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.
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Royal Marines Exploring the new technology helping Commando Helicopter Force engineers
At the Somerset home of CHF, engineers are experimenting with a range of new machines, systems and gadgets.
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Technology Could American dream concept plane ever take off?
China's military activity has prompted the 'Liberty Lifter' ground-effect vehicle programme, experts say.
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Space Behind the scenes of UK's first-ever orbital satellite launch
The Prometheus 2 mission is hoped to be the first step towards Britain developing its own homegrown space programme.
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D-Day Understanding D-Day: The technology behind the mission's success
From codebreakers to gliders and amphibious tanks, we take a closer look at 6 June 1944.
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Technology Why lasers could shape the future of battlefield planning
They do not need ammunition but with enough power they offer limitless defensive and offensive capability.
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Weapons and Kit Russia's Peresvet laser weapon: Fact or fiction?
Russia says new laser weapons are being used in Ukraine, but many are sceptical.
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Technology Defence BattleLab: Cutting-edge tech to push boundaries for Armed Forces
The new facility will foster collaboration between Armed Forces and industry experts.
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Weapons and Kit What's a howitzer and how are they being used in Ukraine?
A close-up look at a piece of artillery playing a role in the conflict in Ukraine.
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Technology Historic unmanned robot boat drop-off as Navy resupplies on Gulf operations
Crew from minehunter HMS Bangor received supplies to continue their work, thanks to an American unmanned delivery.
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Technology Heart of Britain's Cold War defences gets new life as launch pad for cutting-edge tech
New owner William Sachiti, an expert in robotics, is also behind the trial deployment of autonomous vehicles on an airbase.
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North Korea North Korea tests suspected submarine-launched missile
The launch was apparently North Korea's first demonstration of a submarine-fired ballistic system since October last year.
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Ukraine What electronic warfare equipment could the UK send to Ukraine?
Electronic warfare is a key part of modern warfare, allowing for the interception and degradation of the enemy’s networks.