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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.

USAF opens B-52 upgrade to new companies as major programmes fall behind schedule

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USAF opens B-52 upgrade to new companies as major programmes fall behind schedule

11th August 2026

The US Air Force is seeking additional contractors to support communications upgrades for the B-52, while multiple Stratofortress modernisation programmes continue to experience delays, cost growth and technical challenges.

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Pivotal has demonstrated its lightweight electric VTOL aircraft, BlackFly, live at SOF Week 2025, as the company positions the platform for special operations and wider defence applications.

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Leonardo to work on RWUAS CCD Phase 2

2nd March 2017

Leonardo UK will work on the Rotary Wing Unmanned Air System, Capability Concept Demonstrator (RWUAS CCD) Phase 2 programme under a contract with the UK …

New command transforms European SOF

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New command transforms European SOF

2nd March 2017

On 16 February, three NATO members signed an agreement which could have significant implications for the command and control (C2) structures of the international special …

Avalon 2017: Lockheed Martin Australia to open demo centre

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Avalon 2017: Lockheed Martin Australia to open demo centre

2nd March 2017

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is currently undertaking a number of projects to network and integrate capabilities throughout defence. These include initiatives contained within Plan …

Avalon 2017: Heron TP wants fair Australian competition

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Avalon 2017: Heron TP wants fair Australian competition

2nd March 2017

With the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) eyeing a future armed MALE UAV platform to join its fleet, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) wants the right …

Avalon 2017: RPAS training growth

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Avalon 2017: RPAS training growth

1st March 2017

The opening day of Avalon 2017 saw General Atomics launch its Team Reaper Australia consortia to bid for the Royal Australian Air Force's AIR 7003 …

Avalon 2017: Bell positions Viper-Venom combo

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Avalon 2017: Bell positions Viper-Venom combo

1st March 2017

The marketing focus for Bell Helicopter at Avalon Air Show 2017 was a major push of its AH-1Z Viper. With the Australian Army's Tiger Armed …

Harris to develop BVLOS network for UAS

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Harris to develop BVLOS network for UAS

1st March 2017

Harris Corporation will develop a network to enable beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations for UAS, the company announced on 28 February.The work will be carried out under …

Avalon 2017: RAAF embarks upon road to Jericho

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Avalon 2017: RAAF embarks upon road to Jericho

1st March 2017

Plan Jericho, an effort by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to bring down walls between users and operators and create a fifth-generation fighting force, …

Avalon 2017: NorthStar offers Australia an alternative

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Avalon 2017: NorthStar offers Australia an alternative

1st March 2017

NorthStar Aviation is offering the Australian Defence Force (ADF) an alternative solution to meet its requirement for a deployable light attack and reconnaissance helicopter for …

Avalon 2017: USMC aviation ramps up As-Pac capability

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Avalon 2017: USMC aviation ramps up As-Pac capability

1st March 2017

The aviation wing of the US Marine Corps (USMC) has been enjoying unprecedented modernisation in the Asia-Pacific region, with the recent deployment of Lockheed Martin …

Avalon 2017: Ninox cashes in on UAV service boom

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Avalon 2017: Ninox cashes in on UAV service boom

28th February 2017

Ninox Robotics, established in late 2014, is one of only four to five companies offering clients turnkey services with longer-endurance, fixed-wing UAVs. Indeed, as such, …

Avalon 2017: RAAF opts for CAE Hawk support

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Avalon 2017: RAAF opts for CAE Hawk support

28th February 2017

The Australian Department of Defence has selected CAE to provide support and training for the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) BAE Systems Hawk MK127 training …

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