July 2023 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News

USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19) and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (SOC) Arrives in the U.K. USMC News 31 Jul 2023 -- Marines and Sailors from the USS Mesa Verde, assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Bravo Command Element arrived in Plymouth, U.K. for a regularly scheduled port visit, July 28.
Russia is inflicting terror on the Ukrainian people, and suffering on its own population and millions across the world: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 31 Jul 2023 -- Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.
UK Suspends Long-Term Development Assistance to Niger Sputnik 31 Jul 2023 -- The United Kingdom has once again condemned the military coup in Niger, saying that it is suspending long-term assistance to the country, with the exception of critical humanitarian aid.
New Taskforce to build UK nuclear skills UK MOD 01 Aug 2023 -- A new Nuclear Skills Taskforce will ensure the UK's defence and civil nuclear sectors have the right people with the right skills to seize growth opportunities.
UK statement on the situation in Niger UK FCDO 30 Jul 2023 -- UK statement in support of the Fifty First Extraordinary Summit on the Socio-Political Situation in the Republic of Niger
New Zealand Not Considering Joining First Pillar of AUKUS Sputnik 28 Jul 2023 -- New Zealand is not considering joining the first pillar of the AUKUS security alliance, which involves the supply of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia, New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said.
The UK encourages the Government of CAR to redouble efforts to implement benchmarks agreed by the Security Council: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 27 Jul 2023 -- Explanation of Vote by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Central African Republic.
All Palestinians and Israelis deserve to live in peace: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 27 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.
The Russian attack on the Transfiguration Cathedral in Ukraine strikes at the heart of the civilian community: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 26 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
If Russia is serious about ensuring freedom of religion or belief in Ukraine, it should end its senseless war: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 26 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.
Russia continues to challenge the foundations of European security: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 26 Jul 2023 -- Ambassador Neil Holland thanks Bulgaria for chairing the Forum for Security Cooperation professionally, despite Russia's destructive behaviour.
UK and Turkey continue to strengthen ties at Defence industry fair UK MOD 26 Jul 2023 -- The UK and Turkey's defence relationship will continue to strengthen, following Ministerial meetings at the International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul.
Democrats question proposed part of AUKUS deal Radio Free Asia 26 Jul 2023 -- A key part of the AUKUS security pact aiming to create a "seamless" defense industry across Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States appears at risk after congressional Democrats raised doubts about Canberra's ability to protect U.S. military designs from China.
Russia's attacks on Odesa are abhorrent: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 25 Jul 2023 -- Ambassador Neil Holland says that Russia's attacks on Odesa's cathedral, city centre, and grain facilities are inexcusable and must cease.
PM call with the President of Ukraine: 25 July 2023 Gov.UK 25 Jul 2023
The Wagner group has not and cannot deliver long-term security in West Africa: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 25 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on West Africa and the Sahel.
Without a mandate 4.1 million people in north-west Syria are living in limbo not knowing if food and medicines will reach them: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 24 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
UK Navy, Allies Training Ukrainian Military on Bomb Disposal in Scotland Sputnik 22 Jul 2023 -- The UK military and their counterparts from the United States, France, Belgium and Georgia are training Ukrainian troops in Scotland on finding and neutralizing bombs, booby traps and mines in, on and around the water, the Royal Navy said in a statement.
Russia's latest Black Sea Grain Initiative demands are tantamount to holding the world's starving hostage: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 21 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
Anniversary of the downing of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 21 Jul 2023 -- Ambassador Neil Holland marks the 9th anniversary of the downing of flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine and the deaths of 298 people.
Russia restricts movements of British diplomats in response to 'hostile actions' Press TV 20 Jul 2023 -- Moscow has announced that British diplomats working in Russia will need to notify authorities in advance about their movements around the country.
UK sanctions Wagner Group leaders and front companies responsible for violence and instability across Africa UK FCDO 20 Jul 2023 -- Thirteen new UK sanctions announced targeting individuals and businesses linked to the actions of Wagner Group in Africa.
