'Cutting-edge' laser weapons to be developed for British military
Trials will take place in 2023 of laser and radiofrequency weapons, with full capabilities expected to be in service within 10 years.
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RAF 'Synthetic' Training For Typhoon Pilots As BAE Systems Wins £220m Contracts
The multimillion-pound investment will support about 120 jobs at RAF bases and a further 60 engineering jobs at BAE Systems.
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Navy Autonomous Vehicles Central As Navy Reveals Future Vision
Future envisaged has drones in space ready to launch at a moment's notice and uncrewed fast attack crafts housing autonomous boats.
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USA Task Force 59: US Navy announces drone plan for Middle East waters
The commander of the US Navy's 5th Fleet says he wants to "put more systems out in the maritime domain above, on, and below the sea".
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Land vehicles Ajax: Trials For Army's Armoured Vehicle Programme Resume
More than 300 former and serving personnel involved in the Ajax programme have been contacted for an urgent hearing assessment.
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RAF SkyGuardian: RAF's Next-Generation Protector Aircraft Takes To UK Skies
Sixteen SkyGuardian aircraft will be known as Protector once in RAF service and could reach Afghanistan.
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Technology Ajax: Nearly 200 More Troops Contacted For Hearing Tests
An extra 189 serving personnel have required an urgent assessment due to noise exposure associated with the fighting vehicle.
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Land vehicles Watch: Are these unmanned ground vehicles the future of the battlefield?
The Titan and Viking vehicles could deliver essentials like water, ammunition and fuel to the frontline without risking human life.
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Navy CSG21: Incredible New Images Of F-35s On HMS Queen Elizabeth
Britain's most expensive warplanes have been conducting sorties with the aircraft of US Navy amphibious assault ship USS America.
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Technology Challenger 3: Could Tank Upgrades Be Cancelled Like Warrior's?
Britain's main battle tank requires similar changes to the armoured vehicle programme recently put in reverse.
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Technology Could Washing Machine-Sized Satellite Mean Stealthier Military Communications?
A £9.5m contract will see 'Titania' built in the UK and it is hoped it could 'transform' military communications.
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Technology Eurofighter Typhoon Gets £135m Upgrade
The investment will improve combat air capability, data sharing and increase the variety of precision-guided munitions.
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Cyber Why the military's working with hackers
In a first for the MOD, hackers took part in a Bug Bounty programme, a safe environment for them to identify improvements in security.
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RAF End Of An Era: Sentry Aircraft Returns Home To RAF Waddington For Retirement
After more than 30 years of service, the Sentry is to be succeeded by three E-7 Wedgetails, based at RAF Lossiemouth, in 2023.
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Technology Watchkeeper: Up Close With The UK-Built Drone That's Been Used In Afghanistan
Using a range of cameras and sensors the uncrewed aircraft system can see things up to 200km away.
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Weapons and Kit 'A Step Change': The Military's New Night Vision Goggles Providing 'Crisp Clear' Images
An Army officer said the new goggles will allow troops to to "fight further, faster and smarter".