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π Itβs been confirmed that the Armata Main Battle Tank has entered service with the Russian Military but will not deploy to Ukraine.
This is highly likely due to the high costs and potential reputational damage of losing a βprestigeβ vehicle in combat.
πΊπ¦ #StandWithUkraine
A cutting-edge 3D cold metal printer π¨οΈ is being used by British Army π¬π§ to support Exercise Steadfast Defender.
Itβs the first time this innovative technology has been deployed by any military on a large-scale NATO exercise.
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The F-35B Lightning β‘ is a cutting-edge, multi-role fighter jet that will help secure our skies for decades to come.
#DeliveringDefence
Bahrain is a key defence partner in the Gulf and hosts UKMCCMiddleEast.
Armed Forces minister @leodochertyuk discussed ongoing work to ensure maritime security in the region with π§π defence leaders and chiefs, also meeting both Royal Navy and US personnel based in Manama.
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine β 13 May 2024.
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New Formula 1 style innovations in 3D printing will help the British Army π¬π§ put battle-winning pieces of equipment back into the fight as quickly as possible.
π° Find out how:
thetimes.co.uk/article/3d-priβ¦
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine β 12 May 2024.
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The British Army π¬π§'s 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team is the UK's Global Response Force, ready to deploy by parachute all over the world.
Nearly 100 π¬π§ paratroopers from 3rd Battalion TheParachuteRegiment performed a jump with πΊπΈ personnel today in Estonia as part of NATO's Exercise Swift Response.
The UK is delivering its largest ever military aid package to Ukraine.
Alongside Β£500m in military funding, the UK is providing vital equipment:
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4 million round of ammunition
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More than 1,600 missiles
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400 vehicles - including 160 Husky vehicles
πΊπ¦ #StandWithUkraine
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine β 11 May 2024.
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Two of the British Army π¬π§'s new AH-64E attack helicopter provided cover for soldiers during a ground assault as part of major NATO exercise, Steadfast Defender.
The cutting-edge Apache gunships showcased their abilities by hovering low in a simulated strike against air defences.