Address by the Foreign Minister of Armenia: UK response, July 2023 UK FCDO 20 Jul 2023 -- Ambassador Neil Holland says the UK remains deeply concerned about ongoing disruptions to the Lachin corridor and hopes momentum will be maintained towards an historic peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Inaugural U.S.-UK Strategic Sanctions Dialogue US Dept. of State 20 Jul 2023 -- Building on the unique economic and security partnership between our two nations, the U.S. Department of State hosted a senior UK government delegation for the inaugural U.S.-UK Strategic Sanctions Dialogue in Washington, D.C., on July 19.
Statement on the inaugural UK-US strategic sanctions dialogue UK FCDO 20 Jul 2023 -- Written statement by British Ambassador to the USA Karen Pierce on the inaugural UK-US strategic sanctions dialogue, which took place on 19 July.
Russia's leadership cannot justify this war to its generals let alone its soldiers: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 19 Jul 2023 -- UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says that Russia's military are increasingly aware they are fighting and dying for an unjustified and unprovoked war of choice.
Western Troops Unlikely to Enter Ukrainian Battlefield - UK Foreign Secretary Sputnik 19 Jul 2023 -- UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said on Wednesday that he is doubtful troops from the United Kingdom and the United States will end up fighting on the battlefield in Ukraine.
UK to use lessons of Ukraine 'battle lab' to boost its military: Defense secretary Press TV 19 Jul 2023 -- UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace says Ukraine has "tragically become a battle lab," but Britain will incorporate the lessons learned into its armed forces.
UK Planning to Replace Existing Nuclear Warheads Sputnik 19 Jul 2023 -- The United Kingdom plans to commission new Dreadnought Class submarines in the early 2030s to replace obsolete Vanguard Class submarines, the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday, adding that the country will also replace its nuclear warheads to maintain an "effective deterrent."
Russia continues to use their veto to deny humanitarian access to the people of north-west Syria: UK statement at the General Assembly UK FCDO 19 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto.
North Korea ballistic missile launches on 18 July: FCDO statement UK FCDO 19 Jul 2023 -- A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson statement on North Korea's ballistic missile launches on 18 July.
The UK will support Ukraine until it wins a just peace that respects Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity: UK statement at the General Assembly UK FCDO 18 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN General Assembly meeting on Ukraine.
Comment by Foreign Ministry Official Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on another round of anti-Russia sanctions imposed by the British government Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jul 2023
Russia's war is impacting energy security: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 18 Jul 2023 -- Justin Addison (UK Delegation to the OSCE) says Russia's brutal and illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine has caused disaster and devastation, with significant impacts on energy security.
Defence Secretary Oral Statement - Defence Command Paper 2023 UK MOD 18 Jul 2023 -- Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace's statement to Parliament on the refreshed Defence Command Paper.
Refreshed Defence Command Paper sets out future for Armed Forces UK MOD 18 Jul 2023 -- A £2.5 billion investment in stockpiles and a Global Response Force are behind a refreshed plan to improve the warfighting readiness of the British Armed Forces
UK to spend over $3bn to replenish munitions as Ukraine war depletes stockpiles Press TV 18 Jul 2023 -- The UK has announced plans to spend billions of dollars to replenish its military stockpiles, which have been depleted as a result of the country's assistance to Ukraine in its war with Russia.
Britain Sanctions 14 Russian Officials Involved In Forced Relocation Of Ukrainian Children RFE/RL 17 Jul 2023 -- Britain has sanctioned 14 Russian officials, including two government ministers, for what it says is their role in Russia's forced relocation of tens of thousands of Ukrainian children since the start of Moscow's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in February last year.
UK announces new sanctions in response to Russia's forced deportation of Ukrainian children UK FCDO 17 Jul 2023 -- Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has announced 14 new sanctions in response to Russia's attempts to destroy Ukrainian national identity.
Chinese state media is pumping out bad news about US, Britain Radio Free Asia 16 Jul 2023 -- Police violence against African-Americans. Poverty in the United Kingdom. Widespread pollution. An oligarchy controls the U.S. government.
