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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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STM’s fleet tanker completes sea trials

18th April 2018

PNS Moawin fleet tanker, built for the Pakistan Navy, has successfully completed its first sea trials in the Indian Ocean. The tanker has been built …

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Sisu Auto unveils new armoured vehicle

18th April 2018

Sisu Auto has developed the Sisu GTP 4x4 modular armoured vehicle as a successor to the ageing Sisu Pasi armoured personnel carrier introduced in the …

GA-ASI demos aircraft carrier deck handling for MQ-25

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GA-ASI demos aircraft carrier deck handling for MQ-25

18th April 2018

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has successfully demonstrated aircraft carrier deck handling as part of its proposed MQ-25 Stingray solution, the company announced on 16 …

Iran not pursuing 'aggression' against neighbours

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Iran not pursuing 'aggression' against neighbours

18th April 2018

President Hassan Rouhani said on 18 April that Iran ‘does not intend any aggression’ against its neighbours but will continue to produce all the weapons …

China to hold military drills in Taiwan Strait

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China to hold military drills in Taiwan Strait

18th April 2018

China was scheduled to hold live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait on 18 April, flexing its military muscle after warning Taipei about seeking independence or …

DSA 2018: Turkish robots march into Malaysia

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DSA 2018: Turkish robots march into Malaysia

18th April 2018

On 18 April, Aselsan signed a cooperation agreement with Malaysian firm DefTech at the DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, with the focus on robotics …

Airbus, 3GPP to work on mission-critical solutions

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Airbus, 3GPP to work on mission-critical solutions

18th April 2018

Airbus Defence and Space and its partners are working to release updated capabilities for mission-critical multimedia group communications. The work is being carried out as …

DSA 2018: Al Seer gazes eastwards

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DSA 2018: Al Seer gazes eastwards

18th April 2018

Al Seer Marine Technologies, a company based in the UAE, promoted its second-generation USVs at the DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. While one of …

RT announces SkyStar 180 lease

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RT announces SkyStar 180 lease

18th April 2018

RT LTA Systems has signed a leasing agreement with the government of an unnamed European nation to provide its SkyStar 180 aerostat system for six …

Albania wants US military to establish presence

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Albania wants US military to establish presence

18th April 2018

Albania wants to see a US military presence established in the Balkan country in order to counter influence from nations such as Russia, the Albanian …

NATO continues to seek new Med partners

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NATO continues to seek new Med partners

18th April 2018

When situational awareness is the aim of the game having a multitude of partners with eyes and ears at sea is a benefit to maritime …

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RSAF helicopter simulators set for upgrade

18th April 2018

Quantum3D will work with AVC Defense to upgrade training devices for the Royal Saudi Air Force's Bell 412 helicopter, the company announced on 17 April.The …

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