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German Defense Giant Rheinmetall Unveils Video of FV-014 Strike Drone, Reportedly Battle-Tested in Ukraine
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Ukraine may receive Germany’s new FV-014 loitering munition after successful tests
Ukraine’s armed forces could field the FV-014, a next-generation German loitering munition developed by defense giant Rheinmetall. Successful tests have already taken place in Germany, the company said. Rheinmetall said the trials were demonstrated to a potential NATO customer. The firm works closely with the German government and with Ukraine, making it possible the new loitering munitions could eventually be supplied to Kyiv. The FV-014 is bui…
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German Defense Giant Rheinmetall Unveils Video of FV-014 Strike Drone, Reportedly Battle-Tested in Ukraine
German defense giant Rheinmetall has released footage of its new strike drone, the FV-014, Defense Express reported on February 19. The drone was first revealed in September 2025, and this is the first time video footage has been made public, showcasing its capabilities. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOW The FV-014 has reportedly already undergone combat trials, likely in Ukraine, where i…
German company Rheinmetall officially unveiled a video showing tests of its new FV-014 attack drone. The drone is capable of engaging targets at ranges of up to 100 km, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing Defense Express. Read also: Rheinmetall Receives Land in Ukraine for Construction of Ammunition Plant FV-014 Capabilities and Specifications The new kamikaze drone, weighing approximately 20 kg, is equipped with a combined shaped-charge fragmentat…
For the record: In the coming week, the budget committee of the Bundestag will decide on the procurement of so-called Loitering ammunition, colloquially Kamikaze drones, the manufacturer Stark Defence and Helsing. Until now, the armaments group Rheinmetall did not appear in the race – but he quickly reported that his Loitering ammunition has now also been successfully tested. From the company's announcement of (today) Thursday: Rheinmetall succe…
The German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall released a video of the successful tests of the new FV-014 attack drone, whose exhibition models were first demonstrated in September 2025, noting that it has already been “battle-tested”. The company reported that the work of FV-014 was demonstrated to a “potential NATO customer” during tests at the National Testing Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems of the German Aerospace Center in Cochstedt on Febru…
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