British Defense Ministry: Russian Security Experienced 'Period of Confusion and Negotiations' After Wagner Mutiny VOA 15 Jul 2023 -- Russia's security apparatus experienced "a period of confusion and negotiations," following the Wagner Group's mutiny last month, the British Defense Ministry said Sunday in its daily intelligence update about Russian's invasion of Ukraine. Now, however, an interim arrangement for the mercenary group's future is shaping up, according to the report posted on Twitter.
UK Defense Ministry Says Trained 18,000 Ukrainian Recruits During Operation Interflex Sputnik 15 Jul 2023 -- In April, the ministry said that over 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers had undergone training in the UK, with a total of 20,000 recruits expected to be fully trained in 2023.
FCDO statement: démarche of Chinese Ambassador on Hong Kong UK FCDO 15 Jul 2023 -- At the Foreign Secretary's instruction his senior official conducted a formal diplomatic démarche of the Chinese Ambassador
UN HRC53: Statement on human rights situation in Ukraine UK FCDO 14 Jul 2023 -- Statement on cooperation with and assistance to Ukraine in the field of human rights, as delivered by UK Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley,
Situation in Sudan: joint statement from members of the International Alliance on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict UK FCDO 14 Jul 2023 -- Members of the International Alliance on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict (PSVI), issued a joint statement on the situation in Sudan.
The UK condemns the DPRK's launch of yet another inter-continental ballistic missile: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 14 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on North Korea.
Hong Kong Activist Subject to Arrest Bounty Calls on Britain to Stand Up to China VOA 15 Jul 2023 -- Even on the streets of London, Finn Lau does not feel safe from the reach of the Chinese Communist Party.
Aviation climate commitment and £115 million combat air technology boosts at RIAT UK MOD 14 Jul 2023 -- A £115m contract will create a 'flying electronics laboratory' to develop our future combat air technology, it has been announced at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT).
UN HRC53: UK Statement on Syria resolution UK FCDO 13 Jul 2023 -- Statement on the human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic. As delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement On the Launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by North Korea US Dept. of State 13 Jul 2023 -- The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
UN HRC53: UK comment on Belarus resolution UK FCDO 13 Jul 2023 -- UK statement on the human rights situation in Belarus. As delivered by the UK's Ambassador to the WTO and UN, Simon Manley.
Joint Declaration of support for Ukraine President of Ukraine 12 Jul 2023
G7 offers Ukraine wide-ranging security package at NATO summit Press TV 12 Jul 2023 -- The Group of Seven (G7) countries have offered Ukraine a long-term and wide-ranging security package at the NATO summit as Kiev strives toward membership in the US-led Western military alliance.
PM meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 12 July 2023 Gov.UK 12 Jul 2023
Historic security framework for Ukraine set to be agreed in major step toward ending the war Gov.UK 12 Jul 2023 -- A significant international framework for Ukraine's long-term security arrangements is expected to be agreed by G7 partners in the margins of the NATO Summit today (Wednesday).
The destruction of the Kakhovka dam: UK statement to the OSCE, 12 July 2023 UK FCDO 12 Jul 2023 -- Deputy Ambassador Brown says Russia must bear ultimate responsibility for the destruction of the Kakhovka dam.
UK minister warns West 'not Amazon' delivery service for Ukraine weapons Press TV 12 Jul 2023 -- The British defense secretary has said the West is not an "Amazon" delivery service for weapons shipment to Ukraine, in an extraordinary snub of Ukraine's repeated requests for more arms to fight against Russia.
Head of State had a meeting with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom President of Ukraine 12 Jul 2023
The President and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom discussed security situation in the region President of the Republic of Lithuania 12 Jul 2023 -- During the Vilnius NATO Summit, President Gitanas Nausėda met with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak.
The UK is committed to supporting Colombia along its path to peace and security for all its people: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 12 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Colombia.
