Rheinmetall Unveils FV-014 Loitering Munition System at Eurosatory 2026
Rheinmetall is showcasing its FV-014 loitering munition system at Eurosatory 2026, combining reconnaissance and strike capabilities. The system, designed for EU production, has secured a significant framework agreement with the German military.
Düsseldorf – Defense contractor Rheinmetall is presenting its new FV-014 loitering munition system at the Eurosatory 2026 defense exhibition in Paris. The system is designed to merge reconnaissance and strike functions, bridging the gap between drone surveillance and artillery engagement.
The FV-014, a portable drone weighing approximately 20 kg, offers a flight duration of up to 70 minutes and a range of 100 kilometers, with a data link range of 60 kilometers. It features a 360-degree gimbal for extended target observation. At the exhibition, Rheinmetall is also introducing a multi-launcher for the system, the Containerized Missile Launcher (CML).
The munition is equipped with a High-Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) payload, said to penetrate over 600 mm of armored targets. Rheinmetall states that its advanced software architecture allows a single operator to control multiple drones in swarm formations, with automated navigation and target detection routines while maintaining human-in-the-loop control. The system is designed to operate reliably even in environments with signal interference.
Developed and manufactured entirely within the European Union, the FV-014 is intended for industrial mass production. It integrates into Rheinmetall's Reconnaissance Network (AWV) alongside systems like the LUNA NG reconnaissance drone. The system's significance is underscored by a successful demonstration for a NATO customer in February 2026 and a multi-billion euro framework agreement signed with the German Armed Forces in April 2026.