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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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Poland's Nauta Shiprepair Yard has been selected by Saab to build the ship platform for the special purpose signals intelligence (SIGINT) vessel on order for …

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US Navy gets BAMS C2 facility

28th April 2017

Burns and McDonnell has delivered a new command and control facility that will support the US Navy's Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) operations at Naval …

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Geo-lock feature for Epsilon gimbals

28th April 2017

Octopus ISR Systems has introduced a precision geo-pointing feature for its miniature Epsilon series of gyro-stabilized gimbals, the company announced on 25 April. The precision …

Quad A 2017: AN/ARC-201D radio recertified

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Quad A 2017: AN/ARC-201D radio recertified

28th April 2017

The Harris AN/ARC-201D airborne radio has been recertified for use in US Army helicopters, the company announced on 26 April. The airworthiness release was issued …

Quad A: Apache turret replacement develops

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Quad A: Apache turret replacement develops

28th April 2017

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control is currently anticipating receipt of a producibility contract for its High Reliability Turret (HRT). According to Thomas Eldredge, director …

Pearson awarded C-IED roller contract

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Pearson awarded C-IED roller contract

28th April 2017

Pearson Engineering has received a contract worth nearly $8 million from the US Army to supply counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) roller systems, the company announced …

Protonex powers ScanEagle UAV flight

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Protonex powers ScanEagle UAV flight

28th April 2017

Ballard Power Systems' subsidiary Protonex has successfully powered test flights of the Insitu ScanEagle UAS with its Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell propulsion system, …

Quad A: Orbital ATK sharpens hatchet

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Quad A: Orbital ATK sharpens hatchet

28th April 2017

While Orbital ATK may have used this week's Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Mission Summit to unveil the latest model of their Hatchet munition, …

Quad A: Arnold finds launcher sweet spot

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Quad A: Arnold finds launcher sweet spot

28th April 2017

Arnold Defense is seeking to expand on both special operations and conventional aviation interest in its 12-shot rocket pod. Designated LWL-12A by the company, the …

ASV opens global mission control centre

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ASV opens global mission control centre

28th April 2017

ASV Global has opened a new autonomous vessel Mission Control Centre in Portchester, UK, where it will base ongoing development of its ASView autonomous vessel …

Quad A: ITEP funding shutdown looming?

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Quad A: ITEP funding shutdown looming?

28th April 2017

One point of agreement among Army leaders at this week's Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) Mission Summit has been the critical importance of the …

Thales, Europavia win Spanish helo support

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Thales, Europavia win Spanish helo support

28th April 2017

The Thales Programas and Europavia consortium has received a contract from the Spanish Army for the maintenance of helicopter communications and electronics systems, Thales announced …

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