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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.

FY2027 budget request highlights shift in USAF’s future aerial refuelling priorities

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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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18th November 2021

Just how far will strategic competition between China and the US extend, and just who is it that is upsetting the apple cart?

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18th November 2021

Despite the threat of CAATSA sanctions, India has proceeded with its S-400 procurement from Russia.

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17th November 2021

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Spain orders three Airbus A330 MRTTs

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Spain orders three Airbus A330 MRTTs

17th November 2021

Spain joins the list of 13 customers as it placed an order with Airbus for the A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft.

Damen launches LST 100 for Nigeria

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Damen launches LST 100 for Nigeria

17th November 2021

The ship is scheduled to be delivered to the Nigerian Navy in 2022.

EU’s CROWN RF multi-capability project reveals programme details

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EU’s CROWN RF multi-capability project reveals programme details

17th November 2021

The EDA-led CROWN project to combine radar, comms and EW functions into a single architecture is aiming for laboratory testing by 2024.

Dubai Airshow 2021: Leonardo puts AW609 in the spotlight

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Dubai Airshow 2021: Leonardo puts AW609 in the spotlight

17th November 2021

A prototype AW609 performed its debut trade show demonstration flight and there is a hint of Saudi interest — but what about the potential sale of tiltrotors to the UAE?

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17th November 2021

The UAE Strategic Development Fund has money to invest in international start-ups.

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Autonomous Mine Hunting: Delivering the Integrated Answer (Studio)

17th November 2021

The WISEX exercise in Scotland in October gave the Royal Navy further insight into autonomous MCM operations.

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Autonomous Mine Hunting: Embracing the Future of MCM (Studio)

16th November 2021

Around the world, navies are considering the use of autonomous platforms for the mine countermeasure mission (MCM).

Vietnam receives first batch of Yak-130s

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Vietnam receives first batch of Yak-130s

16th November 2021

Vietnam appears on course to receive all its Yak-130 aircraft by the end of 2021.

US Navy contracts RE2 Robotics to join project CLAMS

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16th November 2021

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