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January 2018 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News
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- UK Government Ministers Pledge to Publish Brexit Impact Assessments Sputnik 31 Jan 2018 -- Documents leaked earlier this week revealed the extent of the government's attempts to cover up its dire economic projections for the aftermath of Brexit.
- UK worse off in all Brexit scenarios: Leaked report Press TV 30 Jan 2018 -- The UK will be worse off in all possible scenarios after leaving the European Union (EU), a leaked government report has revealed.
- EU warns Britain it can have no say during Brexit transition Press TV 29 Jan 2018 -- The European Union has warned Britain that it cannot expect to have a say in EU decision-making once it departs from the bloc, including during a two-year transition period starting from 2019 meant to help smooth the exit.
- UK Intelligence Furious After Williamson's Remark About Russian Threat - Reports Sputnik 28 Jan 2018 -- UK intelligence community was "furious" due to recent statements of Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson, who assumed that a Russian attack on the nation's critical infrastructure could kill thousands, The Times reported Sunday, citing its sources.
- UK to launch new radar in north to tackle 'severe threat from Russia' Press TV 27 Jan 2018 -- The British defense secretary says a new radar facility will soon be fully operated on the UK's most northerly inhabited island to tackle what he described as "severe and real threat from Russia."
- 'Russian Aggression' Paranoia: UK to Install New Radar to Protect Its Airspace Sputnik 27 Jan 2018 -- The "Russian threat" rhetoric has been in the spotlight since Britain has been dealing with a decrease in defense expenditures and calls by politicians and military representatives to boost spending.
- New Shetland radar to better protect UK Northern airspace UK MOD 26 Jan 2018 -- A new RAF radar facility reinforcing the UK's ability to track unidentified military or civilian aircraft will be powered up ready to operate soon, the head of the RAF heard today.
- Russian MoD on UK Defense Minister's Claims: 'Beyond Common Sense' Sputnik 26 Jan 2018 -- UK's new Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson claimed a potential Russian "attack" on the nation's critical infrastructure could kill thousands.
- New navy warship accepted by Defence Minister UK MOD 25 Jan 2018 -- Defence Minister Guto Bebb today formally announced the acceptance of HMS Forth, the Royal Navy's new Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), from manufacturer BAE Systems at the company's Scotstoun shipyard.
- Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 23 Jan 2018 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Syria.
- Dynamic security threats and the British Army: Chief of the General Staff General Sir Nicholas Carter KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen UK MOD 22 Jan 2018 -- Speech given at The Royal United Services Institute
- Britain No Match For Russia's Military, U.K. Army Chief Says RFE/RL 22 Jan 2018 -- Britain would struggle to match Russia's military capabilities on the battlefield, the head of the U.K. army will say in a speech on January 22.
- UK Army Chief Calls for More Military Spending to 'Keep Up With UK Adversaries' Sputnik 22 Jan 2018 -- UK Chief of General Staff Gen. Nick Carter is calling on his government to increase military spending to keep up with "UK adversaries," such as Russia, North Korea, Iran and China, to protect the country from hybrid warfare allegedly practiced by these hostile states, The Guardian reported, citing excerpts from his speech.
- Defense Cuts Leave Britain Vulnerable to Russia, Army Chief Says VOA 22 Jan 2018 -- Britain's army chief is warning that the country's military is in a perilous state with its ability to respond to threats, primarily from a newly resurgent Russia.
- France, Britain Strike Security Pacts as Brexit Tensions Persist VOA 19 Jan 2018 -- Britain and France, Europe's two biggest military powers, have agreed to closer ties in defense and security following a summit between the two leaders.
- UK and France commit to new defence cooperation UK MOD 18 Jan 2018 -- The Prime Minister and French President have agreed a range of measures to strengthen defence cooperation between the UK and France at a summit at Sandhurst
- Defense Cuts Leave UK Reliant on French, German Militaries - MP Sputnik 18 Jan 2018 -- A member of the British Parliament berated the nation's military for relying on France, Germany, Norway, Canada and the United States to monitor Russian submarines that crept into Scottish waters between November and January.
- UK Royal Air Force scrambles jets to intercept Russian bombers Press TV 16 Jan 2018 -- The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has scrambled two fighter jets to intercept a pair of Russian strategic bombers approaching Britain's airspace, the British Ministry of Defense (MoD) claims.
- British Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Strategic Bombers RFE/RL 16 Jan 2018 -- Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) has scrambled two fighter jets to intercept Russian strategic bombers near U.K. airspace.
- UK fighter jets intercept Russian bombers approaching UK airspace UK MOD 15 Jan 2018 -- RAF Typhoons have scrambled over the North Sea to intercept Russian Blackjack bombers
- Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 15 Jan 2018 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
- UK will not hold a second EU referendum: Theresa May spokesman Press TV 11 Jan 2018 -- UK Prime Minister Theresa May will not hold a second referendum on Britain's exit from the European Union, amid growing calls for a new vote on Brexit.
- UK Royal Navy Frigate Reportedly Intercepts Russian Ships in English Channel Sputnik 08 Jan 2018 -- A UK Type 23 frigate HMS Westminster has been sent to intercept several Russian vessels in the English Channel, local media reported on Monday.
- Defence Secretary visits Appledore yard as warship competition ramps up UK MOD 08 Jan 2018 -- Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson paid a visit to Babcock's Appledore shipyard this morning, as the company announced further details of its bid to help build a new class of warship.
- UK Intelligence Services Reportedly Rehire Ex-Officers to Address Terror Threat Sputnik 07 Jan 2018 -- The UK intelligence services rehire its employees, who have been dismissed over staff reduction, in an effort to curb the terror threat in the country, local media reported.
- Defence Secretary praises UK efforts as RAF operations against Daesh continue UK MOD 05 Jan 2018 -- In a visit to Kuwait, Iraq and Cyprus, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson commended UK personnel deployed in the fight against Daesh.
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