Historic first for US Reaper drone landing under satellite control
The United States Air Force has said it has successfully landed the MQ-9 Reaper at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina.
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Aircraft No F-35, no problem, as Turkey's fifth-generation fighter jet takes off
Turkey was expelled from the American F-35 fighter jet programme after it acquired Russian air defence technology.
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Weapons and Kit In pictures: Nineteen British military vehicle variants set to be scrapped by 2030
Some of the military's most iconic vehicles won't see out the decade, according to the UK's Minister for Defence Procurement.
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Weapons and Kit Lessons from Ukraine war inspiring new £4.5bn drone strategy
The UK Defence Drone Strategy, backed by £4.5bn of investment, will provide the UK military with the skills required around drone warfare.
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Ukraine UK to send 200 more Brimstone anti-tank missiles to Ukraine
Britain will also jointly train 10,000 further Ukrainian troops in the first half of 2024.
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Navy Trident missile misfires during test launch for second time in a row
The MOD says it has 'absolute confidence' in the UK's constant at-sea nuclear deterrent and it continues to be 'secure and effective'.
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Weapons and Kit First pre-production model of Army's new Challenger 3 tank deploys to Germany for trials
The prototype of the new and improved main battle tank will be put through its paces under operational conditions to see how well it fares.
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Ukraine Two years of all-out war in Ukraine shows size matters for British Army, former commander says
But General Sir Richard Barrons, a former head of Joint Forces Command, says any increase in size won't come from recruiting more regulars.
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Russia Russia using Nona-M1 mortar to counter Ukrainian tactics and keep crew alive
The Nona-M1 is a highly mobile, breech-loading, rifled-barrelled mortar that's designed to cause maximum damage to the enemy.
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Scotland Watch: 7 Scots infanteers hit the range - and hit the mark - at Fort George in the Highlands
Reservists from 7th Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland gathered together from hundreds of miles to hone their marksmanship skills.
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USA US Army paratroopers field-test new helmet built to stop bullets like a catcher's mitt
The new lightweight NGIHPS helmet can withstand fragmentation and 9mm rounds, while offering protection against rifle fire as well.
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Royal Marines Faster and further: On board the Royal Marines' new Commando Raiding Craft
The marines of 47 Commando will become more lethal and agile as they receive 24 new CRCs which can be configured for multiple missions.
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Land vehicles Russia trading quality for quantity in its replenishment as tank losses exceed 3,000
But while these replacements are older, they are still useful to Moscow in its war with Ukraine, a defence research institute warns.
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Ukraine Zircon: Putin uses Russia's new hypersonic cruise missile for first time against Kyiv
The hypersonic missile is capable of travelling 1,000km and reportedly was used against Kyiv on 7 February.
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Estonia Nato could face Soviet-style mass army within next decade, intelligence warns
Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service's annual report warns about the ramifications of Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Ukraine Russia will win Ukraine war unless Nato approach changes, retired general warns
Maj Gen (Retired) Mick Ryan says Moscow is ahead of Ukraine in terms of drone technology and electronic warfare.