The improvised weapons of the war in Ukraine
The list of improvised weaponry includes rocket systems mounted on top of pick-up trucks and howitzers placed on top of armoured vehicles.
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Weapons and Kit Did you know Royal Marines were not the first British personnel to wear a beret?
Royal Tank Corps General Sir Hugh Elles recommended the adoption of a headdress similar in form to that worn by French troops.
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Russia Ukraine: Russia losing tanks due to explosive armour failure, MOD says
When used correctly, Explosive Reactive Armour decreases the effectiveness of missiles fired before they strike a tank.
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USA Intercontinental ballistic missile launched by US in live test
The missile was fired during operational testing in California.
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Ukraine UK to send more rocket launch systems and guided missiles to Ukraine
The UK will send precision-guided M31A1 missiles that can hit targets up to 50 miles away.
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USA US pledges extra $1bn of arms to Ukraine
The pledge comes as analysts warn that Russian forces were moving to the southern port cities to prevent a Ukrainian counter-offensive.
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Aircraft US F-22 Raptor v Russian SU-35 Flanker – which jet is better?
We have looked at how the high-performance multi-role aircraft compare.
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Ukraine Ukraine calls for more 'game-changer' HIMARS weapons to hit Russia
Ukrainian forces are preparing for a possible counter attack in the south of the country.
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Feature Know the difference – rockets versus missiles
Find out what makes a missile a missile, and a rocket and rocket.
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Weapons and Kit What is the Hellfire missile system?
Two Hellfire missiles used by the US were fired and ended al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri's life in Kabul.
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USA US approves possible Javelin sales to UK
The UK and US have both provided Javelin missiles to Ukraine following Russia's invasion of the country.
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Weapons and Kit What is the Pion artillery weapon used in Ukraine?
The tracked heavy gun is used by both sides and has a range of 37.5km.
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Ukraine Why is Russia using surface-to-air missiles to hit ground targets?
Is the use of S-300V weapons in Ukraine a sign of Russian desperation?
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Ukraine Ukraine: US-supplied HIMARS take down key bridge in Russia-occupied south
The Antonivskyi Bridge has been seriously damaged following an attack by Ukrainian forces.
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Ukraine Six UK Stormer missile-carrying vehicles arrive on Ukrainian frontline
It is used to transport the high-velocity Starstreak missile, which defends against low-level attack aircraft and helicopters.
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Nato German howitzer used in Ukraine takes centre stage on major NATO exercise
NATO's annual largest artillery exercise has been taking place in southern Germany, with gunners from 19 countries taking part.