Analysis
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.
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.
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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At DSEI 2025, James Gray, Managing Director and CEO of Raytheon UK (part of RTX), outlines the company’s century-long presence in the UK and its evolving role across defence, aerospace, cyber, and tra...
At DSEI 2025, Controp representatives outline how artificial intelligence is being integrated with electro-optical payloads to improve decision-making and operational efficiency across land, air, and ...
At DSEI 2025, Avon Protection outlines its latest developments in integrated headgear and respiratory protection systems designed for military and specialist users.
29th December 2016
The Defence and Research Development Organization (DRDO) has conducted a successful flight test of the Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) from an Indian Air Force aircraft, …
29th December 2016
BAE Systems will install Mjölner vehicle mounted mortar systems on the Swedish Army’s CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles under a $68 million contract announced on 23 …
28th December 2016
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) has developed a new ‘Autonomy in a Box’ system designed to dramatically reduce the level …
28th December 2016
The Ukrainian Navy recently commissioned its first two Project 58155 Gyurza-M-class armoured artillery boats. The Ukrainian Navy Commander-in-Chief, VADM Igor Voronchenko, said during the commissioning …
28th December 2016
Extensive refurbishment and maintenance work has now completed on the Royal Navy’s HMS Shoreham minehunter vessel, Babcock announced on 22 December. Babcock is responsible for …
28th December 2016
Saab will deliver the Next generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW) to an unnamed customer under an order announced on 22 December. NLAW gives an individual …
27th December 2016
German H145M Light Utility Helicopter Special Operations Forces (LUH SOF) crews will become part of the Bundeswehr's special forces as of 1 April 2017 as …
27th December 2016
Lockheed Martin has received a $1.45 billion contract for production and delivery of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) and PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors, …
27th December 2016
With drone proliferation and trespass over sensitive and critical infrastructure likely to reach a tipping point in the near future many companies are looking at …
27th December 2016
Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of dynamic components on NH90 and AW101 helicopters under agreements signed with Leonardo on 22 …
27th December 2016
Rockwell Collins and Taqnia Aeronautics will collaborate on military rotary and fixed wing avionics opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under an agreement announced …
26th December 2016
With a long history in the Middle East, Airbus Helicopters could see the newest variant of the Panther being utilised by current operators of the …
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