Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
November 2024 - United Kingdom Special Weapons News
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- UK secures another signatory for its 'Shadow Fleet' call to action as New Zealand and UK Foreign Secretaries pledge closer cooperation UK FCDO 29 Nov 2024 -- New Zealand will sign up to the UK's 'Shadow Fleet' initiative, as part of the first annual UK-NZ Foreign Ministers' Dialogue in London.
- U.K. Prosecutor Says Bulgarian Accused Of Spying For Russia Discussed Killing Journalist Grozev RFE/RL 29 Nov 2024 -- A Bulgarian accused of spying for Russia in Britain discussed in text messages the possibility of kidnapping or murdering investigative journalist Christo Grozev, British prosecutors said during the trial of members of an alleged spy ring.
- Royal Navy ship demonstrates commitment to Caribbean security during visit to Turks and Caicos Islands UK MOD 29 Nov 2024 -- Residents in Providenciales and Grand Turk were given the opportunity to visit the ship and learn more about the Royal Navy
- Joint Expeditionary Force successfully completes Exercise JOINT PROTECTOR Gov.UK 28 Nov 2024 -- The Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) successfully concluded a multinational exercise in Liepāja, Latvia, demonstrating its ability to deploy and respond to an unfolding near real crises scenario in the Baltic and Nordic region.
- Russia has created a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 28 Nov 2024 -- Ambassador Holland condemns the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and calls on Russia to end its illegal war and comply with international law.
- PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 28 November 2024 Gov.UK 28 Nov 2024
- PM call with Chancellor Scholz of Germany: 28 November 2024 Gov.UK 28 Nov 2024
- Warship production milestone supports thousands of British jobs UK MOD 28 Nov 2024 -- Construction has begun on HMS Sheffield - a new warfare ship for the Royal Navy, and will be one of the world's most advanced warships.
- Former British Soldier Found Guilty Of Spying For Iran RFE/RL 28 Nov 2024 -- A former British soldier, whose prison escape sparked a massive manhunt in 2023, has been found guilty of passing on sensitive information to the Iranian intelligence service.
- Drone sightings over US bases prompt British troop deployments VOA 28 Nov 2024 -- British and American authorities are investigating after several drones were spotted in recent days flying over four U.S. military bases in England. Britain has deployed dozens of troops around the bases amid concerns the overflights could be acts of deception or sabotage by an adversary such as Russia.
- Russia has intensified its deliberate targeting of civilian energy infrastructure: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 27 Nov 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN at the UN Security Council meeting on the maintenance of peace and security in Ukraine.
- United Kingdom - High Gain Measurement System DSCA 27 Nov 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Kingdom of High Gain Measurement System for an estimated cost of $125 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- The Foreign Secretary's statement on the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese Hizballah UK FCDO 26 Nov 2024 -- The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanese Hizballah offers hope, says the Foreign Secretary.
- Foreign Ministry Statement on personal sanctions against representatives of the United Kingdom's political establishment, military and defence-related entities, as well as journalists Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Nov 2024
- Press release on the summoning the British Ambassador to the Russian Foreign Ministry Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 26 Nov 2024
- Russia Opens Criminal Case Against Brit Accused Of Terrorism, Mercenary Activities RFE/RL 26 Nov 2024 -- Russia's Investigative Committee announced on November 26 that it had opened a criminal case against James Scott Rhys Anderson, a British citizen accused of committing terrorism and mercenary activities.
- Russia's veto prevented necessary Council action on the basic right of African civilians to be protected: UK statement at the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 26 Nov 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto.
- British Man Fighting For Ukraine Reportedly Captured In Russia's Kursk RFE/RL 25 Nov 2024 -- A British national fighting for Ukraine has reportedly been captured by Russian forces in Russia's Kursk region, marking a significant development in the ongoing war.
- An immediate ceasefire and the immediate release of hostages is the best way to achieve peace: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 25 Nov 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East Peace Process.
- The UK's Indo-Pacific policy: FCDO Minister's speech to the IISS UK FCDO 25 Nov 2024 -- FCDO Indo-Pacific Minister Catherine West gave a keynote speech to the International Institute for Strategic Studies today, on the UK's Indo-Pacific policy.
- UK and its allies must stay one step ahead in new AI arms race UK FCDO 25 Nov 2024 -- UK announces new Laboratory for AI Security Research at NATO Cyber Defence Conference
- Quad Joint Statement on the IAEA Board of Governors Resolution on Iran US Dept. of State 23 Nov 2024 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors' adoption of a resolution on Iran.
