Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
September 2014 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News
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- RFA Argus deploys to Sierra Leone UK MOD 17 Oct 2014 -- The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship began her journey to Sierra Leone today as part of the UK's response to the Ebola outbreak.
- RAF conducts first air strikes of Iraq mission UK MOD 30 Sep 2014 -- Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 aircraft have been in action over Iraq today in the fight against ISIL.
- Army's eye-in-the-sky takes flight in Afghanistan UK MOD 30 Sep 2014 -- The British Army's next generation of unmanned air system (UAS), Watchkeeper, is now fully operational in Afghanistan.
- British Combat Planes No Match for Islamic State Ground Attacks: Reports RIA Novosti 30 Sep 2014 -- Outdated and outnumbered British Royal Air Force (RAF) Tornado GR4 warplanes prove to have little to no effect on Islamic State (IS) militants fighting some 15,000 feet below in Iraq and Syria, the Telegraph reported Tuesday.
- RAF Tornado jets ready for attack role over Iraq UK MOD 27 Sep 2014 -- The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that Royal Air Force jets have conducted armed reconnaissance operations over areas of Iraq.
- Syria, Iraq among crises driving some 330,000 to seek refugee status – UN agency UN News Centre 26 Sep 2014 -- The number of people seeking refugee status in industrialized countries climbed again in 2014, driven largely by the wars in Syria and Iraq, as well as conflict and instability in Afghanistan and Eritrea, according to a new United Nations Refugee agency (UNHCR) study released today.
- Britain Joins Fight Against IS Militants in Iraq VOA 26 Sep 2014 -- U.S. fighter jets, drones and other aircraft continued to pound Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria late Thursday and early Friday as Britain's parliament voted to join the military campaign against the militant group.
- British Lawmakers Approve UK Airstrikes Against ISIL in Iraq RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2014 -- The British parliament voted on Friday in favor of UK airstrikes against ISIL (Islamic State) militants in Iraq as part of the international effort to curb the advance of the fundamentalist group across the Middle East.
- UK military mentoring in Afghanistan UK MOD 26 Sep 2014 -- British troops in Afghanistan have been leading the way on building a modern army.
- Britain Edges Closer to Military Action Against IS VOA 24 Sep 2014 -- British Prime Minister David Cameron has recalled parliament so lawmakers can debate taking military action against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria. Despite being Washington's closest ally in Afghanistan and Iraq, Britain has stopped short of joining the coalition of countries carrying out airstrikes, led by the United States. British lawmakers will debate the issue Friday.
- Defence Secretary discusses ISIL threat UK MOD 23 Sep 2014 -- Mr Fallon met with allies in Saudi Arabia yesterday and Bahrain today to discuss regional security and international co-ordination to counter ISIL ahead of this week's United Nations General Assembly.
- Scotland Votes 'No' To Independence From Britain RFE/RL 19 Sep 2014 -- Scotland has voted to stay in the United Kingdom, rejecting independence in a closely fought contest that divided the nation and drew attention worldwide.
- Scotland Rejects Independence VOA 19 Sep 2014 -- British Prime Minister David Cameron said he is "delighted" with the result of Scotland's referendum on independence as the majority of Scots voted to stay in the union.
- UK Top Spy Agency More Tight Lipped Than NSA: Report RIA Novosti 12 Sep 2014 -- The UK top surveillance agency - The Government Communications Headquarters {GCHQ), a British equivalent of the US National Security Agency - has turned out to be even more tight lipped and secretive about its activities than its overseas counterpart, according to a UK charity.
- EU ministers discuss security and defence UK MOD 10 Sep 2014 -- The Defence Secretary has called on the EU to maintain momentum on investment and rapid reaction capability.
- Britain Considers Setting Up Military Bases in Persian Gulf to Fight ISIS: Reports RIA Novosti 10 Sep 2014 -- The British military are considering setting up three military bases in the Persian Gulf to fight the Islamic State (ISIS), The Times reported Wednesday, citing a source at the UK Ministry of Defence.
- UK gifts arms and ammunition to Kurdish regional government UK MOD 09 Sep 2014 -- UK provides further support to Kurdish regional forces battling ISIL insurgents in northern Iraq.
- Typhoon aircraft relocate to RAF Lossiemouth UK MOD 08 Sep 2014 -- Number 1 (Fighter) Squadron marks relocation with a special 8-ship formation in the shape of a number 1.
- Cameron to order 2nd UK aircraft carrier into service Iran Press TV 06 Sep 2014 -- British Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that a second UK aircraft carrier, currently in a manufacturing line, would be kicked into service, ending speculation about its future.
- UK MPs slam MoD over 'bungled' army cuts Iran Press TV 06 Sep 2014 -- British lawmakers have criticized the Ministry of Defence (MoD) over its "bungled" recruitment plan for the army.
- UK to commit 3,500 troops to NATO force Iran Press TV 05 Sep 2014 -- British Prime Minister David Cameron has said the UK is prepared to contribute 3,500 troops to a NATO rapid response force amid the crisis in Ukraine and advances by ISIL militants in Syria and Iraq.
- International partners sign Joint Expeditionary Force agreement UK MOD 05 Sep 2014 -- Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has signed a letter of intent with international partners to develop the Joint Expeditionary Force.
- Latvian army purchases UK armoured combat vehicles UK MOD 04 Sep 2014 -- NATO partnership strengthened as UK sells 123 surplus combat reconnaissance armoured vehicles to Latvia.
- Daring helicopter assaults end NATO exercise UK MOD 04 Sep 2014 -- Eighty British troops have combined forces with other NATO allies in a daring night assault.
- UK military orders 600 armored vehicles Iran Press TV 03 Sep 2014 -- The UK's Ministry of Defense has announced plans to purchase 589 Scout Specialist Vehicles in a deal worth £3.5 billion.
- Britain Sends Another $50 Million in Aid to South Sudan VOA 03 Sep 2014 -- Britain has sent another 30 million Pounds (50 million dollars) to help South Sudanese who are suffering in the young country's conflict, International Development Minister Lynne Featherstone said at the start of a three-day visit to South Sudan.
- UK jobs secured by £3.5 billion contract for new fighting vehicle UK MOD 03 Sep 2014 -- More than 1,300 jobs across the UK will be secured thanks to a contract worth £3.5 billion placed by the Ministry of Defence.
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