The historic F-16 - the iconic fighter jet that's still flying and fighting at the age of 50
The F-16 Fighting Falcon, known as the Viper by its crews, took its first flight in 1974 and has been in service around the world ever since ...
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Ukraine Britain becomes Ukraine's largest first-person view drone supplier under deal with Latvia
Drones have proved vital to Ukraine, and the UK will be sending thousands more to the frontline to support the war effort against Russia.
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Ukraine Zircon: Putin uses Russia's new hypersonic cruise missile for first time against Kyiv
The hypersonic missile is capable of travelling 1,000km and reportedly was used against Kyiv on 7 February.
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Estonia Nato could face Soviet-style mass army within next decade, intelligence warns
Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service's annual report warns about the ramifications of Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Ukraine Russia will win Ukraine war unless Nato approach changes, retired general warns
Maj Gen (Retired) Mick Ryan says Moscow is ahead of Ukraine in terms of drone technology and electronic warfare.
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Tri-Service Bowman radio system to be updated again as Morpheus upgrade remains delayed
The Minister for Defence Procurement said Bowman was a "capable system having been upgraded several times".
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Land vehicles Jackal 3: Fire support and recce vehicle gets host of upgrades in latest iteration
Forces News has taken a look at what we can expect from this much-anticipated new Jackal variant, with around 240 being built.
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Royal Marines New raiding craft promises to make Commandos more agile and more lethal
47 Commando (Raiding Group) Royal Marines is the lead for amphibious warfare and Royal Navy board and search operations.
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Technology Royal Navy's sonars and sensors to be kept in good working order - thanks to £1.8bn AI deal
The deal with Thales UK aims to improve the long-term availability and resilience of critical assets for the Navy's ships and submarines.
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Land vehicles Day of the Jackal: Improved variant of British Army vehicle goes into production
Seventy High Mobility Transporter Jackal 3s are being produced for the military by the summer of 2024, replacing the Jackal 2.
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Ukraine Watch: Dramatic footage shows Ukrainian surface drones destroying Russian warship
The Russian ship known as the 'Ivanovets' was sunk after being struck multiple times by naval drones, Western officials have confirmed.
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Weapons and Kit Test of new laser weapon on board Type 23 frigates will not go ahead, minister reveals
The DragonFire system will continue to be tested on land, but planned trials at sea will not be taking place after all, at least for now.
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Technology UK must 'exploit' AI opportunities whilst remaining morally sound, top military chief says
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is helping with identifying targets but there is still a need to be cautious with it, he says.
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Sea vessels HMS Blazer ready for next mission in Norway after training with her sister ships
HMS Blazer has been training on the water around Portsmouth with her Coastal Forces Squadron siblings HMS Trumpeter, Exploit and Biter.
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Army Don't mind the gap: Army to get new Challenger 3-capable General Support Bridges
The system will be used by the Royal Engineers to cross water or gaps over dry land up to 46 metres, supporting around 66 tonnes.
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Land vehicles Challenger 3 main battle tank takes major step forward with trials to get underway soon
The prototype will undergo tests to evaluate the vehicle's effectiveness before another 140 Challenger 3s are delivered to the British Army.