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The German Federal Ministry of Defence (Bundeswehr) has contracted Rheinmetall for the 'German HUSAR Study Phase', valued at EUR 25,000,000, to conduct a study on the HUSAR (LUNA NG) reconnaissance drone systems. This precedes the main €200m production contract for 13 systems (12 production and 1 pilot) awarded to Rheinmetall following the original manufacturer's insolvency, aimed at enhancing real-time reconnaissance for the German Army’s reconnaissance branch and artillery. The strategic context involves bolstering Bundeswehr capabilities in response to lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war, improving the sensor-to-shooter chain in network-enabled operations.
https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/rheinmetall-secures-e200m-bundeswehr-contract-for-husar-reconnaissance-drones/