Rheinmetall unveils mobile launcher for attack drones at Paris fair

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2026-06-16

Paris (dpa) - German defence company Rheinmetall unveiled a mobile launcher for attack drones at the Eurosatory defence trade fair in Paris as it moves ahead with plans to manufacture the weapons in Germany. The container-based system can store and launch up to 18 drones, including multiple drones at the same time, creating what the company described as salvo launches. The drones are operated remotely and can remain airborne for up to 70 minutes......

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