Rheinmetall LUNA NG drone cleared for Bundeswehr training flights

The German military aviation authority, known as the Luftfahrtamt der Luftwaffe, has issued a provisional airworthiness certification to the Rheinmetall LUNA NG unmanned reconnaissance system. This clearance allows for training flight operations utilizing the new drone technology within the Bundeswehr. The approval signifies a key step in integrating the LUNA NG into Germany’s defense capabilities. Initial testing and operational assessments will now proceed under this certification. Further formal approvals are expected following successful completion of these initial training flights.