Ukraine trains army of robot drones to identify Russian troops by movement and uniform
One of the drones used by Ukraine is the SAKER scout drone, reportedly being used successfully against Russian targets.
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Nato Lithuania installs anti-tank dragon's teeth traps outside its biggest airports
The Lithuanian MOD announced plans to store roadblocks, barbed wire and concrete pyramids at Vilnius, Kaunas and Palanga airports.
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Navy Happy birthday: Royal Navy squadron to get new drone ahead of fifth anniversary
700X Naval Air Squadron will celebrate its fifth year of service by bringing the Peregrine helicopter drone into its fixed-wing fleet.
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Ukraine Russian kamikaze drone attacks on Ukraine intensify to unmatched levels
September 2024 saw more Russian kamikaze drone attacks against Ukraine than at any point since the conflict began in 2022.
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Aircraft One of only three Russian loyal wingman stealth drones shot down over Ukraine
The downing of the drone comes as forces across the world race to develop the Loyal Wingman technology seen as the future of air power.
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Army Army tests out kit which will change the way soldiers train and fight in the future
Current conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza highlight the complexity of operating in, commanding and controlling a three-dimensional battlespace.
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Weapons and Kit Starstreak: Missile travelling three times speed of sound can make multiple strikes on target
The weapons system has been used in Ukraine since 2022, with Thales announcing it was doubling its production earlier this year.
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Ukraine UK to speed up military kit deliveries for Ukraine with more AS90 artillery guns sent
Sixteen AS90 self-propelled guns are now on course to be delivered, with 10 already delivered and six more to follow in the coming weeks.
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Weapons and Kit Made in the UK: A look inside the factory building the fire-and-forget NLAW
BFBS Forces News was allowed inside the Thales factory in Belfast to find out more about the construction of the anti-tank missile system.
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Weapons and Kit US marines set their sights on annual qualification with new M18 service pistol
While marines are expected to fight with the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, they still need to be able to defend themselves with a sidearm.
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Army First international military drone-racing tournament in UK lifts off thanks to HAC
The competition hosted by the Honourable Artillery Company brings together a huge number of FPV drone pilots from around the world.
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Land vehicles Ajax vehicles delivered with armour and weapon upgrades to the British Army
The latest capability drop of the Ajax vehicle delivered 43 land systems to the British Army, with additional upgrades to its armour and ...
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Weapons and Kit War in Ukraine sees more cruise and ballistic missiles used – but what are they?
BFBS Forces News takes a closer look at the differences between these two deadly instruments of war.
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Weapons and Kit Brat summer is over besties – it's time to visit Royal Armouries, says senior curator
Serving curatorial realness for real, the Royal Armouries Museum has jumped on the Gen Z social media trend.
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Army British Army has capability gaps due to the war in Ukraine, says Armed Forces Minister
The Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard has said the war in Ukraine has created “capability gaps” for UK forces, particularly the Army.
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Ukraine Heavy bombing against Ukraine pushes pleas to western leaders on long-range missile use
Calls from Kyiv for permission to use long-range missiles inside Russia grew louder following further heavy bombing from Russia.