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France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

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France air focus: Lower-cost sovereign capabilities propel $11.38 billion UAV market

5th June 2026

France is estimated to be Europe’s second-highest spender on UAVs, with a market focused on domestic production, loitering munitions and lower-cost sovereign systems. Its spending profile highlights substantial future market opportunities while reflecting broader industry trends.

Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

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Ukraine and NATO look to industry to boost capability plans

5th June 2026

The Ukraine-Russia war has highlighted the force-multiplying capability of innovation and adaptation of industry and individual companies. NATO is attempting to introduce this flexibility while Ukraine is accelerating these efforts and looking for industrial support.

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Last month China’s State Council released a white paper outlining its national Beidou (which translates as Compass) satellite positioning, navigation and timing system. But it has …

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The firepower of the Iranian Army Aviation’s (IRIAA) helicopter units has been starkly illustrated during a recent counter-narcotics operation. On 21 July, the IRIAA’s 3rd …

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Thailand fails to sell Chinooks

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The Royal Thai Army (RTA) will divest its six Boeing CH-47D Chinooks after failing to sell the 25-year-old aircraft on the second-hand market. Thailand found …

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