New UK-Japan-Italy fighter takes shape, with electronics details emerging
“More than half the things this aircraft can do is because of its sensors,” said Masahiko Arai, Senior General Manager, Defense Systems Division, Mitsubishi Electric.
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‘SSN AUKUS’: How the US and UK plan to get nuclear-powered subs to Australia
The plans include selling at least three Americans attack subs in the early 2030s and the UK, Australians producing a brand new sub, filled with American tech, in the 2040s.
The U.K. Ramps Up Defense Spending by $6 Billion, in Response to Russia and China
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged $6 billion in new spending.
The BBC Reversed Its Controversial Decision to Suspend Gary Lineker Over a Tweet
The popular sports presenter had criticized the government’s hardline new asylum policies on Twitter.
Why the U.K.’s ‘Illegal Migration Bill’ Probably Isn’t Legal
If passed, the bill would allow the removal of all asylum seekers arriving in the U.K. via boats to their home country or a third so-called “safe country.”
Exclusive: Biden Unlikely to Attend King Charles’ Coronation
President Biden is unlikely to attend the May 6 coronation of King Charles III, two people familiar with his plans tell TIME.
A new chapter in EU-UK ties? [What Think Tanks are thinking]
This note offers links to recent reports and commentaries from some major international think tanks and research institutes on the implications of Brexit and on EU-UK relations.
The U.K. Briefly Considered Killing All Pet Cats Early in the Pandemic
Former U.K. deputy health minister Lord Bethell said it was considered early in the pandemic when little about the virus was known.
The U.K. Is Grappling With Vegetable Shortages. Is Brexit to Blame?
Shoppers have had to ration staples for the past two weeks amid a shortage of fresh vegetables
Here’s All the People Who Have Said No To Performing at King Charles’ Coronation
Adele, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, and the Spice Girls have all turned down performance slots at King Charles III’s coronation.