Pictures reveal the RAF's latest surveillance aircraft fleet being built
Images posted to Twitter show the RAF's three new E-7 Wedgetail aircraft radar being installed.
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Ukraine Ukraine: UK says Russian aircraft flying considerably fewer sorties due to threat of Ukrainian air defences
The MOD said Russian aircraft probably now conduct "tens of missions per day, compared to a high of up to 300 per day in March 2022".
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Ukraine Ukrainian thank-you message pokes fun at Russian aerial failures
"The land of the peace prize is protecting our cities from war," Ukrainian air forces said.
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Weapons and Kit All the gen on the new British military battlefield radio
A £90m contract has been awarded to supply the British Army with new battlefield radios.
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Technology A closer look at new Ghost Drone being trialled at RAF Akrotiri
The drone provides Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance without being detected.
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Technology MOD's plans to modernise military going to be slowed by rising costs, watchdog report says
The National Audit Office report says inflation and the global energy crisis are likely to add billions of pounds to the bill.
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Weapons and Kit Take a look inside the BAE Systems factory making munitions for the military
Forces News has been given special access to the BAE Systems factory near Newcastle to see how munitions are made.
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Ukraine Ukraine war: Five lessons learned from Ukraine's counter-offensive
"I don't think anybody who is currently in service has experienced anything like that," said Lt Gen Ben Hodges.
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Weapons and Kit How this repurposed Western weapon could help Ukraine in its defence
Defence manufacturers have begun looking at ways of repurposing existing weapons as many Nato countries reportedly run low on ammunition ...
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Weapons and Kit BAE Systems asked to explore bringing retiring Typhoons back to life in a crisis
Amid concern over a combat air capability gap, BAE asked to look into having retired fighter jets in UK 'national emergency war reserve'.
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Weapons and Kit US sends Avengers to bolster Ukraine's air defences
Capable of shooting down targets up to five miles away, they provide mobile, short-range air defense protection for ground units.
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Weapons and Kit Brimstone 2: The laser-guided missile system UK is providing to Ukraine
The UK first provided Ukraine with Brimstone missiles about six months ago.
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Technology Take a look at the Army's new infrared binoculars
The Jim Compact can spot targets from more than 5km away, have both thermal and low-level light capabilities and can take HD pictures.
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Army British Army puts future tech to the test in Army Warfighting Experiment
The exercise sees the Army test out any potential kit before selecting it for procurement and, eventually, use on the battlefield.
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USA US announces additional $400m in military assistance to Ukraine
US military assistance for Ukraine has now reached approximately $19.7bn, since the beginning of President Biden's administration.
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Ukraine Aspide missile explained as first system arrives in Ukraine from Spain
The range of the surface-to-air missiles provides a wide area of defence against all air threats.