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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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7th September 2016

A USV maritime testbed in development for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has undertaken trials in the Thames, the MoD announced on 5 September. …

MSPO 2016: Poland's Leopard upgrade breaks cover

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MSPO 2016: Poland's Leopard upgrade breaks cover

7th September 2016

The first prototype Leopard 2PL main battle tank, an upgrade of the Polish Army’s legacy 2A4 variant, is on display at this year’s MSPO exhibition …

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Wasp AE sets sights on Australia

7th September 2016

AeroVironment will offer its Wasp AE UAS to the Australian Army and Special Forces, the company announced on 6 September. The company has named a …

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MSPO 2016: Rheinmetall returns for Pegasus (video)

7th September 2016

German manufacturer Rheinmetall is displaying its armoured multipurpose vehicle (AMPV) at MSPO in Kielce this year, as it sets its sight on a potential Polish …

MSPO 2016: New Polish UAS on display (video)

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MSPO 2016: New Polish UAS on display (video)

7th September 2016

While Poland’s future military requirements are still uncertain pending the release of a new defence review, one thing that is almost for certain is the …

Spain's first A400M takes off

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Spain's first A400M takes off

7th September 2016

The first A400M for the Spanish Air Force has completed its first flight, Airbus Defence and Space announced on 6 September. The flight took place …

Land Forces 2016: Rockwell Collins unmasks vision system

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Land Forces 2016: Rockwell Collins unmasks vision system

7th September 2016

Rockwell Collins selected Land Forces 2016 as the venue to unveil to the international market its helmet-mounted Integrated Digital Vision System (IDVS). The company described …

MSPO 2016: Chile selects S-70i Black Hawk

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MSPO 2016: Chile selects S-70i Black Hawk

7th September 2016

Chile has become the sixth customer for the Polish-built S-70i Black Hawk, selecting the helicopter for a six aircraft order, manufacturer Sikorsky has revealed. The …

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Delivery of three CybAero vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAS ordered by Jolly for Chinese Customs have now been delivered. The APID 60 vertical take-off …

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BAE Systems announces JORN bid

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BAE Systems has put together a team and announced its bid to upgrade Australia’s long-range high frequency (HF) radar network. The $1 billion Jindalee Operational Radar …

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USS John Finn completes alpha trials

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has completed the first round of sea trials for the USS John Finn (DDG 113), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer …

MSPO 2016: Russian Helicopters grows East European business

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MSPO 2016: Russian Helicopters grows East European business

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