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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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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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DSEI 2017: Rheinmetall Canada displays armed UGV (video)

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DSEI 2017: Rheinmetall Canada displays armed UGV (video)

12th September 2017

Rheinmetall Canada is displaying its armed UGV - the concept is a modular system and its base versions can be used for logistics, surveillance or …

DSEI 2017: Robotics and autonomy to increase land capabilities

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DSEI 2017: Robotics and autonomy to increase land capabilities

12th September 2017

Robots are advancing so much that it would be ‘really stupid’ if they were not used for dangerous missions such as breaching buildings in future …

DSEI 2017: Maritime Harop munition unveiled

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DSEI 2017: Maritime Harop munition unveiled

12th September 2017

IAI has unveiled its latest iteration of its loitering munition, the Maritime Harop, at DSEI 2017 in London. The Maritime Harop is a long endurance …

Ocean Infinity selects AquaPix

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Ocean Infinity selects AquaPix

12th September 2017

Kraken Sonar Systems has received a contract from Ocean Infinity for its AquaPix Synthetic Aperture Sonar system, the company announced on 7 September. Under the …

DSEI 2017: BAE's Ironclad shows its strength

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DSEI 2017: BAE's Ironclad shows its strength

11th September 2017

BAE Systems will showcase its new Ironclad UGV at DSEI 2017, a UGV designed to provide ground support capability to the armed forces. The company …

Honeywell launches UAS inspection service

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Honeywell launches UAS inspection service

11th September 2017

Honeywell has launched its first commercial UAS inspection service under a collaboration with Intel, the company announced on 6 September.  The InView inspection service will …

GA-ASI expands RPA for Project AIR 7003

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GA-ASI expands RPA for Project AIR 7003

11th September 2017

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has expanded its Team Reaper Australia solution bid for Australia's Project AIR 7003 to nine industry partners, the company announced …

MSPO 2017: Warmate development path planned out

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MSPO 2017: Warmate development path planned out

10th September 2017

Polish outfit WB Group is putting together a future development plan for its Warmate loitering munition, that will include mixed-platform teaming and alternative payloads. The …

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Atlas Dynamics unveils new fixed wing UAS

8th September 2017

Atlas Dynamics has developed a new fixed wing UAS called the Atlas Blue-J, the company announced on 5 September. With a wing span of 3.5m, …

MSPO 2017: Watching brief for Thales in Polish UAS programme

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MSPO 2017: Watching brief for Thales in Polish UAS programme

7th September 2017

Patience is the name of the game for Thales as it awaits a final decision by Poland’s government for the provision of the Watchkeeper X …

Cambridge Pixel supplies radar tracker to ASV

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Cambridge Pixel supplies radar tracker to ASV

7th September 2017

Cambridge Pixel has delivered its radar tracking and fusion software to ASV Global to enhance situational awareness on ASV’s range of unmanned vessels, the company …

MSPO 2017: Azerbaijani export license a ‘matter of technicality’

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MSPO 2017: Azerbaijani export license a ‘matter of technicality’

6th September 2017

The Orbiter 1K loitering munition, manufactured by Israel-based Aeronautics, was on display at the MSPO exhibition and conference just days after an export license to …

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