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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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11th July 2018

Football came to the rescue of tense NATO leaders at a summit on 11 July, providing them with a welcome diversion from the tensions roiling …

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Slovakia to buy 14 US-made F-16 jet fighters

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11th July 2018

The Slovak government announced on 11 July that it had approved the purchase of 14 US-made F-16 Block 70/72 jet fighters, amid US criticism that …

Germany says it makes 'independent decisions'

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Germany says it makes 'independent decisions'

11th July 2018

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11th July 2018

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Myanmar Army blames ethnic groups for stalled peace talks

11th July 2018

Myanmar military officials on 11 July said stalled peace talks were ‘drowning’ the country, blaming ethnic armed groups for the fighting that continues to rage …

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South Korea issues naval helicopter requirement

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South Korea issues naval helicopter requirement

11th July 2018

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Opinion: Why is China tucking into Africa?

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Opinion: Why is China tucking into Africa?

11th July 2018

There is a lot of hysteria concerning Chinese inroads into the African continent. For example, Hilary Clinton warned back in 2011: ‘We don’t want to …

Dynamic Mongoose 2018 concludes

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Dynamic Mongoose 2018 concludes

11th July 2018

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