Royal Navy warships to be protected against drones and missiles with decoy launchers
The launchers will offer increased protection for vessels against missile and drone threats, including those ships operating in the Red Sea.
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Weapons and Kit Starstreak manufacturer Thales sees weapons production double due to Ukraine
Thales UK designs and produces missiles including Starstreak, Lightweight Multi-role Missile (LMM) systems as well as the final assembly of ...
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Land vehicles Army's new Ajax continues brutal testing regime before hundreds go into service
The new armoured vehicle is being tested in sub-zero conditions, with the Army set to be equipped by the end of the decade.
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Ukraine Ukraine in danger puts America at risk, US defence chief warns as cash and ammo run low
Lloyd J Austin III visited Germany to discuss support for Ukraine and warned that things were getting worse.
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Land vehicles Guardian angel: Ukrainians ride to war as the first M1117 vehicles arrive in theatre
The US-made Guardian Armoured Security Vehicle has been captured on video for the first time with the Ukrainian armed forces.
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USA Arctic Angels: US paras swap Alaska for Norway as they drop in for Exercise Arctic Shock
Exercise Arctic Shock saw hundreds of troops from the US and Norway conduct training in the frozen terrain around Bardufoss.
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Sea vessels Watch: HMS Portland shows off her firepower at sea during Steadfast Defender
The Royal Navy Type 23 frigate has been training with her Sting Ray torpedoes and Merlin helicopter.
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Weapons and Kit RPG-7: The iconic Soviet weapon used by soldiers, terrorists and militias around the world
This Cold War-era weapon is still in widespread use on the modern battlefield due to its robust design and innovative shaped charge warhead.
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Aircraft Military to get new Chinooks that can fly twice as far in £2bn deal with Boeing
The upgraded variants can carry up to 55 personnel or 10,000kg of cargo and can travel at speeds up to 200 miles per hour.
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Army UK extends deployment of 100 troops and Sky Sabre to defend Nato's eastern flank
The system is protecting Nato's eastern flank amid Russian aggression in Ukraine.
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USA We're sending more military aid to Ukraine but we know it's not enough, admits US
Missiles, artillery and small arms munitions are being supplied to Kyiv, but Republicans are putting a brake on attempts to send more.
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Weapons and Kit Bergen v Bergan: What do you call your military backpack?
Which version of the spelling for the British Army's backpack do you believe is correct?
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Navy HMS Diamond taking over Red Sea duties from first UK warship to fire Sea Ceptor in anger
Type 23 frigate HMS Richmond shot down two Houthi attack drones at the weekend.
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Weapons and Kit DragonFire: New footage of £10-a-shot laser weapon that could be in UK military in five years
It's cheap to use and deadly accurate, being capable of hitting a target the size of a one-pound coin from a kilometre away.
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Special forces Ship killers: Ukraine's mysterious Group 13 special forces unit terrorising Russian warships
The special forces unit known only as Group 13 has claimed responsibility for attacking Moscow's most modern warships.
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Ukraine UK to deliver more than 10,000 drones as part of £325m package for Ukraine
Drones are vital to Ukraine's war effort, being used to target enemy positions, hardware and warships both on land and at sea.