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August 2024 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News
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- Joint Statement on Venezuela Election Australia DFAT 30 Aug 2024 -- The undersigned countries, meeting in Santo Domingo de Guzmán make a strong appeal for wisdom and restraint in Venezuela. At this decisive juncture for Venezuela and the region, all social and political actors must exercise the utmost restraint in their public actions.
- UK statement in response to IDF military operation in the Occupied West Bank, August 2024 UK FCDO 30 Aug 2024 -- Statement from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) on the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) military operation in the Occupied West Bank.
- Russian disinformation will not deter the UK from supporting Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 30 Aug 2024 -- Statement by Fergus Eckersley, Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
- PM meeting with President Macron of France: 29 August 2024 Gov.UK 29 Aug 2024
- The UN are running out of safe places for their staff: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 29 Aug 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
- Federal Chancellor receives British Prime Minister Starmer - Germany and the UK are special partners Germany - Federal Government 28 Aug 2024 -- Germany and the UK were looking to "place their relations on a completely new footing" by concluding a treaty on bilateral cooperation, said Federal Chancellor Scholz at a joint press conference with the British Prime Minister Starmer in Berlin.
- Russia's attacks on Ukraine are becoming more cowardly: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 28 Aug 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure.
- Joint declaration on deepening and enhancing UK-Germany relations Gov.UK 28 Aug 2024 -- Joint declaration between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Scholz on deepening and enhancing UK-Germany relations.
- The Assad regime must end its subjugation of the Syrian people: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 28 Aug 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Syria.
- Trilateral Maritime Capabilities Test a Stepping-Stone Toward Future AUKUS Successes DoD 28 Aug 2024 -- The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) hosted an event to demonstrate next-generation autonomous systems designed to enhance naval operations, improve situational awareness, and bolster defense capabilities in an increasingly complex maritime environment.
- Keir Starmer's speech on fixing the foundations of our country: 27 August 2024 Gov.UK 27 Aug 2024
- PM meeting with Prime Minister of Bahrain: 27 August 2024 Gov.UK 27 Aug 2024
- Russia's efforts to erase Ukrainian identity and culture will fail: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 26 Aug 2024 -- Ambassador Holland marks Ukraine's Independence Day and condemns Russia's efforts to eradicate Ukrainian identity through its illegal war of aggression.
- PM call with President Xi Jinping of China: 23 August 2024 Gov.UK 23 Aug 2024
- Xi Jinping Speaks with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the Phone PRC MofA 23 Aug 2024 -- On the afternoon of August 23, President Xi Jinping took a phone call from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- Xi speaks to Starmer on strengthening exchanges Global Times 23 Aug 2024 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday by phone at the latter's request, during which Xi said that China and Britain should remain firm as partners, strengthen dialogue and cooperation, and benefit the two countries and the world through a stable and mutually beneficial China-Britain relationship.
- Joint Statement - Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period DoD 23 Aug 2024 -- The Honourable Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Australia; the Right Honourable John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, United Kingdom; and the Honorable Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense, United States.
- Development Minister calls for urgent humanitarian action for crisis-hit South Sudan, announcing life-saving support package on first Africa trip UK FCDO 22 Aug 2024 -- The Minister for Development, Anneliese Dodds visited South Sudan where she announced a package of support.
- Gaza has become the deadliest place in the world to be a child: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 22 Aug 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza.
- Second Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, General Debate: UK statement UK FCDO 22 Aug 2024 -- This statement outlines the UK's ongoing support for the Non Proliferation Treaty across the 3 pillars of disarmament, non-proliferation, and peaceful uses.
- Second Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: UK statement on Pillar 1 UK FCDO 22 Aug 2024 -- This statement reiterated the UK's commitment to transparent, verifiable and irreversible nuclear disarmament, with undiminished security for all.
- Second Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: UK statement on Pillar 2 UK FCDO 22 Aug 2024 -- This statement emphasised the UK's support for comprehensive nuclear safeguards and other non-proliferation measures under the NPT, including via the IAEA.
- Second Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: UK statement on Pillar 3 UK FCDO 22 Aug 2024 -- This statement outlined the UK's support for the expansion of safe access to nuclear technologies for peaceful purposes, including through UK projects.
