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.
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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.