The AK is the world's most iconic rifle, but few Kalashnikovs are actually 47s
How many variants of the Kalashnikov do you recognise - and find out how they all differ.
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Weapons and Kit AK: The most iconic assault rifle in the world whose inspiration came from Nazi Germany
The StG 44 was the world's first successful assault rifle, but while the Kalashnikov took inspiration from it, the AK was not a copy.
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Ukraine Ukraine's battlefield is evolving and new report outlines learnings for the UK
A new report from RUSI breaks down in huge detail how the fight has changed and what it could mean for future conflicts.
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Ukraine Your country needs you – especially if you're a drone operator, Ukrainians told
Ukraine's armed forces are recruiting, with women comprising 20% across the military, the highest number of volunteers worldwide.
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Technology Britain to pursue ethical approach with deployment of AI on the battlefield
A report warns Britain is not moving fast enough when it comes to using artificial intelligence in a military capacity.
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Tri-Service Will the new Armed Forces Recruitment Service deliver what the nation requires?
Are these changes enough to fix the 'bonkers' Armed Forces Recruitment system?
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Navy Royal Navy's next-gen electronic warfare system – it's MEWSIC to maritime defence
The Royal Navy's Queen Elizabeth-class carriers, Type 45 destroyers and the future Type 26/31 frigates will all benefit.
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Technology Detect, identify, destroy: Robot dog keeps personnel safe on bomb disposal duty
A carbon fire robotic dog has been tested to disable threats by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.
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Army Rise in drone and missile warfare could see RIWP replace the Army's Stormer
The US is offering the reconfigurable integrated weapons platform to the British Army to counter drone and missile warfare.
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Weapons and Kit MOD suspends use of body armour amid concern over cracks in ceramic plates
Up to 120,000 enhanced combat body armour plates have been recalled after cracks were identified during an inspection.
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Technology China's robot dog is a master of the ice – and could end up being a master of war
The six-legged robot has been tested by China in the Arctic for scientific research, but military use could easily follow.
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Weapons and Kit New XTRAIM small arms sight set to boost battlefield precision with next-gen tech
Thales has introduced its new XTRAIM gun sight, insisting that it will improve survivability and operational success in combat.
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Ukraine Gravehawk: UK to provide Ukraine with new air defence system - here's what we know
During his first visit to Ukraine as prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer announced that the Gravehawk system will be donated to Kyiv.
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Weapons and Kit Sword Lane: A true test of a soldier's skill under pressure with focused aggression
The exercise is focused on aggression, it is a technique that would only be used in desperate conditions.
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Ukraine Ukraine to receive 30,000 FPV drones thanks to Nato nations including UK
The £45m in funding for the new drones comes from the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands, Latvia and Sweden.
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Ukraine Ukraine's drone-killing Gepards to get resupply of vital high-explosive ammo
The vehicles are being used constantly to defend Ukraine from Russian attacks, but their specialised 35mm rounds have been in short supply.