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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.

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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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Cummings Aerospace showcases Hellhound loitering munition designed for US Army’s LASSO programme (video)

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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)

At SOF Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida, Stu Bradin, President and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation (GSOF), underscored the increasing operational demands placed on special operations forces (SOF) as globa...

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Kongsberg unveils Eelume underwater robot

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Kongsberg unveils Eelume underwater robot

6th April 2017

Kongsberg Maritime has unveiled its new Eelume underwater robot on 4 April. With a flexible and adaptable body, Eelume is designed to live permanently underwater …

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The secret sauce of the Vertex

6th April 2017

Lausanne-based unmanned systems manufacturer Hydromea has showcased the Vertex AUV, which officials aim to market towards a variety of commercial and civil applications in the …

MQ-4C flies with upgraded software suite

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MQ-4C flies with upgraded software suite

5th April 2017

The US Navy's MQ-4C Triton UAS has flown with an upgraded software suite following the completion of formal lab testing, Northrop Grumman announced on 4 …

SAS 2017: Navy identifies Triton basing plans

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SAS 2017: Navy identifies Triton basing plans

5th April 2017

US Navy representatives have outlined the organisational and aircraft basing plans for the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system, which supports the navy's Integrated Maritime Patrol …

Milipol Asia 2017: Jaeger UGV ready for sale

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Milipol Asia 2017: Jaeger UGV ready for sale

5th April 2017

ST Kinetics' new line of Jaeger 6 UGVs is now ready for sale, it was revealed at the Milipol Asia-Pacific 2017 show in Singapore.At 2.4m …

Milipol Asia 2017: Drone Dome operational in Asia

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Milipol Asia 2017: Drone Dome operational in Asia

5th April 2017

Fearing copycat weaponised UAVs such as those used by ISIS, and learning from security breaches in various countries, many potential Asian customers are considering Rafael's …

LAAD 2017: Avionics hopes for UAS expansion

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LAAD 2017: Avionics hopes for UAS expansion

4th April 2017

Avionics Services is aiming to increase the presence of the company's Caçador UAV in South America at LAAD 2017.Caçador is based on the Israel Aerospace …

Milipol Asia 2017: Spy’Ranger debuts in Southeast Asia

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Milipol Asia 2017: Spy’Ranger debuts in Southeast Asia

4th April 2017

Thales hopes the Spy'Ranger mini-UAV will see success in Asia-Pacific, following an order by the French DGA in January. The French electronics giant showcased it …

Camcopter in MUM-T development

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Camcopter in MUM-T development

3rd April 2017

Schiebel is looking to develop the Camcopter S-100 UAS' manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) capabilities with the integration of a new datalink, the company announced on 20 …

​SOFINS: Long endurance UAV to protect air bases

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​SOFINS: Long endurance UAV to protect air bases

3rd April 2017

The French military presented the hydrogen fuel cell-powered Long Endurance Multi-Mission (LEMM) multi-rotor UAV, which is claimed to have 'an unprecedented endurance within its class'.At …

​SOFINS: Anti-UAV rifle targets the drones

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​SOFINS: Anti-UAV rifle targets the drones

3rd April 2017

Monaco-based company MC-CLIC presented its anti-UAV rifle at the SOFINS exhibition, near Bordeaux, which was developed to meet a requirement from the government of the …

SAS 2017: Textron highlights USV expansion

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SAS 2017: Textron highlights USV expansion

2nd April 2017

Textron Systems has highlighted the expansion of US Navy interest and applications for its fourth-generation Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV) at the Navy League Sea-Air-Space …

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