UK sanctions businesses funding Sudan war UK FCDO 12 Jul 2023 -- New sanctions have been announced which will target the businesses associated with the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
UK statement on the South China Sea UK FCDO 12 Jul 2023 -- A UK government spokesperson statement issued on 12 July on the South China Sea
PM statement to leaders at NATO Summit in Lithuania: 12 July 2023 Gov.UK 12 Jul 2023 -- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's press statement at NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.
PM meeting with Prime Minister Støre of Norway: 12 July 2023 Gov.UK 12 Jul 2023
Joint Statement by the Defence Ministers of the United Kingdom and Estonia UK MOD 12 Jul 2023 -- Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur signed a joint statement, deepening defence cooperation.
Pevkur and Wallace agreed on an action plan for integrating British units into the Estonian division Estonia MoD 12 Jul 2023 -- At the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Minister of Defence of Estonia Hanno Pevkur and UK Secretary of State for Defence Ben Wallace met bilaterally to discuss the implementation of the new regional plans and to sign a joint declaration outlining the bilateral steps between Estonia and the United Kingdom.
Prime Minister: NATO must learn lessons from Putin's barbaric tactics in Ukraine UK FCDO 11 Jul 2023 -- As the world passes the grim milestone of 500 days since Putin's full-scale, illegal invasion of Ukraine, NATO leaders will gather in Lithuania to put the alliance on the right path to face down the threats of the future.
Ministers of Defence of Lithuania and the United Kingdom agreed to continue strengthening military cooperation Lithuania MND 11 Jul 2023 -- On July 11 Minister of National Defence Arvydas Anušauskas thanked Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom Ben Wallace for the significant British contribution to regional security and discussed further military cooperation plans of the countries
PM meeting with President Duda of Poland: 11 July 2023 Gov.UK 11 Jul 2023
PM meeting with Prime Minister Rutte of the Netherlands: 11 July 2023 Gov.UK 11 Jul 2023
PM meeting with the President of Türkiye: 11 July 2023 Gov.UK 11 Jul 2023
There is no rational or moral argument for Russia to veto the resolution on Syria cross-border aid: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 11 Jul 2023 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria cross-border aid.
Syria's chemical weapons programme remains a threat to international peace and security: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 11 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria chemical weapons.
The sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines should be treated with utmost seriousness: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 11 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on the Nord Stream gas pipeline.
£66 million contract awarded for new terminal at RAF Akrotiri UK MOD 10 Jul 2023 -- A £66 million contract has been awarded for the construction of a new Passenger Handling Facility at RAF Akrotiri in southern Cyprus.
We are closer than ever to resolving the threat posed by the Safer oil tanker: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 10 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.
Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting with King Charles III The White House 10 Jul 2023
Biden Meets Sunak Amid Differences on Cluster Munitions for Ukraine VOA 10 Jul 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden said relations with the U.K are "rock solid" as he visited 10 Downing Street in London to meet with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of Tuesday's NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.
PM meeting with President Biden of the United States: 10 July 2023 Gov.UK 10 Jul 2023
Remarks by President Biden and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 10 Jul 2023
Readout of President Joe Biden's Meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom The White House 10 Jul 2023
Serious human rights violations in Russia: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 07 Jul 2023 -- Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown calls for Russia to end human rights violations and investigate the attack on Elena Milashina and Alexander Nemov on 4 July in Chechnya.
RAF to provide specialist firefighting vehicles and training to Ukraine's firefighters ahead of 500 days of war UK MOD 07 Jul 2023 -- The UK is providing 15 Rapid Intervention Vehicles and two Major Foam Vehicles to bolster Ukraine's firefighting capability
Biden Heads to UK, Seeks to Bolster 'Close Relationship' VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- President Joe Biden will seek to grow his "close relationship" with the United Kingdom, the White House says, when he pays his first visit to newly crowned King Charles III and meets with Britain's political leader to strengthen the bond between the two nations ahead of a critical NATO summit that could determine the course of the conflict in Ukraine.
Iran's continued nuclear escalation threatens international peace and security: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 06 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Non-Proliferation.
