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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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USAF awards $1.5 billion engine contract for F-15EX fleet

1st November 2021

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1st November 2021

Second ‘uplift’ contract under MFTS includes more Texan trainers and simulators.

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Japan receives its first KC-46A

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Japan receives its first KC-46A

1st November 2021

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force becomes the first non-US recipient of the KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft.

UK sells fleet auxiliaries to Egypt

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UK sells fleet auxiliaries to Egypt

1st November 2021

The deal is the first time the UK has sold ships to Egypt for over three decades.

Researchers address future of missile electrical power

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Researchers address future of missile electrical power

31st October 2021

Could sodium cells or fuel cell stacks provide missile electrical power during flight, instead of thermal batteries?

Agni-V ICBM joins the Indian arsenal

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Agni-V ICBM joins the Indian arsenal

30th October 2021

India can now boast an ICBM amongst its missile arsenal as worries continue over border tensions with China.

Easy Aerial releases new range of UAV ground stations

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Easy Aerial releases new range of UAV ground stations

29th October 2021

Easy Aerial has released its new drone-in-a-box solution, the Easy Guard Vehicle range.

Peru receives overhauled Mi-17 helicopters

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Peru receives overhauled Mi-17 helicopters

29th October 2021

The Peruvian Air Force has received six overhauled Mi-17-1V military transport helicopters.

Swedish government authorises GlobalEye purchase

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Swedish government authorises GlobalEye purchase

29th October 2021

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Is USSOCOM missing a trick with semi-submersibles?

29th October 2021

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Russian Pacific Fleet welcomes third Project 636.3 submarine

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Russian Pacific Fleet welcomes third Project 636.3 submarine

29th October 2021

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