UK forces to support security operation for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Reports last month that the short-range surface-to-air missile StarStreak would be in operation remain unconfirmed.
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Weapons and Kit What is the Israeli Iron Dome defence system and what is its success rate?
Since 2011, the Iron Dome has been used to protect the country of Israel from attacks launched by Palestine, Hama and Hezbollah.
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Weapons and Kit New footage shows how DragonFire laser can melt away threat posed by enemy drones
The remains of a burned-out drone give a glimpse into how DragonFire can destroy UAVs, which are increasingly prevalent on the battlefield.
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Technology Royal Marines-designed ice body bag used to save runners' lives at Brighton Marathon
The I-CWIK is used to treat casualties suffering from heat illness, and could end up being employed across the Armed Forces.
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Ukraine F-16 won't help Ukraine says senior officer, who reckons the warplane's now irrelevant
The unnamed officer says it's a question of timing, as the multi-role jet would have been useful in 2023, but not today.
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Weapons and Kit A cloak of invisibility: How a ghillie suit helps the sniper blend in and go unseen
The suit is made by each individual sniper, who adds natural foliage in the field to further boost the camouflage effect.
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RAF They've got wings: Navy gives schoolchildren's glider designs a test flight in competition final
The children of Buckler's Mead Academy won the Flying Start Challenge Yeovil Regional Final.
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RAF RAF sets out 10-year plan to increase use of drones amid changing face of the frontline
The next 10 years will see the Royal Air Force work with the Army and Royal Navy to bring drone technology to the forefront.
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Iraq Nobody talks about the good things that came out of the war in Iraq
Iraq veteran and Forces News reporter James Wharton looks at the effect the conflict had on battlefield technology, tactics and soldiering.
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Aircraft RAF Lossiemouth's flying club goes green as new electric aircraft takes off
The electric aircraft puts the club on track to be the first in the country to offer direct carbon emission-free initial pilot training.
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Technology Real flying, virtual fighting: RAF to test augmented reality dogfight training system
The new technology has the potential to revolutionise pilot training with the RAF's Hawk jets and is already in use with the US Air Force.
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Aircraft It's a bruiser: Reflecting on the Army's Apache Mk1, the tough helicopter that saved lives
As the British Army says goodbye to the Mk1 variant of the attack helicopter, we look back at its two decades of dedicated service.
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Navy Royal Navy warships to be protected against drones and missiles with decoy launchers
The launchers will offer increased protection for vessels against missile and drone threats, including those ships operating in the Red Sea.
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Aircraft Lightning strikes twice at RAF Marham as new F-35B stealth fighters arrive
The aircraft have undergone serviceability checks and will soon join the rest of the F-35B Lightnings in an operational capability.
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Land vehicles Army's new Ajax continues brutal testing regime before hundreds go into service
The new armoured vehicle is being tested in sub-zero conditions, with the Army set to be equipped by the end of the decade.
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Navy Watch: Houthi drone downed – not by missile, but by machine gun from French helicopter
The attack drone that had been attempting to hit a ship in the Red Sea was engaged by a machine gunner on board an AS565 Panther helicopter.