UK steps up action to tackle rising threat posed by Iran UK FCDO 06 Jul 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary has announced plans for a new sanctions regime to hold Iran to account for its hostile and destabilising behaviour around the world.
US, UK, France Urge UN to Investigate Iranian Drones Used in Ukraine VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- The United States, France and Britain have accused Iran and Russia of violating a U.N. Security Council resolution over Tehran's transfer of drones to Moscow, which its military then used to repeatedly attack Ukrainian cities.
For the first time, a Permanent Member of this Council, the Russian Federation, is listed for over 1200 grave violations against children: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 05 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Children and Armed Conflict.
Russia repeatedly demonstrates complete disregard for International Humanitarian Law: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 05 Jul 2023 -- UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says that we must not become numb to the true barbarity that Russia has inflicted on the people of Ukraine.
PM call with the President of the United Arab Emirates: 5 July 2023 Gov.UK 05 Jul 2023
Poland-UK strategic partnership Republic of Poland 05 Jul 2023-- On 4-5 July 2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs Zbigniew Rau paid a visit to London. The main item on the agenda were the Polish-British consultations in the Quadriga format with the participation of Foreign Ministers, Zbigniew Rau and James Cleverly, and Defence Ministers, Mariusz Błaszczak and Ben Wallace.
UK and Poland strengthen foreign policy, security and defence cooperation UK MOD 05 Jul 2023 -- The UK and Polish Foreign and Defence secretaries signed the 2030 Strategic Partnership following talks at Lancaster House.
The regime cannot ignore calls for change: UK and partners call out Iran over executions UK FCDO 05 Jul 2023 -- The UK's Minister of State for the Middle East has urged the Iranian regime to end the surge in executions, following a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council.
International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752: joint statement, 5 July 2023 UK FCDO 05 Jul 2023 -- The International Coordination and Response Group have filed an application with the International Court of Justice instituting proceedings against Iran
Four Countries Ask International Court to Hold Iran Responsible for Airliner Downing VOA 05 Jul 2023 -- Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom have asked the International Court of Justice to hold Iran responsible for the downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane over Tehran that killed all on board and provide compensation to the families of those killed.
Advanced £870 million radar contract sustains 600 UK jobs UK MOD 04 Jul 2023 -- An £870 million five-year contract has been awarded to upgrade radar capabilities on the RAF Typhoon, fittingone of the world's most advanced radars.
UK forces killed 80 Afghan civilians between 2010-13 as part of wider war crimes: Report Press TV 03 Jul 2023 -- British forces may have summarily executed 80 Afghan civilians between 2010 and 2013 during the US-led military occupation of Afghanistan, lawyers representing the victim families have unveiled at a public inquiry.
Hong Kong National Security Law arrest warrants: Foreign Secretary's statement UK FCDO 03 Jul 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary made a statement on arrest warrants, issued on 3 July 2023 under the National Security Law, for 8 people living outside Hong Kong.
Foreign Secretary to hail renewed "close and friendly UK-EU cooperation" in first speech to EU Parliament UK FCDO 03 Jul 2023 -- Foreign Secretary sets out UK priorities for future cooperation with the EU in his first speech to the EU Parliament in Brussels.
UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly, 3 July 2023: Foreign Secretary's speech UK FCDO 03 Jul 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary hailed renewed "close and friendly UK-EU cooperation" in his first speech to the EU Parliament, alongside EU Vice President Maroš Šefčovič.
PM meeting with Prime Minister of Bahrain: 3 July 2023 Gov.UK 03 Jul 2023
UK, U.S. Forces Complete Large-Scale Mine Countermeasures Exercise in Arabian Gulf US Navy 02 Jul 2023 -- Forces from the United Kingdom Royal Navy, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force completed a weeklong large-scale mine countermeasures exercise in the Arabian Gulf, July 2.
Joint statement by Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom following recent events in Israel and the West Bank Australia MFA 01 Jul 2023 -- The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada and the UK are deeply concerned by recent events in Israel and the West Bank which further reduce the prospects for peace.

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July 2023 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News