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Britain’s armed forces equipment by the numbers - UK Defence …
Nov 19, 2023 · The land component of the UK armed forces shows a mix of strength and ongoing updates. With 3,207 pieces of combat equipment, the army’s arsenal comprises 845 Armored Personnel Carriers, 1,480 Protected Mobility Vehicles, and 882 Armored Fighting Vehicles. However, these numbers are provisional, pending an ongoing process to enhance data quality.
Update on current and future plans for Britain’s F-35 fleet
Mar 30, 2024 · A letter from the Minister of State for Defence Procurement sets out the status of the UK’s F-35 fleet. The letter from James Cartlidge MP, Minister of State for Defence Procurement, to Jeremy Quin MP, Chair of the House of Commons Defence Committee, covers several key points regarding the development and operational status of …
A timeline of voting rights in the UK - UK Defence Journal
Apr 4, 2018 · Timeline of Voting Rights in the United Kingdom. 1832 – The Reform Act 1832 (Representation of the People Act 1832) Marking the beginning of a series of electoral reforms, the Reform Act 1832 was a pivotal moment in British political history. It significantly reformed the electoral system by redistributing seats in the House of Commons and ...
Britain takes lead of NATO Rapid Response Force - UK Defence …
Dec 30, 2023 · British forces are taking the lead of NATO’s rapid response force on 1 January 2024, placing thousands of soldiers on standby to defend the Alliance. NATO’s Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF) was created after Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014 and deployed for the first time for the collective defence of the Alliance ...
A look at the P-8 Poseidon, Britain’s new submarine hunter
Feb 1, 2020 · The P-8 can fly up to 41,000 feet and travel up to 490 knots. P-8 offers higher reliability – the 737 has a 99.8 percent dispatch rate, with more than 4,000 aircraft flying, and 6,600+ orders. The P-8 is engineered for 25 years/25,000 hours in the harshest maritime flight regimes, including extended operations in icing environments.
Tempest – Facts on Britain’s new fighter jet programme
Jun 14, 2023 · The economic impact of Team Tempest, as outlined in the BAE Systems factsheet, is profound. PwC’s economic impact assessment indicates that the program is anticipated to contribute £26.2 billion to the UK economy from 2021 to 2050. The benefits of this program are expected to permeate throughout the UK, including Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Faslane naval base prepares for major expansion - UK Defence …
Dec 15, 2023 · Faslane is undergoing a significant expansion, with personnel numbers set to increase by nearly 40%, as revealed in a recent report by The Lochside Press. This expansion includes plans for new infrastructure to support the forthcoming Dreadnought-class submarines. The base, located on the Gareloch, has seen all its 2,602 cabins built within the ...
Air - UK Defence Journal
Air November 10, 2024. The U.S. Army’s 1st Space Brigade has taken steps to strengthen its tactical collaboration with the United Kingdom's space-focused military units, as three of its officers visited UK Space Command.
The Five Eyes – The Intelligence Alliance of the Anglosphere
Apr 14, 2020 · The Five Eyes brings the UK, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand into the world’s most complete and comprehensive intelligence alliance. The Five Eyes (FVEY) is widely regarded as the world’s most significant intelligence alliance. The origins of it can be traced back to the context of the Second World War and by its ...