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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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Israel orders advanced radio systems

24th March 2017

Elbit Systems has won a contract to supply radio systems to the Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD), the company announced on 22 March.Under the contract, …

MCL to supply hearing protection to UK MoD

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MCL to supply hearing protection to UK MoD

24th March 2017

Cohort company Marlborough Communications (MCL) has received a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to supply and support hearing protection systems and communication …

LIMA 2017: AW139 enforces law in Malaysia

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LIMA 2017: AW139 enforces law in Malaysia

24th March 2017

The Air Wing of the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) publicly exhibited half of its fleet of AW139s at the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi, Malaysia.The …

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Australia orders new DTCS simulators

24th March 2017

The Australian Department of Defence has signed a $3.8 million contract with Rockwell Collins Australia for the supply of three Digital Terminal Control System (DTCS) …

LIMA 2017: Fulmar meets its Destini

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LIMA 2017: Fulmar meets its Destini

24th March 2017

The Fulmar X UAV is combining with New Generation Patrol Craft (NGPC) of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) to create a more effective surveillance …

LIMA 2017: China promoting new radar

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LIMA 2017: China promoting new radar

23rd March 2017

The Beijing-based China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC) promoted a new planar array antenna radar at this year's LIMA 2017 exhibition.The SR2410C 3-D multifunctional …

US helicopters use auxiliary fuel tanks

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US helicopters use auxiliary fuel tanks

23rd March 2017

The US Marine Corps has extended the range of AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters with new auxiliary fuel tanks during flights in Okinawa, Japan.Marine …

Revision Military wins ACH Gen II contract

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Revision Military wins ACH Gen II contract

23rd March 2017

Revision Military will deliver Advanced Combat Helmet Generation II (ACH Gen II) helmets to the US Army under an IDIQ contract announced on 21 March.The …

Gowind 2500 completes first sea trials

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Gowind 2500 completes first sea trials

23rd March 2017

DCNS has completed the first set of sea trials of the first Gowind 2500 corvette designed and built at the company's site in Lorient, France.The …

Northrop delivers CEESIM to Saab

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Northrop delivers CEESIM to Saab

23rd March 2017

Northrop Grumman has delivered a Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulator (CEESIM) to Saab, the company announced on 22 March.The simulator will be used for aircraft testing …

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SolAero solar cells for NRL UAS

23rd March 2017

SolAero Technologies has delivered its lightweight solar cell technology to the US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) to power its Solar-Soaring UAV demonstrator, the company announced …

Mexican security and defence vehicles converge

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Mexican security and defence vehicles converge

23rd March 2017

In Mexico there is a need for more armoured vehicles for the military, police and private security sector.This is a direct consequence of the degraded …

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