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The 2020s: a decade of UAV spending growth

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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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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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Although development of the Royal Air Force’s Protector MALE UAV is clearly moving ahead following the first transatlantic flight of the SkyGuardian on 11 June …

FN Herstal unveils FN Airborne Digital Suite

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FN Herstal has developed a new FN Airborne Digital Suite for the customisable integration of machine guns into airborne platforms, the company announced on 6 …

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Kratos delivers first production BQM-177A Subsonic SSAT

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has delivered the first production BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Target (SSAT) to the US Navy, the company announced on 9 July. …

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GVH Aerospace will design, manufacture and supply a hoist light for Boeing Defence Australia’s Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS), the company announced on 11 July. …

Farnborough 2018: RAF calls for industry to create autonomous supply chain

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Farnborough 2018: RAF calls for industry to create autonomous supply chain

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The RAF's AVM is keen for industry to shift attention away from autonomous air vehicles to an autonomous logistics chain to free personnel and focus …

MQ-8C completes operational testing aboard Coronado

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MQ-8C completes operational testing aboard Coronado

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The US Navy’s USS Coronado Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 have completed the first comprehensive initial operational test and …

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Pressure on Pentagon for MUM-T solutions

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ManTech receives DARPA task orders

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KBRwyle receives Patriot support contract

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Farnborough 2018: Lockheed Martin HTC prepares to open its doors

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South Korea issues naval helicopter requirement

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South Korea issues naval helicopter requirement

11th July 2018

On 14 June the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced the launch of its search for a second batch of naval helicopters – 12 in …

KT unveils Skyship 2

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