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Bundeswehr launches loitering munition spending spree with $2.16 billion unassigned

24th April 2026

After months of delays, Rheinmetall has inked a €300 million deal with Germany for its FV-014 drone this week as part of a wider framework contract worth €2.4 billion for loitering munition procurement. Shephard looks at how the as-yet-unawarded funds could be spent.

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FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

23rd April 2026

The USAF’s Next-Generation Aerial Refuelling Programme is coming under scrutiny in the wake of the Pentagon’s FY2027 budget request, signalling a change in how the force could prioritise the modernisation of its tanker fleet.

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Rheinmetall has put forward its Lynx armoured vehicle for the Czech Army’s infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) replacement programme, the company announced on 17 April. The …

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20th April 2018

BAE Systems and Milrem LCM have signed a long-term agreement to support Estonia’s fleet of CV9035 infantry fighting vehicles, BAE Systems announced on 17 April. …

US Army seeks wireless power transfer

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US Army seeks wireless power transfer

20th April 2018

With individual soldier power requirements presenting a growing logistics burden for dismounted combat operations, US Army planners are exploring ways to reduce the physical demands …

DSA 2018: Rapid Ranger rides into Malaysia

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DSA 2018: Rapid Ranger rides into Malaysia

20th April 2018

Thales, in conjunction with local partner Global Komited (a Weststar subsidiary), exhibited a Starstreak very short-range air defence system mounted on a URO Vamtac 4x4 vehicle at …

Funding questions remain for US Army's Next Gen Combat Vehicle

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Funding questions remain for US Army's Next Gen Combat Vehicle

20th April 2018

US Army leaders are crafting a Next Generation Combat Vehicle (NGCV) funding strategy and questioning when to curtail investments in their current fleet of combat …

DSA 2018: Malaysian navy to get NSM

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DSA 2018: Malaysian navy to get NSM

20th April 2018

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace will deliver Naval Strike Missiles (NSMs) worth $153 million to the Royal Malaysian Navy for its six new Littoral Combat Ships, …

DSA 2018: Chinese company adds sparkle to UAVs

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DSA 2018: Chinese company adds sparkle to UAVs

20th April 2018

Sparkle Tech exhibited its newest UAV, the Tiger Shark, at DSA 2018 in Kuala Lumpur. This Chinese company, headquartered in Hong Kong, has been manufacturing …

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RAAF C-27J Spartan fleet complete

20th April 2018

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has welcomed the tenth and final C-27J Spartan into service during a ceremony at RAAF Base Richmond, the RAAF …

Timor-Leste to receive two patrol boats from Australia

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Timor-Leste to receive two patrol boats from Australia

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Australia will gift two new patrol boats to Timor-Leste under the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project, the Australian Department of Defence announced on 19 April. The …

DSA 2018: Honeywell to supply engines for Taiwan’s AJT

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DSA 2018: Honeywell to supply engines for Taiwan’s AJT

20th April 2018

Honeywell confirmed that it closed a contract last October to supply F124 engines for Taiwan’s new advanced jet trainer (AJT) that will be built by …

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US Air Force awards nearly $1 billion for hypersonic missile

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The US Air Force is awarding almost $1 billion to Lockheed Martin to design and develop a hypersonic missile that can be launched from a …

Trump administration attacks Chinese drone ‘knock-offs’

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Trump administration attacks Chinese drone ‘knock-offs’

19th April 2018

The Trump administration is seeking to combat expanding Chinese influence in the international drone market with new export rules which will allow US companies to …

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