Feb 2, 2026 10:33 AM
Updated Feb 2, 2026 10:38 AM
Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG is carving out a role as a force multiplier for the Bundeswehr, acting as an airborne node in the military’s drone fleet.
Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is carving out a role as a force multiplier for the German Bundeswehr, acting as an airborne node in the military’s growing drone fleet.
In a series of field exercises, the drone paired with the Bundeswehr’s Command and Control Unmanned Management System (C2-UMS Bw), allowing it to operate alongside other loitering munitions.
Its integration reportedly enabled faster detection, tracking, and neutralization of targets.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: Bundeswehr Trials Highlight Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG in Networked Drone Ops
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