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The 2020s: a decade of UAV spending growth

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The 2020s: a decade of UAV spending growth

13th August 2026

Total annual drone spending has increased nearly sixfold since the start of the decade, from $2.9 billion in 2020 to $16.3 billion in 2028, with Europe leading the rise.

Asia-Pacific emerges as the largest export market for US-made USVs

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Asia-Pacific emerges as the largest export market for US-made USVs

12th August 2026

Asian customers have placed one of the largest known international purchases of US-built uncrewed surface vessels, highlighting accelerating regional demand for autonomous maritime capabilities and distributed naval operations.

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Insight: Are Ukraine's new vehicle plans really feasible?

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Insight: Are Ukraine's new vehicle plans really feasible?

24th June 2018

Last month, Ukrainian industry announced ambitious plans to develop a brand-new IFV for the country's military that could contribute towards the force's modernisation and bolster …

BAE Systems begins investigations into Forth issues

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BAE Systems begins investigations into Forth issues

23rd June 2018

Investigations are being carried out by BAE Systems to identify the causes of defects identified onboard the UK’s new Royal Navy Batch 2 OPV. As …

Colt progresses on Canada's new GPMG

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Colt progresses on Canada's new GPMG

22nd June 2018

Colt Canada is in the process of finalising production and testing of low-rate versions of the C6A1 FLEX for the Canadian Army’s replacement General Purpose …

British Army announces Autonomous Warrior

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British Army announces Autonomous Warrior

22nd June 2018

The British Army will carry out a four-week Autonomous Warrior (Land) exercise in November, the UK Ministry of Defence announced on 20 June. The exercise …

Insitu to support fire suppression ops

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Insitu to support fire suppression ops

22nd June 2018

Insitu has received a contract from the US Department of Interior (DOI) to provide fire suppression services across the continental US and Alaska using its …

Rheinmetall to upgrade Canadian MASS

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Rheinmetall to upgrade Canadian MASS

22nd June 2018

Rheinmetall has received a follow-on contract from the Canadian military to upgrade the Multi Ammunition Softkill System (MASS) installed on the navy's Halifax-class frigates, the …

UDT 2018: Concerns over depth of UK ASW capability

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UDT 2018: Concerns over depth of UK ASW capability

22nd June 2018

A report published by the House of Commons Defence Committee on 18 June warned of several areas where the UK’s armed forces lack the capability …

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LiquidPiston to continue developing 30kW X4 engine

22nd June 2018

LiquidPiston has received an additional $2.5 million funding from DARPA to continue development of its 30kW X4 rotary diesel engine prototype, the company announced on …

Russia says OPCW preparing 'pseudo' report on Syria chemical attacks

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Russia says OPCW preparing 'pseudo' report on Syria chemical attacks

22nd June 2018

Russia on 22 June predicted the global chemical weapons watchdog would present ‘pseudo evidence’ in a report on an alleged chemical attack on the Syrian …

Lightning strikes for MQ-9B

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Lightning strikes for MQ-9B

22nd June 2018

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has carried out successful lightning tests on its second full-scale MQ-9B in Poway, California, the company announced on 19 June.  …

Al Seer Marine, Rafnar team for USVs

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Al Seer Marine, Rafnar team for USVs

22nd June 2018

Al Seer Marine has signed a cooperation agreement with Iceland’s Rafnar to collaborate on USV technologies. The companies will initially work to convert Rafnar’s Embla …

Pentagon to prepare military bases for migrant children

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Pentagon to prepare military bases for migrant children

22nd June 2018

The Pentagon will prepare to house up to 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children on military bases, a US military spokesman said on 21 June. The decision …

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