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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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STAT autonomy experimentation programme continues with latest contract

18th August 2021

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18th August 2021

Ares Shipyard CEO says that the first Ulaq USV should be delivered by the end of 2021, and a foreign customer is interested in the anti-submarine warfare variant.

Irish Navy awards OPV support contract to Babcock

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Irish Navy awards OPV support contract to Babcock

18th August 2021

Babcock to support the Irish Navy’s Samuel Beckett Class, with work to commence later this year in Co. Cork, Ireland.

South Korea to receive extra engine for P-8A

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South Korea to receive extra engine for P-8A

18th August 2021

DoD announces FMS option for South Korea to receive one more engine to power Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

IDEF 2021: Çağatay goes on display

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IDEF 2021: Çağatay goes on display

18th August 2021

Turkish UAV is the first in its class to be fully controllable via satellite, manufacturer UAVERA claims.

Afghanistan is a wake-up call for US defence establishment (Opinion)

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Afghanistan is a wake-up call for US defence establishment (Opinion)

18th August 2021

The world has been shocked by the US and allies departing Afghanistan with their tails between their legs. The abandonment is symptomatic of serious problems within the US defence establishment.

South Korea commissions its first KSS-III submarine

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South Korea commissions its first KSS-III submarine

18th August 2021

The rollout of South Korea's indigenous KSS-III submarines has begun, while LIG Nex1 is claiming early success in the CIWS-II programme.

Refreshed UK shipbuilding strategy to come after government spending review

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Refreshed UK shipbuilding strategy to come after government spending review

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Russian prototype Il-112V aircraft crashes near Moscow

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Russian prototype Il-112V aircraft crashes near Moscow

17th August 2021

The new Il-112V military transport aircraft has crashed in a forested area outside the Kubinka airfield, near Moscow, during a training flight.

USAF seeks more ICBM transporters

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USAF seeks more ICBM transporters

17th August 2021

Incumbent supplier HDT Global to supply more new transporter erectors for the Minuteman III.

IDEF 2021: Turkey seeks new USVs

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IDEF 2021: Turkey seeks new USVs

17th August 2021

RfP from Turkish defence procurement agency suggests naval requirements beyond existing unmanned surface platforms.

USN awards Austal USA LCS sustainment execution contract

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USN awards Austal USA LCS sustainment execution contract

17th August 2021

USN awards second recent major service contract for the maintenance and modernisation of LCSs to Austal USA.

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