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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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Turkey gets first F-35 delivery from US

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The US delivered its first shipment of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey on 21 June, despite tensions with the country and US lawmakers' opposition. …

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22nd June 2018

The US will continue to show its commitment to NATO, a senior US Army commander said on 21 June as a fresh batch of military …

ADS tackles active protection system signature challenges (video)

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22nd June 2018

ADS - a member of the Rheinmetall Group - is continuing to develop its active protection system (APS), the ADS Gen-3 with new certifications and future …

Germany, Norway to cooperate on NSM

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Germany, Norway to cooperate on NSM

22nd June 2018

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace has signed a contract with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency for cooperation on the Naval Strike Missile (NSM), the company announced …

Insight: The evolution of the Mi-26

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Insight: The evolution of the Mi-26

22nd June 2018

A dual-use rotorcraft still successfully marketed around the world, the Mi-26 - also known under its NATO reporting name Halo - has undergone some dynamic …

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Australia awards three defence contracts

22nd June 2018

The Australian Army, in partnership with the Defence Innovation Hub, has awarded three contracts worth a combined $2.2 million for the development of new defence …

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China’s ‘sloppy’ American spy

22nd June 2018

The US Justice Department (DOJ) issued a felony complaint against Ron Hansen, a former US intelligence officer, on 2 June, alleging he worked for Chinese …

USS Thomas Hudner accepted by US Navy

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USS Thomas Hudner accepted by US Navy

21st June 2018

The US Navy accepted delivery of its newest guided-missile destroyer, USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), from shipbuilder General Dynamics Bath Iron Works on 15 June. …

UDT 2018: Gotland submarine relaunched after mid-life upgrade

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UDT 2018: Gotland submarine relaunched after mid-life upgrade

21st June 2018

The lead boat of the Royal Swedish Navy's Gotland submarine fleet has taken to the water again after an extensive mid-life upgrade programme which saw …

MD Helicopter to continue Afghan MD 530F support

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MD Helicopter to continue Afghan MD 530F support

21st June 2018

MD Helicopter has received a modification from the US Army for its work on a US foreign military sales contract.Under the original contract, awarded in …

Patriot maintenance delays hindering US Army training

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Patriot maintenance delays hindering US Army training

21st June 2018

At a time when potential US threats could quickly increase the demand for Patriot surface-to-air missile systems, maintenance delays are hampering solider training. In a …

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Canada's Base Petawawa goes green

21st June 2018

The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) has awarded a $24.8 million contract to Johnson Controls Canada for energy upgrades and retrofits at 4th Canadian …

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