On the frontline in Ukraine with the crews operating the UK-supplied Challenger 2
BFBS Forces News Ukraine correspondent Simon Newton explains what makes the tank so special for the soldiers who take it into combat.
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Ukraine A Storm is coming to Ukraine – but not the one Russia would have you believe
The latest piece of kit in development for the armed forces of Ukraine is the Storm multi-role armoured vehicle.
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Land vehicles Tour of battle-proven Bushmaster that's survived more than 120 IED attacks without a fatality
The Bushmaster is more than just an armoured personnel carrier, as it can be configured for multiple types of mission.
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Russia Russia claims drone has hit and destroyed British-supplied Challenger 2 tank
"Challenger in Kursk, **** you," accompanies the brief video of what appears to be the battle tank being struck by the one-way attack drone.
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Army Exercise Cerberus puts Army's warfighting ability to the test amid a changing battlefield
Thousands of troops and hundreds of vehicles are deployed to the UK's Forward Holding Base in Sennelager and its 120 sq km training area.
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Land vehicles Could this US Infantry Squad Vehicle become the British Army's next workhorse?
Forces News got to try out GM Defense's Light Tactical Vehicle – also known in the US Army as the Infantry Squad vehicle.
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Land vehicles The Bushmaster: From protective troop transport to firepower in global defence
With more than 1,000 units in service across nine countries, the Bushmaster vehicle stands out for its protective capabilities.
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Land vehicles Ajax vehicles delivered with armour and weapon upgrades to the British Army
The latest capability drop of the Ajax vehicle delivered 43 land systems to the British Army, with additional upgrades to its armour and ...
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Land vehicles Life of British Army's ageing Land Rover fleet to be extended under £71m spare parts contract
The contract will provide spare parts and post-design services on the British Army's Land Rovers and other core vehicles.
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Land vehicles Leopard 1 could roar even louder thanks to new engine from Rolls-Royce and FFG
A new engine upgrade spearheaded by the two companies is set to give the Cold War-era main battle tank a new lease of life.
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Ukraine Bringing the Fury: Ukrainian special forces showcase their new ground drones
Ukrainian operatives have shown off the battlefield capabilities of their new Termite, Shablya and Fury unmanned ground vehicles.
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Ukraine Battle of Kursk: Anniversary of largest tank battle in history as conflict returns to Russian region
In early 1943, the Soviets began an offensive against the Germans in the south, retaking territory, including the city of Kursk.
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Ukraine British-supplied Challenger 2 tanks said to be used in Russia by Ukraine
BFBS Forces News understands the UK-donated main battle tanks were deployed during the Ukrainian incursion in the Kursk region.
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Army Watch: Ajax shows its might as crews complete first on-the-move fire drills in UK
The British Army said the latest Ajax trials were 'a resounding success'.
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Army Jackals and Abrams tanks team up to show off their firepower on Nato's eastern flank
Four Jackals, operated by 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards, took part in the exercise in Poland.
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Royal Marines Royal Marines make history by squeezing Polaris light strike vehicle into Osprey
The US-made Polaris light strike vehicle is a 4x4 off-roader that's robust, lightweight and designed to transport up to four commandos.