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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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DSEI 2017: Bucking good Bronco on display

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DSEI 2017: Bucking good Bronco on display

15th September 2017

ST Kinetics has unveiled a new configuration for its next-generation Bronco 3 all-terrain tracked carrier at this year’s DSEI. The company is using the exhibition …

NavHub system for German armed forces

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NavHub system for German armed forces

15th September 2017

Rockwell Collins’ NavHub navigation system has been selected by the German Ministry of Defence to provide Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) availability to a variety …

DSEI 2017: Atech showcases the Arkhe

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DSEI 2017: Atech showcases the Arkhe

15th September 2017

Atech, a Brazilian company of Embraer Group, took the opportunity to showcase its Arkhe family of products and services for the first time in the …

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Marshall to support MBDA missile systems

15th September 2017

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has received a £13.5 million contract from MBDA to manufacture Common Anti-Air Modular Missile (CAMM) canisters for the Sea Ceptor …

DSEI 2017: Raytheon to improve Shadow capability

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DSEI 2017: Raytheon to improve Shadow capability

15th September 2017

A new collaboration between the Royal Air Force and Raytheon UK will improve aspects of the Shadow surveillance aircraft, including an incremental upgrade of the …

BAE Systems’ LiteHUD takes first flight

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BAE Systems’ LiteHUD takes first flight

15th September 2017

BAE Systems' LiteHUD head-up display has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of its first flight, the company announced on 12 September. The flight …

DSEI 2017: Vector modernises for government fleets

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DSEI 2017: Vector modernises for government fleets

15th September 2017

First-time DSEI exhibitor Vector Aerospace is seeing multiple military opportunities as governments from around the world seek to extend the service life of their aircraft …

Saab, NDMA sign Carl-Gustaf deal

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Saab, NDMA sign Carl-Gustaf deal

15th September 2017

Saab and the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) have signed a framework contract for delivery of ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system, Saab announced …

DSEI 2017: MoD puts innovation and exportability at centre of procurement

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DSEI 2017: MoD puts innovation and exportability at centre of procurement

15th September 2017

Innovation and exportability will be placed at the forefront of UK procurement policy as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) looks to simplify its procurement process. …

DSEI 2017: Supacat brings LRV 600 to DSEI

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DSEI 2017: Supacat brings LRV 600 to DSEI

15th September 2017

Supacat has shown the Light Reconnaissance Vehicle 600 (LRV 600) for the first time at DSEI, as the company looks to boost sales of the …

Indra’s EC135 FFS certified

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Indra’s EC135 FFS certified

15th September 2017

Indra’s EC135 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) developed for the Spanish Army has obtained certification, the company announced on 11 September. The CS-FSTD(H) level D certification …

Sino-Russian AHL grows in stature

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Sino-Russian AHL grows in stature

15th September 2017

China and Russia are edging closer to a contract for the cooperative Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) helicopter, with the proposed design more prominently presented at …

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