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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

France signals Eurodrone MALE pullback as LPM 2024-2030 procurement plan revised

France appears to be moving toward leaving the multinational Eurodrone MALE UAS programme, with the medium-altitude, long-endurance platform removed from the latest 2024-2030 LPM revision presented to the conseil des ministres on 8 April. The update formalises a shift away from the programme’s shared demand base.

2026-04-13T08:38:10.063517-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   M&A   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Wall Street Journal • Cristina Gallardo

Rheinmetall, Destinus to Jointly Produce Missiles for Europe, NATO

By Wall Street Journal: The JV—to be established during the second half of the year—will focus on advanced cruise missiles and ballistic rocket artillery.

Also: AeroTime, defence-blog.com and 4 more
2026-04-13T01:24:54.137043-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

UK MoD orders Skyhammer counter-drone missiles to guard against Iranian Shahed threat

By FlightGlobal: Cambridge Aerospace is to start deliveries of its Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor within weeks, under a contract announced by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Also: Aerospace Testing Intnl and militarnyi.com
2026-04-13T02:39:28.009036-07:00