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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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Thales to upgrade Swiss radars

19th January 2017

Thales has been awarded a contract to upgrade the Swiss Air Force’s Master radars, the company announced on 18 January. The contract is valued at …

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Northrop signs Lufthansa Technik for KC-30A support

19th January 2017

Northrop Grumman Integrated Defence Services (IDS) has teamed with Lufthansa Technik to provide support services to the Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of KC-30A Multi-Role …

EW Singapore: Italy developing anti-UAV system

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EW Singapore: Italy developing anti-UAV system

19th January 2017

To meet an urgent need for a system to counter the threat from rogue UAVs, Elettronica (also known as ELT) continues to develop its ADRIAN …

Italy reveals AW129 replacement

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Italy reveals AW129 replacement

19th January 2017

Replacement of the Italian Army’s AW129 with a new exploration and escort (NEES) helicopter has come to light, further to a joint contract between Leonardo Helicopters and the …

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CAE wins new in defence contracts

18th January 2017

CAE has detailed a number of new contracts from defence customers in France, Spain and the US worth a combined CAD$175 million.  The agreements include …

Raytheon completes GPS OCX test milestone

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Raytheon completes GPS OCX test milestone

18th January 2017

Raytheon has completed its factory qualification testing on the launch and checkout system (LCS) of the US Air Force's Global Positioning System Next Generation Operational …

AMPS delivered to US Army

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AMPS delivered to US Army

18th January 2017

BIRD Aerosystems has delivered its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) to the US Army, the company announced on 16 January.Developed in cooperation with Airbus Defence …

AUDS system reaches milestone

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AUDS system reaches milestone

18th January 2017

Reacting to the announcement that the AUDS counter-UAS capability has reached TRL-9 following its deployment and testing with US forces, officials behind the system said …

DLE to upgrade F-22 Raptor HUD

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DLE to upgrade F-22 Raptor HUD

18th January 2017

BAE Systems will modernise the US Air Force F-22 Raptor’s head-up display (HUD) with its Digital Light Engine (DLE) technology under an agreement with Lockheed …

C295W envelope keeps expanding

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C295W envelope keeps expanding

18th January 2017

A new demonstration carried out by Airbus Defence and Space has seen the C295W transport and tanker conduct air-to-air refuelling contacts with an H225M Caracal helicopter. …

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RAN details aviation trials for 2017

18th January 2017

The Royal Australian Navy's (RAN's) Aircraft Maintenance and Flight Trials unit is scheduled to conduct seven first of class flight trials before September 2017, the …

MilSim Asia: Singapore Army exploits LVC training

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MilSim Asia: Singapore Army exploits LVC training

17th January 2017

The Singapore Army is increasingly using live, virtual and constructive (LVC) training to enhance the training benefits of its soldiers and to overcome severe constraints …

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