The Gatling Gun – The First Machine Gun?
All the specs on an historical weapon that changed the face of war.
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Weapons and Kit Flamethrowers – From The British Ack Pack To The Napalm-Fuelled American M9
A look at one of the most deadly hand-held weapons in history - branded 'inhumane' by military leaders
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Gurkhas The Kukri – Your Guide To The Iconic Gurkha Weapon
It adorns Gurkha flags, but what are the facts behind this famous Nepalese machete?
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Russia Russia Successfully Tests Hypersonic Cruise Missile
Russian defence said the 'Zircon' weapon was launched from a frigate in the White Sea.
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Land vehicles Classified Challenger 2 Tank Specifications Reportedly Leaked Online By Gamer
A player of the video game 'War Thunder' allegedly posted the document in order to improve the accuracy of the design of the tank online.
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Weapons and Kit SLR v SA80: Here’s What You Think Is The Best
The Forces community gives their verdict on their favourite rifle
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Weapons and Kit Splitting The Difference: The SLR v The SA80
The L1A1 Self Loading Rifle was replaced by the SA80 in the 1980s. But how do the two compare?
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Weapons and Kit Know Your Armoured Vehicles - Self-Propelled Artillery Versus Tanks
A look at what makes SPA not a tank!
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Technology New £3.5m Investment Could Get 'Smarter' British Missiles Talking To Each Other
Millions of pounds are supporting defence experiments to enable missile communication beyond the launch pad.
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Weapons and Kit Heard Of The AK47? What About Russia’s AK74?
Stand aside AK47 ... the 1970s brought with it a new Soviet assault rifle
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Weapons and Kit France Is Phasing Out Its FAMAS Rifle – But What Will Replace It?
All the gen on France's unique-looking rifle
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Politics MPs criticise MOD over procurement delays
A new report by MPs suggests the current system results in personnel on the frontline not "always as supported as they could be".
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Weapons and Kit Revealed: What MOD Equipment Went Missing In 2020
New data has released that more than 420 computers, laptops, or USBs were among the equipment declared lost or stolen during the year.
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Aircraft We give you: The Chinook helicopter in all its glory
The legendary Wokka Wokka has delivered more than 40 years' service with the RAF
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Weapons and Kit Navy's Upgraded Spearfish Torpedo Declared Ready For Frontline
The upgraded torpedo will be introduced to all frontline Royal Navy submarines by 2025.
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Navy Royal Navy Receives New Autonomous Vessel
NavyX will now explore how the vessel will operate within the fleet.