The British Parliament is voting on Wednesday whether to
expand the bombing of ISIS by the Royal Air Force into Syria. The RAF is already targeting ISIS in Iraq.
Countries including the United States and France are already using their air forces to attack ISIS in Syria. If Britain joins them, it will be using some pretty sophisticated equipment that could make a big difference in the campaign.
Here is some of the best military hardware Britain could be bringing to the fight.
The Tornado GR4 jet was designed in the 1960s but is still the UK's principal ground-attack aircraft. It has a reputation for great reliability and carries all the latest weapons systems.
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The Tornado will carry Brimstone missiles that are capable of hitting fast-moving targets such as cars with great accuracy. They are reputed to be better than the air-to-ground missiles being used by the other countries currently fighting ISIS.
It might not look like much, but the Raptor Reconnaissance Airborne Pod underneath the Tornado is really important; it can provide a highly detailed live video feed of day or night. This information can be shared with other militaries.
The Eurofighter Typhoon is one of the world's most advanced multirole combat aircraft. It has an impressive air-to-air capability and is now able to strike ground targets with laser-guided bombs.
Paveway IV bombs are British-made bombs that can by dropped from the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. They combine laser guidance with GPS navigation to hit their target.
The huge Boeing RC-135W is an American-made plane used by the RAF for electronic surveillance. It can snoop in on phone conversations and pinpoint enemies with great accuracy.
The British military can call on the services of several special-forces regiments to help coordinate the bombing campaign from the ground. Personnel from the Special Air Service and Special Reconnaissance Regiment could already be in Syria.
The gun in the middle of the picture below is the British-made Accuracy International sniper rifle. It holds the record distance for a confirmed kill and is used by British special forces.
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