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Singapore Airshow 2026: Early adopters and big spenders point to UAV market opportunities
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Bayraktar TB2: The $4.11 billion market success of a cost-effective MALE UAV

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Bayraktar TB2: The $4.11 billion market success of a cost-effective MALE UAV

22nd January 2026

The success of the Bayraktar TB2 stems from it fulfilling a niche of providing reasonable capabilities at a low cost, leading to its acquisition by more than 30 countries including many in Africa; but there are reasons to be cautious about its potential future prospects.

How China’s naval advancements are pushing the US Navy to innovate

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How China’s naval advancements are pushing the US Navy to innovate

21st January 2026

The US Navy is set to invest $30 billion in artificial intelligence, cyber, space and autonomy research and development efforts in FY2026 as the force rethinks how it fights in light of China’s naval rise.

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Cummings Aerospace showcases Hellhound loitering munition designed for US Army’s LASSO programme (video)

Cummings Aerospace presented its turbojet-powered Hellhound loitering munition at SOF Week 2025, offering a man-portable solution aligned with the US Army’s LASSO requirements.

 

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SOF Week 2025: Global threats and industry opportunities in focus (video)

At SOF Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida, Stu Bradin, President and CEO of the Global SOF Foundation (GSOF), underscored the increasing operational demands placed on special operations forces (SOF) as globa...

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    EuroTrophy systems contracted for Leopard 2A8 tank buyers as demand rises

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    US Coast Guard to invest nearly $11 billion in new capabilities by October

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    UK and France signal shift to autonomous helicopters to boost naval power

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    US Coast Guard to invest nearly $11 billion in new capabilities by October

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    GA-ASI makes strides with further MQ-20 intercept test success

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    EuroTrophy systems contracted for Leopard 2A8 tank buyers as demand rises

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MDA to deliver MMUAS to Canadian navy

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MDA to deliver MMUAS to Canadian navy

15th February 2018

MDA has signed a contract with Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) to provide maritime miniature UAS (MMUAS) to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), the …

RALamander fireboat in development

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RALamander fireboat in development

14th February 2018

Kongsberg Maritime has partnered with Robert Allan to develop a new remotely-operated fireboat called the RALamander to allow first responders to attack dangerous port fires …

Sparrow undertakes customer demonstrations

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Sparrow undertakes customer demonstrations

13th February 2018

Israel-based Percepto has confirmed that its Sparrow 1 UAS has undergone a series of trials and demonstrations with potential customers in recent months, particularly in …

Patroller to play key role in OCEAN2020

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Patroller to play key role in OCEAN2020

13th February 2018

Safran’s Patroller UAS will play a central role in the OCEAN2020 project being led by Leonardo. The European Defence Fund programme aims to develop a …

IAF to receive additional Heron TP RPAS

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IAF to receive additional Heron TP RPAS

13th February 2018

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is delivering additional Heron TP remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) to the Israeli Air Force (IAF), the company announced on 7 …

Singapore Airshow 2018: Airbus demonstrates first flight of Skyways UAV

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Singapore Airshow 2018: Airbus demonstrates first flight of Skyways UAV

13th February 2018

Airbus Helicopters has successfully demonstrated the first flight of its Skyways UAV at the National University of Singapore, the company announced on 8 February. During …

Singapore Airshow 2018: Boeing's Asia defence market expanding

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Singapore Airshow 2018: Boeing's Asia defence market expanding

13th February 2018

Boeing is upbeat about its opportunities in the Asia-Pacific for a long list of military products, including offering the KC-46A Pegasus and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet …

USMC to receive 800 more InstantEye sUAS

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USMC to receive 800 more InstantEye sUAS

12th February 2018

InstantEye Robotics has received an order from the US Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office to supply an additional 800 …

EO/IR Special Report: CorvusEye scans the region

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EO/IR Special Report: CorvusEye scans the region

12th February 2018

Harris Corporation was promoting its CorvusEye wide-area motion imagery (WAMI) sensor to the Asia-Pacific region at Singapore Airshow 2018. Although the system comes with ITAR …

Singapore Airshow 2018: Leonardo to deepen Asia-Pacific footprint

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Singapore Airshow 2018: Leonardo to deepen Asia-Pacific footprint

12th February 2018

Leonardo is planning a significant network expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, with the company expecting to increase the number of regional offices it has by …

RT demonstrates SkyStar 110 system

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RT demonstrates SkyStar 110 system

9th February 2018

RT Aerostat Systems has demonstrated its new SkyStar 110 micro-tactical aerostat system for the first time in US, the company announced on 7 February. The …

Singapore Airshow 2018: Harris expands its horizons

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Singapore Airshow 2018: Harris expands its horizons

9th February 2018

Harris Defence Australia (HDA) is feeling particularly buoyant on the back of last year’s Project Land 200 Tranche 2 success in Australia. That A$1.4 billion …

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