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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: Hensoldt revealed XPeller (video)

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DSEI 2017: Hensoldt revealed XPeller (video)

6th September 2017

As the misuse of small UAVs become an increased threat, Hensoldt spoke to Shephard about its counter UAS system, the XpellerTM, earlier in 2017.

DSEI 2017: Maintaining the fleet (video)

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DSEI 2017: Maintaining the fleet (video)

6th September 2017

As the Royal Navy looks to integrate new vessels into its fleet, including the new Type 26, Shephard spoke with BAE Systems' Type 23 class output …

DSEI 2017: Unmanned skies over Europe (video)

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DSEI 2017: Unmanned skies over Europe (video)

6th September 2017

UAV programmes in Europe are dominated by France and the UK with work continuing on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) design between the two nations.  The …

Kabul to expand its Cayuse Warrior fleet

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Kabul to expand its Cayuse Warrior fleet

6th September 2017

MD Helicopters has been awarded a US$1.38 billion contract for 150 MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters, with the initial 30 bound for Afghanistan, the US DoD …

DSEI 2017: Nimr highlights new test track (video)

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DSEI 2017: Nimr highlights new test track (video)

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At the Nimr Automotive site in Dubai, the company showcased its new test track to media as well as highlighting its portfolio of light tactical …

MSPO 2017: Polish T-72 upgrades on display

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MSPO 2017: Polish T-72 upgrades on display

6th September 2017

Polish manufacturer Bumar-Łabędy is using this year’s MSPO exhibition to showcase two upgrade solutions for the Soviet-era T-72 main battle tank; one low-cost refresh and …

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Elbit Systems wins maritime C4ISR contract

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Elbit Systems has received a two-year contract worth $11 million for the supply of an integrated maritime C4ISR system to an undisclosed navy in the …

Indian Army lodges Dhruv order

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Indian Army lodges Dhruv order

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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is in receipt of an order for 41 further Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH), primarily for the Indian Army, according to …

Saab, Adani team for Gripen E

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Saab and Adani Group will collaborate to produce Gripen E fighter jets for India should the aircraft be selected by the Indian government, Saab announced …

PLAAF restructures its Airborne Corps

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PLAAF restructures its Airborne Corps

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Greater clarity has begun to emerge about the radical restructuring of China’s airborne force – what was once referred to as the 15th Airborne Corps …

Japan puts AAV7 through its paces

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Japan puts AAV7 through its paces

6th September 2017

For the first time, the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) performed a mobility demonstration of one of its new BAE Systems AAV7A1 amphibious assault vehicles …

US Army orders sixth JLTV batch

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Oshkosh Defense will deliver additional Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) to the US Army under an order announced on 1 September. The order, valued at …

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