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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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EW Europe 2018: COMINT requirements continue to morph

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EW Europe 2018: COMINT requirements continue to morph

6th June 2018

With focus shifting to state-based threats, communications intelligence (COMINT) is seeing renewed interest as nations look to once again modernise their inventories to suit this …

EW Europe 2018: What to expect (video)

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EW Europe 2018: What to expect (video)

6th June 2018

Digital Battlespace editor, Grant Turnbull, takes a look at the new products and trends that will be discussed at this year's EW Europe in Lausanne, …

Russian MoD to take Mi-38 in 2019

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Russian MoD to take Mi-38 in 2019

6th June 2018

The Russian MoD is set to take delivery of its first Mi-38T 15.6t transport helicopter built at Kazan Helicopters next year. According to Russian Helicopters …

UAVOS develops main rotor blade

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UAVOS develops main rotor blade

6th June 2018

UAVOS has developed a new main rotor blade for unmanned helicopters with a take-off weight of 77lbs and rotor diameter of 102.36in, the company announced …

Norway accepts DECKsim trainer

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Norway accepts DECKsim trainer

6th June 2018

The latest version of SEA’s portable DECKsim virtual reality trainer has been officially accepted by the Royal Norwegian Navy (RNN), the company announced on 30 …

Eurosatory 2018: Warmate fires in combat exercise

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Eurosatory 2018: Warmate fires in combat exercise

6th June 2018

Polish Armed Forces conducted first combat use exercise of Warmate loitering munitions in late May this year.  The exercise took place at the Nowa Deba …

GA-ASI, P&W carry out MQ-25 engine test

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GA-ASI, P&W carry out MQ-25 engine test

5th June 2018

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI)  has carried out a successful powered run of the Pratt & Whitney (P&W;) PW815 engine that will power its proposed …

Indonesia reactivates Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC)

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Indonesia reactivates Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC)

5th June 2018

The Indonesian government has reactivated the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) in response to emerging terrorism fears, administration officials have confirmed. Announced on 21st May …

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Harris to supply HH-VDL radios to USAF

5th June 2018

Harris Corporation has received a five-year, $130 million IDIQ contract from the US Air Force to develop and deliver a Handheld Video Data Link (HH-VDL) …

EW Europe 2018: New threat radars present intel challenges

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EW Europe 2018: New threat radars present intel challenges

5th June 2018

Digital radar systems that use new frequency bands and have multifunction capabilities are making it increasingly difficult for electronic intelligence (ELINT) analysts to identify emitters …

Raytheon to expand Forest radar plant

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Raytheon to expand Forest radar plant

5th June 2018

Raytheon is to invest $100 million to expand its radar manufacturing plant in Forest, Mississippi, the company announced on 31 May. The new 50,000 square …

EW Europe 2018: Leonardo launches new BriteCloud variant

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EW Europe 2018: Leonardo launches new BriteCloud variant

5th June 2018

Leonardo has unveiled a new, more powerful, variant of its BriteCloud expendable decoy at EW Europe 2018. The new active decoy, BriteCloud 55-T, is capable …

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