Spy balloons vs satellites: How do they compare for surveillance?
A balloon is "an intelligence collection asset that is much closer to the ground", an expert has told Forces News.
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China Pentagon tracking suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over US
US officials have said the flight path of the balloon, could potentially take it over a "number of sensitive sites".
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Ukraine US weapons manufacturer offers Ukraine deadly combat drones for $1
The price is 'symbolic', but the company did add that it would also provide training to the Ukrainians.
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Technology British Army recruits trial new app designed to improve live firing skills
Army recruits got the chance to trial the new system to improve their shooting skills during basic training at Catterick.
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Technology The advanced Vector drones being used by Ukraine that can fly without pilot or operator
Germany's Vector Drones can fly without a pilot or a planned mission, and 105 more are about to be sent to Ukraine.
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Technology Modern warfare accelerating away from MOD due to tech upgrade delays, MPs say
In the PAC's Defence Digital Strategy report, MPs said 'significant cultural change' was needed at the MOD.
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Aircraft Military's Wildcat helicopter fleet back in action after temporary grounding
The AW159 Wildcat helicopter fleet was temporarily grounded after a potential issue in a single aircraft was detected.
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Weapons and Kit In pictures: Airborne signallers test out Army's new radio in Belize jungle
The dual-channel radio can be used in many roles, including ground-to-ground, air-to-ground, and beyond-line-of-sight.
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Sea vessels New autonomous £40m mine-hunting mothership arrives at HMNB Devonport
An advanced autonomous mine-hunting vessel has arrived at HMNB Devonport to undergo modifications before setting out to protect Britain's ...
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Weapons and Kit The self-loading, rapid-fire Archer Artillery System's a game changer in battle
The Archer system is a game changer in the theatre of war and is so simple to use it can be operated by just one person.
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Technology Silent drive, silent watch: What electric vehicles could bring to battlefield tactics
The process of electrification has begun, but there is still some way to go in the trials and testing.
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Space Military veteran Tim Peake takes on ambassadorial role as he retires as astronaut
The former British Army Air Corps officer will take on a full-time ambassadorial role for space.
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Navy In pictures: Royal Navy's new undersea surveillance ship set for military modifications
The vessel will take up its role as the first of two Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance (MROS) ships, operated by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
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Navy Royal Navy's new undersea surveillance ship arrives in Merseyside ahead of military modifications
The subsea protection ship is set to strengthen the UK's critical subsea infrastructure and will be operational in the summer.
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Red Arrows Drone users warned to avoid Red Arrows training base by police
RAF Syerston is being used by the Red Arrows on a temporary basis after the closure of RAF Scampton at the end of last year.
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Technology British tech firm delivers state-of-the-art bionic arms to Ukrainian soldiers wounded by landmines
The Hero Arm is controlled by sensors activated by muscles in the forearm and has a moveable thumb and fingers.