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.
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Technology Armed Forces' CBRN defences boosted by new £88m chemical sensor deal
Three new sensors will be developed by the Smiths Detection Group by 2028
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Weapons and Kit Taurus KEPD 350: Explaining Germany's 'bunker buster' missile touted for Ukraine
What could the German air-launched missile bring to the fight in Ukraine?
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Technology MOD always alert to needed capabilities, minister says
Baroness Goldie said the Northern Irish industry is able to offer the service we need for our three fleet support ships.
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Technology World's first sense and avoid standard for drone warfare finalised at RAF event
The Nato Joint Capability Group for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (JCGUAS) brought together UK and Korean partners.
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Ukraine What military equipment has the UK sent Ukraine?
Britain has supplied a range of weapons, vehicles, technology and armour to help Ukrainians fight the Russian invasion.
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Technology Engineers and scientists developing new lightweight military respirator
Avon Protection is looking to improve on the gas mask, an essential piece of military kit over the last century.
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Sea vessels How good is Taiwan's new diesel-electric submarine? Experts have their say
Taiwan unveiled its first domestically developed submarine to strengthen its defence and deterrence against the Chinese navy.
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Sea vessels Attack submarines: The hunter-killers that are becoming more lethal thanks to Aukus
Forces News looks at the role of the Royal Navy's attack subs – and the new generation offering a greater undersea warfare capability.
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Weapons and Kit Heavy-lift Hydra drone being armed with laser-guided Brimstone missile
The Hydra 400 can carry supplies like ammunition and fuel to the frontline, but it may one day be given an offensive capability as well.