaren to develop high-tech, innovative projects for the British Army.

18 March

Europe

HMS Sutherland, a UK Royal Navy frigate, is seen sailing on calm waters. The gray ship has "F81" painted in black on its side. Around 60 of its crew members are seen standing on deck, wearing their navy blue uniforms and white sailor hats. The sky is shrouded in light gray clouds.

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HMS Sutherland Returns as UK Concludes Type 23 Frigate Upgrades

The UK Royal Navy's HMS Sutherland has completed its life extension refit at the Devonport Naval Base in southwest England.

11 March

Europe

The UK Royal Navy's HMS St Albans frigate is seen sailing in calm, deep blue waters. The ship is painted gray, with "F83" painted on the right side of its hull in black. The far background is a gray sky.

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UK’s HMS St Albans Back in Service After Four-Year Upgrade

The UK Royal Navy's HMS St Albans will participate in post-refit sea trials after four and a half years of upkeep and upgrades.

Feb- 2024 -

12 February

Arms

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UK Defense Spending Hits Record $31.5 Billion

The UK Ministry of Defence has revealed that Britain has spent more than 25 billion pounds ($31.5 billion) on 2022/2023 defense.

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