New 10p-a-shot anti-drone weapon being developed for UK's Armed Forces
The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon can destroy swarms of drones and costs just a few pence per shot.
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RAF RAF technicians scanning for problems to prevent accidents and help save lives
A 3D scanner in use with 71 Squadron at RAF Wittering lets personnel analyse aircraft components and diagnose problems more efficiently.
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Navy What ships and submarines are in the build pipeline for the Royal Navy?
Forces News takes a look at what is known so far about the vessels that are being built for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.
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Technology Army replacing broken vehicle parts by 3D printing them in the field for first time
The British Army's new technology means plastic and metal components can be fabricated on a printer to ensure a vehicle remains operational.
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Aircraft Search underway to find the US Marine Corps' autonomous new battle buddy
Two innovative drones are in the running to be picked as the Marines' Medium Autonomous Resupply Vehicle.
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Technology Veloce: The French jamming-resistant jet-powered drone bound for Ukraine
A new super-fast drone that's resistant to jamming, developed to enhance France's medium-range defence arsenal, could soon be in Ukraine.
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Weapons and Kit Plastic fantastic: The Beretta ARX160 – Italy's lightweight modular assault rifle
Italian soldiers on close protection duties for Nato have been showing off their Beretta ARX160 assault rifles – with some added extras
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USA Giant Manta Ray underwater drone passes first military ocean test in California
The prototype is part of a project to develop a new class of underwater drone capable of carrying out much longer missions.
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Aircraft Sitrep: Could next-generation Tempest be the UK's last crewed fighter jet?
The programme director of the Future Combat Air System was on the latest episode, discussing the UK's next-generation fighter jet.
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Aircraft Next generation of Ukrainian fighter pilots get to grips with F-16 fighter jet
The Danish Air Force has been training the Ukrainian fighter pilots, with the first jets expected to enter service later this year.
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Land vehicles Ukraine said to be withdrawing US-supplied Abrams tanks from frontline as losses mount
The 67-tonne Abrams with its fuel-guzzling gas turbine engine has proven easy to detect on the battlefield, with several being destroyed.
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Technology Birds of a feather: Drone and jet successfully paired together in landmark test
The MOD and QinetiQ have successfully carried out the first jet-to-jet teaming test of a human-piloted aircraft and an autonomous drone.
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Ukraine Ukraine uses longer-range ATACMS missiles after being secretly provided by US
The Army Tactical Missile System was used to strike a Russian air base in Crimea, with Ukrainian media reporting up to six explosions.
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Technology London Hackathon problem-solving extravaganza tackles Ukraine's frontline conundrums
Civilians gathered in one room to solve drone dilemmas and get virtual feedback from the frontline.
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Aircraft US conducts historic first dogfight between AI-controlled F-16 and human pilot
AI algorithms controlled a specially modified F-16 test aircraft known as the X-62A, which was pitted against an F-16 flown by a human.
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Navy Patrol vessel HMS Spey shows off her Puma drone capabilities for the first time
The Royal Navy vessel has arrived in the East China Sea to train alongside the Korean navy.