Rheinmetall successfully launches FV-014 loitering munition from containerized missile launcher in demo

Broader unmanned effects portfolio

System design supports swarm operations, remote activation, C4I connectivity, reduced signatures, signaling broader unmanned effects portfolio expansion.

FV-014 and launcher specifications

The ISO-container launcher is designed to carry up to 18 FV-014 rounds in a 20-foot configuration, supporting mobile or fixed deployments.

FV-014 targets up to 70 minutes endurance, 22 kg launch weight, 6 kg payload, featuring autonomy designed to resist GNSS jamming.

Live-fire demonstration of containerized launcher

Rheinmetall completed a July 2026 live-fire demonstration of its FV-014 loitering munition launched from its in-house Containerized Missile Launcher.

Tests covered launches while stationary or moving on an HX truck, supporting simulated mission profiles up to 100 km.

Broader unmanned effects portfolio

FV-014 and launcher specifications

Live-fire demonstration of containerized launcher

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