Military news uk

Here are some recent military news stories from the UK:

Latest News

• UK and US to boost military cooperation: The UK and US have agreed to increase their military cooperation, including joint exercises and training, to counter the growing threat from China and Russia. (Source: BBC News)
• Royal Navy's new aircraft carrier begins sea trials: The UK's new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has begun sea trials, marking a major milestone in its development. (Source: The Telegraph)
• British Army to deploy troops to Mali: The UK has announced that it will deploy troops to Mali as part of a UN peacekeeping mission to help stabilize the country. (Source: The Guardian)
• RAF to upgrade Typhoon fighter jets: The UK's Royal Air Force (RAF) has announced plans to upgrade its Typhoon fighter jets with new engines and avionics. (Source: FlightGlobal)
• UK and France to increase military cooperation: The UK and France have agreed to increase their military cooperation, including joint exercises and training, to counter the growing threat from terrorism and other security challenges. (Source: The Times)

Recent Operations

• Operation Shader: The UK has been involved in Operation Shader, a military campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. (Source: Ministry of Defence)
• Operation Trenton: The UK has been involved in Operation Trenton, a military operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo to support the UN peacekeeping mission. (Source: Ministry of Defence)
• Operation Telic: The UK has been involved in Operation Telic, a military operation in Afghanistan to support the NATO-led mission. (Source: Ministry of Defence)

Personnel News

• New Chief of the Defence Staff: General Sir Nick Carter has been appointed as the new Chief of the Defence Staff, the head of the UK's armed forces. (Source: Ministry of Defence)
• New Defence Secretary: Ben Wallace has been appointed as the new Defence Secretary, responsible for overseeing the UK's defence policy and budget. (Source: Ministry of Defence)
• RAF pilot killed in training accident: A Royal Air Force pilot has been killed in a training accident in the UK. (Source: The Telegraph)

Equipment News

• New F-35 fighter jets arrive in the UK: The UK has taken delivery of its first F-35 fighter jets, which will be used by the Royal Air Force. (Source: The Times)
• New Ajax armoured vehicles for British Army: The British Army has taken delivery of its first Ajax armoured vehicles, which will be used for a range of tasks including peacekeeping and disaster relief. (Source: The Telegraph)
• New Type 26 frigates for Royal Navy: The Royal Navy has announced plans to build a new class of frigates, the Type 26, which will replace the current Type 23 frigates. (Source: The Guardian)