
Ajax trials resume following safety concerns over noise and vibrations
Minister confirms eight days of trials on troubled Ajax have taken place this month.
Minister confirms eight days of trials on troubled Ajax have taken place this month.
The exercise comes as Russia's war in Ukraine heightens fear of nuclear escalation, or any confusion that could lead to escalation.
General Sir Richard Barrons told Forces News Russia's recent drone strikes on Kyiv are "trying to deplete" Ukrainian's will to fight.
Defence Secretary said the UK would provide Ukraine with AMRAAM missiles ahead of a meeting of NATO defence ministers.
The AMRAAM missiles, donated by the UK, can shoot down cruise missiles.
The rifle is manufactured in Kyiv and used across Ukraine's military – from special forces to infantry.
Martlet and Sea Venom are the Royal Navy's new air-to-surface anti-ship missiles and took part in month-long trials in the Atlantic.
Boston Dynamics and five other companies fear weaponised robots could open the way for misuse.
Footage appears to show Ukrainian forces utilising the EDM4S anti-drone gun to down a Russia-operated DJI Mavicpro drone.
Defence Secretary: "We need the equipment and the capabilities to safeguard our people and preserve European stability."
"A sooner end to this war benefits all NATO countries," an urban warfare expert said.
In a clip circling on the internet, Russian recruits are being told to get sanitary products to deal with bullet wounds.
The Iranian Shahed-136 is actually a loitering munition, a harder-to-target asset in contested Ukraine air space.
The Russian 2S4 Tyulpan is the largest self-propelled mortar in the world.
Along with new ammo, the US Army is introducing two new rifles.
An expert told Forces News the weapon is capable of carrying more attachments but a two-burst round system could cause problems.