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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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Paris Air Show: Up close with the A400M (video)

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Paris Air Show: Up close with the A400M (video)

20th June 2017

At this year's Paris Air Show, the French Air Force is showcasing one of its new A400M tactical transport aircraft, and demonstrating its capability to transport large …

Paris Air Show: Tight timeframe in Heron saga

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Paris Air Show: Tight timeframe in Heron saga

20th June 2017

The unmanned systems arm of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is hopeful that a decision on the proposed lease of Heron TP medium altitude, long endurance …

Paris Air Show: Wing Loong II makes its mark

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Paris Air Show: Wing Loong II makes its mark

20th June 2017

As the presence of China’s Wing Loong II UAV at Paris Air Show continues to draw crowds, officials associated with the system were coy in …

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India’s DRDO test-fires Nag ATGM

20th June 2017

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired the Nag anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) in the desert ranges of Rajasthan. The test firing, …

Textron to compete for MEUAS III task orders

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Textron to compete for MEUAS III task orders

20th June 2017

Textron Systems has been selected as one of two companies to compete for Mid-Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MEUAS) III task orders from the US Special …

Paris Air Show: Thales tests counter-UAS solution

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Paris Air Show: Thales tests counter-UAS solution

20th June 2017

Thales has recently tested its counter-UAS solution and successfully used its jammer to neutralise small unmanned vehicles, the company confirmed during the Paris Air Show. …

Paris 2017: Leonardo plays T-100 US content card

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Paris 2017: Leonardo plays T-100 US content card

20th June 2017

One of three contenders for the USAF’s Advanced Pilot Training (APT) T-X programme, the Leonardo T-100 will be ‘an aircraft made in the US with …

Paris Air Show: Falco to enter commercial airspace

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Paris Air Show: Falco to enter commercial airspace

20th June 2017

Leonardo is aiming to get ahead of anticipated regulations on the use of UAVs in civil airspace as its lines up its Falco UAV and …

Australia to improve space-based ISR capabilities

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Australia to improve space-based ISR capabilities

20th June 2017

The Australian government is investing A$500 million ($380.78 million) to improve the country’s space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, the Department of Defence announced …

Paris Air Show: New target drone on target

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Paris Air Show: New target drone on target

20th June 2017

Leonardo has introduced its new Mirach 40 (M-40) aerial target system to the market at the Paris Air Show 2017. The company is looking to …

​  Paris Air Show: Ardiden 3G receives EASA cert

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​ Paris Air Show: Ardiden 3G receives EASA cert

20th June 2017

Safran Helicopter Engines’ Ardiden 3G has received EASA type certification, with the company marking the milestone at a ceremony at the Paris Air Show on 19 …

Australia takes delivery of AWD Hobart

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Australia takes delivery of AWD Hobart

20th June 2017

The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has provisionally accepted delivery of its first Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) - HMAS Hobart - at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in …

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