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This guidance summarises the requirements, controls and sanctions that Border Force applies to firearms and offensive weapons when they are imported into the UK.
Dstl ensures the UK armed forces have the required weapons capability through research, development and demonstration of advances in science and technology.
Product Safety Report for Senye Army Combat Max Gun sold via Amazon presenting a high risk of injuries.
Guidance and additional measures relating to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2403.
British troops will soon be more lethal on the battlefield, as a new £90 million contract delivers modern, high precision rifles.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK will increase defence spending to 2.5% by 2030.
Troops from 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery (7 Para RHA) have been sharpening their skills in a major training exercise.
The British Army will receive modern artillery platforms to replace those supplied to Ukraine, as part of an agreement struck with Sweden.
The Armed Forces are to be supplied with more than 25,000 new Glock sidearms to replace the ageing Browning pistols currently in service.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The first new infantry combat rifle to be issued to troops for more than 20 years has arrived in Afghanistan and is being used by Royal Marines from 40 Commando.
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