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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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Inzpire delivers EW training for EDA course

5th September 2018

Inzpire has delivered three days of electronic warfare (EW) training to personnel from five countries on the European Defence Agency (EDA) Helicopter Tactics Instructors Course, …

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Australia awards UAS tech contracts

5th September 2018

The Australian Defence Innovation Hub has awarded new contracts for the continued development of new UAS technologies, the Australian Department of Defence announced on 1 …

Land Forces 2018: Australia outlines helicopter plans till 2040

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Land Forces 2018: Australia outlines helicopter plans till 2040

5th September 2018

One topic at the CASG 3rd Army Aviation Symposium, hosted at Land Forces 2018 in Adelaide, was a session on Australian Army plans for helicopters, …

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Russia to receive two A-50U AWACS

4th September 2018

The Russian military will receive two modernised A-50U Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) by the end of 2018, the Ministry of Defence announced on …

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L3 acquires Azimuth Security and Linchpin Labs

4th September 2018

L3 Technologies has completed the acquisition of Azimuth Security and Linchpin Labs, the company announced on 31 August. The acquired companies will operate under L3’s …

MSPO 2018: Rafael unveil Spike ER2

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MSPO 2018: Rafael unveil Spike ER2

4th September 2018

Precision weapons system manufacturer Rafael is debuting its latest extended range missile - the Spike ER2 - at MSPO 2018.  Marketed as a 'fifth generation' …

Inzpire supports Exercise Typhoon Warrior

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Inzpire supports Exercise Typhoon Warrior

4th September 2018

Inzpire’s Collective Training Division has supported the Royal Air Force (RAF) during Exercise Typhoon Warrior, the company announced on 29 August. The exercise provides RAF …

Singapore receives first A330 MRTT

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Singapore receives first A330 MRTT

4th September 2018

Airbus has delivered the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) first A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, the company announced on 3 September. The …

Schiebel establishes SPL in Australia

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Schiebel establishes SPL in Australia

4th September 2018

Schiebel has established Schiebel Pacific (SPL) in Australia to provide the region with a permanent sales and logistics hub, the company announced on 3 September. …

Indonesia seeks UAV and tanker cooperation with Singapore

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Indonesia seeks UAV and tanker cooperation with Singapore

4th September 2018

The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) announced on 31 August that it is exploring cooperation with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) regarding UAV pilot …

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DAC approves massive equipment procurement

3rd September 2018

India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved procurement plans for the Indian Navy and Indian Army at a combined cost of $6.5 billion.Approved projects include …

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CPI receives modified purchase orders for NGJ-MB

3rd September 2018

CPI Aerostructures has received modified purchase orders totalling $12.5 million from Raytheon related to the engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) phase of the US Navy’s …

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