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What does the FY2027 US budget signal for the country’s future airpower plans?

16th April 2026

The record-breaking defence budget request focuses on bolstering some core next-generation aircraft programmes across each domain, although questions remain on the US's commitment to some key defence programmes.

AUKUS settles into steadier waters as industrial pathways widen

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AUKUS settles into steadier waters as industrial pathways widen

15th April 2026

Sessions at UDT 2026 signalled that the AUKUS programme is pressing ahead at a steady pace – with trilateral commitment reaffirmed, Australian industrial capacity expanding and additive manufacturing emerging as an opportunity for suppliers.

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28th April 2019

Four new warships were laid amid lavish ceremonies in Russia at the end of April, one of which was personally attended by Russian President Vladimir …

US Navy to christen DDG 1002

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26th April 2019

The US Navy is set to christen its newest Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyer, the future USS Lyndon B Johnson (DDG 1002), at General Dynamics-Bath Iron …

Podcast: FARA developments, technology transfer and Lockheed on NATO’s 70th

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Podcast: FARA developments, technology transfer and Lockheed on NATO’s 70th

26th April 2019

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Romania acquires additional fighter jets

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Romania acquires additional fighter jets

26th April 2019

The Romanian MoD announced that the final agreement for acquisition of an additional five Portuguese F-16 multirole fighter jets could be reached by year end. …

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Naval Group launches Alsace FREMM frigate

26th April 2019

Naval Group has launched the first of two FREMM frigates with reinforced air defence capabilities being built for the French Navy at its shipyard in …

UK funds new Foxhound upgrades

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UK funds new Foxhound upgrades

25th April 2019

The UK MoD has confirmed to Shephard that it has awarded General Dynamics a £2.8 million ($3.6 million) contract to design and deliver upgrade kits …

Athens investing in its air force

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Athens investing in its air force

25th April 2019

A wide-ranging fleet upgrade effort of the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) is set to see an upgrade of significant proportion to its existing Lockheed Martin …

Indian Navy launches guided missile destroyer

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Indian Navy launches guided missile destroyer

25th April 2019

The Indian Navy launched the third ship of Project 15B, guided missile destroyer Imphal, at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders' facility in Mumbai on 20 April 2019. …

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24th April 2019

President Xi Jinping was hoping to bask in the military glory of a fleet review marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s …

Damen points to continued shipbuilding opportunity despite registering loss

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Damen points to continued shipbuilding opportunity despite registering loss

24th April 2019

As Damen Shipyards Group announced on 18 April a net loss of €17 million ($19 million) for 2018, due in part to ‘lower than usual …

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Chinese navy shows off new warship in 70th anniversary parade

23rd April 2019

China celebrated the 70th anniversary of its navy on 23 April by showing off its growing fleet in a sea parade featuring a brand new …

Moscow beefs up its strategic bomber force

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Moscow beefs up its strategic bomber force

23rd April 2019

The Russian Air and Space Force’s (RuASF’s) Long-Range Aviation arm upped its numerical strength by taking two freshly-overhauled and upgraded Tu-95MS Bear-H turboprop-powered subsonic bombers …

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