Rheinmetall lands multibillion dollar FV-014 loitering munitions framework contract
Breaking Defense • 4/22/2026
Summary
Rheinmetall has secured a multibillion dollar framework contract for the FV-014 loitering munitions. This contract signing follows a demonstration of the FV-014 in February, conducted in collaboration with a potential undisclosed NATO customer.
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