Ajax armoured fighting vehicle programme has 'turned a corner', minister says
There is still no date for the Ajax armoured vehicle entering service after 10 years and four billion pounds spent.
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Ukraine Ukrainian troops to train on Patriot missile system in US
Ukraine has long sought the Patriot surface-to-air guided missile defence system.
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Technology Metal detectors donated to Ukraine by UK are 'seriously good', expert says
The Vallon mine detection equipment uses advanced technology to detect threats despite issues caused by the natural ground.
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UK Trident: How did the UK develop its nuclear weapons programme?
After starting to develop nuclear weapons during WWII, the UK's nuclear deterrent, Trident, is to be upgraded in the 2030s.
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Russia Russia deploys one of its most modern frigates equipped with Zircon hypersonic missiles
The Admiral of the Soviet Fleet Gorshkov is deploying across both the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean.
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Russia Zircon: The hypersonic missile Putin hopes will turn the tide against Ukraine
Capable of speeds above Mach 5, the Zircon hypersonic missile reportedly also has a range of more than 1,000km.
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Ukraine UK delivers counter explosive ordnance equipment to Ukraine in latest round of military aid
The UK has also pledged to match its £2.3 billion support for Ukraine in 2023.
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Ukraine How Patriot missiles can improve Ukraine's layered air defence system
Dr James Bosbotinis, a Defence and International Affairs expert, spoke to Forces News about the capability of the Patriot missile system.
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Ukraine Ukraine air defence systems activated after another Russian missile attack
In Kyiv, air defence systems were activated to fend off the ongoing missile attack, according to the regional administration.
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Ukraine Ukraine plans to develop drones to attack exploding Russian aerial weapons, official says
Ukraine has purchased drones like the Fly Eye, a small drone used for intelligence, battlefield surveillance and reconnaissance.
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NATO Swedish CV90: Everything you need to know about the Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Slovakia has recently ordered over 150 Swedish CV90 IFV’s, with the US also considering the vehicle.
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Ukraine US announces $1.85 billion Ukraine aid package including Patriot surface-to-air missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked "every American" in a speech to US Congress.
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Land vehicles 'Jury very much still out' on Ajax despite recently completing successful trials
After passing the ‘user validation trials’, Ajax will now progress to the 'reliability growth trials'.
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Land vehicles Royal Marines to get 60 amphibious all-terrain armoured vehicles for operations in harshest environments
A £140m contract brings 60 new FATV vehicles to the Royal Marine Commandos for 30 years of service.
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Technology UK forces to receive more than 250 new mini surveillance drones
Drones will deliver high-resolution imaging capabilities to locate and identify potential targets.
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Weapons and Kit Ukrainian soldiers pictured firing French heavy 120mm mortars
The French MO-120 RT rifled towed mortar with its precise orientation has a rate of fire of 18 rounds a minute.