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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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Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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L3 Wescam details new MX orders

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L3 Wescam details new MX orders

2nd June 2017

L3 Wescam has racked up a number of new orders for its MX-series of electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) systems within the Canadian market, the company …

Stinger missiles destroy UAVs

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Stinger missiles destroy UAVs

2nd June 2017

A Stinger anti-air missile has intercepted two small UAVs for the first time, Raytheon announced on 1 June . The recent US Army test, carried out at Elgin …

Airborne pay-as-you-go ISR on offer

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Airborne pay-as-you-go ISR on offer

2nd June 2017

Thales has announced it will integrate its Searchmaster 400 radar on a Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 turboprop as part of a cooperation agreement with Canadian …

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Qinetiq, Rockwell team for GNSS receivers

2nd June 2017

Qinetiq and Rockwell Collins will collaborate on the development of new generation Multi Constellation Open Service (MCOS) and secured Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers, …

Pakistan receiving extra Saab Erieyes

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Pakistan receiving extra Saab Erieyes

2nd June 2017

An undisclosed customer who bought three airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft from Saab is confirmed to be the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Saab made an …

EW Europe: Raytheon Deutschland presents new digital receiver

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EW Europe: Raytheon Deutschland presents new digital receiver

1st June 2017

Raytheon Deutschland is to display its Advanced Radar Detection System (ARDS) at the EW Europe conference in London. The company has developed the new digital …

EW Europe: New counter-UAS tech emerges

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EW Europe: New counter-UAS tech emerges

1st June 2017

ESG Elektroniksystem und Logistik, Diehl Defence and Rohde & Schwarz have signed a cooperative agreement in the area of counter-UAS capabilities.As rogue UAS continue to …

Triumph set to continue V-22 support

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Triumph set to continue V-22 support

1st June 2017

Triumph Group has been selected by Boeing to continue its support for the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor military aircraft, the company announced on 30 May. The third …

DLA Distribution opens site in Japan

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DLA Distribution opens site in Japan

1st June 2017

The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution recently opened its newest facility in Iwakuni, Japan, to decrease customer wait times for critical material by pre-positioning it on …

UK F-35 support contract issued

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UK F-35 support contract issued

1st June 2017

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the US Department of Defense F-35 Joint Programme Office to deliver the initial training, engineering, maintenance and …

UDT Europe 2017: ASW renewal challenges loom

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UDT Europe 2017: ASW renewal challenges loom

1st June 2017

Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) is returning as a key agenda item for many nations looking at the future of maritime security. Germany is aware that a …

Australia set for Wasp infestation

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Australia set for Wasp infestation

1st June 2017

Australia is investing A$101 million (US$75 million) in AeroVironment Wasp AE UAVs, with this money allocated for the first of two tranches to be acquired …

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