UK Ministry of Defence, Channel 4 News ran an item on their Monday evening bulletin (20 August 2007) which claimed that the Ministry of Defence is planning to procure thermobaric weapons and anti-structure missiles.
The MOD is purchasing a small number of enhanced blast munitions for use on operations. These have been procured in full accordance with the UK's obligations under international humanitarian law.
It is important to us that our forces can choose from a wide suite of weaponry so they can respond appropriately and proportionately to any threat.
UK aims to boost economic defences against security risks
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