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.
Technology
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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.
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Politics Australian forces say G'day to Brits under new agreement to strengthen military co-operation
The nations agree to work closer together to counter threats in the Red Sea, train Ukrainians, build new submarines and share intelligence.
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Technology Raider of the lost art: Image just released of USAF's new B-21 stealth bomber
Northrop Grumman has just released a photo of the aircraft – although the shot was apparently taken before its rollout ceremony in 2022.
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Land vehicles Guardian angel: Ukrainians ride to war as the first M1117 vehicles arrive in theatre
The US-made Guardian Armoured Security Vehicle has been captured on video for the first time with the Ukrainian armed forces.
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Sea vessels Watch: HMS Portland shows off her firepower at sea during Steadfast Defender
The Royal Navy Type 23 frigate has been training with her Sting Ray torpedoes and Merlin helicopter.
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Army Army could be new silent service as it develops tactically quieter electric vehicles
Project Lurcher is the first step towards making the Army's vehicles not only environmentally friendly, but more operationally capable.
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Tri-Service Heavy-lift drones: With no human lives at risk, could they replace the helicopter?
Drones are being developed that can carry increasingly heavy payloads, so what could this mean for the helicopter and its human crew?
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Weapons and Kit RPG-7: The iconic Soviet weapon used by soldiers, terrorists and militias around the world
This Cold War-era weapon is still in widespread use on the modern battlefield due to its robust design and innovative shaped charge warhead.
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USA We're sending more military aid to Ukraine but we know it's not enough, admits US
Missiles, artillery and small arms munitions are being supplied to Kyiv, but Republicans are putting a brake on attempts to send more.