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France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

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France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

5th June 2026

France is estimated to be Europe’s second-highest spender on UAVs, with a market focused on domestic production, loitering munitions and lower-cost sovereign systems. Its spending profile highlights substantial future market opportunities while reflecting broader industry trends.

Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

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Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

5th June 2026

The Ukraine-Russia war has highlighted the force-multiplying capability of innovation and adaptation of industry and individual companies. NATO is attempting to introduce this flexibility while Ukraine is accelerating these efforts and looking for industrial support.

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Swedish Navy orders Saab’s multi tactical data links

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BAE demonstrates new DBM software

15th February 2018

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Turkey urged to refocus its Syria fight against IS

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IDF takes on new AS60 shoulder-launched weapon

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IDF takes on new AS60 shoulder-launched weapon

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AAR awarded P-8A maintenance work

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AAR awarded P-8A maintenance work

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Army steps forward on 40mm airburst

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France accelerates Scorpion modernisation programme

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France accelerates Scorpion modernisation programme

15th February 2018

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MDA to deliver MMUAS to Canadian navy

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MDA to deliver MMUAS to Canadian navy

15th February 2018

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Lockheed Martin to help modernise Egyptian AH-64D fleet

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Lockheed Martin to help modernise Egyptian AH-64D fleet

15th February 2018

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Latvia to order Spike missiles

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The Latvian Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to sign a $132.3 million contract with EuroSpike for the purchase of Israeli-made Spike anti-tank missile systems. …

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