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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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Growing threats shape Middle East (video)

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Growing threats shape Middle East (video)

22nd December 2016

The Middle East region continues to play a major part in world politics, particularly when it comes to defence and security.Growing threats in the region …

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Austria gets upgraded CAE GESI system

22nd December 2016

Work on upgrading the Austrian Army’s GESI combat constructive simulation system is now complete and the system is ready for command and staff training, CAE …

Israel wants more Hermes 900s

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Israel wants more Hermes 900s

22nd December 2016

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has said that it expects to receive additional Hermes 900 UAS in 2017 as the fleet moves toward Full Operational …

Kazakhstan takes delivery of Mi-35Ms

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Kazakhstan takes delivery of Mi-35Ms

22nd December 2016

The Kazakhstan Air and Defence Force took on strength in the first half of December with four Mil Mi-35M attack helicopters added to its fleet. …

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Improved data links for F-16 FMS

21st December 2016

Foreign military sales customers for the US F-16 aircraft are to benefit from improved tactical Link 16 communication capabilities for the aircraft. Rockwell Collins and …

Watchkeeper all-weather capability ‘not true’

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Watchkeeper all-weather capability ‘not true’

21st December 2016

The British Army’s multi-billion pound Watchkeeper unmanned aerial system (UAS) fleet should no longer be considered an ‘all-weather’ capability, following two crashes caused by flying …

Polaris selected for Canada's ULCV contract

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Polaris selected for Canada's ULCV contract

21st December 2016

Polaris has been selected to provide its DAGOR vehicle for Canada’s Ultra-Light Combat Vehicle (ULCV) requirement, the company announced on 20 December.  The company will …

Bulgaria set to issue RFP for two patrol ships

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Bulgaria set to issue RFP for two patrol ships

21st December 2016

The Bulgarian Navy has signaled its readiness to issue a Request for Proposal (RfP) for the procurement of two new patrol ships, but the government …

Vencore Labs announces DARPA contract

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Vencore Labs announces DARPA contract

21st December 2016

Vencore will work on the third and final phase of the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA’s) Wireless Network Defense (WND) programme under a …

Solutions to stand the heat

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Solutions to stand the heat

21st December 2016

Two companies that provide on board solutions for civil and military helicopters are confident that, with recent acquisitions combined with new products, the Middle East …

Huntington Ingalls to build LPD-28

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Huntington Ingalls to build LPD-28

21st December 2016

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) will carry out detailed design and construction of the amphibious transport dock Fort Lauderdale under a $1.46 billion, fixed-price incentive contract …

Chilean H215M deliveries complete

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Chilean H215M deliveries complete

21st December 2016

Airbus Helicopters has handed over the tenth and final H215M helicopter to the Chilean Army, the company announced on 19 December. The aircraft will be …

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