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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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Kuwait’s much needed naval procurement plans could be given a shot in the arm following the appointment of a new minister of defence in the …

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The US Coast Guard (USCG) released a request for information in November for the 47ft Motor Lifeboat (MLB) service life extension programme (SLEP).  The coast …

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While tensions in the South China Sea were at a reduced level throughout 2017, China has not been sitting idle on its military outposts.  In …

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MASS to continue UK MoD training support

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The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the take up of a two year extension to MASS’ existing Joint Warfare Support contract, the company …

Four selected for US Army cargo carrying robots

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Four selected for US Army cargo carrying robots

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The US Army has selected four UGVs to enter Phase II of its Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET), it has been revealed. The selected entries …

US Navy's new tactical data link finally moving forward

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BAE Systems is preparing for the preliminary design review of its Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) system, currently being developed for the US Navy, …

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Thales receives IMBITR order

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Thales will equip US Army security force assistance brigades (SFAB) with the AN/PRC-148C Improved Multiband Inter-Intra Team Radio (IMBITR) under a $37 million contract announced …

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LifePort’s BPS approved for Bell 412EP

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