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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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IAI develops hybrid robotic system

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IAI develops hybrid robotic system

14th June 2018

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has developed a hybrid ground and air robotic system that combines both land and aerial capabilities, the company announced on 10 …

Eurosatory 2018: Sales success for new Rheinmetall UGV

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Eurosatory 2018: Sales success for new Rheinmetall UGV

14th June 2018

Rheinmetall has confirmed that it already has an order for its new wheeled UGV, known as the Mission Master, which was displayed for the first …

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GE to support UK’s Type 45 PIP

14th June 2018

GE’s Marine Solutions has been selected by BAE Systems to provide a number of marine electrical solutions to support the upgrade of power generation systems …

Eurosatory 2018: Swedish Army targets combined arms to meet threats (video)

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Eurosatory 2018: Swedish Army targets combined arms to meet threats (video)

14th June 2018

As the political and security landscape of Europe changes with the renewed recognition of potential threats posed by near-peer and peer adversaries, countries such as …

Thales introduces Nexium Defence Cloud

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Thales introduces Nexium Defence Cloud

14th June 2018

Thales has developed a comprehensive private cloud infrastructure solution called Nexium Defence Cloud, the company announced on 7 June. The Nexium Defence Cloud offer users …

USMC looks to extend crane life

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USMC looks to extend crane life

14th June 2018

The US Marine Corps (USMC) is preparing to conduct a Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) on its All-Terrain Crane (ATC) MAC 50 platforms.  Originally manufactured …

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India seeks item support for AH-64E Apaches

14th June 2018

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of items in support of a proposed direct commercial sale of …

Eurosatory 2018: Hensoldt begins serial production of new AESA radar

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Eurosatory 2018: Hensoldt begins serial production of new AESA radar

13th June 2018

Hensoldt has begun serial production of its new software-defined AESA land-based air defence radar, the TRML-4D after receiving an initial order for ten units from …

Eurosatory 2018: Tri-service H160M designs presented

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Sagetech MX transponder for Resolute Eagle

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New EU 'peace fund' could buy weapons

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New EU 'peace fund' could buy weapons

13th June 2018

The EU wants to pay for military equipment, including lethal weaponry, for partner countries in crisis zones such as Africa's Sahel region as part of …

Eurosatory 2018: Saab goes sub-zero with new Arctic camouflage

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Eurosatory 2018: Saab goes sub-zero with new Arctic camouflage

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Saab has used Eurosatory to expand its Barracuda range of camouflage systems to include an Arctic version and an adjustable mobile camouflage system (MCS), as …

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