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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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The European Defence Agency (EDA) has detailed the results of its Course Correction Fuze (CCF) project, which was carried out to increase the accuracy of …

China boosts defence budget by 7%

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7th March 2017

China's National People's Congress (NPC) provided no breakdown on numbers on its defence budget increase, but NPC spokesperson Fu Ying confirmed an increase of 7%. …

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As exhibitors undergo final preparations for Heli-Expo 2017, Cobham announced the launch of its helicopter training academy in Basingstoke, UK. The company has been delivering …

Fokker awarded Dutch support contract

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Fokker awarded Dutch support contract

6th March 2017

GKN Aerospace's Fokker will support aircraft, helicopters and multiple support systems of the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) under a contract announced on 6 March.The …

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USCG receives tenth C-130J Super Hercules

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Avalon 2017: ADF progresses UAV capability

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Avalon 2017: ADF progresses UAV capability

6th March 2017

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Fincantieri launches Italian frigate

6th March 2017

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Boeing unveils MH-139 helicopter

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Boeing unveils MH-139 helicopter

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Saab announces AUV62-AT contract

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Saab announces AUV62-AT contract

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Saab will deliver its AUV62-AT anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training system to an unnamed customer under a contract announced on 1 March. The AUV62-AT is an …

Hungary to host Fire Blade 2017

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