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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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Servosila has launched a range of robotic arm manipulators - Servosila Robotic Arms - aimed at the mobile robotics market, the company announced on 19 …

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Russian Helicopters will repair four Mil Mi-17 transport helicopters operated by Hungary, according to a contract signed in July, the company announced on 13 September. …

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USCG offshore patrol cutter design takes shape

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USCG offshore patrol cutter design takes shape

19th September 2016

Eastern Shipbuilding Group will continue to the detailed design and construction phase of the US Coast Guard’s new offshore patrol cutter (OPC), the coast guard announced …

Airbus D&S signs new Skynet partners

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Airbus D&S signs new Skynet partners

19th September 2016

Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) has added three more service providers to deliver Skynet military satellite communication services to Australian, New Zealand and US forces. …

Cormorant UAV expands flight testing

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Cormorant UAV expands flight testing

19th September 2016

Urban Aeronautics’ wholly owned subsidiary Tactical Robotics has expanded the flight testing of its Cormorant UAV as it works to expand the system's flight envelope. …

ADAS 2016: Royal Thai Navy welcomes new H145Ms

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ADAS 2016: Royal Thai Navy welcomes new H145Ms

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Five H145M light utility helicopters arrived at the Royal Thai Navy’s (RTN) U-Tapao air base on 8 September. They will enter service in November to …

ADAS 2016: Philippines set for modern warships

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ADAS 2016: Philippines set for modern warships

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The Philippines signed a notice of award with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to procure two frigates for the Philippine Navy (PN) in late August. These …

ADAS 2016: L&T seals deal for Vietnam boats

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19th September 2016

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ADAS 2016: Proposed hike in Philippine defence budget

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ADAS 2016: Proposed hike in Philippine defence budget

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ADAS 2016: RT sell Skystar to Asian country

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ADAS 2016: RT sell Skystar to Asian country

19th September 2016

An unnamed Asian country will receive five Skystar 330 systems that will be put to use in an ISR role, as well as communications applications. …

ADAS 2016: Japan to build 94m cutters for PCG

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ADAS 2016: Japan to build 94m cutters for PCG

19th September 2016

Governmental approval was given for the acquisition of two 94m heavy-weather high-endurance cutters for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in a PHP8 billion ($167.3 million) …

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