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Ukraine will receive Paveway IV precision-guided bombs as part of the latest package of weapons being supplied by the United Kingdom to assist in the war with Russia. At this stage it’s unclear which aircraft will be armed with the dual-mode Paveway bombs, but the move ensures the United Kingdom remains very much at the forefront of delivering advanced and novel military equipment to Ukraine.

Dual-Mode Paveway IV Guided Bombs Headed To Ukraine

By Thomas Newdick / Updated Apr 24, 2024

SCALP-EG/Storm Shadow strikes Crimea

Ukraine Situation Report: UK MoD Says Two More Russian Ships Were Hit In Missile Raid

By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Mar 29, 2024

The UK Ministry of Defense has provided details about how it plans to test its new A21 nuclear warhead without actually detonating one.

How The U.K. Will Test Its New Nuclear Warhead Without Setting One Off

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Mar 25, 2024

A decoy that looks intended to help defend against drone attack and cruise missile strikes has appeared on a pier at a Russian Navy base in the Black Sea.

Submarine Decoy Appears On Russian Naval Base Pier

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Mar 20, 2024

RAF Envoy Falcon 900EX

GPS Jamming Of U.K. Defense Secretary’s Jet Highlights Russia’s Regional EW Activities

By Oliver Parken / Updated Mar 17, 2024

US and allied forces shot down at least 28 drones launched by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen today.

Red Sea Turkey Shoot: Allied Warships Down Dozens Of Drones Within Hours

By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Mar 9, 2024

A close-up shot of part of a T-72 tank track, produced by Cook Defence Systems

Tank Museum In U.K. Playing Big Role In Keeping Ukraine’s Armor On Track

By Oliver Parken / Updated Mar 8, 2024

The British Army's 16th Air Assault Brigade Combat Team now has new computerized sights for its rifles to help knock down enemy drones.

British Army Paratroopers Get Computerized Rifle Sights To Shoot Down Drones

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Mar 5, 2024

An air-to-air right side view of a 494th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 48th Tactical Fighter Wing F-111F aircraft releasing its load of Mark 82 high-drag bombs over the Bardenas Reales range. The 494th TFS has been deployed to Zaragoza Air Base for training.

The F-111 Was Faster Than You Think

By Thomas Newdick / Updated Feb 29, 2024

Royal Navy Trident Ballistic Missile Fails Test Launch For Second Time In A Row

Royal Navy Trident Ballistic Missile Fails Test Launch For Second Time In A Row

By Thomas Newdick / Updated Feb 21, 2024

The crew of a Belize-flagged cargo vessel has been forced to abandon ship after a Houthi missile attack caused significant damage. This is just one of a flurry of new Houthi attacks in and around the Red Sea the past day or so.

Houthi Missile Strike Results In Crew Abandoning Damaged Cargo Ship

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Feb 19, 2024

UKRAINE BANSHEE TOPSHOT

British Target Drones Appear To Have Been Turned Into Strike Weapons In Ukraine

By Thomas Newdick / Updated Feb 19, 2024

HMS Diamond's kill markings against drone

HMS Diamond Sports Kill Markings As It Pulls Into Gibraltar

By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Feb 11, 2024

Concept 2 sub-scale model on display at the World Defense Show

This Is BAE Systems’ Reworked, Stealthier Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Concept

By Oliver Parken / Updated Feb 6, 2024

Masters Of The Air aerial sequences are amazing

Masters Of The Air’s Aerial Sequences Are Terrifying, Game Changing

By Tyler Rogoway / Updated Jan 27, 2024

Satellite imagery The War Zone has obtained from Planet Labs shows the aftermath of U.S. and U.K. strikes on Houthi targets at Sanaa International Airport in Yemen's capital.

Damage Analysis From Yesterday’s Strikes On Airport In Yemen’s Capital

By Joseph Trevithick / Updated Jan 23, 2024