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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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USN orders additional Aegis modernisation kits and VLS modules

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21st July 2021

Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and Constellation-class frigates will benefit from combat system upgrades.

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21st July 2021

Innovative sea mine clearance system requires no human intervention or explosives.

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21st July 2021

Less than favourable figures for Aeronautics were offset by a 7% increase in orders for Saab in Q2 2021, as the Swedish company eyes work on European Defence Fund projects.

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Waning buying power hits USN plans, CNO warns

21st July 2021

ADM Michael Gilday warns about the effects of constrained funding on vital USN capabilities, as the service strives to fulfil plans to sustain a fleet of 355 vessels.

Checkmate marks latest Russian move in AI-centric fighter design

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Checkmate marks latest Russian move in AI-centric fighter design

21st July 2021

There was razzmatazz at MAKS-2021 as Sukhoi lifted the lid on Checkmate with the export market in mind.

Collins launches advanced flight computer

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Collins launches advanced flight computer

21st July 2021

The Perigon computer has been under development for three years and developer Collins Aerospace targets qualification tests in 2022.

India issues RfP in international submarine hunt

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India issues RfP in international submarine hunt

21st July 2021

India has issued an RfP to selected contenders for its conventional submarine acquisition, but a long and winding road lies ahead.

JASDF takes small digitisation step with smart base experiment

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JASDF takes small digitisation step with smart base experiment

20th July 2021

Japan's military is lagging in terms of its digitisation, but a smart base experiment could begin to turn the tide.

Australia pushes for sovereign guided weapons capability

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Australia pushes for sovereign guided weapons capability

20th July 2021

Following a government announcement in March 2021 to develop an Australian guided weapons capability, a Request for Information has been released to kick start industrial engagement.

Polish Navy’s AW101 takes first flight

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Polish Navy’s AW101 takes first flight

20th July 2021

Leonardo’s AW101 for the Polish Navy takes the first flight to test its main airframe, control system and engine handling.

Boeing receives Australian order for Poseidon training suite

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Boeing receives Australian order for Poseidon training suite

20th July 2021

Boeing has received an order for the upgrade of Poseidon maintenance training device suites.

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Bell restarts Venom production to meet Czech order

20th July 2021

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