Phalanx Gatling gun: The last line of defence for Royal Navy warships
Most Royal Navy vessels are armed in the Phalanx Close-In-Weapons system which can fire 75 rounds a second.
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Navy Motherlode: The new AI tool keeping Royal Navy helicopters in the air
Maintenance crews at RNAS Yeovilton use the predictive computer system to make sure their work is smarter and more efficient.
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Ukraine Ukraine: One-way-attack drones become a 'step change' for Russia's military effectiveness
Russia has deployed one-way-attack UAVs which wait to ambush and destroy targets in Ukraine.
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Navy Why aircraft carriers are still the go-to system for projecting power
No other weapons system can deliver the same kind of signal, a naval forces and maritime security expert tells Forces News.
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Army 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.