How Patriot missiles can improve Ukraine's layered air defence system
Dr James Bosbotinis, a Defence and International Affairs expert, spoke to Forces News about the capability of the Patriot missile system.
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Ukraine Ukraine air defence systems activated after another Russian missile attack
In Kyiv, air defence systems were activated to fend off the ongoing missile attack, according to the regional administration.
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Ukraine Ukraine plans to develop drones to attack exploding Russian aerial weapons, official says
Ukraine has purchased drones like the Fly Eye, a small drone used for intelligence, battlefield surveillance and reconnaissance.
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Nato Swedish CV90: Everything you need to know about the Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Slovakia has recently ordered over 150 Swedish CV90 IFV’s, with the US also considering the vehicle.
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Ukraine US announces $1.85 billion Ukraine aid package including Patriot surface-to-air missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked "every American" in a speech to US Congress.
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Land vehicles 'Jury very much still out' on Ajax despite recently completing successful trials
After passing the ‘user validation trials’, Ajax will now progress to the 'reliability growth trials'.
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Land vehicles Royal Marines to get 60 amphibious all-terrain armoured vehicles for operations in harshest environments
A £140m contract brings 60 new FATV vehicles to the Royal Marine Commandos for 30 years of service.
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Technology UK forces to receive more than 250 new mini surveillance drones
Drones will deliver high-resolution imaging capabilities to locate and identify potential targets.
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Weapons and Kit Ukrainian soldiers pictured firing French heavy 120mm mortars
The French MO-120 RT rifled towed mortar with its precise orientation has a rate of fire of 18 rounds a minute.
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Weapons and Kit US carries out first full test of hypersonic missile that travels at Mach 5 – one mile per second
The All-Up-Round AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) was launched off the coast of California.
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Land vehicles Trouble-hit Ajax light tank 'a complete and utter disaster', ex-top brass says
The Ajax project has been running for 12 years and cost £3.2 billion but has failed to deliver a single deployable vehicle.
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Technology Project Tempest explained and what it means for UK air power
Here's what defence expert Tim Ripley has to say about project Tempest, and will it work?
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Weapons and Kit Deadliest weapons: The high-explosive hand grenade
All the gen on the hand grenade – an indispensable armament in modern warfare.
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Army Thousands of 'tank-killer' Nlaws ordered to bolster UK stockpiles following Ukraine support
The UK has committed £2.3bn in military aid to Ukraine, more than any country other than the US.
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Feature How US fighter pilots' bomb-release pickle switch got its name and what it has to do with clowns
It has more to do with actual pickles than you might think.
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Ukraine Watch: Ukrainian troops shoot down Russian cruise missile using German anti-aircraft gun
Ukrainian air force sends its thanks to Germany for the donated weapon in a post with the video on Twitter.