- Ten nation military partnership successfully completes major exercise in Latvia UK MOD 23 Nov 2024 -- The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force partnership has completed an exercise on NATO's eastern flank
- PM call with the Secretary General of NATO: 22 November 2024 Gov.UK 22 Nov 2024
- Expansion of settlements undermines peace and must cease immediately: UK Explanation of Vote at the UN Fourth Committee UK FCDO 22 Nov 2024 -- Explanation of Vote by Archie Young, UK Ambassador to the General Assembly, at the UN Fourth Committee on Palestine.
- After 1000 days, Ukraine retains strong support at the Permanent Council: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 22 Nov 2024 -- Ambassador Holland estimates that the Council will have heard at least 1000 statements in support of Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began, while Russia remains isolated.
- New Glasgow Rolls-Royce nuclear submarine office creates new jobs UK MOD 22 Nov 2024 -- The new Rolls-Royce Submarines site will enhance UK engineer capabilities and support the country's nuclear deterrent, alongside supporting jobs.
- Global Combat Air Programme Joint Statement UK MOD 20 Nov 2024 -- Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Japanese Defense Minister NAKATANI Gen and UK Defence Minister John Healey have welcomed recent progress made on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP).
- Norway to invite France, Germany, UK and US to discussions on strategic partnership for new frigates for the Royal Norwegian Navy Government of Norway 19 Nov 2024 -- The Norwegian Ministry of Defence today announced its intention to invite the French, German, British and US governments to begin discussions regarding a potential strategic partnership for deliveries of new frigates to replace the Royal Norwegian Navy's current Fridtjof Nansen-class.
- Global Unity: US, Australia, Canada and UK US Air Force 19 Nov 2024 -- In an era defined by rapid technology advancements and with a worldwide platform saturated with Great Power Competition, the Distributed Mission Operations Center on Kirtland Air Force Base, hosted its Virtual Flag: Coalition exercise, Oct. 21-Nov. 4.
- 1000 days since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine: Foreign Secretary statement to the House of Commons UK FCDO 19 Nov 2024 -- Foreign Secretary David Lammy gave an oral statement to the House of Commons to mark 1000 days since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- UK sanctions perpetrators of Russia's forced deportation and brainwashing of Ukrainian children on 1000th day of full-scale invasion of Ukraine UK FCDO 19 Nov 2024 -- UK sanctions those involved in Russia's systematic attempt to erase Ukrainian cultural and national identity.
- UK marks 1,000th day of full-scale invasion of Ukraine as training programme hits 50,000 UK MOD 19 Nov 2024 -- The UK is expanding military support for Ukraine with funding to provide new drone capabilities, on the the 1,000th day of Putin's illegal full-scale invasion.
- Joint Declaration by the Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Poland, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom in Warsaw, 19 November UK FCDO 19 Nov 2024 -- The Foreign Ministers of the Weimar Triangle from Germany, France and Poland discussed European security with the Foreign Ministers of Italy, Spain and the UK.
- This Russian veto condemns Africans to further killing, rape and starvation in Sudan's brutal civil war: UK explanation of vote at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 18 Nov 2024 -- Explanation of vote by the Rt Hon David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN Security Council meeting on Sudan.
- There is no excuse for Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid: UK Statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 18 Nov 2024 -- Statement by the Rt Hon David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, at the UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East.
- United Kingdom - Tactical Combat Training System Increment II DSCA 18 Nov 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Kingdom of Tactical Combat Training System Increment II for an estimated cost of $70 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
- UK sanctions Iran for aiding Russia's illegal war in Ukraine, as Foreign Secretary chairs UN Security Council UK FCDO 18 Nov 2024 -- The UK has announced further measures against Iran in response to its transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia, aiding its war in Ukraine. This follows the initial UK response and commitments outlined by the E3 (UK, France and Germany).
- AUKUS Partners Sign Landmark Hypersonics Agreement DoD 18 Nov 2024 -- The United States (U.S.) Department of Defense (DoD), along with the Australian Department of Defence and the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MOD), today announced the signing of an agreement to enhance testing of hypersonic vehicles and accelerate implementation of related technologies.
- Development of battle-winning hypersonic technology accelerated under new AUKUS deal UK MOD 18 Nov 2024 -- The development of hypersonic technology is to be accelerated under a new AUKUS arrangement - bolstering the collective security of the three nations.
