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November 2015 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News
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- UK-led joint force launched to tackle common threats UK MOD 30 Nov 2015 -- The UK will be at the forefront of a high-readiness force allowing seven nations to meet new challenges in an uncertain world.
- Britons Divided Over Bombing IS VOA 30 Nov 2015 -- Britons are divided as to whether their nation should join U.S.-led airstrikes against Islamic State in Syria. British lawmakers are expected to vote on the issue later this week.
- Cameron Wants to Order UK Air Force to Kill ISIL Leaders Sputnik 29 Nov 2015 -- UK Prime Minister David Cameron said he would order Britain's Royal Air Force to target Islamic State militant group leadership in Syria, if the parliament backs his proposal to extend the UK anti-ISIL campaign to Syria, local media reported Sunday.
- Corbyn expresses his opposition to Syria airstrikes Press TV 27 Nov 2015 -- Britain's opposition Labour party remains divided over a proposed parliament vote on the UK military action in Syria.
- Memorandum to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee: Prime Minister's Response to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee's Second Report of Session 2015-16: The Extension of Offensive British Military Operations in Syria UK Prime Minister's Office Released 26 Nov 2015
- Oral statement to Parliament: PM statement responding to FAC report on military operations in Syria UK MOD 26 Nov 2015 -- David Cameron gave a statement in the House of Commons on his response to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee (FAC) report on military operations in Syria.
- Update: air strikes in Iraq UK MOD 26 Nov 2015 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations to assist the Iraqi government in its fight against ISIL.
- Ministry of Defence's settlement at the Spending Review 2015 UK MOD 25 Nov 2015-- The Chancellor has published the results of the spending review, including details of the MOD budget over the course of this parliament.
- Statement from Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on the United Kingdom's Strategic Defense and Security Review DoD 23 Nov 2015
- Update: air strikes in Iraq UK MOD 23 Nov 2015 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations to assist the Iraqi government in its fight against ISIL.
- Strategic Defence and Security Review: £178bn of equipment spending UK MOD 23 Nov 2015 -- Today (November 23) the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) has been published, outlining investment in the RAF, Navy and Army to deter threats, protect the UK and its allies, and improve the ability to respond to crises.
- UK Defense Budget Invests in Anti-ISIL Chemical Weapons Defense Sputnik 23 Nov 2015 -- Announcing its five year defense budget, the UK government said that some groups such as ISIL and al-Qaeda will try to carry out attacks using chemical, biological and radiological weapons.
- Britain Searches for 'Russian Submarine' Amid Defense Budget Talks Sputnik 23 Nov 2015 -- British and French forces are looking for what the UK media has termed a 'Russian submarine' as the country's navy calls for budget increases.
- UK to Spend $300Bln Over 10 Years on Strengthening Defense Capabilities Sputnik 23 Nov 2015 -- David Cameron said that London will allocate $300 billion over the next ten years to strengthen its defense capabilities.
- Cameron Says UK to Develop Emergency Action Plan in Case of Terror Attacks Sputnik 23 Nov 2015 -- UK Prime Minister David Cameron said that the United Kingdom will soon have rapid response operational brigades that can quickly strengthen law enforcement in case of a terrorist attack.
- UK Government Splashes $18 Bln on 138 F-35 Fighter Jets Sputnik 22 Nov 2015 -- The British government is set to unveil plans to buy 138 of the stealth fighter jets for £12bln [$18 bln].
- 'British jets intercept Russian bombers' Press TV 20 Nov 2015 -- Military sources in the UK say British fighter jets have taken off from an airbase in Scotland to intercept Russian bombers passing close to the UK's airspace over the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday evening.
- UK provides further support to Ukrainian Armed Forces UK MOD 19 Nov 2015 -- The UK will provide nearly £1 million worth of equipment to the Ukraine Armed Forces (UAF) to support them through the colder months.
- £1.3Bn contract awarded for latest attack submarine UK MOD 19 Nov 2015-- A £1.3 billion contract to build the latest Astute Class attack submarine for the Royal Navy has been awarded by the Ministry of Defence.
- Defence investment boost for Northern Powerhouse UK MOD 19 Nov 2015 -- The Ministry of Defence will invest around £70 million in a new contract to make tracks for the British Army's armoured vehicles.
- British warship set to support French carrier group on ISIL mission UK MOD 18 Nov 2015 -- The Royal Navy warship HMS Defender will support the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle when she deploys to tackle ISIL. The ship will provide air defence cover for the French carrier.
- Update: air strikes in Iraq UK MOD 17 Nov 2015-- British forces have continued to conduct air operations to assist the Iraqi government in its fight against ISIL.
