Watch: The revolver-style RPG-40 grenade launcher explained
Soldiers on the frontline of the conflict in Ukraine have been spotted using the RPG-40, a six-shot multi-grenade launcher.
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Weapons and Kit Why the German MG-3 machine-gun is still popular with forces across the world after six decades
Close to 40 countries still use the popular MG-3 machine-gun.
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Weapons and Kit New £4.6m deal will put anti-drone sights on British soldiers' rifles
The new SmartShooter SMASH system will be mounted onto the new SA80 rifle model by the end of 2023.
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Ukraine Vilkha M: Ukraine's homegrown multiple launch rocket system
Ukraine's Vilkha M can fire 12 missiles in 45 seconds and has had 'a very good performance' during the war with Russia.
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Technology France announces first test of prototype hypersonic glider weapon system
The weather agency Météo Pyrénées tweeted a picture of unusual vapour trails in the sky.
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Ukraine Rockets, missiles and fighting vehicles in new US $500m aid package for Ukraine
It includes equipment and support for Ukraine's counteroffensive operations, the US Department of Defense said.
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Weapons and Kit Ben Wallace says UK-sent Storm Shadow missiles having 'significant impact' in Ukraine
The long-range weapons are having an effect on Russia's logistics and command and control centres, the Defence Secretary said.
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Technology UK has no intention of developing fully autonomous weapon systems, defence minister says
UK does not possess 'fully autonomous weapon systems', James Cartlidge says.
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Aircraft Ukrainian tanks face increasing threat from 'Putin's vulture' attack helicopter
The Russian Ka-52 'Alligator' attack helicopter's tank-killing abilities are causing the Ukrainians the most problems.
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Navy Type 45 destroyers are Britain's only defence against Russian-style multiple missile attacks, former CGS warns
General Sir Nicholas Carter warned all three services are 'too small' and that the UK is vulnerable on air defence.
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Aircraft RAF's A400M Atlas takes lead on air mobility operations after C-130 is retired
The Airbus A400M Atlas can carry 116 fully-equipped troops and up to 37 tonnes of equipment.
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Weapons and Kit Could this be the UK military's next-generation of GPS receiver?
Arms manufacturer BAE Systems has said it has made major upgrades to its military GPS.
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Weapons and Kit What is the Russian-designed 2B25 'silent' mortar weapon system?
A Russian mortar system, known for being difficult to locate, is being used by Moscow forces on the Ukraine frontline.
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Weapons and Kit US Air Force takes delivery of new anti-drone H4 laser weapon
A new weapon has been delivered to the US Air Force by Raytheon Technologies after the testing period came to an end.
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Weapons and Kit Ukraine's new anti-aircraft gun could lay waste to Iranian-made Russian 'suicide drones'
Could Ukraine's Viktor anti-aircraft gun be the answer to preventing Russian air attacks?
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Ukraine Ukraine promised £92m air defence package, as aid from northern European allies totals £770m
The package for Ukraine was announced at a meeting of Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) defence ministers.