What is a 'dirty bomb' that Russia is accusing Ukraine of readying?
"This is simply Russian scare tactics reflecting weakness on the conventional battlefield," according to a nuclear weapons expert.
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Ukraine Why the US is considering sending Vietnam-era missile system to Ukraine
Capable of flying up to 65,000ft, reaching speeds of Mach 2.4, the long-range surface-to-air missile has a range of 45 to 50km.
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Aircraft Airseeker: What is the RAF's Rivet Joint aircraft?
The RAF electronic surveillance aircraft soaks up intelligence on tactical missions as part of a joint UK-US arrangement.
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Ukraine IRIS-T: What is the German air defence system being used by Ukrainian forces?
The Surface Launched Missile system is capable of stopping cruise missile strikes on Ukrainian cities.
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Weapons and Kit RAF Typhoons and F-35s carry out their largest-ever mass firing of ASRAAM missiles
Pilots from eight squadrons launched 53 missiles at target drones over ten days.
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Ukraine Ukraine war drone attacks 'waking up' world's militaries
An expert told Forces News "the genie is well and truly out of the bottle" when it comes to drone use in war.
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Land vehicles Ajax trials resume following safety concerns over noise and vibrations
Minister confirms eight days of trials on troubled Ajax have taken place this month.
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Russia Is NATO's nuclear strike exercise badly timed?
The exercise comes as Russia's war in Ukraine heightens fear of nuclear escalation, or any confusion that could lead to escalation.
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Ukraine Ukraine: Many Russian soldiers will die due to lack of training and morale, expert says
General Sir Richard Barrons told Forces News Russia's recent drone strikes on Kyiv are "trying to deplete" Ukrainian's will to fight.
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Ukraine Russian missile numbers 'diminishing' as UK provides cutting-edge air defence missile
Defence Secretary said the UK would provide Ukraine with AMRAAM missiles ahead of a meeting of NATO defence ministers.
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Weapons and Kit UK to provide Ukraine cutting edge AMRAAM air defence missiles
The AMRAAM missiles, donated by the UK, can shoot down cruise missiles.
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Ukraine Malyuk: Ukraine's hyper-modern bullpup rifle explained
The rifle is manufactured in Kyiv and used across Ukraine's military – from special forces to infantry.
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Navy Royal Navy's new anti-ship missiles ready for frontline after trials
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.
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Technology Robot dog manufacturers urge militaries not to weaponise the technology
Boston Dynamics and five other companies fear weaponised robots could open the way for misuse.
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Ukraine The anti-drone gun giving Ukraine an advantage
Footage appears to show Ukrainian forces utilising the EDM4S anti-drone gun to down a Russia-operated DJI Mavicpro drone.
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Weapons and Kit UK and Poland to work together on 'future complex weapons' development
Defence Secretary: "We need the equipment and the capabilities to safeguard our people and preserve European stability."