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France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

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France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

5th June 2026

France is estimated to be Europe’s second-highest spender on UAVs, with a market focused on domestic production, loitering munitions and lower-cost sovereign systems. Its spending profile highlights substantial future market opportunities while reflecting broader industry trends.

Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

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Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

5th June 2026

The Ukraine-Russia war has highlighted the force-multiplying capability of innovation and adaptation of industry and individual companies. NATO is attempting to introduce this flexibility while Ukraine is accelerating these efforts and looking for industrial support.

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Oshkosh Defense has submitted a Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 proposal to the US government it said on 8 May 2017.On 13 October …

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10th May 2017

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10th May 2017

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SOFIC 2017: SOCOM seeks small SATCOM terminals

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ITEC 2017: More UAE success for CAE

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IDEF 2017: MKEK continues small arms upgrade

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IDEF 2017: MKEK continues small arms upgrade

10th May 2017

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