Defence will harness 'game-changing power' of AI with new centre
The Defence AI Centre (DAIC) will act as a visionary hub, bringing together expertise from a range of teams across defence.
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Ukraine Why is Russia using surface-to-air missiles to hit ground targets?
Is the use of S-300V weapons in Ukraine a sign of Russian desperation?
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Ukraine Six UK Stormer missile-carrying vehicles arrive on Ukrainian frontline
It is used to transport the high-velocity Starstreak missile, which defends against low-level attack aircraft and helicopters.
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Ukraine Artillery guns, drones and anti-tank weapons among next UK delivery to Ukraine
The Defence Secretary has revealed the UK will send more military equipment as the war with Russia continues.
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Aircraft The Russian-built helicopter used in Ukraine, nicknamed Satan's Chariot
The Mil MI-24 has been in service since 1972 and continues to be built today near Moscow.
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Technology British Army to form first robotics enhanced brigade complete with futuristic robodogs
The robotic 'Ghost V60 quadruped' is based on the biomechanics of a real dog but with the ability to swap legs or add arms as needed.
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Aircraft Antonov AN-30: the Soviet-era plane still proving its worth
The plane is used by the Romanian Air Force for unarmed aerial surveillance flights.
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Weapons and Kit New weapons hub in Scotland to develop anti-drone lasers
The centre, to be based in Livingston, will focus on the testing, fielding and maintenance of defensive high-energy laser (HEL) weapons.
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Technology Augmented reality gives possible glimpse into future of infantry training
The 'Improbable' battlefield simulation training allows commanders to mix real and augmented reality worlds.
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Aircraft RAF's Typhoons to get 'world's most advanced radar' as part of £2.35bn investment
The system will allow pilots to suppress enemy air defences using high-powered jamming and engage with targets from a safe distance.
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Ukraine How Ukraine is using an unusual anti-tank mine to attack Russian armour
The 'PARM 2' is an 'off route' directional mine that can hit enemy vehicles up to 100 metres away.
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Space Countdown: RAF pilot set for UK's first space satellite launch
The RAF pilot on secondment to Virgin Orbit has put seven spacecraft in orbit from California – the focus is now on UK operations.
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RAF Swarm drones tech to be used in future, despite cancelled project
A retired RAF Air Vice Chief Marshall told Forces News unmanned vehicles are ideal for "some environments".
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Ukraine Ukraine: What is the NASAMS air defence system?
The weapons system is the same one used to defend the White House and Capitol Building in the US.
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Army Challenger 2 versus the T-14 Armata
A side-by-side comparison of British and Russian main battle tanks.
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Technology New command and control system to guard UK against aerial threats
The system is intended to offer a real-time map of friendly and hostile aircraft, linking UK and NATO radars and communications.