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UK to Increase Defense Spending by £16.5 Bn Over Four Years

UK to Increase Defense Spending by £16.5 Bn Over Four Years

LONDON — The biggest programme of investment in British defence since the end of the Cold War will be announced today [Thursday] by the Prime Minister.

In a speech to the House of Commons, he will set out a £16.5 billion increase above the manifesto commitment over four years that will protect …

Senators Seek to Stop Trump’s $23 Bn Arms Sales to UAE

Senators Seek to Stop Trump’s $23 Bn Arms Sales to UAE

WASHINGTON — Three U.S. senators said on Wednesday they would introduce legislation seeking to halt the Trump administration’s effort to sell more than $23 billion of drones and other weapons systems to the United Arab Emirates, setting up a showdown with the president just weeks before he is due …
BAE to Modernize Swiss Army CV9030 Armored Vehicles

BAE to Modernize Swiss Army CV9030 Armored Vehicles

On November 18, 2020, the Director General of Armaments, Martin Sonderegger, and Project Manager Roger Schwenter signed the contract for the extension of the service life of the Grenadier 2000 (CV9030) tanks. Due to the current COVID-19 situation, no joint signature could be organized with the gener…
Australian SAS Killed 39 Unarmed Afghans: Official Report

Australian SAS Killed 39 Unarmed Afghans: Official Report

SYDNEY — Australian special forces allegedly killed 39 unarmed prisoners and civilians in Afghanistan, with senior commandos reportedly forcing junior soldiers to kill defence-less captives in order to “blood” them for combat, a four-year investigation found.

Australia said on Thursday that 19 …


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