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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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First Pegasus delivery and Japanese contract before year end

17th May 2017

Boeing expects to deliver the first of its KC-46A PegasusKC-46A Pegasus multi-role tankers to the US Air Force (USAF) by the end of 2017 as …

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Kazakhstan Navy’s UMIS completes Sea Acceptance Trials

17th May 2017

The Unmanned Mine Counter Measure Integrated System (UMIS) delivered by ECA Group for the Kazakhstan Navy's new mine hunter vessel has successfully completed Sea Acceptance Trials, …

ITEC 2017: QuantaDyn reveals simulation firsts (video)

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ITEC 2017: QuantaDyn reveals simulation firsts (video)

17th May 2017

At this year's ITEC in Rotterdam QuantaDyn is showing its Joint Fires Simulation and Training System with the Bohemia Interactive Simulation VBS Blue image generator and …

IMDEX Asia: Seagull sets sail from Singapore

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IMDEX Asia: Seagull sets sail from Singapore

17th May 2017

The main highlight at Elbit Systems’ booth is a live demonstration of its Seagull unmanned surface vessel (USV), with an operator positioned at IMDEX Asia …

Heron 1 to replace IAF’s Sea Scan

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Heron 1 to replace IAF’s Sea Scan

17th May 2017

The Heron 1 UAS is set to replace the Israeli Air Force’s (IAF) manned Sea Scan maritime patrol aircraft, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced on …

ITEC 2017: Europe moves to 50/50 virtual training (video)

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ITEC 2017: Europe moves to 50/50 virtual training (video)

17th May 2017

As military training in Europe continues to move towards simulation CAE is well placed to provide its expertise to nations wishing to enhance their simulation …

IMDEX Asia: ST Marine lifts veil on new platforms

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IMDEX Asia: ST Marine lifts veil on new platforms

17th May 2017

ST Marine is highlighting its latest Endurance 170 design, a landing helicopter assault (LHA) ship that measures 170m long, at IMDEX Asia 2017. It is …

IMDEX Asia: Marine Commerce journey with Deep Trekker (video)

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IMDEX Asia: Marine Commerce journey with Deep Trekker (video)

17th May 2017

Complete with its own demonstration vat, Singapore-based Marine Commerce has introduced the Canadian Deep Trekker series of ROV systems into the region, where it sees …

RMMV, Supashock enter partnership

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RMMV, Supashock enter partnership

17th May 2017

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) has teamed up with Australia's Supashock for the development and manufacture of a military suspension and integrated intelligent load handling …

ITEC 2017: Dutch door gunner trainer upgrade

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ITEC 2017: Dutch door gunner trainer upgrade

17th May 2017

Along with MOUT, cultural awareness and JTAC training, one of the major training shortfall issues to emerge over recent years has been the need to …

IMDEX Asia: Teledyne showcases new mine sensor capabilities (video)

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IMDEX Asia: Teledyne showcases new mine sensor capabilities (video)

17th May 2017

Teledyne Reynolds showcased new technologies that can be integrated into sea mines, such as the Manta, to provide enhanced sensor capabilities and add new roles …

IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day Two

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IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day Two

17th May 2017

The Official IMDEX Asia Daily News - Day Two is now available to read online. View the digital edition here, and pdf version here.

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