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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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Kratos announces $17.75 million contract

21st November 2016

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has announced that its subsidiary, Composite Engineering, (CEi), has received a $17.75 million contract award from a new undisclosed international customer. …

I/ITSEC 2016: Elbit introduces B-SIM for Hermes 900 HFE

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I/ITSEC 2016: Elbit introduces B-SIM for Hermes 900 HFE

21st November 2016

Elbit Systems has contracted Bagira Switzerland to supply the B-SIM, an arena and image simulator, for its Hermes 900 HFE multi-payload unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), …

I/ITSEC 2016: Robots on the run (video)

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I/ITSEC 2016: Robots on the run (video)

21st November 2016

Marathon Targets will be exhibiting its unique remotely operated robot training solution at this years I/ITSEC in Orlando with an offering that bridges the gap …

I/ITSEC 2016: Rheinmetall bags combat training contract

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I/ITSEC 2016: Rheinmetall bags combat training contract

21st November 2016

Rheinmetall Simulation and Training has won an order worth €10 million ($10.7 million) to expand an existing live training facility in the Middle East-North Africa …

I/ITSEC 2016: Pentagon selects DiSTI for C-RAM LPWS

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I/ITSEC 2016: Pentagon selects DiSTI for C-RAM LPWS

21st November 2016

US company DiSTI, the provider of graphical user interface software and customised 3D virtual maintenance training solutions, has been selected by PEO STRI as prime …

I/ITSEC 2016: US gears up for red air adversary procurements

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I/ITSEC 2016: US gears up for red air adversary procurements

21st November 2016

The US Air Force and US Navy are both due to issue requirement documents in January for the provision of live red air aggressor training …

I/ITSEC 2016: MASA secures DST Group contract

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I/ITSEC 2016: MASA secures DST Group contract

21st November 2016

The Australian Government’s Defence Science and Technology Group (DST) has brought two MASA SWORD licences for use within its Land Capability Branch of the Joint …

I/ITSEC 2016: US Air Force addresses critical pilot shortage

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I/ITSEC 2016: US Air Force addresses critical pilot shortage

21st November 2016

The impasse between the US Congress and the White House that led to sequestration and forced the US Air Force to reduce training and stand …

I/ITSEC 2016: JTAC sim finds target

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I/ITSEC 2016: JTAC sim finds target

21st November 2016

Following its success in securing a contract on the US Air Force’s Joint Terminal Control Training and Rehearsal System (JTC TRS) programme, Virginia-based QuantaDyn is …

I/ITSEC 2016: Top trends in simulation and training (video)

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I/ITSEC 2016: Top trends in simulation and training (video)

21st November 2016

As industry prepares for this year's I/ITSEC 2016 exhibition in Orlando, Florida, Shephard looks at some of the top trends in the training and simulation market. …

I/ITSEC 2016: Looking ahead to this year's show (video)

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I/ITSEC 2016: Looking ahead to this year's show (video)

21st November 2016

In November the simulation and training industry will once again gather in Orlando, Florida, for the industry's largest exhibition, I/ITSEC.  The show will once again …

Cougar XTi selected for new supply ship

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Cougar XTi selected for new supply ship

21st November 2016

A new multi-purpose supply ship from Timsah will feature the Saab Seaeye Cougar XTi underwater vehicle as part of its onboard systems package, Saab has …

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