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Thailand buys two Airbus C295 aircraft to boost airlift capacity
Thailand buys two Airbus C295 aircraft to boost airlift capacity
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
The Royal Thai Air Force has ordered two Airbus C295 tactical transport aircraft to strengthen Thailand’s defence and airlift capability.AI arms race heats up – Pentagon taps seven tech giants, sidelines Anthropic
AI arms race heats up – Pentagon taps seven tech giants, sidelines Anthropic
SATURDAY, MAY 02, 2026
The Pentagon will bring AI tools from OpenAI, Google, Microsoft and others into classified networks, while Anthropic remains excludedJapan, EU hold 1st defence industry dialogue
Japan, EU hold 1st defence industry dialogue
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
Japan and the European Union have held the first dialogue designed to reinforce their cooperation for the defence industry.Japan to add 17 airports, ports to strengthen defence network
Japan to add 17 airports, ports to strengthen defence network
THURSDAY, APRIL 09, 2026
The latest designations bring the total to 57 facilities, with fiscal 2026 spending of 225 billion yen, up sharply from 96.8 billion yen.Japan announces start of Tomahawk missile deliveries to MSDF
Japan announces start of Tomahawk missile deliveries to MSDF
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Friday (March 13) that deliveries of US Tomahawk cruise missiles to the Maritime Self-Defence Force have begun.NATO to expand Patriot deployment in Turkey in response to threat from Iran
NATO to expand Patriot deployment in Turkey in response to threat from Iran
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026
Turkey on Tuesday (March 10) announced that a US Patriot air defence system would be positioned in its southeast near a NATO radar installation, as the alliance steps up protection against missile threats linked to the war involving Iran.Sihasak denies report US sought U-Tapao as military base against Iran
Sihasak denies report US sought U-Tapao as military base against Iran
FRIDAY, MARCH 06, 2026
The foreign minister said March 4 talks with the US ambassador covered relations, trade tariffs and defence cooperation, not use of U-Tapao for attacks on Iran.Japan to weigh collective self-defence use on a case-by-case basis
Japan to weigh collective self-defence use on a case-by-case basis
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 04, 2026
Japan will determine, case by case, whether to exercise its right to collective self-defence in the event of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz with missiles from Iran or elsewhere, an official has said.Japan to deploy missile unit on Yonaguni Island in FY 2030
Japan to deploy missile unit on Yonaguni Island in FY 2030
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has said the government is considering deploying an air defence missile unit on Yonaguni Island in the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa in fiscal 2030.Japan to Invite Defense Officials from Pacific Island Nations
Japan to Invite Defense Officials from Pacific Island Nations
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
Japan will invite young and mid-level defence officials from Pacific island countries starting in fiscal 2026, Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Monday (February 23).