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RAF F-35B Lightnings, operating over Jordanian airspace, shot down uncrewed aerial systems in defence of Jordan, marking the first time a British F-35 has destroyed a target on operations.

RAF F-35B Lightnings, operating over Jordanian airspace, shot down uncrewed aerial systems in defence of Jordan, marking the first time a British F-35 has destroyed a target on operations.

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Footage shows U.S. forces conducting night flight operations aboard USS Iwo Jima while underway in the Caribbean. Filmed weeks before the Maduro raid, it offers a useful insight into the kind of low-light aviation training routinely conducted.

Footage shows U.S. forces conducting night flight operations aboard USS Iwo Jima while underway in the Caribbean. Filmed weeks before the Maduro raid, it offers a useful insight into the kind of low-light aviation training routinely conducted.

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The RAF has integrated APKWS onto Typhoon jets operating over the Middle East. The rocket system, built by BAE Systems and tested at QinetiQ ranges, went from development to combat-ready status on the platform in under two months.

The RAF has integrated APKWS onto Typhoon jets operating over the Middle East. The rocket system, built by BAE Systems and tested at QinetiQ ranges, went from development to combat-ready status on the platform in under two months.

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In a UK military first, Army paratroopers staged through Ascension Island before jumping onto Britain's most remote territory to deliver emergency Hantavirus support to Tristan da Cunha.

In a UK military first, Army paratroopers staged through Ascension Island before jumping onto Britain's most remote territory to deliver emergency Hantavirus support to Tristan da Cunha.

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Speaking at the Drone Summit in Latvia, Al Carns, Minister for the Armed Forces, warned drones are the "perfect tool of hybrid warfare" and called on allies to innovate faster. "If you want peace to hold, you must prepare for war." 🇬🇧🇱🇻🇺🇦 #DroneSummit

Speaking at the Drone Summit in Latvia, Al Carns, Minister for the Armed Forces, warned drones are the "perfect tool of hybrid warfare" and called on allies to innovate faster. "If you want peace to hold, you must prepare for war." 🇬🇧🇱🇻🇺🇦 #DroneSummit

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NATO is racing to get counter-drone technology into allied hands faster than ever. This week, George Allison was at Latvia's Sēlija test range, 150km from the Russian border, to see how. #NATO #Drones #Latvia

NATO is racing to get counter-drone technology into allied hands faster than ever. This week, George Allison was at Latvia's Sēlija test range, 150km from the Russian border, to see how. #NATO #Drones #Latvia

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Here's a time lapse of the moment HMS Active, the second of five Type 31 Frigates being built by Babcock at their yard in Rosyth, was rolled out of the build hall.

Here's a time lapse of the moment HMS Active, the second of five Type 31 Frigates being built by Babcock at their yard in Rosyth, was rolled out of the build hall.

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Here's the footage from the recent incident at RAF Brize Norton in which two Voyager aircraft were damaged by spray paint and crowbars by Palestine Action members. These aircraft, despite claims made by the group, aren't involved in Israeli operations.

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Here's the footage from the recent incident at RAF Brize Norton in which two Voyager aircraft were damaged by spray paint and crowbars by Palestine Action members. These aircraft, despite claims made by the group, aren't involved in Israeli operations.

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🇬🇧 After eight months and thousands of miles, Britain’s Carrier Strike Group has returned home from Operation Highmast. HMS Prince of Wales, her escorts and the air wing are all back on UK soil, closing out the UK’s flagship deployment of twenty twenty five.

🇬🇧 After eight months and thousands of miles, Britain’s Carrier Strike Group has returned home from Operation Highmast. HMS Prince of Wales, her escorts and the air wing are all back on UK soil, closing out the UK’s flagship deployment of twenty twenty five.

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🇬🇧 The UK’s DragonFire laser has shot down high-speed drones in new trials, with above-the-horizon tracking and pinpoint accuracy at a kilometre. A £316m contract now pushes the system toward a Type 45 destroyer by 2027.

🇬🇧 The UK’s DragonFire laser has shot down high-speed drones in new trials, with above-the-horizon tracking and pinpoint accuracy at a kilometre. A £316m contract now pushes the system toward a Type 45 destroyer by 2027.

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British tanks and rocket artillery open fire in Estonia as UK-led #NATO forces complete a five-day live-fire exercise in winter conditions.

