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Attack drones versus CUAS – the future of warfare or just another trend?

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Attack drones versus CUAS – the future of warfare or just another trend?

17th August 2026

Demand signals for counter-drone technology are strong and the market is becoming crowded, but is this really the beginning of a new phase of warfare or will commentators be talking about something else 10 years from now?

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.

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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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Qinetiq acquires Rubikon Group

28th February 2017

Qinetiq Australia has acquired Australia-based integrated logistics support provider RubiKon Group, the company announced on 27 February. The acquisition will see the company become a …

​German Tigers join the fight in Mali

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​German Tigers join the fight in Mali

28th February 2017

The four Tiger attack helicopters from Germany's Combat Helicopter Regiment 36 that will deploy to Mali at the end of March will each carry an …

​Heli-Expo 2017: Airbus to deliver with Skyways

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​Heli-Expo 2017: Airbus to deliver with Skyways

28th February 2017

Construction of the Airbus Helicopters drone delivery service at the National University of Singapore is well underway with two UAV prototypes already flying in Marginane, …

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ALR-69A(V) demos geolocation capability

28th February 2017

Raytheon's ALR-69A(V) radar warning receiver has demonstrated a single-ship geolocation capability, the company announced on 27 February.The demonstration, which took place during a recent flight …

Airbus to retrofit German CH-53 helicopters

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Airbus to retrofit German CH-53 helicopters

28th February 2017

Airbus Helicopters has received a contract to retrofit the German armed forces' CH-53 heavy transport helicopters, the company announced on 27 February.This contract covers work …

Avalon 2017: First Growler screams into Australia

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Avalon 2017: First Growler screams into Australia

28th February 2017

The Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) first pair of Boeing EA-18G Growler airborne electronic attack aircraft made their public debut on 28 February as the …

Avalon 2017: Team Reaper forms in Australia

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Avalon 2017: Team Reaper forms in Australia

28th February 2017

Team Reaper Australia, led by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc (GA-ASI), was formally launched on 28 February, the opening day of the Avalon Air Show …

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SkyRanger UAS flies BVLOS

28th February 2017

Aeryon's SkyRanger UAS has carried out a beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) flight at the Foremost UAS Range in Canada, the company announced on 24 February.The …

Avalon 2017: JP 9711 moves forward

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Avalon 2017: JP 9711 moves forward

28th February 2017

The Australian Department of Defence's Joint Project 9711 Defence Core Simulation Capability Project has taken a step forward with submissions from industry in response to …

Scott AFB using C-130H Hercules FuT

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Scott AFB using C-130H Hercules FuT

27th February 2017

A new ground aeromedical evacuation (AE) fuselage trainer (FuT) has entered service at US Scott Air Force Base, putting into use a C-130H Hercules aircraft …

Heli-Expo 2017: RNLAF contracts P1AR for SAR training

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Heli-Expo 2017: RNLAF contracts P1AR for SAR training

27th February 2017

The Defense Helicopter Command of the Royal Netherlands Air Force has awarded a multi-year contract to Priority 1 Air Rescue (P1AR) for the provision of …

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