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.
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Navy Royal Navy missile system used to shoot down Red Sea drones to be upgraded
The Sea Viper air defence system that has been used to successfully destroy Houthi drones is set to receive a major upgrade worth £405m.
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Ukraine Explosive footage shows US-supplied Bradleys obliterate one of Russia's most advanced tanks
Footage has surfaced showing a clash between two American-supplied Ukrainian Bradley Fighting Vehicles and a Russian T-90 main battle tank.
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Weapons and Kit DragonFire: £10-a-shot laser weapon achieves UK first
The DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapon is a line-of-sight high precision weapon.
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Navy HMS Diamond: Capabilities of the Type 45 destroyer thwarting Red Sea attacks
The Royal Navy vessel is a versatile and capable platform and one of the most advanced warships in the world.
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Ukraine Captured Ukrainian soldier rescued from Russian-occupied trench in daring drone operation
Armed with only one grenade and flashing lights, the drone managed to neutralise an enemy soldier and lead the captive to safety.
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Weapons and Kit Explained: What is Russia's 2B11 smoothbore WW2-inspired weapons system?
The mortar system is being used by Russian forces to target Ukrainian infantry units and destroy equipment in sheltered locations.
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Ukraine Two ex-Royal Navy minehunters destined for Ukraine denied access by Turkey
The government in Ankara claims allowing the vessels passage through its waters would put Turkey in breach of an international agreement.
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Space Secret US spaceplane blasts off on higher-orbit mission as rivalry with China heats up
The X-37B was sent into orbit by the US Space Force in the wake of the launch of China's own Shenlong robot spaceplane two weeks ago.
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Land vehicles 'Latest and greatest' Abrams variant tests visiting force on Exercise Diamondback
The Blackhorse Regiment plays the enemy when training visiting forces and is equipped with the M1A2 SEPv3, the latest version of the Abrams.
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Weapons and Kit Sea Viper: The weapon that destroyed the Navy's first aerial target since the Gulf War
The Sea Viper was recently used to destroy an attack drone in the Red Sea, being directed to its target by the powerful Sampson radar.
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Aircraft Treaty signed to create Tempest - the RAF's next supersonic stealth fighter
UK, Japan and Italy sign an agreement to develop the next-gen supersonic jet that is set to replace the Typhoon in Royal Air Force service