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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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Defence Innovation Hub contracts have been issued to three Australian companies for development of three new defence technologies, the Australian Department of Defence announced on …

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16th May 2018

Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) ceremonially launched a landing platform helicopter (LPH) – the second Dokdo-class amphibious assault ship – in Busan on 14 …

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The USN is using the Pacific region to exploit the capabilities of the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EFP) and to possibly develop a new concept …

Opinion: Futenma relocation on Okinawa deserves medal for mediocrity

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16th May 2018

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Futenma on Okinawa has distracted from more important needs in the Japan-US defence relationship for more than two decades. The …

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Heavy fighting as Taliban attack western Afghan city

15th May 2018

Afghan aircraft on 15 May bombed Taliban positions in the western city of Farah after the insurgents launched a major attempt to capture the provincial …

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Austal misses out on Australian OPV project

15th May 2018

Prime contractor Luerssen Australia announced on 11 May that it had concluded commercial negotiations with several partners for the Project Sea 1180 OPV programme, but …

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Astute move as seventh boat to become Agincourt

14th May 2018

The seventh and last in class of Astute SSN submarines will be named Agincourt it has been revealed, following a £1.5 billion ($2 billion) contract …

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13th May 2018

China's first domestically manufactured aircraft carrier started sea trials on 13 May, state media said, a landmark in Beijing's plans to modernise its navy as …

US jets intercept Russian bombers off Alaskan coast

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US jets intercept Russian bombers off Alaskan coast

12th May 2018

US fighter jets intercepted two long-range Russian 'Bear' bombers in international airspace off western Alaska, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said 12 May. The …

Outgoing USCG commandant leaves behind warning

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Outgoing USCG commandant leaves behind warning

12th May 2018

In his final days as the US Coast Guard commandant, ADM Paul Zukunft is not shying away from divisive topics that plague today's turbulent political environment.  …

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Turkey detains 150 soldiers over alleged coup links

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Turkish police on 11 May detained 150 soldiers over suspected links to the movement Ankara blames for the 2016 failed coup, state media reported. The …

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India intends to place fighters farther east

11th May 2018

India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands are in a key strategic location astride the western approaches to the Malacca, Sunda, Lombok and Ombai Wetar Straits. To …

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