RAF's cutting-edge airborne early warning E-7 Wedgetail completes first UK test flight
The twin-engine AEW&C aircraft undertook what is known as a functional check flight at STS Aviation Services in Birmingham.
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Army First international military drone-racing tournament in UK lifts off thanks to HAC
The competition hosted by the Honourable Artillery Company brings together a huge number of FPV drone pilots from around the world.
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Navy Peregrine drone can give Royal Navy a long overdue capability as trials begin
The Peregrine's new surveillance sensors provide real-time images and radar data during patrols.
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Aircraft What will sixth-generation aircraft like the Tempest mean for the future of air combat?
Defence expert James Bosbotinis predicts a mix of new tech like AI, machine learning and complex collaborations with uncrewed aircraft.
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Weapons and Kit War in Ukraine sees more cruise and ballistic missiles used – but what are they?
BFBS Forces News takes a closer look at the differences between these two deadly instruments of war.
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Aircraft Australian and British Army join forces to get hands-on with UK's AH-64E Apache fleet
It is part of the growing connection between the militaries following the 2021 Aukus defence and security agreement.
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Weapons and Kit Royal Navy's Sting Ray torpedo set for £60m four-year 'best in class' upgrade
A £60m contract with BAE Systems will see the weapons system improved with new technological features and deployment options.
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Navy Dry dock upgrade at key naval base to speed up redeployment of Royal Navy's submarines
The UK's nuclear deterrent will benefit from improved planned maintenance work support and faster turnaround times.
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Weapons and Kit Mad Max warfare: Ukraine and Russia turn every day items into deadly weapons
Drone warfare in Ukraine has seen seemingly everyday items turned into weapon systems, and using them to great effect.
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Technology China opts out as 60 countries agree on the responsible military use of AI
Beijing sent a representative to the artificial intelligence summit in Seoul but did not support the document.
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Weapons and Kit Dragon or drone? The frightening weapon that rains down fire on the battlefield
A video has circulated on social media allegedly showing a Ukrainian drone armed with thermite being used on the battlefield.
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Army Army Expo 24 to unveil British Army's new Challenger 3 main battle tank
The newly completed Challenger 3 is expected to be unveiled at Army Expo 24 after months of work on the £800m project.
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Ukraine Bringing the Fury: Ukrainian special forces showcase their new ground drones
Ukrainian operatives have shown off the battlefield capabilities of their new Termite, Shablya and Fury unmanned ground vehicles.
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Army British Army launches Top Gun academy to train best kamikaze drone pilots
The Army is selecting its best drone pilots to take control of its First Person View Uncrewed Aircraft Systems to take the fight to the ...
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Ukraine Pilot killed in first loss of Western-delivered F-16 during Russian missile attack
The airman had been attempting to intercept a Russian drone and missile strike when contact was lost, although hostile fire is not suspected
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Weapons and Kit Race is on to find the next-gen tech to take down swarms of enemy drones
Fifteen research teams have been competing in Canada to develop and show off their latest ideas to down hostile drones.