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  • Exercise Federation 'IRON DEFENDER-25' In Nowa Deba
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    Exercise Federation 'IRON DEFENDER-25' In Nowa Deba
    The M72 anti-tank grenade launchers are present during the exercise federation 'IRON DEFENDER-25' at the Deba Army Training Center in Nowa Deba, Poland, on September 18, 2025. 'IRON DEFENDER-25' is the codename for the largest exercise federation. It is one of the most important planned training events for the Polish Army in 2025, involving approximately 30,000 soldiers from all branches of the Polish Armed Forces and NATO allies. The exercises are conducted on land, in the air, and in the Baltic Sea. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto)

     

  • Polish Armed Forces Day Celebrations In Warsaw
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    Polish Armed Forces Day Celebrations In Warsaw
    In Warsaw, Poland, on August 15, 2025, the Humvee, a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), leads M142 HIMARS rocket launchers during a military parade along a highway on the occasion of Polish Armed Forces Day. On August 15, Polish Army Day is celebrated. It is established in memory of the victorious Battle of Warsaw in 1920, fought during the Polish-Bolshevik War. On this occasion, celebrations and picnics with the participation of soldiers are organized throughout the country. A military parade with the participation of the President of the Republic of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, passes through the capital. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto)

     

  • NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
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    NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Maxar Technologies/EYEPRESS/Shutterstock (12796656d)
    A satellite image taken on Feb 2, 2022 shows Yelnya training ground, Russia (north of Ukrainian border). Satellite images by the U.S.-based private company published on Sunday Feb 6, 2022 showed details of military maneuvres at the Belarus border with Ukraine ahead of joint drills announced by Moscow and Minsk that NATO has called the biggest deployment to Belarus since the Cold War. Russia and Belarus have said they will hold joint exercises called Union Resolve 2022 on Feb. 10-20 aimed at training to repel an attack on southern borders of their alliance. The images showed that military units armed with missiles, multiple rocket launchers and attack aircrafts had deployed to Belarus at three locations close to the border with Ukraine.
    Russia Military Build-Up in Ukraine Border - 02 Feb 2022

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  • NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
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    NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Maxar Technologies/EYEPRESS/Shutterstock (12796656c)
    A satellite image taken on Feb 2, 2022 shows Yelnya training ground, Russia\'s Smolensk region (north of Ukrainian border). Satellite images by the U.S.-based private company published on Sunday Feb 6, 2022 showed details of military maneuvres at the Belarus border with Ukraine ahead of joint drills announced by Moscow and Minsk that NATO has called the biggest deployment to Belarus since the Cold War. Russia and Belarus have said they will hold joint exercises called Union Resolve 2022 on Feb. 10-20 aimed at training to repel an attack on southern borders of their alliance. The images showed that military units armed with missiles, multiple rocket launchers and attack aircrafts had deployed to Belarus at three locations close to the border with Ukraine.
    Russia Military Build-Up in Ukraine Border - 02 Feb 2022

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  • NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
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    NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Maxar Technologies/EYEPRESS/Shutterstock (12796656b)
    A satellite image taken on Feb 2, 2022 shows Yelnya training ground, Russia\'s Smolensk region (north of Ukrainian border). Satellite images by the U.S.-based private company published on Sunday Feb 6, 2022 showed details of military maneuvres at the Belarus border with Ukraine ahead of joint drills announced by Moscow and Minsk that NATO has called the biggest deployment to Belarus since the Cold War. Russia and Belarus have said they will hold joint exercises called Union Resolve 2022 on Feb. 10-20 aimed at training to repel an attack on southern borders of their alliance. The images showed that military units armed with missiles, multiple rocket launchers and attack aircrafts had deployed to Belarus at three locations close to the border with Ukraine.
    Russia Military Build-Up in Ukraine Border - 02 Feb 2022

