Challenger 3's firepower on display as it takes to the range in Germany
A video has been released showing the Challenger 3 main battle tank testing its 120mm smoothbore main gun during live-fire trials.
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Ukraine Ukrainians may swap AK for HK as Western arms manufacturer chooses Eastern calibre
Heckler & Koch is offering some of its small arms in Warsaw Pact-era calibres, so Ukrainian troops can make better use of available ammo.
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Technology Veloce: The French jamming-resistant jet-powered drone bound for Ukraine
A new super-fast drone that's resistant to jamming, developed to enhance France's medium-range defence arsenal, could soon be in Ukraine.
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Weapons and Kit Plastic fantastic: The Beretta ARX160 – Italy's lightweight modular assault rifle
Italian soldiers on close protection duties for Nato have been showing off their Beretta ARX160 assault rifles – with some added extras
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USA Giant Manta Ray underwater drone passes first military ocean test in California
The prototype is part of a project to develop a new class of underwater drone capable of carrying out much longer missions.
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Weapons and Kit The Beretta 92FS, a highly accurate 9mm handgun that's functional and safe
A favourite with military and law enforcement agencies around the world, it is noted for its safety features and accuracy.
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Weapons and Kit L85A2 to A3: How the upgraded variant of the SA80 combined function with form
Heckler & Koch's upgraded L85A2 was a weapon that worked, and its next A3 upgrade made it an even better fit for modern warfare.
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Weapons and Kit L85A1 to A2 assault rifle: How Heckler & Koch fixed the SA80 family's problem child
The L85A1 entered production in 1985, but it took the first Gulf War for the MOD to realise the new assault rifle wasn't fit for purpose.
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Ukraine Ukraine uses longer-range ATACMS missiles after being secretly provided by US
The Army Tactical Missile System was used to strike a Russian air base in Crimea, with Ukrainian media reporting up to six explosions.
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Land vehicles Britain and Germany team up to bring Boxer artillery vehicle to the battlefield
An agreement with the German government will help deliver the remote-controlled wheeled artillery system to the Royal Artillery.
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Ukraine History repeats as weapon used by Romans is deployed by Ukraine against Russia
The caltrop is a four-pronged, heavy-gauge steel spike which can be used to puncture tyres and disable enemy vehicles.
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Ukraine UK pledges record £500m in Ukrainian aid as PM warns Putin won't stop
The latest package will take the total amount of UK aid to Ukraine to £3bn for 2024/5.
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Ukraine US's $60bn aid package for Ukraine will cause more deaths, former Russian leader warns
Ukraine's President believes the aid will give Ukraine a chance to win, while a former Russian leader insists it will just bring more death.
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Feature The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: Veteran brings James Bond move alive in new film
Parachute Regiment veteran turned military adviser Paul Biddiss reveals how he tried to ensure accuracy while filming
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Land vehicles Challenger 3: Army's lethal new main battle tank rolls off the production line
The Challenger 3 will be the most potent and survivable main battle tank ever used by the British Army.
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USA Champ: The missile that fries military technology and kills computers, but not people
An early demonstration of a Champ missile targeted a two-storey building, taking out its entire spectrum of electronic systems.