Army testing the Weevil – the remote-controlled system dealing with landmines
The new robotic mine plough was created and trialled by Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and Pearson Engineering in Newcastle.
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Weapons and Kit Major milestone overcome as UK successfully tests hypersonic missile engine
A group of British scientists has completed 233 test runs of a hypersonic missile engine at Nasa's research centre.
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Royal Marines Explained: Why the Commando Force needs the MCX – its newest new rifle
The Commandos recently acquired the KS-1 assault rifle but now they have the Sig Sauer MCX as well – for some very specific reasons.
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Ukraine Fears Trump's freeze on military aid for Ukraine may delay Australian Abrams tanks
Canberra pledged to send 49 retired M1A1 main battle tanks to Kyiv last year, but admits there are logistical challenges in their delivery.
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Weapons and Kit How many SA80 rifles does the UK military have? MOD reveals stock numbers
The SA80 family of weapons includes the L85 - the designated individual weapon system of the British Army.
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Weapons and Kit Defence chiefs to target airsoft players in attempt to boost military recruiting targets
High-end gas powered airsoft rifles can cost around the same price as a real firearm.
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Weapons and Kit Polish army's new Abrams tanks to be fitted with kits to plough through minefields
The mine plough and dozer blade kits will be fitted in a novel plug-and-play approach which doesn't require any modification to the vehicle.
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Navy Landmark trial sees UK Meteor missile in weapons bay of US Marine Corps F-35
Royal Navy officers collaborate on test flights in the US aimed at facilitating the use of Meteor missiles with the F-35 Lightning.
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Ukraine Russians forced out of hiding as Ukrainians deploy beehives instead of grenades
The 225th Separate Assault Regiment claims it used an unusual battlefield tactic to eliminate enemy forces in the Donetsk region.
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Ukraine Mission capable: UK giving thousands more lightweight multirole missiles to Ukraine
The LMM, which is known to the Royal Navy as the Martlet, can be fired from a range of platforms across land, sea and air.
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Weapons and Kit 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?