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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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AUSA 2017: US Army to field C-UAS radar

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AUSA 2017: US Army to field C-UAS radar

10th October 2017

The US Army’s AN/TPQ-53 radar used to detect and locate enemy in-direct fire is expected to be ready for fielding with an expanded counter-UAS capability …

CATEC develops new aerial manipulation technology

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CATEC develops new aerial manipulation technology

10th October 2017

The Center for Advanced Aerospace Technologies (CATEC) has developed a new technology which enables UAS to carry out industrial contact inspections, it was announced on …

Malaysian Guardians to watch over peacekeepers

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Malaysian Guardians to watch over peacekeepers

10th October 2017

The Malaysian battalion of peacekeepers in Lebanon will replace its fleet of 46 4x4 Condor APCs with International Armored Group (IAG) Guardian APCs, which will …

GSL lays keel for second CGOPV

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GSL lays keel for second CGOPV

10th October 2017

Goa Shipyard (GSL) has begun construction of the second new Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel (CGOPV) for the Indian Coast Guard, the company announced on …

Kelvin Hughes details Australian deliveries

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Kelvin Hughes details Australian deliveries

10th October 2017

Kelvin Hughes has supplied coastal surveillance and vessel traffic service (VTS) radar sensors to a number of Australian ports to improve security and control of …

AIMS, Liquid Robotics demo Wave Glider

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AIMS, Liquid Robotics demo Wave Glider

10th October 2017

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) has demonstrated how a high‐tech USV, the Liquid Robotics Wave Glider, can improve monitoring of the Great Barrier …

Frigates and OPVs parade three by three in Australia

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Frigates and OPVs parade three by three in Australia

10th October 2017

Frigates and OPVs were a major focus at the Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney last week, with each programme – Project Sea 5000 and …

AUSA 2017: UH-60V digital cockpit moving to next stage

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AUSA 2017: UH-60V digital cockpit moving to next stage

9th October 2017

The US Army initiative for the UH-60V Black Hawk integrated avionics suite is well underway as Northrop Grumman modernises the UH-60L cockpit to the V-Model …

AUSA 2017: BAE showcases SHORAD for Bradley (video)

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AUSA 2017: BAE showcases SHORAD for Bradley (video)

9th October 2017

BAE System has brought its concept of the Bradley IFV equipped with its maneuver short range air defence (M-SHORAD) solution. Shephard spoke with Mark Signorelli, deputy and VP …

AUSA 2017: US Army readies for ‘significant restructure’

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AUSA 2017: US Army readies for ‘significant restructure’

9th October 2017

Senior US Army leaders have laid out six key priorities it will focus on in order to ensure the force is capable of winning future …

Australian Army airs UAV ambitions

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Australian Army airs UAV ambitions

9th October 2017

The Australian Army laid out its road map for future UAVs at the Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney on 4 October. Lt Col Keirin …

AUSA 2017: Ukraine shows military might via US partnerships

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AUSA 2017: Ukraine shows military might via US partnerships

9th October 2017

The Ukrainian defence industry has grown in strength since Russia's invasion in 2014, military and industry officials noted at an AUSA 2017 press conference in …

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