Defence Secretary: UK In 'Very Real Race For Technological Advantage'
Ben Wallace made the comments as he announced a new strategy aimed at boosting technology and innovation in the UK Armed Forces.
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Technology Tempest: Fighter Project Tipped To Offer 'Significant Economic Benefits' To UK
Preliminary data on the UK’s future combat air programme suggests the fighters could support 20,000 jobs each year.
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Technology Royal Marines Use Drones During Training Mission
The drones gathered real-time footage and fed it back to tablets that the marines used to study areas of interest.
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Technology Soldier Sets Up Free Computer Refurbishment Project
The idea came amid concerns COVID-19 has created a 'digital desert' for people who have no access to online technology.
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Navy First Sea Lord: Climate Change Could Mean New Global Threats For UK
Admiral Tony Radakin was speaking during a visit to HMS Prince of Wales, where he set out his vision for the Navy.
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Technology 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.