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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.

Asia-Pacific emerges as the largest export market for US-made USVs

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Asia-Pacific emerges as the largest export market for US-made USVs

12th August 2026

Asian customers have placed one of the largest known international purchases of US-built uncrewed surface vessels, highlighting accelerating regional demand for autonomous maritime capabilities and distributed naval operations.

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Opinion: Should we be alarmed when China beats its war drums?

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Opinion: Should we be alarmed when China beats its war drums?

31st January 2018

Why are constant references to ‘preparations for war’ emanating from China? And should neighbours and the wider world be alarmed?

Leonardo files another lawsuit to halt US Army Lakota buy

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Leonardo files another lawsuit to halt US Army Lakota buy

31st January 2018

Airbus Helicopters is warning the Pentagon that its acquisition process is under attack by Italian defence company Leonardo.  The warning came after Leonardo filed another lawsuit …

ADECS 2018: Chinese SIGINT capabilities sound alarm bells

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ADECS 2018: Chinese SIGINT capabilities sound alarm bells

31st January 2018

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) facility on Woody Island in the Paracel Islands is set to become a major SIGINT facility for its operations in …

Leonardo outlook sends shares into tailspin

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Leonardo outlook sends shares into tailspin

30th January 2018

Shares in Italy's Leonardo, one of world's top ten defence companies, went into free fall on 30 January after the company presented a recovery plan …

Taiwan holds live-fire drills as China tensions mount

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Taiwan holds live-fire drills as China tensions mount

30th January 2018

Taiwan troops staged live-fire exercises on 30 January to simulate fending off an invasion, as the island's main threat China steps up pressure on President …

Triumph to continue AH-1Z bonded panel production

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Triumph to continue AH-1Z bonded panel production

30th January 2018

Triumph Group has signed a new agreement with Bell Helicopter to extend its production of bonded panel structures for the AH-1Z attack helicopter through 2021, …

Canada receives Polaris special ops vehicles

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Canada receives Polaris special ops vehicles

30th January 2018

The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) has taken delivery of its first DAGOR Ultra-Light Combat Vehicles (ULCV) from Polaris.Polaris is delivering 52 DAGOR vehicles …

US: Russia doing nothing to end Ukraine conflict

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US: Russia doing nothing to end Ukraine conflict

30th January 2018

Russia has done ‘absolutely nothing’ to end the conflict in Ukraine and Washington is deeply disappointed with Moscow's lack of progress towards a peace deal, …

Missile manufacturers eye hypersonic capability demand

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Missile manufacturers eye hypersonic capability demand

30th January 2018

Two of the largest US-based manufacturers of guided missile systems have pointed to hypersonic missile capabilities as a growth opportunity in 2018. Raytheon and Lockheed …

Lockheed receives THAAD contract modification

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Lockheed receives THAAD contract modification

30th January 2018

Lockheed Martin has been awarded $459 million contract modification from the Missile Defense Agency for production and delivery of interceptors for the Terminal High Altitude …

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Kratos expands UAV production facilities

30th January 2018

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions’ Unmanned Systems Division is opening new engineering and production facilities in Oklahoma City, US, to meet increased demand for jet …

Pentagon hushes up data on Taliban in Afghan war

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Pentagon hushes up data on Taliban in Afghan war

30th January 2018

A US government watchdog said on 30 January the US Department of Defense (DoD) has barred it from disclosing how much of Afghanistan is under …

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