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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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UK F-35 support contract issued

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UK F-35 support contract issued

1st June 2017

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by the US Department of Defense F-35 Joint Programme Office to deliver the initial training, engineering, maintenance and …

UDT Europe 2017: SF diver delivery system showcased

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UDT Europe 2017: SF diver delivery system showcased

1st June 2017

Two companies, Rotinor and JFD, have brought their diver delivery systems for the special forces community to UDT Europe 2017, both with varying concepts on …

ISDEF 2017: BPA to showcase Impact Gel

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ISDEF 2017: BPA to showcase Impact Gel

1st June 2017

Ballistic Products Alliance (BPA) will be showcasing its Gel Defender’s Impact Gel at ISDEF in Tel Aviv, Israel from 6-8 June. The Impact Gel fits …

Qinetiq, BAE team for electric drive tech

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Qinetiq, BAE team for electric drive tech

1st June 2017

Qinetiq and BAE Systems have teamed to market the E-X-Drive electric drive system for tracked combat vehicles in international markets. Qinetiq’s E-X-Drive transmission for tracked …

UDT Europe 2017: ASW renewal challenges loom

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UDT Europe 2017: ASW renewal challenges loom

1st June 2017

Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) is returning as a key agenda item for many nations looking at the future of maritime security. Germany is aware that a …

Australia set for Wasp infestation

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Australia set for Wasp infestation

1st June 2017

Australia is investing A$101 million (US$75 million) in AeroVironment Wasp AE UAVs, with this money allocated for the first of two tranches to be acquired …

Russian Army receives new Mi-8AMTSh helicopters

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Russian Army receives new Mi-8AMTSh helicopters

1st June 2017

The Eastern Military District of the Russian Army has received a new batch of Mi-8AMTSh helicopters, the Russian Ministry of Defence announced on 29 May. The …

USGC transfers cutter to Vietnam

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USGC transfers cutter to Vietnam

1st June 2017

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has transferred the decommissioned Hamilton class high endurance cutter WHEC 722 to the Vietnam Coast Guard, the USCG announced on …

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CPI Aero to support MH-53E tow hooks

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CPI Aerostructures will provide maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services for tow hook assemblies used on the MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter under a contract from …

UDT Europe 2017: Hensoldt sells upgraded optronic mast

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UDT Europe 2017: Hensoldt sells upgraded optronic mast

31st May 2017

Maritime optronics systems company, Hensoldt, is present at UDT for the first time under its new identity. In February Airbus completed the divestment of its …

Rescue 21 roll-out continues

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Rescue 21 roll-out continues

31st May 2017

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has announced that it began operating the Rescue 21 system in its Upper Mississippi River Area of Responsibility at the …

HeliRussia 2017: Russian Helicopters tests its unmanned tiltrotor

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HeliRussia 2017: Russian Helicopters tests its unmanned tiltrotor

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A new unmanned tiltrotor is undergoing vertical flight testing, with the first forward flight slated for later this year. The vehicle, driven by four tilting …

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