A Ground Based ARTISAN
The BAE/ROKE ARTISAN (Advanced Radar Target Indication Situational Awareness and Navigation) Radar is now in service with the Royal Navy, designated the Type 997. It
April 13, 2015
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Slim Pickings in Iraq
Below is an extract from a recent MoD update on RAF operations over Iraq; 25 January: a Reaper was once again on patrol over northern
January 31, 2015
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Typhoon and Paveway IV
From the MoD this morning, news about Paveway IV and Typhoon READ MORE ABOUT UK COMPLEX WEAPONS https://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/uk-complex-weapons/
November 27, 2014
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Spearfish Torpedo Upgrade
In service with the Royal Navy since 1994, the heavyweight BAE Spearfish torpedo is being upgraded. Naval Technology describes Spearfish as; The Spearfish advanced heavy
November 8, 2014
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OP SHADER Pictures and Video
A collection of images and videos from Operation SHADER, the UK operation against ISIS, in Iraq. RAF Tornado aircraft armed with Paveway IV precision guided
September 28, 2014
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Wildcat Helicopter Carrying FASGW Missiles
Both flavours of FASGW Computer generated image of the Royal Navy’s Wildcat attack helicopter, fitted with next generation precision missiles. The Royal Navy’s new Wildcat
September 17, 2014
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HMS Duncan Arriving in Cardiff for NATO Summit
Great images from the MoD showing HMS Duncan arriving in Cardiff for the recent NATO Summit It’s a tight squeeze as Type 45
September 13, 2014
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Integrating Complex Weapons and Aircraft
A few days ago I posted a quick article on the contract award to Thales and Agusta Westland for the integration onto the Royal Navy
July 30, 2014
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