- Second Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: UK statement on Cluster 3 specific issues UK FCDO 22 Aug 2024 -- This statement outlined the UK's approach to the Strengthening the Review Process work strand, especially regarding transparency.
- Arrival of USS Hawaii (SSN 776) for first AUKUS Nuclear-Powered Submarine Maintenance Activity in Australia Australia DOD 22 Aug 2024 -- Personnel from the Royal Australian Navy and Australian industry will commence an historic Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period (STMP) at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia alongside their United States (US) counterparts.
- The international community must work together to prevent conflict: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 21 Aug 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on peacebuilding.
- US, UK, Poland Took Part in Preparing Ukraine's Operation in Kursk - Russian Foreign Intel Sputnik 21 Aug 2024 -- On August 6, Ukrainian forces launched an incursion into Russia's Kursk region, which was slammed by President Vladimir Putin as a large-scale provocation. The Kiev regime planned the attack with the participation of the US and NATO, Russian presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev earlier said.
- Military 'silent hangar' to help protect against foreign GPS jamming UK MOD 21 Aug 2024 -- A new test facility, one of the largest in Europe, will help military kit to be better protected from attempts to jam GPS devices.
- PM call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel: 20 August 2024 Gov.UK 20 Aug 2024
- Secretary Blinken's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy US Dept. of State 20 Aug 2024
- Libya's leaders must protect their people's rights: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 20 Aug 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.
- Foreign Ministry statement on imposing personal sanctions against representatives of UK's think tanks, consulting agencies and other similar structures with a hostile perspective on Russia Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Aug 2024
- Warship and submarine readiness boost by small British businesses UK MOD 19 Aug 2024 -- Small British businesses are to benefit from a new warship and submarine agreement, Defence Minister Maria Eagle has announced today.
- It's never too late for peace in the Middle East - we must break the cycle of violence UK FCDO 18 Aug 2024 -- David Lammy and Stéphane Séjourné write for The Observer on how a ceasefire could enable progress towards a two-state solution - the only long-term route to safety and security.
- UK Space Command successfully launches first military satellite UK MOD 17 Aug 2024 -- Cutting-edge new satellite launched by UK Space Command to provide crucial space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
- Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy UK FCDO 17 Aug 2024 -- A joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy following an update on Israel-Gaza ceasefire negotiations.
- Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of France and the United Kingdom UK FCDO 16 Aug 2024 -- The Foreign Ministers of France and the United Kingdom gave a statement following their joint ministerial visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
- US approves AUKUS defense sharing deal Radio Free Asia 16 Aug 2024 -- The U.S. State Department has approved exemptions from arms-export controls for Australia and the United Kingdom that will allow defense contractors in the two countries to build American military technology without undergoing a lengthy licensing process.
- AUKUS statement: 16 August 2024 UK MOD 16 Aug 2024 -- A statement on the historic breakthrough in defence trade between the UK, US, and Australia following landmark export control changes.
- Generational export reforms to boost AUKUS trade and collaboration Australia DOD 16 Aug 2024 -- Australia, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) have finalised the establishment of an export licence-free environment, unlocking billions of dollars of investment and cutting red tape for Australian industry and our AUKUS partners.
- UK, Russia slam Zionists' storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque IRNA 15 Aug 2024 -- Britain and Russia have joined the chorus of condemnations over Tuesday's storming and desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli settlers accompanied by far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
- Restart of negotiations on Gaza ceasefire: Foreign Secretary's statement UK FCDO 15 Aug 2024 -- The Foreign Secretary David Lammy has issued a statement on the restart of negotiations on a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza.
- The UK condemns the Houthis' reckless and escalatory attacks across the Middle East: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 15 Aug 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen.
- AUKUS Defense Trade Integration Determination US Dept. of State 15 Aug 2024 -- The United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom worked tirelessly to strengthen the AUKUS partnership by furthering defense trade integration. Today, the Department of State submitted to the Congress a determination that Australia and UK export control systems are comparable to those of the United States and have implemented a reciprocal export exemption for U.S. entities.
- IAEA Director General Statement in Relation to the Agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion IAEA 15 Aug 2024
- The UK calls on South Sudan to deliver peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 14 Aug 2024 -- Statement by Jonathan Hollis, Acting Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council Meeting on South Sudan.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With The United Kingdom's Secretary of State for Defence John Healey DoD 14 Aug 2024
- Royal Air Force missions fuelled sustainably UK MOD 14 Aug 2024 -- The Royal Air Force are using sustainable aviation fuel on routine operations for the first time.
