5G: UK Warned Not To 'Surrender' National Security For 'Short-Term' Development
The Defence Committee has warned the rollout of 5G in the UK risks espionage, sabotage and system failures.
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Land vehicles British Army's FUCHS Fleet Set For £16m Upgrade
The fleet will be kitted out with the "latest generation" of sensing capabilities and will get an update of its training simulators.
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Technology Former Royal Marine Reservist Tests Jet Suit That 'Could Save Lives'
The jet suit allowed a casualty to be reached in just 90 seconds, as opposed to the 25 minutes it would have taken by foot.
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Technology British Troops Trial New Generation Of 'Smart Machines'
The Ministry of Defence is looking to reduce the burden of war fighting on soldiers by using software to carry out a number of tasks.
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Aircraft UK's First Protector Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight
It is the latest milestone for the Protector, which will replace the Reaper force when it is introduced to the frontline.
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Technology DSTL To Show 'Satellite Operation Capability'
It will be the first time in nearly 20 years that a Government-owned and operated ground station will communicate with a satellite.
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RAF RAF Typhoons To Receive £317m Radar Upgrade
The RAF is also one step closer to introducing new anti-drone technology after it achieved initial operating capability.
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Army Army Drone To Fly Over Channel To Monitor Migrant Crossings
The Watchkeeper drone was previously used to support British Armed Forces in Afghanistan.
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Land vehicles Does Britain Need Tanks To Have A 'Credible Defence'?
It comes amid reports the British Army could scrap its tank fleet as part of cost-cutting measures.
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Navy 700X: Inside The Navy's Experimental Drone Squadron
The unit has been leading experimental training courses with members of the Royal Navy, as well as the Army and Royal Air Force.
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Aircraft UK And Belgium Agree To Collaborate On Protector Drones
The two nations have agreed to explore the possibility of working together on the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System.
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Navy Navy Drones Set For Landmark First Deployment
The Royal Navy’s drone team, 700X Naval Air Squadron, is expected to deploy for the first time by the end of the year.
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Aircraft Tempest: Companies Join Forces To Create RAF's Next-Generation Jet
Seven new industry partners will work with Team Tempest on delivering the jet which is likely to replace the RAF's Typhoons.
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Technology £500m Military Communications Satellite Contract Confirmed
SKYNET 6A is a satellite designed to provide British military personnel with communications during deployments.
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Aircraft Rivet Joint Aircraft Operational Again After 'Ambitious' Upgrade
The Royal Air Force aircraft has completed its training sortie since receiving a modernised flight deck as part of upgrades.
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Aircraft UK Signs £65m Contract To Build First Protector Drones
The aircraft are set to enter service by mid-2024 and will replace the RAF's current fleet of Reaper drones.