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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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New radar for USMC Blackjacks

12th April 2019

Utah based company Imsar will supply its NSP-5 radar system to the Blackjack Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) which is currently operated by the US Navy …

Japan requests SM-3 Block IB missiles

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Japan requests SM-3 Block IB missiles

12th April 2019

The US State Department has made a determination approving a potential foreign military sale of Standard  Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IB missiles to Japan, the Defense …

Podcast: Turkey's sales drive in Brazil, army network modernisation and more

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Podcast: Turkey's sales drive in Brazil, army network modernisation and more

12th April 2019

Welcome to Episode 12 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.

UK MoD explores new human detection technology

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UK MoD explores new human detection technology

12th April 2019

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded Iceni Labs a £248,000 contract to support the evaluation of the SafeScan Tactical handheld human presence detection …

Saab shortlisted for Finnish Navy combat system

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Saab shortlisted for Finnish Navy combat system

12th April 2019

Saab has been shortlisted as combat system provider and integrator for the Finnish Navy’s four new Pohjanmaa-class corvettes under the Squadron 2020 programme, the Finland …

Indonesia buys second batch of South Korean submarines

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Indonesia buys second batch of South Korean submarines

12th April 2019

As expected, the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) turned to South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to help build a second batch of three …

Australia leases Falcon 7X trio for VIP transportation

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Australia leases Falcon 7X trio for VIP transportation

12th April 2019

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is leasing three VIP aircraft – Dassault Falcon 7X airframes – to replace the incumbent fleet of Bombardier CL-604 …

US warship cruises disputed sea in Philippine war games

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US warship cruises disputed sea in Philippine war games

11th April 2019

A US warship laden with hi-tech fighter planes took centre stage at key war games in the Philippines on 11 April, brandishing military might as …

Russian Land Forces take on Niobiy-SV radars

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Russian Land Forces take on Niobiy-SV radars

10th April 2019

The Russian Land Forces have begun the renewal of their long-range early warning radar inventory with the new 1L125 Niobiy-SV 3D mobile system, developed and …

Thai navy performs first C-802A test firing

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Thai navy performs first C-802A test firing

10th April 2019

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) conducted its first C-802A anti-ship missile test on 5 April, successfully hitting a target 100km away from HTMS Kraburi. This …

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Radar images prove Pakistan F-16 shot down: Indian Air Force

9th April 2019

India's air force presented what it called ‘irrefutable evidence’ on 8 April that it downed a Pakistan fighter jet in February, as the regional foes …

Opinion: Fate of the Littoral Strike Ship inextricably linked to fortunes of minister

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Opinion: Fate of the Littoral Strike Ship inextricably linked to fortunes of minister

9th April 2019

April Fools’ Day is not traditionally regarded as an auspicious day to make serious announcements to the media. But in keeping with his reputation as …

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