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Weapons and Kit What is the Hellfire missile system?
Two Hellfire missiles used by the US were fired and ended al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri's life in Kabul.
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UK US approves possible Javelin sales to UK
The UK and US have both provided Javelin missiles to Ukraine following Russia's invasion of the country.
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Weapons and Kit What is the Pion artillery weapon used in Ukraine?
The tracked heavy gun is used by both sides and has a range of 37.5km.
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Ukraine Why is Russia using surface-to-air missiles to hit ground targets?
Is the use of S-300V weapons in Ukraine a sign of Russian desperation?
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Ukraine Ukraine: US-supplied HIMARS take down key bridge in Russia-occupied south
The Antonivskyi Bridge has been seriously damaged following an attack by Ukrainian forces.
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Ukraine Six UK Stormer missile-carrying vehicles arrive on Ukrainian frontline
It is used to transport the high-velocity Starstreak missile, which defends against low-level attack aircraft and helicopters.
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NATO German howitzer used in Ukraine takes centre stage on major NATO exercise
NATO's annual largest artillery exercise has been taking place in southern Germany, with gunners from 19 countries taking part.
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Aircraft Airseeker: What is the RAF's Rivet Joint aircraft?
The RAF electronic surveillance aircraft soaks up intelligence on tactical missions as part of a joint UK-US arrangement.
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Ukraine What military equipment has the UK sent Ukraine?
Britain has supplied a range of weapons, vehicles, technology and armour to help Ukrainians fight the Russian invasion.
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Ukraine Artillery guns, drones and anti-tank weapons among next UK delivery to Ukraine
The Defence Secretary has revealed the UK will send more military equipment as the war with Russia continues.
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Ukraine Meet Ukraine's mobile tank repair unit operating on the frontline
Constantly on the move, members of the unit drive along the frontline in Donbas, eastern Ukraine.
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Ukraine What is HIMARS? The weapons system the US has supplied to Ukraine explained
The US has announced support to Ukraine, including another four High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems.
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Weapons and Kit Why is the US investing $1.3bn into a hypersonic weapons satellite tracking system?
The move aims to expand and enhance the US' ability to counter increasing missile threats from Russia and China.
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Technology British Army to form first robotics enhanced brigade complete with futuristic robodogs
The robotic 'Ghost V60 quadruped' is based on the biomechanics of a real dog but with the ability to swap legs or add arms as needed.
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Aircraft Next generation fighter demo to hit skies within five years
The supersonic, piloted aircraft will test 21st century technologies in a UK first.