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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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One of the key benefits of I/ITSEC is its ability to shine a spotlight on the current state of the military training and simulation market. …

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The reported deal to sell up to four Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) to Saudi Arabia looks to be gaining momentum following a US DoD contract …

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Thales has demonstrated the ability of its System 21 modem to operate over Eutelsat commercial Ku-band satellites. The series of tests, carried out in October, …

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Saab receives SAAF Gripen support contract

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Saab has received a contract from Armscor to support the South African Air Force’s (SAAF) Gripen fleet through to February 2020, the company announced on …

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Pakistan launches fourth 600t patrol vessel

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The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) launched its fourth 600t Hingol-class maritime patrol vessel on 5 December. The future PMSS Zhob bears the pennant number …

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In early November, Rheinmetall transferred the first of 35 MAN TGX series trucks to the German Armed Forces n Oldenburg for driver training. The contract is …

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