What is the Su-25 aircraft?
The twin-engine jet aircraft was developed in the Soviet Union and is being used by both Ukrainian and Russian forces.
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Weapons and Kit Live hand grenade found during house move
According to the Army's Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) bomb disposal experts, these types of WW2 munition finds are not uncommon.
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Ukraine UK, US and Germany to send rocket systems to Ukraine
The three NATO countries said they are committed to supporting Ukrainian armed forces with rocket systems and munitions.
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Technology Could American dream concept plane ever take off?
China's military activity has prompted the 'Liberty Lifter' ground-effect vehicle programme, experts say.
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Ukraine Russian cluster bomb attacks in Ukraine are war crimes, Amnesty International says
The human rights group has called for "comprehensive" justice processes, ensuring "all perpetrators are brought to justice".
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Weapons and Kit What are the missile defence systems that Ukraine wants?
Ukraine's President Zelensky has called for modern missile defence systems to help protect against Russian attacks.
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Ukraine Poland and Ukraine sign $700m howitzer arms deal
Ukraine is receiving NATO-standard weapons in place of Soviet-era weaponry which they used in the early days of the Russian invasion.
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Weapons and Kit What is the Krab howitzer?
Krab howitzers can fire six rounds per minute, and travel at a maximum speed of 67km/h with rocket-assisted shells reaching as far as 40km.
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Ukraine Could Russia's new Snake Island missiles bite Ukraine back?
The Pantsir SA-22 systems arrive as Ukraine’s air power continues to hurt Moscow’s invasion efforts.
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Weapons and Kit How can British multiple-launch rocket systems help Ukraine?
The UK is sending an unspecified number of M270 launchers to help counter Russian artillery.
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Ukraine Britain to send multiple-launch rocket systems to Ukraine
The Defence Secretary says that, with international support, he believes Ukraine can win the war against Russia.
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USA US sending medium-range rocket systems to Ukraine, Biden says
President Joe Biden had previously said that the US would not send Ukraine "rocket systems that can strike into Russia".
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Sea vessels UK submarines receive £265m Tomahawk missile upgrade
The current missile will be upgraded from 2024 thanks to a new contract with the US Government.
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Technology Why lasers could shape the future of battlefield planning
They do not need ammunition but with enough power they offer limitless defensive and offensive capability.
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Sea vessels Type 45 destroyers to receive significant missile upgrade
The UK will become the first European nation to operate a Maritime Ballistic Missile Defence detect and destroy capability.
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Weapons and Kit Russia's Peresvet laser weapon: Fact or fiction?
Russia says new laser weapons are being used in Ukraine, but many are sceptical.