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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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New Black Hawk mooring pads underway

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New Black Hawk mooring pads underway

17th May 2018

Work has begun on the construction of new helicopter mooring pads for the US Army's 1st Air Calvary Brigade in Powidz, Poland, as part of …

ITEC 2018: Thales secures EDITH contract in Hungary

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ITEC 2018: Thales secures EDITH contract in Hungary

17th May 2018

During a briefing at ITEC 2018 by Thales VP training & simulation, Benoit Plantier, it emerged that Thales is under contract from Hungary to supply …

SOFIC 2018: Orbital ATK targets gunship precision

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SOFIC 2018: Orbital ATK targets gunship precision

17th May 2018

Attempting to expand on its current position on selected US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) gunship platforms, Orbital ATK is conducting some internally funded …

US Air Force seeks greater energy security

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US Air Force seeks greater energy security

17th May 2018

The US Air Force Research Laboratory's Advanced Power Technology Office is seeking innovative solutions to enhance energy security and readiness for US Air Force installations …

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Insitu, UAF to partner for UAS IPP

17th May 2018

Insitu will join forces with the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) for the FAA's UAS Integration Pilot Program (IPP), the company announced on 15 May. …

IoT expands bot armies

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IoT expands bot armies

17th May 2018

The rapidly expanding ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) is significantly reinforcing the size and effect of the so-called ‘bot armies’ employed in Distributed Denial of Service …

US sees threats to global power projection

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US sees threats to global power projection

17th May 2018

The United States is facing threats to its ability to project power on a global basis. That was one of the messages from 15 May …

ITEC 2018: Joined-up laser thinking

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ITEC 2018: Joined-up laser thinking

17th May 2018

Feedback for UCATT’s Laser Engagement Interface Standard (ULEIS), now approved by SISO and also recognised as NATO STANREC 4816, is currently in process from partners, …

ITEC 2018: BISim and Pitch Technologies are talking

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ITEC 2018: BISim and Pitch Technologies are talking

17th May 2018

Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim) has reached an agreement with Pitch Technologies to bundle the latter’s Pitch Talk with BISim’s desktop training products, starting with VBS3. …

Insitu continues ties with Royal Navy on ScanEagle

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Insitu continues ties with Royal Navy on ScanEagle

16th May 2018

While the UK’s Royal Navy ceased using the Insitu ScanEagle in 2017, the company has suggested that it is still working with the service on …

Wearable C-UAS for special ops forces

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Wearable C-UAS for special ops forces

16th May 2018

MyDefence has developed a wearable UAS detection platform for Special Operations Forces, the company announced on 14 May. Called Wingman 103, the counter-UAS solution has …

ITEC 2018: CAE take pressure off live training assets (video)

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ITEC 2018: CAE take pressure off live training assets (video)

16th May 2018

With live training presenting budgetary challenges for militaries, industry continues to meet demands for increased capabilities across virtual and simulated environments. Marc-Olivier Sabourin, VP Defence …

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