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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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SRI to develop continuously learning AI

21st June 2018

SRI International has been selected by DARPA to develop a next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) system that will be able to learn continuously and apply that …

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Despite rows, EU-US defence ties still strong

21st June 2018

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on 21 June acknowledged the ‘real’ disagreements between Europe and the US but insisted the trans-Atlantic bond on defence and …

EU states to form 'rapid response' cyber force

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EU states to form 'rapid response' cyber force

21st June 2018

Nine European Union (EU) states are to create rapid response teams to counter cyber attacks within the framework of a new EU defence pact, project …

Delair signs distribution agreement with Cansel

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Delair signs distribution agreement with Cansel

21st June 2018

Delair has signed a distribution agreement with Cansel to offer its UX11 long-range fixed wing UAS for the Canadian market, the company announced on 19 …

To compete with China, a top US general calls for increased R&D spending

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To compete with China, a top US general calls for increased R&D spending

21st June 2018

The US military must increase spending to develop emerging technologies, with long-range precision strike and hypersonic weapons, to head off a violent conflict with China, …

TCTS Inc II programme progresses

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TCTS Inc II programme progresses

21st June 2018

Rockwell Collins has completed the Preliminary Design Review of the US Navy's Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS Inc II) programme and has been …

Trump forcing Europe to deepen defence integration

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Trump forcing Europe to deepen defence integration

21st June 2018

Uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's commitment to the NATO alliance requires European nations to bolster efforts to forge a common defence policy, France's Defence …

Industry waits for US light attack helicopter guidance

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Industry waits for US light attack helicopter guidance

21st June 2018

Bell and Sikorsky are gearing up for a forthcoming announcement that will shed light on the Pentagon's plans to build a new, light attack helicopter …

Latvia orders Outlander MAX 650 XT ATVs

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Latvia orders Outlander MAX 650 XT ATVs

21st June 2018

The Latvian National Armed Forces (NAF) has placed a $12.74 million order with Finnish company BRP for the delivery of Outlander MAX 650 XT military …

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ION, Greensea sign agreement

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ION Geophysical and Greensea Systems have signed a joint marketing agreement to provide underwater navigation solutions for manned and unmanned underwater vehicle operators, ION announced …

Philippines finally receives NC-212i aircraft

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Philippines finally receives NC-212i aircraft

21st June 2018

At long last, on 14 June, the two NC-212i light transport aircraft that the Philippine Air Force (PAF) had ordered in January 2014 – and …

Philippine Army awards sizeable M113 upgrade

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Philippine Army awards sizeable M113 upgrade

21st June 2018

As expected, Elbit Systems has won a government-to-government contract to upgrade 49 M113 APCs for the Philippine Army. Forty-four of these will receive a Dragon …

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