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Mar- 2023 -13 MarchEurope
UK in $6 Billion Defense Boost to Respond to Russia, China
The UK announced a $6-billion investment in defense to respond to emerging geopolitical threats from Russia and China.
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Feb- 2023 -8 FebruaryAir
Russia Vows ‘Response’ if UK Sends Planes to Ukraine
Russia said that it would respond if Britain sends warplanes to Ukraine, warning of an escalation.
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8 FebruaryAir
UK to Train Ukrainian ‘Fighter Jet Pilots and Marines:’ PM’s Office
The UK will offer fighter jet training to Ukraine as Western allies debate how much military aid to give Kyiv.
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3 FebruaryEurope
Giving Ukraine Jets Would Need ‘Months if Not Years’ of Training: UK PM
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said sending fighter jets to Ukraine would require "months if not years" of training.
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Jan- 2023 -16 JanuaryArms
UK Sending Heavy Tanks to Ukraine, Prompts Russian Warning
British PM Rishi Sunak pledged to provide 14 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, making it the first Western nation to supply heavy tanks to Kyiv.
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11 JanuaryAsia Pacific
UK, Japan to Sign Major Defense Deal Allowing Troop Deployments
The British and Japanese prime ministers will sign a "hugely significant" new defense deal allowing UK troops to deploy in Japan.
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Dec- 2022 -19 DecemberEurope
UK to Announce Major New Artillery Package for Ukraine
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce a new artillery package for Ukraine during a meeting of Nordic, Baltic, and Dutch counterparts.
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Nov- 2022 -16 NovemberEurope
UK Awards $1.9B Contract for Navy Support Ships
Britain named a UK-led consortium to build three Royal Navy support ships in a contract worth $1.9 billion.
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9 NovemberEurope
France, UK to Hold Defense Summit in Early 2023: Macron
Britain and France will hold a summit in early 2023 aimed at reinforcing their military and defense cooperation, French President Macron said.
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