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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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IDEX 2017: Harris to digitise UAE battle management

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IDEX 2017: Harris to digitise UAE battle management

23rd February 2017

The UAE Land Forces are set to receive and upgrade to their battle management that will see them transition to digital systems.A contract worth $189 …

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KC-135 simulator authorised for DTCN

23rd February 2017

CAE USA has received Authorization to Operate (ATO) the KC-135 operational flight trainer (OFT) on the US Air Force's Distributed Training Center Network (DTCN), CAE …

IDEX 2017: UAE eyes additional Archangels

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IDEX 2017: UAE eyes additional Archangels

23rd February 2017

After successful deployment to Yemen and other regional hotspots, the United Arab Emirates is expected to place even more orders for the US-built Iomax 'Archangel' …

NIMR looks to Europe

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NIMR looks to Europe

23rd February 2017

Nimr armoured vehicles will be marketed, distributed, produced and supported by VOP CZ in the Visegrád countries under a strategic collaboration agreement announced by Nimr …

IDEX 2017: Highlights of the week (video)

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IDEX 2017: Highlights of the week (video)

23rd February 2017

As the biennial IDEX and the associated NAVDEX show in Abu Dhabi closes its doors for another two years exhibitors and visitors alike will take …

PIDS+ and Flare-Up for Dutch F-16s

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PIDS+ and Flare-Up for Dutch F-16s

23rd February 2017

Terma has signed a contract with the Royal Netherlands Air Force for PIDS+ missile warning integration and Flare-Up for its F-16 fleet, the company announced …

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Polaris introduces MRZR-D2 vehicle

23rd February 2017

Polaris has developed a new two-seat turbo diesel version of its MRZR vehicle, the company announced on 20 February.Called the MRZR-D2, the new variant has …

Italian Navy receives NH90 MITT helicopter

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Italian Navy receives NH90 MITT helicopter

23rd February 2017

The Italian Navy has received its first NH90 Maritime – Italian Navy Tactical Transport (MITT) helicopter from Leonardo, the company announced on 21 February.This is …

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RAAF looks to live-sim balance KC-30A

23rd February 2017

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) currently operates five Airbus KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft from is base at Amberley near Brisbane. Two further …

IDEX 2017: GD bids for UAE 4x4

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IDEX 2017: GD bids for UAE 4x4

23rd February 2017

The UAE Presidential Guard is in the early stages of looking for a new 4x4 for their three units and General Dynamics' OTS division is …

Brighton Cronwell becomes HMMWV parts reseller

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Brighton Cronwell becomes HMMWV parts reseller

22nd February 2017

Brighton Cromwell has been appointed as sole authorised aftermarket reseller of certified HMMWV parts, AM General announced on 20 February.Brighton Cromwell will support all HMMWV …

Northrop Grumman signs LOI with PGZ

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Northrop Grumman signs LOI with PGZ

22nd February 2017

Northrop Grumman International Trading has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) to explore potential areas of industrial cooperation, the company …

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