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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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27th September 2017

Rolls-Royce will supply 500 MTU series 106 engines to Polish vehicle manufacturer Jelcz, the company announced on 21 September. The type 6R 106 TD21 engines …

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27th September 2017

The first of six Scorpene diesel-electric submarines being licence-built for the Indian Navy (IN) by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) was delivered on 21 September. …

Australia completes MH-60R CMT tests

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Australia completes MH-60R CMT tests

27th September 2017

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has completed the factory acceptance tests (FAT) on its MH-60R Composite Maintenance Trainer (CMT) at CAE USA’s Tampa factory in …

BAE proposes digital shipyard for Australia

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BAE proposes digital shipyard for Australia

27th September 2017

BAE Systems Australia will invest A$100 million in a new digital shipyard in Adelaide, South Australia, if the company is selected for the Royal Australian …

US Army extends Oshkosh FMTV contract

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US Army extends Oshkosh FMTV contract

26th September 2017

The US Army has extended its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) contract with Oshkosh Defense through to 2019.The modification allows the army to place …

Polaris proposes MRZR for SMET

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Polaris proposes MRZR for SMET

26th September 2017

Polaris will throw its hat into the ring for the US Army’s Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) programme with an optionally-manned MRZR. The offering, known Team …

Curtiss-Wright to provide VDS winch system

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Curtiss-Wright to provide VDS winch system

26th September 2017

Curtiss-Wright has been selected by Raytheon to provide its winch system technology to deploy the new Variable Depth Sonar (VDS) being developed for the US …

Marines search for smarter field supplies

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Marines search for smarter field supplies

26th September 2017

The U.S. Marines must increasingly deploy in small groups in remote and primitive areas thus, anything that reduces logistical requirements for their support saves money, …

PAC-3 MSE test from remote launcher

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PAC-3 MSE test from remote launcher

26th September 2017

Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor has successfully intercepted a tactical ballistic missile target in the first-ever MSE test from a remote launcher. …

HUTC certifies Entrol H135 T2+ simulator

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HUTC certifies Entrol H135 T2+ simulator

26th September 2017

The Heli-Union Training Center (HUTC) has certified its Entrol H135 T2+ FTD Level 2 simulator, expanding its helicopter simulator training programmes. The simulator includes a …

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WFEL receives US Army DSB order

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WFEL receives US Army DSB order

26th September 2017

WFEL has signed a contract to deliver an additional four Dry Support Bridging (DSB) systems to the US Army, the company announced on 21 September. …

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