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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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21st February 2022

The Hawk 127 will continue as the lead-in fighter training platform for the RAAF until 2031.

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18th February 2022

A400M missions over recent months included COVID-19 and HADR responses, and the evacuation effort from Afghanistan.

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18th February 2022

The US Army has allocated $7.3 billion to purchase 15,425 JLTVs, potentially including hybrid or electric-drive vehicles to reduce fuel consumption.

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18th February 2022

Gibbs & Cox will aid the emerging DDG(X) programme ‘well as other emerging ship concepts’, the DoD announced on 17 February.

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18th February 2022

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RN will have to play catch-up to achieve hypersonic ambitions

18th February 2022

Comments from the head of the RN about hypersonic ambitions came shortly before UK officials met with their French counterparts to progress the joint Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon project.

Singapore Airshow 2022: Elbit unveils hybrid-propulsion Skylark 3

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Singapore Airshow 2022: Elbit unveils hybrid-propulsion Skylark 3

18th February 2022

The hybrid model is the latest in the Skylark small tactical UAS family and manufacturer Elbit Systems has already received a contract for delivery.

Singapore Airshow 2022: Rafael lines up new RecceLite targeting pod demo

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Singapore Airshow 2022: Rafael lines up new RecceLite targeting pod demo

18th February 2022

Rafael will host customers for a live demonstration of its popular RecceLite ISR targeting pod later this year.

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18th February 2022

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Singapore Airshow 2022: IAI details Barak MX missile capabilities

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Singapore Airshow 2022: IAI details Barak MX missile capabilities

18th February 2022

IAI expands on multi-layered approach to integrated air defence using Barak MX missile family, hinting at smart launcher function for better target acquisition; downplays reports of Moroccan acquisition.

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Logistics provider to implement savings for UK MoD

17th February 2022

Team Leidos is to produce £272 million in efficiencies under the Logistics Commodities and Services Transformation programme.

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17th February 2022

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