NightFighter X: The Royal Marines' new counter-UAV system
The new portable counter-UAV system delivers defence against a wide range of drones and other unmanned vehicles.
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Weapons and Kit A 'Sputnik moment'?: Hypersonic missiles and a new arms race
The US confirmed China has trailed the weapons, which present unique challenges to missile defence systems.
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Weapons and Kit Watch: Firing the missile protecting UK's aircraft carriers
The UK's Wildcat helicopters can carry up to 20 of the laser-sensor Martlet missiles.
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Army Troops test Challenger 3 tank with virtual reality training system
The training system is reconfigurable and mobile, so it can be used to prevent skill fade when troops are deployed overseas.
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Weapons and Kit The RAF's 'go-to weapon': What is the Paveway IV bomb?
Since 2008, the RAF has used the guided bomb on operations in Libya and against the so-called Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria.
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China UK 'closely monitoring' reports of Chinese nuclear-capable hypersonic missile test
The Financial Times newspaper reported that China's military launched a hypersonic glide vehicle.
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Technology Exercise Dynamic Warrior: Soldiers test out latest cutting-edge equipment
Around 30 products have been put into the hands of soldiers for the first time.
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Weapons and Kit British Army close to being 'combat incapable' against high-end threats
A senior defence analyst has warned the UK may be left vulnerable by equipment shortcomings.
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Weapons and Kit The New Lightweight Bullet That Saves Fatigue ... And Fuel
The smallest of weight-saving presents "plentiful" benefits for defence, so says BAE Systems.
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Land vehicles Watch: Take A Tour Of The New Boxer Bridging Vehicle
The vehicle comes with a 22m bridge which can be used by medium-sized military vehicles.
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Weapons and Kit British Firearm Firms Take Training 'To A Different Level'
One company developed new ammunition to be used in training situations, while another created an interactive training simulator.
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Weapons and Kit Five New Handheld Weapons On Display At DSEI
Small arms manufacturers unveiled pistols, rifles and even rocket launchers at the East London conference.
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Weapons and Kit SAAB CB90: The Next Generation Combat Boat
The CB90 is fast, agile, capable of carrying up to 21 amphibious troops with full equipment and can take on different roles.
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Weapons and Kit SkyWall: UK-Built Drone Catcher Uses Net To Capture Airborne Tech
It takes only 15 seconds to deploy and is able to track and take out drones automatically.
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Land vehicles Could Tracks On Military Vehicles Be A Thing Of The Past?
The wheeled Mobility Test Rig can climb obstacles and cross gaps only tracked vehicles have been able to in the past.
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History Bunny Island: Japan and Chemical Weapons
How Japan's most secretive and deadly island turned into the cutest.