This edition of Latest in Defence reports from the National Army Museum's Unseen Enemy Exhibition, which explores the history and use of the Improvised Explosive Device (IED).

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This edition of Latest In Defence investigates a cat-like military robot, high-tech body armour that protects soldiers in a new way and a military project to simulate attacks against helicopters.

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This month the UN-OPCW team started destruction of Syrian chemical weapons stockpiles and production facilities, while the US Army Research Laboratory partnered with Alcoa to develop a single piece aluminium solution for combat vehicles.

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From its Joint Strike Fighter origins, the F-35 programme has been plagued by technical hitches, delays and cancelled orders. But now the cost per unit is on the downslide and the order book is filling up, can the UK get its money's worth from its investment, or is it cursed to play second fiddle to the US and Lockheed Martin? We present the evidence to support from both sides.

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Medical teams refer to the critical period after a traumatic injury, during which it is most likely that rapid medical treatment will prevent death, as the "golden hour". Breakthroughs in military training and treatment are bringing hospital standards of care to the front line to improve the outlook for critically-injured soldiers during this vital period and beyond.

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In the first of our regular Latest In Defence videos, Strategic Defence Intelligence editor Berenice Baker discusses the military news hitting the headlines.

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Over the years BAE Systems has produced many iconic and game changing defence technologies, but not all have made it past the drawing board. To celebrate the opening of a new heritage centre the company has released an astounding series of retro-designs – including the extraordinary Jumping Jeep.

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The treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military veterans is challenging for both the patient and health service personnel. But a new digital tool and smartphone app called Buddy hopes to support therapy services by enabling clients to keep a diary of how they are feeling and reinforce positive behaviours.

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