New radar allowing RAF pilots to locate suppress enemy air defences flies for the first time
A prototype of the European Common Radar System Mark 2 (ECRS Mk2) was operated on a Typhoon at BAE Systems in Lancashire.
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Navy Nuclear reactor training and advanced weapons agreed at landmark Aukus meeting
Defence Secretary John Healey commits for more UK-delivered nuclear reactor training to be delivered by specialist Royal Navy engineers.
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Weapons and Kit Made in the UK: A look inside the factory building the fire-and-forget NLAW
BFBS Forces News was allowed inside the Thales factory in Belfast to find out more about the construction of the anti-tank missile system.
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Navy Army guard of honour welcomes Aukus partners as talks get underway in London
The UK is hosting the Aukus Defence Ministers meeting for the first time, with representatives coming from the United States and Australia.
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Navy Submarine rescue specialists practise lifesaving capabilities in cold water
Personnel from the UK and nine other Nato partners gather in Norway for the sub rescue training package on Exercise Dynamic Monarch.
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RAF 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.