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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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US Army details FWS-I, ENVG III capabilities

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US Army details FWS-I, ENVG III capabilities

8th August 2017

The US Army has detailed the improved target acquisition capabilities two new systems will bring dismounted soldiers as they are introduced over the coming 18 …

USMC G/ATOR system completes developmental testing

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USMC G/ATOR system completes developmental testing

8th August 2017

The US Marine Corps' (USMC's) Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) Block 1 completed live developmental testing at Wallops Island in June, Naval Sea Systems Command …

US coastal patrol ships test Griffin missiles

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US coastal patrol ships test Griffin missiles

8th August 2017

US Navy coastal patrol ships assigned to Patrol Coastal Squadron (PCRON) One have carried out proficiency fire testing of their MK 60 Griffin Missile Systems …

Spanish Navy receives AB-212 helicopter

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Spanish Navy receives AB-212 helicopter

8th August 2017

Sener and Babcock have delivered the fourth upgraded AB-212 helicopter to the Spanish Ministry of Defence, Sener announced on 4 August. The delivery is a …

New CHP plant for Portsmouth Naval Base

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New CHP plant for Portsmouth Naval Base

8th August 2017

BAE Systems has begun work to install a new Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant at Portsmouth Naval Base in the UK, the company announced …

Presidential helicopter VH-92A takes flight

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Presidential helicopter VH-92A takes flight

8th August 2017

The VH-92A test aircraft has successfully completed its maiden flight, Lockheed Martin announced on 3 August. The flight marks the beginning of the 250-hour flight …

US Army orders HMS radios for testing

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US Army orders HMS radios for testing

8th August 2017

Rockwell Collins has received a follow-on contract from the US Army Program Executive Office C3T to produce 101 Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Factor (HMS) …

Lockheed Martin bags ELGTR order

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Lockheed Martin bags ELGTR order

7th August 2017

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $26.5 million contract by the US Navy for the production of Enhanced Laser Guided Training Rounds (ELGTR), the company …

USCG transfers HC-144 Minotaur prototype

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USCG transfers HC-144 Minotaur prototype

7th August 2017

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has delivered the HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft that has served as a prototype for HC-144 Minotaur integration to the fleet …

NiDAR C2 system for Zodiac Hurricane RIBs

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Nigerian Air Force begins training special forces unit

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Nigerian Air Force begins training special forces unit

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has begun training a new group of Special Forces (SF) in conjunction with an Israeli contractor, it was announced on …

Australia requests ALE-70 RFCM for F-35

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Australia requests ALE-70 RFCM for F-35

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The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of ALE-70 Radio Frequency Countermeasures (RFCM) to Australia, the Defense Security …

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