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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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LIMA 2017: Could Malaysian MiG-29s be resurrected?

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LIMA 2017: Could Malaysian MiG-29s be resurrected?

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LIMA 2017: MRCA contenders jockey for pole position

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22nd March 2017

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Leonardo aims higher after re-structure

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Leonardo aims higher after re-structure

22nd March 2017

New acquisitions and competing for the USAF T-X programme are two projects that will occupy Leonardo for the near future.Outgoing CEO and general manager of …

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GCSS-Army orders Getac rugged tablets

22nd March 2017

The Global Combat Support System (GCSS) branch of the US Army (GCSS-Army) has ordered rugged tablets from Getac, the company announced on 21 March.The order …

Babcock wins OPC design support contract

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Babcock wins OPC design support contract

22nd March 2017

Babcock International will provide platform engineering design support for the design and construction phases of the US Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) class vessels, …

LIMA 2017: MD 530G to reach Malaysia this year

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LIMA 2017: MD 530G to reach Malaysia this year

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MD Helicopters confirmed that the Malaysian Army will receive its first, and possibly second, MD 530G light scout helicopter before the end of 2017.Speaking to …

EDA to conduct fifth HTIC programme

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LIMA 2017: Malaysia receives final A400M

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Knifefish UUV completes mine-hunting evaluation

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22nd March 2017

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