Martlet: What we know about the best-in-class missile deploying to Cyprus on Wildcats
The missile can be launched from the shoulder, a static launcher or a vehicle, uses a laser targeting and travels at a speed of Mach 1.5
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Nuclear Russian missile defences could neutralise Navy's nuclear deterrent, experts warn
A report says the multi-layered ballistic missile defence network around the Russian capital could compromise the UK's nuclear deterrence
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Royal Marines Snipers in the snow: Royal Marines practise their deadly craft on the range in Norway
The snipers from 45 Commando have been putting their bolt-action L96 .338 rifles to work with some help from their spotters
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USA On foreign soil: Find out where the US Air Force's 12 bases are located in the UK
They've been here since the Second World War, but what role do the United States Air Force bases in the UK carry out?
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WWII On yer bike! How the Armed Forces' smallest motorcycle assisted spies as well as soldiers
The Second World War Welbike has the distinction of being the smallest motorcycle used by the Armed Forces - and it folds
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Army The HK416: Made in Germany, used by French army and shot by British soldiers
Infanteers from 1st Battalion, The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment have been using the French weapon system on Exercise Gaulish
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Ukraine UK announces new air defence package for Ukraine worth over half a billion pounds
Alongside the anti-air systems, the UK is set to deliver an additional 1,000 Lightweight Multirole Missiles
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Ukraine Shahed: The Iranian-designed drone that has dominated the war in Ukraine
The Shahed-136 has become one of the most adaptable platforms that the Russians have, however Ukraine is finding new ways to shoot it down
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Army Armoured alternatives: If the axe should fall, Ajax isn't the Army's only option
The Ajax programme has been beset by a number of problems, with no guarantee that the new AFV platform will ever be used operationally
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Navy Navy's repair shop a good idea but strategy can't be haphazard, says former commodore
The Senior Service hopes the facility to fix and repurpose equipment will improve the effectiveness of the Royal Navy and save money
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Arctic/Antarctic Arctic kit: When batteries drain fast and mobility comes down to skis in High North cold
Power, surveillance and mobility can degrade quickly in sub-zero temperatures
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Weapons and Kit US military seeks to modernise the minigun – while retaining its lethal rate of fire
The current M134 Gatling-style weapon first seen in 1963 is set to be complemented, and eventually replaced, by the GAU-24/A
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Weapons and Kit Breaching body armour: MOD issues requirements for SA80 family's replacements
Defence Equipment & Support is seeking a direct swap for the whole SA80 family of weapons that are currently in service – with some caveats
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Tri-Service The UK is living in 'very dangerous times', National Armaments Director says
National Armaments Director, Rupert Pearce, told the Commons Defence Committee "warfighting readiness is not where we need them to be"
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Navy Enter the DragonFire: Type 45 destroyer to be first to receive Navy's new laser weapon
The directed energy weapon, which can take out drones, will be installed first on a Daring-class destroyer five years ahead of schedule
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Army GM enters Combat Mode as it hopes to woo British Army with new squad vehicle
The US manufacturer is pitching its militarised version of the Colorado ZR2 pick-up truck as a replacement for the venerable Land Rover