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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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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a ten-year framework contract from QinetiQ UK for its MQM-178 Firejet aerial targets, the company announced on 16 …

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19th July 2018

Esterline’s next-generation of ruggedised handheld controllers for the unmanned sector, and other domains, is on course to be market ready by autumn of this year. …

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19th July 2018

As militaries around the world prepare for urban conflicts and seek ways to reduce collateral damage, BAE Systems is poised to ramp up production of …

Pakistan receives first maritime patrol ATR 72

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Pakistan receives first maritime patrol ATR 72

19th July 2018

The Pakistan Navy’s (PN) Air Arm received back an ATR 72-500 turboprop maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) during the second quarter of 2018. It is one …

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F-35 performs precision landing (video)

18th July 2018

Earlier in 2018 the US Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II fighters deployed to the Pacific aboard the USS Wasp amphibious assault ship used Raytheon's Joint …

KC-46 completes testing needed for first delivery

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KC-46 completes testing needed for first delivery

18th July 2018

Boeing has completed all the required flight testing of the KC-46 tanker for first delivery to the US Air Force, the company announced on 13 …

Farnborough 2018: Garmin debuts G3000 tandem cockpit trainer (video)

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Farnborough 2018: Garmin debuts G3000 tandem cockpit trainer (video)

18th July 2018

Avionics specialist Garmin is exhibiting its G3000 tandem cockpit military trainer avionics suite at Farnborough - the first such display for the system. Currently selected …

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DARPA, Lockheed demo SoSITE technologies

18th July 2018

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Farnborough 2018: Acorn growth in the UK

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Farnborough 2018: Acorn growth in the UK

18th July 2018

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Japan trials ‘drone highways’ as regulations loosen

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Japan trials ‘drone highways’ as regulations loosen

18th July 2018

A grouping of three companies in Japan is exploring the feasibility of what they call ‘drone highways’ for logistics deliveries. The three firms – TEPCO …

Sea Lion flies in serial configuration

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Sea Lion flies in serial configuration

18th July 2018

The second NH90 Sea Lion prototype helicopter has performed its first flight in serial configuration, Airbus Helicopters announced on 13 July. The first flight, performed …

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What does layered missile defence really mean? (video)

18th July 2018

Studio spoke to Wes Kremer, President, Integrated Defense Systems at Raytheon, about the latest technology developments in the company's sensors, radar and missile defence areas, as …

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