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Japan’s first warship sale opens door to future exports but comes with strings attached

24th April 2026

Australia’s selection of an upgraded Mogami-class frigate marks Japan’s first-ever export of a major surface combatant. With an ambitious 2029 delivery target, the deal could open the door to further naval exports – but inexperience and geopolitical friction with China loom large.

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Supacat awaits new MoD contracts for British Army Land Mobility Programme

24th April 2026

A joint Supacat-KNDS Germany capability day showcased the platforms on offer for the British Army's upcoming vehicle programmes and highlighted UK-focused industrial commitments.

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1st May 2018

The Taliban and other insurgent groups are gaining control over increasing numbers of the Afghan population and the strength of local security forces has declined …

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SkyAlyne Canada to streamline aircrew training

1st May 2018

CAE and KF Aerospace have formed a 50:50 joint-venture company called SkyAlyne Canada to focus on delivering military pilot and aircrew training in Canada. Currently, …

Delair introduces UX11 UAS

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Delair introduces UX11 UAS

1st May 2018

Delair has developed a new fixed-wing UAS for survey-grade mapping called the UX11, the company announced on 26 April. The UAS is a hardware-software solution that …

New heli gearbox repair facility for Australia

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New heli gearbox repair facility for Australia

1st May 2018

A new transmission repair and overhaul facility is to be established in Melbourne, Australia, that is capable of servicing MRH Taipan helicopter main gear boxes.The …

AUVSI 2018: Show preview (video)

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1st May 2018

The team is in Denver for this week's AUVSI Xponential 2018 - UV editor Richard Thomas explains the prospective themes to what promises to be an Xciting …

AUVSI 2018: SkyRaider gets first public outing ahead of further demonstrations

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AUVSI 2018: SkyRaider gets first public outing ahead of further demonstrations

1st May 2018

Aeryon Defense looks to have stolen a march on the competition at AUVSI’s Xponential in Colorado with the first public unveiling of its new Group …

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30th April 2018

Colorado's fire services are exploring the benefits that smartphone apps could bring in providing crews on the ground greater situational awareness in combating the wildfires …

Boeing receives DLA F/A-18 support contract

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Boeing receives DLA F/A-18 support contract

30th April 2018

Boeing has received a five-year $427 million contract from the US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to provide and manage consumable material for F/A-18 depot maintenance, …

UK MoD sees role for military in space industry

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UK MoD sees role for military in space industry

30th April 2018

As the rapid growth trajectory of the global space industry continues the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is keen to establish a role for the …

Zenoss to support USAF's DCGS

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Zenoss to support USAF's DCGS

30th April 2018

Zenoss will provide software and services for the US Air Force’s Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) programme under a five-year contract announced on 25 April. …

KC-46 inches toward delivery

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KC-46 inches toward delivery

30th April 2018

Boeing’s KC-46 tanker programme has completed all required Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) flight tests, the company announced on 26 April.The final test was a refuelling/communications …

Scrutiny falls on British Army EOD robots

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Scrutiny falls on British Army EOD robots

30th April 2018

As the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) introduces its new counter-IED robot, the Harris T7, the army has had time to reflect on its previous …

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