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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.

Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?

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Can laser-guided rockets and light aircraft help tackle the CUAS cost-curve?

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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Safran to work on France's Furious project

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Safran to work on France's Furious project

1st February 2018

Safran Electronics and Defense has been selected to develop three UGV demonstrators for the French armed forces as part of the Furious project, the company …

Rolls-Royce opens autonomous shipping research centre

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Rolls-Royce opens autonomous shipping research centre

31st January 2018

Rolls-Royce has opened a research facility in Turku, Finland, to develop the technologies needed to shape the future autonomous global shipping industry. The centre includes …

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Atlas Dynamics, Luxriot enter partnership

31st January 2018

Atlas Dynamics has partnered with Luxriot to develop UAS-based solutions for the defence, security and first response markets, the companies announced on 29 January. Atlas Dynamics …

ADECS 2018: Chinese SIGINT capabilities sound alarm bells

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ADECS 2018: Chinese SIGINT capabilities sound alarm bells

31st January 2018

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) facility on Woody Island in the Paracel Islands is set to become a major SIGINT facility for its operations in …

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Kratos expands UAV production facilities

30th January 2018

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions’ Unmanned Systems Division is opening new engineering and production facilities in Oklahoma City, US, to meet increased demand for jet …

US Air Force in SUAS survey mission hunt

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US Air Force in SUAS survey mission hunt

29th January 2018

The US Air Force is challenging industry to submit a proposal for a fixed-wing small UAS (SUAS) of less than 1.3kg (3lb), according to an …

Saab logs Sabertooth AUV order

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Saab logs Sabertooth AUV order

29th January 2018

Saab has received a contract to deliver its Sabertooth autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to an unnamed oil and gas customer.The order encompasses a number of …

Singapore Airshow 2018: Orbiter 4 to make a pass

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Singapore Airshow 2018: Orbiter 4 to make a pass

29th January 2018

Israel-based manufacturer Aeronautics will exhibit its Orbiter 4 UAS at the Singapore Airshow, in a bid to gain greater market penetration into a region that …

DroneGun expected to surge on back of C-UAS demand

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DroneGun expected to surge on back of C-UAS demand

28th January 2018

The DroneGun counter-UAS system has secured a significant amount of military customer interest in the first year since its launch, with the manufacturers preparing to …

ADECS 2018: Singapore police leverages unmanned technologies

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ADECS 2018: Singapore police leverages unmanned technologies

26th January 2018

The Singapore Police Coast Guard (PCG) is exploring unmanned technology as a force multiplier to better cope with changing threats at sea. The PCG has …

Elistair to target international growth

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Elistair to target international growth

26th January 2018

Elistair has raised €2 million with Starquest Capital and its historic investors to enable it to grow its business, the company announced on 22 January. …

Cyberhawk to perform UK wind turbine inspections

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Cyberhawk to perform UK wind turbine inspections

25th January 2018

Cyberhawk has received a three-year framework contract to perform wind turbine inspections for an undisclosed renewable energy operator in the UK, the company announced on …

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