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UK awards $1.34 billion medium-lift military helicopter contract to Leonardo
Europe, News March 3, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom has awarded a $1.34 billion contract to aerospace company Leonardo to build 23 AW149
Comments Off on German-British startup tests hypersonic missile prototype as Europe pushes for sovereign strike capability 0

German-British startup tests hypersonic missile prototype as Europe pushes for sovereign strike capability
Europe, News February 12, 2026 , by IRIA
A German startup, Hypersonica, said it has taken a major step toward building Europe’s first privately
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UK Prime Minister Starmer meets President Xi Jinping in China to discuss trade and reset ties
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News January 30, 2026 , by IRIA
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in China on January 28, 2026, for high-level talks with Chinese
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UK conducts flight test of first full-size unmanned Proteus helicopter
Europe, News January 18, 2026 , by IRIA
The United Kingdom has completed the maiden autonomous flight of its first full-size unmanned helicopter.
Comments Off on UK allocates $270 million to prepare forces for potential Ukraine deployment as Russia escalates attacks 0

UK allocates $270 million to prepare forces for potential Ukraine deployment as Russia escalates attacks
Europe, News January 11, 2026 , by IRIA
The British government has allocated £200 million ($270 million) to prepare its armed forces for a
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Europe backs Denmark on Greenland as leaders meet in Paris for Ukraine talks
Europe, News January 8, 2026 , by IRIA
European leaders rallied behind Denmark and Greenland, asserting the Arctic island’s sovereignty as
Comments Off on Turkiye finalizes deal to acquire 12 C-130J transport aircraft from UK Royal Air Force 0

Turkiye finalizes deal to acquire 12 C-130J transport aircraft from UK Royal Air Force
Europe, Middle East, News October 19, 2025 , by IRIA
Turkiye has officially agreed with the United Kingdom to acquire twelve ex-Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed
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UK Prime Minister Starmer visits India to boost trade relations, rules out visa reforms
Asia-Pacific, Europe, News October 9, 2025 , by IRIA
UK Prime Minister Starmer arrived in India, leading one of Britain’s largest-ever delegations, declaring
Comments Off on UK Navy commissions sixth Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine 0

UK Navy commissions sixth Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine
Europe, News September 25, 2025 , by IRIA
The Royal Navy officially commissioned HMS Agamemnon, the sixth Astute-class nuclear-powered attack submarine,
Comments Off on Norway selects British-made warships in $13.5 billion defense deal 0

Norway selects British-made warships in $13.5 billion defense deal
Europe, News September 1, 2025 , by IRIA
Norway has selected the United Kingdom as its strategic partner for the purchase of new frigates in its