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October 07, 2015

Drone market to hit $10 billion by 2024: experts
London (AFP) Oct 2, 2015
The market for military drones is expected to almost double by 2024 to beyond $10 billion (8.9 billion euros), according to a report published Friday by specialist defence publication IHS Jane's Intelligence Review. "The global defence and security market for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) will expand at 5.5 percent per year over this decade, from the current figure of $6.4 billion," according to the analysis. "Unmanned systems are here to stay," said Derrick Maple, principal analyst on unmanne ... read more

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China appetite for pricey contemporary art 'suddenly evaporates'

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As China growth flags, analysts weigh alternative indicators

NASA CubeSats to test laser communication, tandem orbit

Ariane 5 orbits Sky Muster and ARSAT-2

Arianespace signs ARSAT to launch a new satellite for Argentina

Exhibition on "father of Chinese rocketry" opens in U.S.

UN slams 'inexcusable' Afghan hospital air strike that killed 19

Pentagon chief arrives in Europe amid Syrian, Afghan crises

45th Space Wing supports ULA's 100th launch

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