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Bundeswehr launches loitering munition spending spree with $2.16 billion unassigned

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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.

FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

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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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  • Bundeswehr launches loitering munition spending spree with $2.16 billion unassigned

    Bundeswehr launches loitering munition spending spree with $2.16 billion unassigned

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    US seeks 32% boost for missile defence budget with $23 billion earmarked for interceptors

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    FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

  • Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

    Battle management C2 systems are driving the next phase of integrated air defence

  • Bundeswehr launches loitering munition spending spree with $2.16 billion unassigned

    Bundeswehr launches loitering munition spending spree with $2.16 billion unassigned

  • FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

    FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

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DSEI 2025: Cockerill’s new weapon station nears end of development

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DSEI 2025: Cockerill’s new weapon station nears end of development

11th September 2025

The Cockerill Compact Light Weapon Station (CLWS) could be fitted to older platforms to enhance their capability or to new platforms such as the Patria 6×6 which is being adopted by an increasing number of countries.

DSEI 2025: New AR3 EVO puts Tekever’s modularity ambitions under the spotlight

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DSEI 2025: New AR3 EVO puts Tekever’s modularity ambitions under the spotlight

10th September 2025

An evolution of the Tekever AR3, the AR3 EVO that broke cover at DSEI incorporates the thousands of incremental evolutions the company has implemented through its spiral development, geared towards delivering a constant stream of improved a...

DSEI 2025: Schiebel reveals two weaponised Camcopter UAVs

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DSEI 2025: Schiebel reveals two weaponised Camcopter UAVs

10th September 2025

The new capabilities are based on platforms already in use or in development, and are designed to perform in demanding defence missions.

DSEI 2025: OpenWorks launches new system for on-the-move targeting

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DSEI 2025: OpenWorks launches new system for on-the-move targeting

10th September 2025

Vision Pace uses OpenWorks’ artificial intelligence (AI) classifiers and trackers to detect, track and identify multiple targets in land and naval applications for air defence.

Royal Canadian Navy will start operating class 2 UAVs in 2028

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Royal Canadian Navy will start operating class 2 UAVs in 2028

10th September 2025

Acquired under Canada’s Department of National Defence ISTAR UAS project, the drones will be deployed from the Halifax-class frigates.

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DSEI 2025: GCAP Electronics Evolution emerges as new consortium for 6th-gen programme

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DSEI 2025: GCAP Electronics Evolution emerges as new consortium for 6th-gen programme

10th September 2025

The consortium, known as G2E, is formed of four leading national defence electronics companies: Mitsubishi for Japan, Leonardo UK for the UK and both Leonardo and ELT Group for Italy.

DSEI 2025: Trials completed for new version of Tridon air defence gun

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DSEI 2025: Trials completed for new version of Tridon air defence gun

10th September 2025

Less than two years ago, Sweden’s BAE Systems Bofors announced it was developing a new 40mm short-range air defence system using internal research and development funding, calling it the Tridon Mk2.

DSEI 2025: DroneShield sets sights on Europe thanks to surge in CUAS demand

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DSEI 2025: DroneShield sets sights on Europe thanks to surge in CUAS demand

9th September 2025

The Australian-based CUAS technology specialist is responding to a marked shift in global appetite as it looks to branch out to an unspecified western European country early next year.

DSEI 2025: BAE Systems FalconWorks and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works to collaborate on new UAV range

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DSEI 2025: BAE Systems FalconWorks and Lockheed Martin Skunk Works to collaborate on new UAV range

9th September 2025

The uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) will start off in the electronic warfare space, according to the companies, to support existing crewed frontline platforms, with many major details still to be disclosed.

DSEI 2025: MGI Engineering launches new deep strike OWE TigerShark

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DSEI 2025: MGI Engineering launches new deep strike OWE TigerShark

9th September 2025

The British-built long-range strike one-way effector (OWE) is the latest offering from the company, which demonstrated its smaller OWE SkyShark in July.

DSEI 2025: Skyranger air defence system gets tracks

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DSEI 2025: Skyranger air defence system gets tracks

9th September 2025

The Skyranger is in service with Austria, Denmark and Germany in the 30mm variant on wheeled vehicles, while Ukraine is receiving the system fitted to the Leopard 1 tank chassis, but this is the first sight of the 35mm on a tracked vehicle.

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