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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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GA-ASI offers Angel One for humanitarian efforts

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GA-ASI offers Angel One for humanitarian efforts

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) will provide its Angel One unmanned jet-propelled aircraft to deliver Humanitarian Daily Ration packets (HRDs) to support humanitarian efforts, the …

Rustom II takes maiden flight

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Rustom II takes maiden flight

17th November 2016

Although long delayed, the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the maiden flight of the Rustom II medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV on 16 …

Elbit Systems launches counter-UAS system

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Elbit Systems launches counter-UAS system

16th November 2016

Elbit Systems has launched a new counter-UAS system called ReDrone, designed to provide protection of closed air spaces, national infrastructure and other critical areas against …

DJI launches M600 Pro A3

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DJI launches M600 Pro A3

16th November 2016

DJI has introduced a new UAS called the Matrice 600 Pro, designed with a range of improved systems for professional aerial cinematography and photography applications. …

Cormorant UAS in new flight test

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Cormorant UAS in new flight test

16th November 2016

Urban Aeronautics has announced that its Cormorant UAS prototype has successfully performed its first autonomous pattern flight over uneven terrain, the company announced on 14 …

NZ defence plan rectifies vague white paper

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NZ defence plan rectifies vague white paper

16th November 2016

New Zealand released its 2016 Defence Capability Plan on 16 November offering some clarity on future defence projects. It follows the release of the Defence …

Debut demo for unmanned duo

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Debut demo for unmanned duo

15th November 2016

Twelve months after Lockheed Martin acquired Sikorsky the two companies have joined to showcase their unmanned capabilities in a demonstration at Griffiss Air Force Base …

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Satmove Ka trials approaching

15th November 2016

Thales is expected to begin first tests of the new Satmove Ka satellite terminals with the French government at the end of the year or early …

Aurora working on unmanned Huey technology

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Aurora working on unmanned Huey technology

15th November 2016

Aurora Flight Sciences’ Tactical Autonomous Aerial Logistics System (TALOS) is set to be integrated on a UH-1H helicopter, the company announced on 10 November. The …

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AT&T, NASA research UAS traffic management

15th November 2016

US telecom firm AT&T and NASA are collaborating on research into traffic management solutions for UAS, the company announced on 10 November. The collaboration aims …

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App to the future

15th November 2016

A new British company believes it has a solution to one of the major challenges to expansion of the unmanned aircraft industry - air-traffic control.  …

RIMS offers offshore UAV inspections

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RIMS offers offshore UAV inspections

15th November 2016

Netherlands-based Robotica in Maintenance Strategies (RIMS) has launched inspections services for the maritime and offshore industry using the Elios UAV, the company announced on 9 …

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