Breaking down barriers: Ranger Regiment's explosive skills put to the test
An essential skill for a Manoeuvre Support Ranger is the art of breaching
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Weapons and Kit Exclusive: Royal Marines hit the range and practise CQB with new KS-1 assault rifle
The new Knight's Stoner rifle has been put through its paces – with some preferring the weapon to the older L85 bullpup design.
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Aircraft British Army's 3 Regiment Army Air Corps ready to fly new Apache on frontline
Personnel from 3 Regt AAC practised with the new Apache model on Exercise Iron Titan.
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Weapons and Kit It's a blast: Ranger Regiment soldiers practise explosive techniques in disused quarry
Personnel from all four battalions of the Ranger Regiment have been practising their demolition skills in Somerset
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Aircraft Protector: RAF's new drone begins trials in the UK
The aircraft will take over from the Reaper drone, providing global surveillance and strike capabilities.
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Weapons and Kit Anti-drone system operating in Ukraine '90%' successful in detecting Russian drones
As drones are rising in importance on the battlefield in Ukraine, so too is the technology needed to take them out.
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Land vehicles The farmer renting out tanks and missile launchers to make British Army training more realistic
The military enthusiasts runs a tank school in South Wales.
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Technology Could mine detecting drones change the face of land warfare?
Scientists and engineers at the Dstl are conducting crucial research that would see mined areas cleared faster and more safely.
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Army Soldiers from 2 Yorks 'take over' Swindon and test uncrewed vehicles
Troops deployed drones and uncrewed vehicles on the streets of Swindon as part of LIVEX 23.
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Navy Watch: Merlin helicopter successfully deploys Sting Ray torpedo
A helicopter from 820 Naval Air Squadron dropped a torpedo into the water during an exercise with the UK Carrier Strike Group.
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Technology British Army and RAF's new 'broadband for the battlefield' explained
Trinity, a deployable tactical Wide Area Network (WAN), will look to deliver a secure and state-of-the-art battlefield internet capability.
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Technology Window into the future of armoured warfare with Challenger 3's new periscope
The main battle tank's digital display periscope will enhance battlefield awareness by providing a thermal view of the zone of combat.
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Technology Drones alone not the future and will not replace soldiers on battlefield, defence expert says
Drones are already vital for being competitive in terms of situational awareness but how will they be used in the future?
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Weapons and Kit Shadow Seal: New four-man submersible aimed at special forces missions
It's lightweight and portable, electrically powered, and can travel 25 nautical miles submerged.
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Land vehicles Challenger 3: Could the tank's weight be a problem in war?
RUSI's Doctor Jack Watling suggests the new 66-tonne Challenger 3 main battle tank could be too heavy.
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Weapons and Kit Archer: First of Army's next-gen wheeled artillery system arrives in Britain
Designed by BAE Systems, the Archer's simplicity and impressive rate of fire makes it a formidable opponent on the battlefield.