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Apr- 2024 -

12 April

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.

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

Europe

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.

Juster Domingo

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

Technology

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.

Juster Domingo

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

Sea

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.

Juster Domingo

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

Sea

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.

Juster Domingo

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

Europe

Juster Domingo

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.

9 February

Sea

The Commando Raiding Craft is seen in action in Plymouth Sound. It's seen moving in a coastal body of water, with at least six personnel on the craft. Two soldiers are manning what appears to be machine guns, one in front of the boat and the other in the back. In the background, a coastal land mass is seen amid foggy weather.

Juster Domingo

Royal Marines Reveal Revamped, Stealthier Offshore Raiding Craft

The UK Royal Marines has redesigned its fleet of Offshore Raiding Craft to modernize them after two decades of service.

Jan- 2024 -

24 January

Air

The UK's DragonFire laser directed energy weapon engages aerial targets.

Ronald Watkins

UK Laser Weapon Engages Aerial Targets in Milestone Test

The UK’s DragonFire laser weapon achieved the country’s first high-power firing of a laser weapon against aerial targets.

Nov- 2023 -

27 November

Space

Rojoef Manuel

UK Defense Launches Space Academy in Oxfordshire

The UK has integrated a training program focusing on space force operations at the UK Defence Academy in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire.

8 November

Arms

Common Anti-Air Modular Missile - Extended Range (CAMM-ER)

Rojoef Manuel

MBDA to Expedite Poland’s NAREW Air Defense Program

MBDA UK has signed a $4.89 billion transfer of technology contract to accelerate Poland’s NAREW air defense program.

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