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UK Joins European Push For Low Cost Air Defence Weapons To Counter Drone Threats
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► United Kingdom joins European initiative focused on low cost air defence weapons. ► Effort aims …
- Military & OrdnanceTanks & Armored Vehicles
UK Says “Significant Progress” In Challenger 3 Export Talks But Offers No Buyer Names
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readExport Talks Gain Momentum For Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank The Challenger 3 export talks are progressing, the United Kingdom Ministry of …
- Military & OrdnanceTanks & Armored Vehicles
UK And Norway Join Finland-Led CAVS Armoured Vehicle Development Pact
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readUK And Norway Join CAVS Armoured Vehicle R&D Agreement The United Kingdom and Norway have formally joined the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle …
- Cyber & Space Defense
UK to Field First Elements of Digital Targeting Web in 2026, MoD Confirms
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readUK Digital Targeting Web Minimum Viable Product Due in 2026 The UK Ministry of Defence aims to field the first Digital Targeting …
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UK Defence Exports Hit Record £20 Billion in 2025, Supporting Over 25,000 Jobs
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 7 minutes readUK Achieves Unprecedented Defence Export Performance The United Kingdom secured over £20 billion in defence exports during 2025, marking the highest annual …
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UK Assumes Command of NATO Special Ops Reaction Force, Boosting Alliance Readiness
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readThe United Kingdom has completed preparations to lead NATO’s Allied Reaction Force Special Operations Component, marking a key milestone in alliance rapid …
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UK Helicopter Procurement Delay Threatens Industrial Base and Sovereign Capability
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readUK Helicopter Delay Raises Industrial Base Concerns The long-running procurement delay for the UK New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme has prompted warnings …
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UK Warns of Rising Russian Chinese Activity in High North Threatening NATO Security
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readUK Warns of Rising Russian Chinese Activity in High North British defence leaders have warned that increasing Russian military operations and expanding …
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UK Royal Navy Gives Update on Type 45 Destroyer Missile Upgrade
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readUK Royal Navy Gives Update on Type 45 Destroyer Missile Upgrade The UK Royal Navy has provided new details on the ongoing …