British tanks and rocket artillery open fire in Estonia as UK-led #NATO forces complete a five-day live-fire exercise in winter conditions.

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🇩🇪 Europe’s largest munitions plant has opened in Unterlüß, Germany. Run by Rheinmetall, the 30,000m² site is set to produce 350,000 artillery shells a year by 2027, a major boost to NATO’s industrial firepower.

🇩🇪 Europe’s largest munitions plant has opened in Unterlüß, Germany. Run by Rheinmetall, the 30,000m² site is set to produce 350,000 artillery shells a year by 2027, a major boost to NATO’s industrial firepower.

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In Methil, Fife today, George Allison of the UK Defence Journal spoke to Donato Martínez, CEO of Navantia UK, and Richard Baker MP about the christening of Seahorse and the transformation underway at the yard.

In Methil, Fife today, George Allison of the UK Defence Journal spoke to Donato Martínez, CEO of Navantia UK, and Richard Baker MP about the christening of Seahorse and the transformation underway at the yard.

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The vessel being pitched by Babcock and SAAB for the Swedish Lulea frigate competition is described as a 124-metre frigate with a steel hull and lightweight composite superstructure, with a displacement of around 4,650 tonnes. Here's what the design looks like!

The vessel being pitched by Babcock and SAAB for the Swedish Lulea frigate competition is described as a 124-metre frigate with a steel hull and lightweight composite superstructure, with a displacement of around 4,650 tonnes. Here's what the design looks like!

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The UK Defence Journal was onboard HMS Prince of Wales to witness preparations for her global deployment. Here's George Allison's report from onboard, including interviews with the Captain and crew members on the warship. #CSG25

The UK Defence Journal was onboard HMS Prince of Wales to witness preparations for her global deployment. Here's George Allison's report from onboard, including interviews with the Captain and crew members on the warship. #CSG25

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Steel cut on HMS Bulldog, HMS Active rolled out, and fresh US submarine work confirmed. There’s a lot going on in Rosyth right now, George Allison was there. 🚢

Steel cut on HMS Bulldog, HMS Active rolled out, and fresh US submarine work confirmed. There’s a lot going on in Rosyth right now, George Allison was there. 🚢

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⚓️ In the Philippine Sea, hundreds of thousands of tonnes of allied naval power gathered. 🇬🇧 HMS Prince of Wales 🇯🇵 JS Kaga 🇺🇸 USS George Washington & more — carriers, escorts & air wings operating as one of the most powerful maritime forces afloat. #OpHighmast #CSG25

⚓️ In the Philippine Sea, hundreds of thousands of tonnes of allied naval power gathered. 🇬🇧 HMS Prince of Wales 🇯🇵 JS Kaga 🇺🇸 USS George Washington & more — carriers, escorts & air wings operating as one of the most powerful maritime forces afloat. #OpHighmast #CSG25

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Earlier this week, the UK Defence Journal went airside at Glasgow Prestwick Airport to speak to the pilot of a Spitfire participating in a UK-wide tour marking 90 years since the type first took to the skies, raising funds for RAF charities. Here's our report.

Earlier this week, the UK Defence Journal went airside at Glasgow Prestwick Airport to speak to the pilot of a Spitfire participating in a UK-wide tour marking 90 years since the type first took to the skies, raising funds for RAF charities. Here's our report.

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🇬🇧✈️🇯🇵 History made at sea - a British F-35B Lightning has landed on a Japanese warship for the first time, during #OpHighmast. These combined carrier operations are something few nations can match. #CSG25

🇬🇧✈️🇯🇵 History made at sea - a British F-35B Lightning has landed on a Japanese warship for the first time, during #OpHighmast. These combined carrier operations are something few nations can match. #CSG25

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🚢 Eight Type 26 frigates are already on the books at BAE’s Clyde yards, now a £10bn UK–Norway agreement will add at least five more. Here's George Allison’s report.

🚢 Eight Type 26 frigates are already on the books at BAE’s Clyde yards, now a £10bn UK–Norway agreement will add at least five more. Here's George Allison’s report.

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✈️ Twenty-four F-35Bs on the deck of HMS Prince of Wales. 🎥 MOD footage.

✈️ Twenty-four F-35Bs on the deck of HMS Prince of Wales. 🎥 MOD footage.

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