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Fleet of spy drones to equip British soldiers and back jobs in South West England and Wales
British soldiers will be better protected and more lethal on the battlefield as a new investment of up to £400 million will see the Army equipped with the latest spy drone technology.
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UK takes command of multinational force for Ukraine
A senior British officer has today taken command of the multinational force which would deploy to Ukraine after hostilities end.
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£708 million to accelerate UK next-generation air combat technology
Thousands of British workers will accelerate development of advanced technologies for use by the Royal Air Force, following a £708 million investment announced today.
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Canada joins next-generation fighter jet programme as first Observer Nation
One of the world’s most ambitious defence and industrial partnerships is even stronger as the UK, Italy and Japan welcome Canada to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) as the first Observer Nation.
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European security strengthened under landmark UK and Estonia agreement
European security will be strengthened by a new UK-Estonia defence roadmap that will deepen military cooperation, strengthen NATO’s eastern flank and modernise the UK’s Forward Land Forces presence in Estonia for the challenges of modern warfare.
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Prime Minister commits €300 million to fund fighter jets for Ukraine - backing British jobs and bolstering Ukraine’s defence
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has today announced that the UK is investing €300 million to help deliver advanced Swedish Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine, strengthening Ukraine’s ability to defend its skies from Russian attacks, while supporting thousands of highly skilled jobs across the UK.
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