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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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Russia pitches more S-400 SAM systems to Turkey

22nd July 2021

Rosoboronexport announced at MAKS 2021 its intention to deliver more S-400 SAM systems to Turkey.

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Parsons team snaps up USAF base defence contract

22nd July 2021

USAF installations in Europe and Africa will gain a layered air defence capability.

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22nd July 2021

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USN claims SSN(X) will be the 'ultimate apex predator'

22nd July 2021

The USN wants to combine the best capabilities of its Seawolf, Virginia, and Columbia-class submarines as it looks to move ahead with its next-generation SSN(X) attack submarine.

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Rostec reveals new alpine helicopter

22nd July 2021

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Dstl spots 'ghost' ships with satellite-based SAR

22nd July 2021

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USN orders enhanced undersea warfare hardware

22nd July 2021

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NATO AWACS follow-on programme moves towards risk reduction study

22nd July 2021

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ODIN dazzler destined for more destroyers

21st July 2021

Shipborne C-UAS laser will be installed on five more Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.

USN orders additional Aegis modernisation kits and VLS modules

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USN orders additional Aegis modernisation kits and VLS modules

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