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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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UK Royal Navy commanders can return to port in event of COVID-19 outbreak

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UK Royal Navy commanders can return to port in event of COVID-19 outbreak

22nd April 2020

UK RN vessel commanders will be given the authority to return to port in the event of an outbreak of COVID-19 on board while on …

South African troops help to enforce COVID-19 lockdown

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South African troops help to enforce COVID-19 lockdown

22nd April 2020

South Africa has deployed an additional 73,000 troops to help the South Africa Police Service (SAPS) enforce a nationwide coronavirus lockdown. President Cyril Ramaphosa had …

Finland bars defence officials after drawing HX consultant red line

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Finland bars defence officials after drawing HX consultant red line

22nd April 2020

A select number of former high-ranking military and political officials have been excluded from making direct contact, or acting in a negotiating capacity, with Finland’s …

US special forces receive Dry Combat Submersible

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US special forces receive Dry Combat Submersible

22nd April 2020

US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has accepted the first Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) from Lockheed Martin with a Lithium-ion Fault Tolerant (LiFT) battery system from …

NATO membership brings new dawn for North Macedonia

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NATO membership brings new dawn for North Macedonia

22nd April 2020

On 27 March, North Macedonia became the 30th member of NATO after Spain became the final country to ratify the treaty accepting the small Balkan nation. In …

China achieves maiden sale of FTC-2000G fighter

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China achieves maiden sale of FTC-2000G fighter

22nd April 2020

Chinese company Guizhou Aviation Industry Corporation (GAIC) made its first sale of the twin-seat FTC-2000G fighter in late January, according to a post in its …

Delayed Australian C-27J certification is imminent

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Delayed Australian C-27J certification is imminent

21st April 2020

The RAAF’s C-27J Spartan tactical transport fleet is yet to achieve full military certification, something originally expected by the end of 2019, which would have …

China takes advantage as Western carrier operations struggle

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China takes advantage as Western carrier operations struggle

21st April 2020

With aircraft carriers of both the US and French navies returning to port following outbreaks of the COVID-19 coronavirus on board, eyes are turning to …

Azerbaijan shows interest in Russian combat aircraft

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Azerbaijan shows interest in Russian combat aircraft

21st April 2020

A group of Azerbajani Air and Air Defence Force specialists visited industrial facilities in Russia earlier this month, according to a 7 April press release from …

Norway unveils strategic investment plan

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Norway unveils strategic investment plan

21st April 2020

The Norwegian government has announced a new long-term strategic development plan for its armed forces, with an emphasis on greater investment in upgrades and new …

Texelis resumes production at Limoges facilities

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Texelis resumes production at Limoges facilities

21st April 2020

Texelis re-started production at its manufacturing facilities in Limoges, France after a period of reduced operations, the company confirmed in a 21 April statement. The …

Norway and US continue solid fuel ramjet tech partnership

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Norway and US continue solid fuel ramjet tech partnership

21st April 2020

The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Norwegian Ministry of Defence will continue with the Tactical High-speed Offensive Ramjet for Extended Range (THOR-ER) programme for …

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