Know Your Missiles – the UK's most high-tech firepower
A look at the different missile systems in use by the Royal Navy, Army and RAF.
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Technology UK and Japan join forces to develop cutting edge jet sensor system
Joint work on the cutting-edge system will help the Armed Forces better detect lethal threats from air, land and sea.
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Navy First Sea Lord plans Royal Navy with 'more punch' in coming years
First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key has set out his vision for the senior service up to 2035.
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Technology 2022 launch announced for shoebox-sized space research satellites
The two shoebox-sized Prometheus 2 CubeSats will be used to test imaging technologies and monitor radio signals.
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Technology RAF Waddington upgrades for next-generation Protector force
The works will fortify the air station's place as the UK's busiest airborne intelligence and aircraft systems hub.
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North Korea North Korea fires what appears to be longest-range missile since 2017
The test on Sunday is the seventh of its kind conducted by North Korea this month.
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Army British Army going back to the future with digitally integrated battlefield
Deputy Chief of the General Staff told Forces News the Army's focus is ensuring future land and air platforms are connected to each other.
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Army Sky Sabre installed as 16 Regiment Royal Artillery's new colours
The new air defence system will replace the Rapier missile system – which was in service for almost 50 years.
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USA US Air Force trials aerial port of the future
The system being trialled creates 3D images of cargo and uses artificial intelligence to stack it more efficiently on pallets.
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Technology New technology aids air traffic control at RAF Shawbury
The upgrade includes touch screen controls, more detailed flight information and clearer positioning of aircraft.
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UK Defence giant BAE Systems to hire record number of apprentices and graduates
The engineering firm that supplies equipment to all three services will enable a surge of applicants to work on future military programmes ...
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Technology UK and Japan to work together on fighter jet engine technology
The UK is investing more than £2bn in its major national and international endeavour to design a world-leading Future Combat Air System.
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Weapons and Kit Watch: The next-generation assault rifle that can communicate with other troops
The weapon can communicate data through a team and combines normal, infrared and thermal sights.
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Technology Virtual defence time machine preparing military leaders for the future
The Museum of the Future uses virtual reality to immerse decision-makers in a world scientists predict will exist in the future.
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Weapons and Kit 'Eyes on the battlefield': The new tech that finds enemies for you
It could soon become part of the arsenal of weapons used by troops in urban warfare.
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Technology USA vs Russia vs China - how do their weapons sales compare?
Arms trade prospers during pandemic as profits hit record $531 billion in 2020.