- Palestinians have nowhere safe to turn: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 13 Aug 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on meeting on Gaza, following Israeli strikes on al-Tabeen school.
- China resubmitted plans for a super embassy in London VOA 13 Aug 2024 -- The Chinese government has resubmitted its plans to build a "super embassy" in London, a decision testing the new British government's strategy for dealing with China after the victory of the Labour Party in the general election last month.
- Joint Statement from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy on the Middle East The White House 12 Aug 2024
- Joint statement on the Middle East: 12 August 2024 UK FCDO 12 Aug 2024 -- Joint Statement from the Leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on the Middle East
- Germany, France, Britain call for Gaza cease-fire; Israel prepares for attack VOA 12 Aug 2024 -- Germany, France and Britain called early Monday for a Gaza cease-fire while Israel braced for a large-scale attack.
- US, UK launch new attack on Yemen's Hodeidah IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- The news sources have reported a new attack carried out by the US and the UK against Yemen's port city Hodeidah.
- Permanent African representation on the UN Security Council is a matter of urgency: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 12 Aug 2024 -- Statement by Lord Collins of Highbury, Minister for Africa and the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on enhancing Africa's effective representation in the UN Security Council.
- Agreement strengthens AUKUS submarine partnership Australia DOD 12 Aug 2024 -- Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have together reached another significant AUKUS milestone, with the signing of an agreement to enable cooperation that is essential to Australia's capacity to safely build, operate and maintain a conventionally‑armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability.
- UK statement: Israel's revocation of Norwegian diplomats' status UK FCDO 09 Aug 2024 -- UK statement following Israel's decision to revoke the diplomatic status of 8 Norwegian diplomats
- Resumption of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas: Foreign Secretary's statement UK FCDO 09 Aug 2024 -- Foreign Secretary David Lammy gave a statement on Qatar, Egypt and US calling for an immediate resumption of ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
- U.S.-British coalition launches 3 air strikes on Yemen's Red Sea port city: Houthi TV People's Daily 09 Aug 2024 -- The U.S.-British coalition launched three air strikes late Thursday on the Ras Issa area in Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported early Friday.
- UK shows commitment to Indo-Pacific following major exercises UK MOD 09 Aug 2024 -- The UK has demonstrated it's commitment to the Indo-Pacific as a series of major multinational military exercises conclude
- Joint Statement on Belarus US Dept. of State 09 Aug 2024 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Canada and the United Kingdom, and the European Union.
- UK announces new Belarus sanctions to mark anniversary of sham election UK FCDO 09 Aug 2024 -- The UK has sanctioned 4 individuals and 3 entities from Belarus in coordinated action with international partners.
- AUKUS Pillar II Milestones Hint at Future Integrated Autonomous, Artificial Intelligence Operations DoD 09 Aug 2024 -- In March 2024 AUKUS experts successfully deployed autonomous and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled sensing systems during the Resilient and Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Technology (RAAIT) trials as part of the AUKUS advanced capabilities line of effort, or Pillar II.
- Australia strikes 'landmark' nuclear defense agreement with AUKUS allies VOA 09 Aug 2024 -- Australia Friday called a new nuclear technology agreement with the United States and Britain a "very significant step down the ... path" toward a nuclear-powered fleet of submarines. Australia struck the deal Monday, aimed at allowing transfer of nuclear equipment and technology for the country's proposed fleet. It is the latest advance in the 2021 AUKUS security pact linking the three countries.
- AUKUS Tests 'Landmark' AI-Enabled Drones in Military Exercise Sputnik 09 Aug 2024 -- The AUKUS trilateral defense partnership has successfully tested AI-enabled unmanned aerial vehicles in a real-time military environment for the first time, the UK government revealed on Friday.
- RAF to police NATO skies in Iceland following mission in Romania UK MOD 08 Aug 2024 -- This is the first time British F-35Bs will have taken part in any NATO air policing missions.
- Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) UK MOD 08 Aug 2024 -- Proposals are being developed by the Ministry of Defence regarding the future of Cawdor Barracks as part of the DARC programme.
