Space is hard: RAF chief's disappointment after failed Virgin Orbit rocket launch
Two military satellites were among the payload of the Virgin Cosmic Girl rocket which failed to reach orbit as planned.
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Technology Metal detectors donated to Ukraine by UK are 'seriously good', expert says
The Vallon mine detection equipment uses advanced technology to detect threats despite issues caused by the natural ground.
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RAF Drone pilot admits endangering aircraft from RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
A 49-year-old man has admitted endangering a historic military aircraft during a carnival flypast.
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Ukraine Deadliest strike of the Ukraine war caused by poor discipline, defence expert says
The Defence Editor believes a lack of discipline in the heavily conscripted Russian army led to the deaths of 89 recruits.
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Technology Cutting-edge physics could help futureproof military bases
Scientists in the US are using electron beam accelerator technology.
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Ukraine Ukraine plans to develop drones to attack exploding Russian aerial weapons, official says
Ukraine has purchased drones like the Fly Eye, a small drone used for intelligence, battlefield surveillance and reconnaissance.
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Navy Royal Navy's drone squadron builds first remotely piloted quadcopter
The uncrewed air system could be used as a testbed for sensors and delivery of other payloads, the Navy said.
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Land vehicles 'Jury very much still out' on Ajax despite recently completing successful trials
After passing the ‘user validation trials’, Ajax will now progress to the 'reliability growth trials'.
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Aircraft USAF's B-2 fleet grounded after $2bn jet caught fire on emergency landing
A mid-air malfunction occurred at Whiteman Air Force Base with the US Air Force B-2 Spirit.
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Ukraine Ukraine's air force destroys 30 self-exploding Russian drones in early-morning attack
The capital city Kyiv is said to have been the main target of the latest Russian drone attacks.
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News BAE Systems set to hire over 2,000 apprentices and graduates in 2023
The jobs will be based all across the UK, with the majority in the North of England.
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Technology UK forces to receive more than 250 new mini surveillance drones
Drones will deliver high-resolution imaging capabilities to locate and identify potential targets.
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Technology First Dreadnought hull transported for completion
The Dreadnought programme will replace the four submarines that currently provide the UK's Trident nuclear missile continuous-at-sea ...
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Weapons and Kit US carries out first full test of hypersonic missile that travels at Mach 5 – one mile per second
The All-Up-Round AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) was launched off the coast of California.
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Technology Project Tempest explained and what it means for UK air power
Here's what defence expert Tim Ripley has to say about project Tempest, and will it work?
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Technology First look at the US B-21 Raider stealth bomber
The stealth bomber is a state-of-the-art "view into the future".