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While it's presence may not have been officially announced, the Tempest is said to have been proving its worth against Russian drones

Tempest: The secretive missile system said to have downed more than 20 Shaheds

21st January 2026 | Ukraine
MPs warned the Government that Ajax needs fixing and that it needs fixing now

Ajax: We're going to turn this challenge into an opportunity, Army chief insists

21st January 2026 | Army
The new main gun brings the British Army into line with other Nato nations whose 120mm tank guns are smoothbore

Challenger 3 fires live rounds from L55A1 main gun with crew in turret for first time

21st January 2026 | Army
A US Marine Corps gunner fires an M134 minigun from a UH-1Y Venom helicopter, a role first carried out in Vietnam

US military seeks to modernise the minigun – while retaining its lethal rate of fire

19th January 2026 | Weapons and Kit
The L-159, which was developed from the L-59 Super Albatros, is used as both a light combat aircraft and advanced trainer

Czech president promises drone-busting L-159 jets for Ukraine – but prime minister says No

19th January 2026 | Ukraine
The Proteus autonomous full-size helicopter takes flight for the first time

Proteus: The Navy's uncrewed helicopter that's full-size – and now fully airborne

16th January 2026 | Navy
The SA80 may have got off to a bad start, but the L85A3 is a solid performer - nevertheless the idea is to start phasing it out from 2028

Breaching body armour: MOD issues requirements for SA80 family's replacements

16th January 2026 | Weapons and Kit
The Typhoon's primary focus is to fulfil the Quick Reaction Alert role - protecting the skies of the United Kingdom

New season means new pilot for the Typhoon Display Team: Find out who they are

15th January 2026 | RAF
The tanker is currently located in the Moray Firth in northern Scotland, and her next move is not known

Captured sanctions-busting oil tanker seen in UK waters after joint US-UK boarding mission

14th January 2026 | USA
16122025 Ajax drives through muddy water CREDIT MOD

War is coming and Ajax needs fixing now, MP and former Army officer warns Carns

14th January 2026 | Army
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