United Kingdom

US OKs $1B AUKUS Submarine Systems, Tech Support Sale to UK

The US State Department has cleared a $1-billion potential foreign military sale of submarine systems and related support for the UK as part of the AUKUS security partnership. 

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UK Introduces New Flight Test Capability to De-Risk Aircraft Defense Integration

A new testing capability is giving British forces the chance to evaluate Defense Aid Systems under real flight conditions before they are installed on military aircraft.

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UK Taps Babcock for $80M Non-Combat Vehicle Fleet Support

The UK has awarded Babcock an $80.4-million contract to manage its non-combat vehicle fleet.

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UK, Norway Pursue Joint Commando Craft Program for Coastal Ops

The UK and Norway are considering a joint acquisition of a fleet of high-speed, armed commando craft to support littoral operations.

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New UK Tech Takes a Different Approach to Drone Defense

The UK could soon obtain a unique, integrated counter-drone solution that allows military forces to take down drones through a variety of kinetic and non-kinetic options.

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Babcock Unveils SME Engagement Framework to Fast-Track Defense Access 

Babcock has introduced a new framework aimed at accelerating the integration of smaller firms into the UK defense programs.

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Ukraine Deploys 200 Military Experts to Gulf for Counter-Drone Efforts

Ukraine has begun deploying military specialists to the Middle East to support regional efforts against drone threats.

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Lightweight Drones Strengthen Royal Navy Surveillance Around Gibraltar

The UK Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron has integrated ANAFI Parrot quadcopters into its operations to support maritime surveillance.

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UK Mulls Sending Minehunter Drones to Strait of Hormuz

The UK is considering deploying minehunting unmanned surface vessels to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as tensions disrupt a vital global oil route.

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US and UK Set Joint Counter-Drone Data Standards

The US and UK have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to establish common data standards for counter‑UAS technologies.

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