RAF Typhoons to get £870m advanced radar upgrade
The Royal Air Force's Typhoon Tranche 3 aircraft will be fitted with the European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2.
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Weapons and Kit New £4.6m deal will put anti-drone sights on British soldiers' rifles
The new SmartShooter SMASH system will be mounted onto the new SA80 rifle model by the end of 2023.
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Technology France announces first test of prototype hypersonic glider weapon system
The weather agency Météo Pyrénées tweeted a picture of unusual vapour trails in the sky.
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Ukraine Rockets, missiles and fighting vehicles in new US $500m aid package for Ukraine
It includes equipment and support for Ukraine's counteroffensive operations, the US Department of Defense said.
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Technology UK has no intention of developing fully autonomous weapon systems, defence minister says
UK does not possess 'fully autonomous weapon systems', James Cartlidge says.
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Sea vessels Multimillion-pound major refit project starting on nuclear submarine
The Royal Navy's Vanguard-class HMS Victorious will have the work completed so she can continue operational patrols.
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Aircraft New Lightning F-35B stealth fighters arrive at RAF Marham
Flown by both the RAF and Navy, F-35s also operate from both Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers.
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Sea vessels Royal Navy's new Type 26 frigate emerges for first time in Glasgow
The forward end of HMS Cardiff has been brought out from the BAE Systems' build hall in Glasgow for the first time.
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Ukraine UK to roll out 'critical' expansion to cyber defence programme in Ukraine
The up to £25m expansion will look to harden Ukraine's cyber defences as Russia continues its attacks.
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RAF Nato generals take a peek at RAF's new Guardian system
The generals were able to see "first hand, the UK contribution to defence of the Nato alliance."
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Army Ajax review highlights 'systemic, cultural and institutional problems' at MOD, defence minister says
The £5.5bn Ajax project has been troubled by delays, with problems including noise and vibration which injured soldiers.
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Weapons and Kit US Air Force takes delivery of new anti-drone H4 laser weapon
A new weapon has been delivered to the US Air Force by Raytheon Technologies after the testing period came to an end.
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Aircraft Where and when to watch the Hercules retirement flypast
The Royal Air Force says the Hercules will fly until 30 June before being replaced by the Atlas.
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Russia Iran likely helping Russia build its own kamikaze drones, UK intelligence suggests
'Russia has highly likely worked to ensure its long-term, high-volume supply of one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles', MOD says.
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Technology New intelligent dive suit protects divers' operational effectiveness
Using real-time body temperature sensing, the suit's autonomous heating zones regulate a diver's body temperature.
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Navy Warship HMS Defender destroys drone during large naval and missile defences test
The Type 45 destroyer fired her £1bn primary weapon, the Sea Viper missile system.