Laser weapon test-fired from British Army Wolfhound armoured vehicle in UK first
The Raytheon High-Energy Laser Weapon System can used to counteract aerial threats such as drones, similar to the Royal Navy's DragonFire.
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RAF RAF Tempest stealth fighter mock-up offers glimpse into the future of air combat
The aircraft is set to be in service in 2035, with a radar capable of providing 10,000 times more data than current systems.
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Aircraft RAF's Poseidon, Globemaster and Chinook now cleared to use sustainable fuel
Boeing announced guidance at the Royal International Air Tattoo explaining how its military aircraft can now operate on SAF.
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History Great Escape hero's WW2 pocket book found in house clearance set for auction
Flight Lieutenant Paul Royle was one of the 76 Allied airmen who escaped from German prisoner-of-war camp Stalag Luft III 80 years ago.
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USA USAF B-52s intercepted by Russian fighters while flying towards Romanian base
Two US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers encountered the Russian aircraft during a mission over the Barents Sea.
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Navy HMS Queen Elizabeth to conduct trials as she heads out to sea again after repairs
The aircraft carrier has spent the last few months at Rosyth Dockyard in Fife for repairs to her propeller shaft.
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News New name, same great stories: Forces.net renamed BFBS Forces News
BFBS Forces News promises the same fantastic stories, just under a different name.
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Aircraft Protector: RAF's newest drone fleet continues to grow with trials stepping up the pace
Equipped with advanced equipment and precision strike weapons, Protector will look to provide critical armed surveillance capability.
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RAF Special tribute as Spitfire gets new paint scheme in honour of pilot who died in crash
Spitfire TE311 wears the fictitious squadron code L-NG on her starboard side in memory of Squadron Leader Mark Long,
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RAF She said yes! Couple get engaged in cockpit of Royal Air Force A400M Atlas
The RAF shared a post on X that confirmed the bride-to-be said 'yes', posting a picture of the happy couple and a video of the proposal.
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Army UK soldiers test body-worn tech capable of thermal detection and drone control
Integrating available tech into wearable tech was the aim of the trial conducted by Dstl and carried out by troops from 2 Royal Anglian.
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Politics Sitrep: Who are the 'outsiders' who are assisting Labour's Defence Review?
This week's podcast looked at the Labour's Defence Review and the outsiders being invited to help shape it.
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USA US Department of Defense announces closure of Gaza humanitarian aid pier
The US Department of Defense announced the pier has 'concluded its operations'.
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Cyprus UK Armed Forces help tackle record number of wildfires in Cyprus
Defence Fire and Rescue firefighters have already been called to 13 major fires – well above the seasonal average.
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Navy Singer Katherine Jenkins checks if HMS Cardiff progress is still on song for autumn float
The Welsh mezzo-soprano took up the honour of ship sponsor last year due to her work with the Armed Forces around the world.
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Opinion Does the British military need an Armed Forces Commissioner? It can't afford not to!
Former soldier and defence minister Sarah Atherton writes that the role must be independent, warning it will otherwise be tokenistic.