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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.

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

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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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19th November 2021

T-6C Texan II training aircraft for the Royal Thai Air Force will feature Rohde & Schwarz R&S M3AR software-defined radios.

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19th November 2021

In addition to fast providing replacement parts and reducing the need of relying on huge warehouses or long supply chains, the technology can be used in hybrid manufacturing processes and construction as well as with together robotic and AI...

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19th November 2021

Framework agreement covers contracts worth up to €30 million in total across multiple NATO projects.

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19th November 2021

The Indonesian MoD placed an order for two A400M aircraft in multirole tanker and transport configuration, according to the Airbus announcement on 18 November 2021.

Double UAS contract win for General Atomics

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Double UAS contract win for General Atomics

19th November 2021

GA-ASI wins extra work for Belgian SkyGuardians and will provide Gray Eagles to US Army.

Dubai Airshow 2021: All relatively quiet on the F-35 front

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Dubai Airshow 2021: All relatively quiet on the F-35 front

19th November 2021

A planned $23 billion FMS package for the UAE has still not been fully approved, 12 months after it was first proposed.

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19th November 2021

Four ships are being built for the UAE Navy by Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB).

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19th November 2021

Navies around the world are increasingly looking at autonomous systems for the mine countermeasures (MCM) mission.

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19th November 2021

Northrop Grumman’s platform-agnostic AN/ASQ-236 Dragon’s Eye Pod achieves first flight on an operational F-16.

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Dubai Airshow 2021: Indonesia enlists A400M for military use

19th November 2021

As well as finally ordering the A400M, an aircraft Indonesia has been contemplating for some time, the Asian country has agreed to continue financing the KF-21 fighter programme.

Malaysian jet training faces a crunch

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Malaysian jet training faces a crunch

19th November 2021

Malaysian fast-jet training is under strain with fleet attrition and groundings.

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