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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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FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

23rd April 2026

The USAF’s Next-Generation Aerial Refuelling Programme is coming under scrutiny in the wake of the Pentagon’s FY2027 budget request, signalling a change in how the force could prioritise the modernisation of its tanker fleet.

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27th January 2022

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27th January 2022

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27th January 2022

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27th January 2022

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27th January 2022

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Malaysia receives first leased AW139 helicopters

26th January 2022

Malaysia's air force is leasing four AW139 helicopters, and the first two were received last month.

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US service chiefs fear effects of funding impasse

26th January 2022

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Airbus predicts two-year wait for helicopter market recovery

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Airbus predicts two-year wait for helicopter market recovery

26th January 2022

Following a surge in helicopter orders for 2021 compared to 2020, Airbus thinks it will take two to three years before sales return to pre-COVID-19 levels.

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‘Brotherly’ Pakistan-Turkey ties include UAV procurement

26th January 2022

The Pakistan Air Force is expected to unveil Bayraktar TB2 UAVs in March 2022, as it seeks to gain an advantage over Indian air defences.

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