Analysis
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.
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.
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.
On the show floor at DSEI 2025, representatives from ST Engineering and ARIS, and retired Italian general Ivan Caruso outlined the background to the teaming agreement with land warfare expert Christop...
At DSEI 2025, James Gray, Managing Director and CEO of Raytheon UK (part of RTX), outlines the company’s century-long presence in the UK and its evolving role across defence, aerospace, cyber, and tra...
At DSEI 2025, Controp representatives outline how artificial intelligence is being integrated with electro-optical payloads to improve decision-making and operational efficiency across land, air, and ...
At DSEI 2025, Avon Protection outlines its latest developments in integrated headgear and respiratory protection systems designed for military and specialist users.
31st January 2018
Why are constant references to ‘preparations for war’ emanating from China? And should neighbours and the wider world be alarmed?
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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