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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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22nd April 2026

While the move to integrate lower-cost missiles onto more combat aircraft is long overdue, there is also an opportunity for cheaper turboprop platforms to perform CUAS roles.

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FLIR Systems to acquire Endeavor Robotics

15th February 2019

FLIR Systems is set to acquire Endeavor Robotics, a developer of tactical UGVs for global military, public safety and critical infrastructure markets, from Arlington Capital …

MyDefence unveils C-UAS solution

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MyDefence unveils C-UAS solution

15th February 2019

An uplift in demand to protect critical national infrastructure (CNI) following the shutdown of major UK airports in December and January due to rogue ‘drone’ …

OSRL offers oil spill response UAS service

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OSRL offers oil spill response UAS service

15th February 2019

Oil Spill Response (OSRL) has launched a UAS service to enhance response capabilities for its members in the event of an oil spill, the company …

Planck Aerosystems tests Shearwater at MCAS Miramar

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Planck Aerosystems tests Shearwater at MCAS Miramar

14th February 2019

Planck Aerosystems has received authorisation from the US Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, Air Traffic Control, to test its Shearwater UAS in controlled airspace …

Thales, University of Southampton team up

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Thales, University of Southampton team up

14th February 2019

Thales has signed a five-year partnership agreement with the University of Southampton to research and develop maritime autonomous technology, the company announced on 7 February. …

First test flights conducted for NBEC

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First test flights conducted for NBEC

14th February 2019

Cranfield University and Blue Bear Systems Research have successfully conducted the first test flights to establish the principles for the National Beyond visual line of …

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Global UAV receives UXO survey contracts

13th February 2019

Global UAV Technologies has received two separate unexploded ordnance (UXO) survey contracts in the US, the company announced on 7 February. The contracts are with …

Hughes ships HM400 for SkyGuardian

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Hughes ships HM400 for SkyGuardian

13th February 2019

Hughes Network Systems has begun shipments of its multiband HM400 SATCOM modem to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) for its MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft …

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FlightSafety develops UAS training programme

13th February 2019

FlightSafety International, in conjunction with Praxis Aerospace Concepts, has developed a practical UAS flight training programme that will help commercial UAS operators improve safety levels …

Sellafield orders additional Tiger ROVs

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Sellafield orders additional Tiger ROVs

13th February 2019

Saab Seaeye has received an order from Sellafield to deliver additional Tiger ROVs for its nuclear waste project, the company announced on 7 February. Tiger …

C-Astral launches Bramor SAR UAS

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C-Astral launches Bramor SAR UAS

13th February 2019

C-Astral has introduced its new Bramor SAR UAS, capable of identifying and accurately geolocating mobile phones on the ground, the company announced on 5 February.The …

New US Navy Fire Scouts first to have lightweight fuel cells

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New US Navy Fire Scouts first to have lightweight fuel cells

12th February 2019

The US Navy has contracted Northrop Grumman for the provision of five additional MQ-8C Fire Scout VTOL UAVs, which will be the first delivered with …

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