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  • NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
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    NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Maxar Technologies/EYEPRESS/Shutterstock (12796656a)
    A satellite image taken on Feb 2, 2022 shows Yelnya training ground, Russia (north of Ukrainian border). Satellite images by the U.S.-based private company published on Sunday Feb 6, 2022 showed details of military maneuvres at the Belarus border with Ukraine ahead of joint drills announced by Moscow and Minsk that NATO has called the biggest deployment to Belarus since the Cold War. Russia and Belarus have said they will hold joint exercises called Union Resolve 2022 on Feb. 10-20 aimed at training to repel an attack on southern borders of their alliance. The images showed that military units armed with missiles, multiple rocket launchers and attack aircrafts had deployed to Belarus at three locations close to the border with Ukraine.
    Russia Military Build-Up in Ukraine Border - 02 Feb 2022

    (c) Dukas

     

  • NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
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    NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by EyePress News/Shutterstock (12796659b)
    A satellite image taken on Jan 26, 2022 shows Pogonovo training area, near Voronezh, western Russia. Satellite images by the U.S.-based private company published on Sunday Feb 6, 2022 showed details of military maneuvres at the Belarus border with Ukraine ahead of joint drills announced by Moscow and Minsk that NATO has called the biggest deployment to Belarus since the Cold War. Russia and Belarus have said they will hold joint exercises called Union Resolve 2022 on Feb. 10-20 aimed at training to repel an attack on southern borders of their alliance. The images showed that military units armed with missiles, multiple rocket launchers and attack aircrafts had deployed to Belarus at three locations close to the border with Ukraine.
    Russia Military Build-Up in Ukraine Border - 26 Jan 2022

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  • NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
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    NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Maxar Technologies/EYEPRESS/Shutterstock (12796659c)
    A satellite image taken on Jan 26, 2022 shows Pogonovo training area, near Voronezh, western Russia. Satellite images by the U.S.-based private company published on Sunday Feb 6, 2022 showed details of military maneuvres at the Belarus border with Ukraine ahead of joint drills announced by Moscow and Minsk that NATO has called the biggest deployment to Belarus since the Cold War. Russia and Belarus have said they will hold joint exercises called Union Resolve 2022 on Feb. 10-20 aimed at training to repel an attack on southern borders of their alliance. The images showed that military units armed with missiles, multiple rocket launchers and attack aircrafts had deployed to Belarus at three locations close to the border with Ukraine.
    Russia Military Build-Up in Ukraine Border - 26 Jan 2022

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  • NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
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    NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Maxar Technologies/EYEPRESS/Shutterstock (12796659a)
    A satellite image taken on Jan 26, 2022 shows Pogonovo training area, near Voronezh, western Russia. Satellite images by the U.S.-based private company published on Sunday Feb 6, 2022 showed details of military maneuvres at the Belarus border with Ukraine ahead of joint drills announced by Moscow and Minsk that NATO has called the biggest deployment to Belarus since the Cold War. Russia and Belarus have said they will hold joint exercises called Union Resolve 2022 on Feb. 10-20 aimed at training to repel an attack on southern borders of their alliance. The images showed that military units armed with missiles, multiple rocket launchers and attack aircrafts had deployed to Belarus at three locations close to the border with Ukraine.
    Russia Military Build-Up in Ukraine Border - 26 Jan 2022

    (c) Dukas

     

  • NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
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    NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Maxar Technologies/EYEPRESS/Shutterstock (12796662b)
    A satellite image taken on Jan 19, 2022 shows Russian Klimovo training area in Western Russia near the borders for Belarus and Ukraine. Satellite images by the U.S.-based private company published on Sunday Feb 6, 2022 showed details of military maneuvres at the Belarus border with Ukraine ahead of joint drills announced by Moscow and Minsk that NATO has called the biggest deployment to Belarus since the Cold War. Russia and Belarus have said they will hold joint exercises called Union Resolve 2022 on Feb. 10-20 aimed at training to repel an attack on southern borders of their alliance. The images showed that military units armed with missiles, multiple rocket launchers and attack aircrafts had deployed to Belarus at three locations close to the border with Ukraine.
    Russia Military Build-Up in Ukraine Border - 19 Jan 2022

