UK's Challenger 3 battle tank programme 'ahead of schedule and in budget'
The Challenger 3 delivery teams have now completed the Critical Design Review stage faster than expected.
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Ukraine Leopard 1 v Leopard 2: How do the tanks bound for Ukraine compare?
Ukraine is to receive hundreds of tanks from Nato nations as part of their support for its defence against Russian aggression.
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Navy Royal Navy autonomous minehunter 'Harrier' to trial uncrewed operations in the Gulf
The 11m-long boat is capable of operating both autonomously or remotely from a ship or shore-based remote control centre.
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Aircraft New £20m drones to fly alongside Royal Navy's Wildcat Helicopters
The new Peregrine drones will be the first uncrewed aerial aircraft to fly on patrol with the Royal Navy's Wildcat Helicopters.
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History The historic lasting power of military balloons
The use of high-altitude balloons in a combat scenario, to monitor an enemy, and even attack, goes back centuries.
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Aircraft Future of forces aviation? The world's first modular military jet
The aircraft can change its wings, engines and flight systems, with designers hailing it as the start of a new era in fast jet design.
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Technology Spy balloons vs satellites: How do they compare for surveillance?
A balloon is "an intelligence collection asset that is much closer to the ground", an expert has told Forces News.
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China Pentagon tracking suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over US
US officials have said the flight path of the balloon, could potentially take it over a "number of sensitive sites".
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Ukraine US weapons manufacturer offers Ukraine deadly combat drones for $1
The price is 'symbolic', but the company did add that it would also provide training to the Ukrainians.
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Technology British Army recruits trial new app designed to improve live firing skills
Army recruits got the chance to trial the new system to improve their shooting skills during basic training at Catterick.
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Technology The advanced Vector drones being used by Ukraine that can fly without pilot or operator
Germany's Vector Drones can fly without a pilot or a planned mission, and 105 more are about to be sent to Ukraine.
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Technology Modern warfare accelerating away from MOD due to tech upgrade delays, MPs say
In the PAC's Defence Digital Strategy report, MPs said 'significant cultural change' was needed at the MOD.
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Aircraft Military's Wildcat helicopter fleet back in action after temporary grounding
The AW159 Wildcat helicopter fleet was temporarily grounded after a potential issue in a single aircraft was detected.
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Weapons and Kit In pictures: Airborne signallers test out Army's new radio in Belize jungle
The dual-channel radio can be used in many roles, including ground-to-ground, air-to-ground, and beyond-line-of-sight.
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Sea vessels New autonomous £40m mine-hunting mothership arrives at HMNB Devonport
An advanced autonomous mine-hunting vessel has arrived at HMNB Devonport to undergo modifications before setting out to protect Britain's ...
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Technology Silent drive, silent watch: What electric vehicles could bring to battlefield tactics
The process of electrification has begun, but there is still some way to go in the trials and testing.