- UK to Build Radar Station to Monitor 'Space Threats' From Russia and China Sputnik 80 Aug 2024 -- The UK Royal Air Force has unveiled plans to build a radar station in Wales to reportedly monitor space activities by Russia and China and counter perceived threats, The Telegraph has written.
- "We cannot lose focus in the fight against Daesh": UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 08 Aug 2024 -- Security Council Statement by Jess Jambert-Gray, Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.
- U.S.-U.K. Teams Receive Bilateral Academic Research Award to Investigate Adversary Social Influence and Information Campaigns DoD 08 Aug 2024 -- The Department of Defense today announced the selection of a team of United States and United Kingdom academic researchers to investigate the growing threat that malign social influence campaigns pose to democracies.
- Announcement of the Agreement Among the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Australia, and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion US Dept. of State 08 Aug 2024 -- On 5 August 2024, AUKUS partners signed the trilateral Agreement Among the Government of Australia, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Government of the United States of America for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion (the "Agreement").
- AUKUS trilateral statement: 8 August 2024 UK MOD 08 Aug 2024 -- Trilateral statement on the signing of an agreement for co-operation on naval nuclear propulsion.
- Development Minister calls for peace and security in Middle East, announcing new aid for Gaza on first trip to region UK FCDO 07 Aug 2024 -- International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds will pledge new UK aid and meet key Jordanian Ministers in her first official visit to the Middle East.
- US, UK launch fresh airstrike on Yemen: Reports IRNA 07 Aug 2024 -- The United States and the United Kingdom have once again conducted attacks on Yemeni soil, according to reports.
- Plans announced to redevelop Cawdor Barracks for landmark radar initiative UK MOD 08 Aug 2024 -- Known as the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC), the initiative will secure long-term jobs and help protect essential satellite communication and navigation networks.
- Letter to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on the Agreement Among the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Australia, and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion The White House 07 Aug 2024
- Norway to join UK Navy deployment to Indo-Pacific next year UK MOD 06 Aug 2024 -- Key NATO partner joins UK Carrier Strike Group global deployment in 2025.
- PM meeting with the Sultan of Oman: 6 August 2024 Gov.UK 06 Aug 2024
- Foreign Secretary's statement on the situation in Bangladesh UK FCDO 05 Aug 2024 -- Foreign Secretary, David Lammy made the following statement regarding the situation in Bangladesh
- The UK is alarmed by the escalating violence across Sudan: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 05 Aug 2024 -- Statement by Legal Adviser Colin McIntyre at the UN Security Council briefing on ICC Sudan.
- Memorandum on Presidential Determination on the Proposed Agreement Among the Government of the United States of America, the Government of Australia, and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Cooperation Related to Naval Nuclear Propulsion The White House 05 Aug 2024
- Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on mass riots in the United Kingdom Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Aug 2024
- G7 Foreign Ministers' statement on the situation in the Middle East UK FCDO 04 Aug 2024 -- The foreign ministers of G7 countries issued a joint statement on the situation in the middle east.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with the G7 Foreign Ministers US Dept. of State 04 Aug 2024
- UK bolsters support to British nationals in Lebanon as Foreign Secretary says 'leave now' UK FCDO 03 Aug 2024 -- Ministers call for British nationals in Lebanon to leave now "as situation could deteriorate rapidly".
- UK Joins US in Deploying Military Forces to Middle East After Israeli Escalation Sputnik 03 Aug 2024 -- The United Kingdom will deploy additional military personnel in the Middle East amid tensions in the region after the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, the country's government said.
- UK Joins US in Deploying Military Forces to Middle East After Israeli Escalation Sputnik 03 Aug 2024 -- The United Kingdom will deploy additional military personnel in the Middle East amid tensions in the region after the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, the country's government said.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy US Dept. of State 03 Aug 2024
- UK Foreign and Defence Secretaries push for peace and stability in the Middle East UK FCDO 02 Aug 2024 -- David Lammy and John Healey visited Israel to push for an immediate ceasefire and drive de-escalation in the Middle East, after their joint visits to the region this week.
- Release of Vladimir Kara-Murza and Paul Whelan: Foreign Secretary's statement UK FCDO 01 Aug 2024 -- Foreign Secretary David Lammy responds to the release of British nationals from prison in Russia.
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