UK defence exports fell 14 per cent in 2010 to GBP6 billion (USD9.6 billion), although the country's share of the world market slightly improved.

2010年，英国的武器出口额下降14%，降至60亿英镑(96亿美元)，但它在世界武器市场中的份额却略有上升。

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On 8 September, the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry will hold a preview entitled "Middle East: a vast market for UK defence and security companies".

在9月8日，伦敦工商部立法部(London Chamber of Commerce and Industry)将主持一个叫做“中东：一个联合王国防御和安全公司的大市场”的展望会议。

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The National Audit Office report also states that the UK faces a potential shortage of attack submarines because of cost-cutting decisions taken in last year's strategic defence and security review.

国家审计办公室的报告还指出，由于去年的战略防御和安全评估决定削减开支，英国可能缺少攻击性潜艇。

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He said cyberspace was providing "rich pickings", with UK defence contractors also being targeted.

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According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, UK defence spending was 2.5% of GDP in 2008.

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The UK defence ministry said on Friday it was deploying its Sentinel R1 spy plane to support French troops in Mali.

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