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.
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Land vehicles Jackal 3: Fire support and recce vehicle gets host of upgrades in latest iteration
Forces News has taken a look at what we can expect from this much-anticipated new Jackal variant, with around 240 being built.
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Land vehicles British Army to receive 500 trucks to support operational activity
A £282 million contract has been awarded to Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles.
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Weapons and Kit Paras train with anti-tank weapons proven deadly for Ukraine against Russian armour
Soldiers from 2 Para also got to grips with the .50 Cal, Grenade Machine Gun and NLAW during their cadres' annual training exercise.
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Land vehicles Day of the Jackal: Improved variant of British Army vehicle goes into production
Seventy High Mobility Transporter Jackal 3s are being produced for the military by the summer of 2024, replacing the Jackal 2.
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Weapons and Kit Test of new laser weapon on board Type 23 frigates will not go ahead, minister reveals
The DragonFire system will continue to be tested on land, but planned trials at sea will not be taking place after all, at least for now.
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Russia How Russia is turning to glide bombs as it runs down its stocks of guided missiles
Moscow has been modifying standard munitions dating back to the 1960s to turn them into a far more modern weapon of war.
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Sea vessels Both HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark safe from being scrapped early, minister confirms
Foreign Office Minister Andrew Mitchell says both vessels will remain in use until their planned out-of-service dates in the early 2030s.
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Land vehicles Challenger 3 main battle tank takes major step forward with trials to get underway soon
The prototype will undergo tests to evaluate the vehicle's effectiveness before another 140 Challenger 3s are delivered to the British Army.