- Accelerated delivery of AUKUS Pillar II Hypersonic Systems Australia DOD 19 Nov 2024 -- Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have reached a milestone agreement to accelerate the testing of hypersonic vehicles and related technologies.
- Cruise missile of the future completes firing UK MOD 17 Nov 2024 -- Royal Navy and Royal Air Force pilots will benefit from a cutting-edge new cruise missile, following the first successful guided firing trial of the missile.
- UK doubles aid for Sudan and neighbouring countries facing the worst humanitarian crisis of the decade UK FCDO 17 Nov 2024 -- The UK has announced an aid package for Sudan and neighbouring countries.
- Nuclear safeguards and the NPT: AUKUS Side Event, July 2024 UK FCDO 15 Nov 2024 -- Combined Statements of the UK, Australia, and the US on AUKUS from the NPT PrepCom AUKUS Side Event
- United States and United Kingdom Bring Amendment to Mutual Defense Agreement into Force US Dept. of State 14 Nov 2024 -- Today, on November 14, 2024, the United States and the United Kingdom (UK) brought into force an amendment to the 1958 Agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom for Cooperation on the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Purposes. This
- Defence Secretary meets counterparts in Türkiye and Saudi Arabia to further Defence Cooperation UK MOD 14 Nov 2024 -- Deepening defence cooperation and urgently de-escalating tensions in the Middle East will be the focus of the Defence Secretary's visit to Türkiye and Saudi Arabia.
- PM boosts UK aerospace industry with £975 million to drive growth and jobs Gov.UK 14 Nov 2024 -- Thousands of highly skilled jobs will be supported across the UK as the Prime Minister throws his support behind the aerospace industry.
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with UK Foreign Secretary Lammy US Dept. of State 13 Nov 2024
- New Defence treaty with Romania deepens relations and supports collective security UK MOD 13 Nov 2024 -- Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, signed the new agreement in London with his Romanian counterpart
- Global Unity: US, Australia, Canada and UK US Air Force 13 Nov 2024 -- In an era defined by rapid technology advancements and with a worldwide platform saturated with Great Power Competition, the Distributed Mission Operations Center on Kirtland Air Force Base, hosted its Virtual Flag: Coalition exercise, Oct. 21-Nov. 4.
- PM call with President-elect Trump: 6 November 2024 Gov.UK 06 Nov 2024
- We reject attempts to undermine or degrade UNRWA: UK statement at the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 06 Nov 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on UNRWA.
- PM meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan: 6 November 2024 Gov.UK 06 Nov 2024
- Disinformation is being weaponised against all of us: UK Statement at the UN Fourth Committee UK FCDO 06 Nov 2024 -- Statement by UK Spokesperson to the UN Hannah Zainuddin at the UN Fourth Committee on information integrity.
- South Sudan and Sudan must work together to resolve Abyei's political status: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 05 Nov 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on UNISFA and Sudan/South Sudan.
- US election won't impact AUKUS or Quad, Australian and Indian foreign ministers say Radio Free Asia 05 Nov 2024 -- The result of Tuesday's U.S. presidential election won't impact the future of the AUKUS or Quad security arrangements that the Biden administration has pushed in the Indo-Pacific, Australia and India's foreign ministers said in a joint press conference in Canberra.
- Statement by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States and the High Representative of the European Union on the deployment of Democratic People's Republic of Korea troops to Russia Canada 05 Nov 2024
- FCDO statement on North Korea missile launches: 5 November UK FCDO 05 Nov 2024 -- The FCDO has released a statement following North Korea's ballistic missile launches on 5 November.
- Satellite deal signed for advanced military tech UK MOD 04 Nov 2024 -- New Juno satellite to support military operations will be designed and built in the UK.
- G7 foreign ministers' statement on the Launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Canada 04 Nov 2024
- North Korea's latest intercontinental ballistic missile launch is yet another egregious violation of UN Security Council resolutions: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 04 Nov 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN at the UN Security Council meeting on non-proliferation/Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
- Fire at UK's BAE Systems Facility Damages $1.6Bln Nuclear Submarine - Reports Sputnik 02 Nov 2024 -- The United Kingdom's nuclear submarine HMS Agincourt worth 1.3 billion pounds ($1.6 billion) has been badly damaged in a that fire broke out at the site of the largest UK defense contractor BAE Systems on October 31, The Sun reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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