- N.K April Failed Satellite Launch, could we have knocked it down??
- RPG rounds from RUAG?
- IRGC Navy Records Video of US Aircraft Carrier
- Missile shield
- What makes an Third, Fourth and/or Fifth Generation of Fighter Aircrafts
- Any thoughts on the joint operational access concept?
- Any new info on morphing UAVs?
- Is it time for the UK abandon nuclear weapons.
- Rotary Cannon - Why not used earlier?
- Entebbe raid question
Latest Military Pictures
Defense Forum Topics
Articles By: UK Ministry of Defence
Beating the IED Threat in Helmand
Men, machines, and most recently, animals, are working together to beat the biggest threat to troops in Afghanistan – improvised explosive devices (IEDs) laid by insurgents. A combination of search teams and bomb disposal experts (Advanced Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal) from across the forces form Counter-IED (C-IED) teams. These work alongside the infantry battalions fighting [...]
Royal Marines Train for Naval Base Protection
Royal Marines from the Fleet Protection Group at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde took to the Gareloch last week to practise the boat formations that make them one of the most feared fighting forces on land or sea. The Fleet Protection Group, who are tasked with protecting the ships and submarines alongside at the naval [...]
Innovative Battery System Lightens the Load for Troops on Ops
New batteries which significantly lighten the load for dismounted soldiers are on their way to theater. Report by Stephen Tyler. Commanders in Afghanistan issued a plea for the weight of essential power sources for radios and other communications equipment used on front line patrols to be reduced. And, just months later, a team of energy [...]
MoD and F1 Motorsport Race Ahead to Provide Battlefield Technology
Technology currently used in Formula 1 racing cars could help our troops on the front line, the MOD’s Lord Astor has said. Cosworth, who supply Formula 1 engines and electronics, has been awarded two defence contracts to explore how technologies used to protect racing drivers could protect front line troops. The first contract is for [...]
UK to Spend £189m for New Equipment in Afghanistan
The Government is providing £189m from the Treasury Reserve for new equipment for UK troops in support of operations in Afghanistan, Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox has announced today. This additional funding will be used to buy a range of base protection equipment, including surveillance equipment, communications equipment and logistics equipment. It will enable UK [...]
Review into Costs of Trident
A review of the cost of renewing the Trident nuclear system will look at a number of elements associated with the deterrent to ensure they provide value for money, Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox said yesterday. Dr Fox said during a defence debate in the House of Commons yesterday that the Government has committed to [...]
RAF Tornadoes track IEDs in Afghanistan
On 10 Mar 2010, 2 Royal Air Force Tornado GR4s were tasked in support of OP MOSHTARAK to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance in the semi-desert area to the North of Nad-e-Ali. The specific task was to search for IEDs in support of 1st Battalion Scots Guards and in order to achieve this, the Tornado [...]
Latest Counter-IED Equipment Showcased
Tackling the threat from improvised explosive devices (IEDs) was top of the agenda at the MOD’s Defence Equipment and Support showcase event, Defence Vehicle Dynamics (DVD), this year. Report by Sharon Kean. New Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, Peter Luff, formally opened this year’s show at the Millbrook vehicle testing ground in Bedfordshire. [...]
MoD Scientists Develop Upgraded Body Armour
London, UK: The new Osprey Mark 4 body armour which will be introduced into Afghanistan this winter is testament to the efforts of MOD’s scientists to make sure serving soldiers have the best possible equipment. Osprey Mark 4 is the next generation of personal protection, which will be worn by the soldiers of 16 Air [...]