- Update: air strikes in Iraq UK MOD 13 Nov 2015 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations to assist the Iraqi government in its fight against ISIL.
- Military support to the fight against Ebola comes to a close UK MOD 13 Nov 2015 -- The final military personnel deployed on Operation Gritrock have returned home to the UK.
- More British Snooping Powers Needed to Keep ISIL Terrorists Off the Street Sputnik 13 Nov 2015 -- Britain's top prosecutor thinks the public should tolerate more surveillance to enable authorities to jail returning Islamic State jihadis. However, the UK government's current attempts to update state security is facing strong opposition from critics who say they are devoid of strong safeguards.
- Update: air strikes in Iraq UK MOD 12 Nov 2015 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations to assist the Iraqi government in its fight against ISIL.
- Cameron Calls for EU Reforms VOA 10 Nov 2015 -- British Prime Minister David Cameron called Tuesday for the European Union to make a number of reforms ahead of his country's referendum on whether to leave the 28-nation bloc.
- Prime Minister's speech on Europe Gov.UK 10 Nov 2015 -- The Prime Minister delivered his speech on Europe at Chatham House, setting out the case for EU reform.
- United Kingdom - Hellfire Missiles DSCA 10 Nov 2015 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Kingdom for Hellfire missiles and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $80 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on November 9, 2015.
- UK Armed Forces lead NATO exercise in the Baltics UK MOD 10 Nov 2015 -- UK Armed Forces are leading a NATO Land training exercise in the Baltic states, underlining continued support to the region.
- 'UK letting down allies in Syria' Press TV 08 Nov 2015 -- Calls are growing among British politicians for the country to get involved in anti-ISIL air strikes in Syria. General Nicholas Houghton, the chief of Britain's defence staff, said on Sunday that the country was 'letting down' allies by not participating in air strikes against ISIL in Syria.
- British Navy Destroyer Arrives at Romanian Port for Black Sea Exercises Sputnik 08 Nov 2015 -- The HMS Admiral Duncan, a destroyer, arrived at the Black Sea port of Constanta on Sunday, in order to undertake military exercises with Romanian forces in the Black Sea.
- Open Source: Britain's MI5 to Be Given Major New Powers to Spy Online Sputnik 07 Nov 2015 -- The UK government has proposed a new bill which gives the police and intelligence agencies special powers to get access to individuals' communications data.
- Defence Secretary discusses security threats with Egyptian President UK MOD 06 Nov 2015 -- The Defence Secretary has met with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to discuss collaborating together to tackle common security threats.
- Defence Secretary visits UK forces on major NATO exercise UK MOD 05 Nov 2015 -- The Defence Secretary has praised the contribution of UK personnel during a visit to the biggest NATO exercise in more than a decade.
- UK Seeks Blanket Surveillance With Proposed Investigatory Powers Bill Sputnik 04 Nov 2015 -- The UK government is seeking to impose widespread surveillance on the country's population, the head of the New Communist Party of Britain told Sputnik Wednesday as Home Secretary Theresa May introduced a new draft surveillance bill.
- Draft Surveillance Bill to Provide 'Strongest' Protection Sputnik 04 Nov 2015 -- The new Investigatory Powers Bill will institutionalize surveillance, giving police and intelligence services access to browsing history and personal communications.
- Joint complex weapons agreement with France as UK and French relations deepen UK MOD 03 Nov 2015 -- Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has today unveiled a new agreement with France that will help pave the way for the next generations of missiles.
- British Lawmakers Will Not Support Extension of Syria Airstrikes VOA 03 Nov 2015 -- A key committee in Britain's parliament issued a report Tuesday saying lawmakers will not support expanding airstrikes into Syria unless Prime Minister David Cameron's government answers a number of questions about the legal, political and military risks.
- UK-French defence cooperation reaffirmed on fifth anniversary of Lancaster House Agreement UK MOD 03 Nov 2015 -- On the fifth anniversary of the Lancaster House Agreement, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon and French Minister for Defence Monsieur Le Drian reaffirm the defence relationship between their countries.
- Update: air strikes in Iraq UK MOD 02 Nov 2015 -- British forces have continued to conduct air operations to assist the Iraqi government in its fight against ISIL.
- UK govt. backpedals on plan to snoop on Internet users Press TV 01 Nov 2015 -- The British government has abandoned a controversial plan to allow the police and security services full access to people's Internet browsing history.
- New UK Surveillance Bill Stops Short of Fully Banning Data Encryption Sputnik 01 Nov 2015 -- New British contentious surveillance bill seeks to expand the role of security services but stops short of fully banning data encryption, Home Secretary Theresa May said Sunday.vv
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