    (c) Dukas

     

  • NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
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    NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Maxar Technologies/EYEPRESS/Shutterstock (12796662a)
    A satellite image taken on Jan 19, 2022 shows Russian Klimovo training area in Western Russia near the borders for Belarus and Ukraine. Satellite images by the U.S.-based private company published on Sunday Feb 6, 2022 showed details of military maneuvres at the Belarus border with Ukraine ahead of joint drills announced by Moscow and Minsk that NATO has called the biggest deployment to Belarus since the Cold War. Russia and Belarus have said they will hold joint exercises called Union Resolve 2022 on Feb. 10-20 aimed at training to repel an attack on southern borders of their alliance. The images showed that military units armed with missiles, multiple rocket launchers and attack aircrafts had deployed to Belarus at three locations close to the border with Ukraine.
    Russia Military Build-Up in Ukraine Border - 19 Jan 2022

    (c) Dukas

     

  • NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
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    NEWS - Russlands militärische Aufrüstung an der Grenze zur Ukraine
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Maxar Technologies/EYEPRESS/Shutterstock (12796665a)
    A satellite image taken on Dec 21, 2021 shows Kursk training area, western Russia, north of the Ukrainian cities of Sumy and Kharkiv. Satellite images by the U.S.-based private company published on Sunday Feb 6, 2022 showed details of military maneuvres at the Belarus border with Ukraine ahead of joint drills announced by Moscow and Minsk that NATO has called the biggest deployment to Belarus since the Cold War. Russia and Belarus have said they will hold joint exercises called Union Resolve 2022 on Feb. 10-20 aimed at training to repel an attack on southern borders of their alliance. The images showed that military units armed with missiles, multiple rocket launchers and attack aircrafts had deployed to Belarus at three locations close to the border with Ukraine.
    Russia Military Build-Up in Ukraine Border - 21 Dec 2021

    (c) Dukas

     

  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629a)
    Soldiers unpack the Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629j)
    The Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629j)
    The Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629i)
    The Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629i)
    The Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629h)
    A man takes a photograph of the Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629h)
    A man takes a photograph of the Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629g)
    A man takes a photograph of the Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629g)
    A man takes a photograph of the Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629f)
    Soldiers unpack the Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629f)
    Soldiers unpack the Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629e)
    Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629e)
    Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629b)
    Soldiers unpack the Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629b)
    Soldiers unpack the Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629d)
    Soldiers unpack the Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629d)
    Soldiers unpack the Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629c)
    Soldiers unpack the Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629c)
    Soldiers unpack the Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629a)
    Soldiers unpack the Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
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    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Paul Brown / Rex Features (1795629a)
    Soldiers unpack the Rapier missile launchers
    Rapier missile launchers for Olympic Games security installed on Blackheath, London, Britain - 12 Jul 2012
    As the government announced the final sites for the missile launchers to be deployed for Olympic Games security, army soldiers unpacked Rapier Missiles on Blackheath.
    Greater security was employed than for the tests earlier this year with double security fencing encircling the missile compound which overlooks the buildings of Canary Wharf.
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

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  • Missile base near the Olympic stadium, London, Britain - 30 Apr 2012
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    Missile base near the Olympic stadium, London, Britain - 30 Apr 2012
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    Olympic Missiles To Be Installed On London Flats
    Missile batteries will be placed on the roof of upmarket residential flats in London as part of planned defences for the upcoming Olympics.

    The high-velocity-missiles will be placed on the flat roof of a converted former factory near to the Olympic stadium that is now home to upmarket flats.

    The missiles, which travel three times faster than the speed of sound, are part of a network of defences that would be used in the event of an airborne attack on the Olympic venue.

    They will be tested this week as part of the military's six- day trial of its ground-based air defence systems ahead of the Games

    The building where the missiles will be installed forms part of a Grade II-listed gated redevelopment of the former Bryant and May match factory.

    During the Olympics, security measures will also see typhoon jets and helicopters patrol the skies.

    Meanwhile, a 23,000-strong force of security guards, including soldiers, will be on duty alongside 12,000 police officers.

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