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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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For a free 24 hour trial to read this and all our other Premium News Click Here The first UK RAF P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol/multi-mission aircraft is …

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Hunt is on for SeaFox support replacement

17th May 2019

A contract opportunity placed in May 2019 by the UK MoD will look to replace the support contract for the SeaFox mine disposal system currently …

US Army to attain laser weapon vehicle by 2022

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US Army to attain laser weapon vehicle by 2022

17th May 2019

The US Army will have its hands on a 100kW laser weapon system as part of the High Energy Laser Tactical Vehicle Demonstrator (HEL TVD) …

IMDEX Asia 2019: Warship growth set to peak by 2025

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IMDEX Asia 2019: Warship growth set to peak by 2025

17th May 2019

The global market for warships is substantial, but is set to peak within the next five years according to a new analysis by Shephard Media.  …

EW Europe 2019: Kirintec display EW prowess

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EW Europe 2019: Kirintec display EW prowess

17th May 2019

The Mercury Blade 5 from Kirintec is the latest version of the company’s vehicle platform for jamming systems, and by the end of 2019 the …

Simplified military mobility procedures underway

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Simplified military mobility procedures underway

17th May 2019

Fourteen members of the European Union (EU) have signed an agreement to simplify military mobility procedures, the Lithuanian Ministry of Defence announced on 14 May. …

US Air Force calls for special warfare Osprey-transportable vehicles

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US Air Force calls for special warfare Osprey-transportable vehicles

17th May 2019

US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) and Air Combat Command (ACC) have issued a joint solicitation for more than two dozen standardized Special Warfare V-22 …

Podcast: IMDEX Asia, Maritime Cyberspace and all hail the King Stallion

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Podcast: IMDEX Asia, Maritime Cyberspace and all hail the King Stallion

17th May 2019

Welcome to Episode 17 of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert of future podcasts here.

ITEC 2019: MASA’s Sword gives cutting edge to HADR training

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ITEC 2019: MASA’s Sword gives cutting edge to HADR training

17th May 2019

As a long-term user of MASA’s Sword computer-based constructive training system, the Bangladesh Army has been instrumental in developing the product over the past three …

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NZ navy’s hydrographic vessel arrives home

17th May 2019

The Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) new hydrographic and diving support vessel, HMNZS Manawanui, arrived in Wellington on 13 May after its 11,570nm delivery voyage …

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NRL gets UV-18 Twin Otter for airborne research

17th May 2019

The US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and the navy's science and technology research squadron, Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS-1), have introduced the UV-18 Twin Otter …

UDT 2019: UK ‘SubClub’ targets export opportunities

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16th May 2019

Whilst the UK might not build non-SSN submarines directly (or export them), the British government has turned its focus onto the domestic companies, across the …

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