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Aviation Week • Chen Chuanren

Japan conducts first live-fire test of Tomahawk cruise missile from warship

Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force has conducted its first firing of an RTX BGM-109 Tomahawk land-attack cruise missile. The U.S.-supported test, launched from the destroyer JS Chokai, advances Tokyo’s long-range strike capability and marks a significant operational milestone for its maritime forces.

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2026-07-30T18:47:57.988993-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
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Bloomberg • Philip Heijmans

US Aircraft Carrier Makes Vietnam Port Call Amid Sea Tensions

By Bloomberg: A US Navy aircraft carrier arrived in the central Vietnamese city of Da Nang on Thursday for a rare port call, underscoring deepening security ties as Hanoi navigates rising maritime tensions with China.

2026-07-30T20:48:12.190891-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

USAF general reiterates 2028 first flight for F-47

By FlightGlobal: The F-47 programme is advancing well, as are efforts to the deploy the B-21 bomber next year and field CCAs. A senior US Air Force (USAF) officer has reiterated that key programmes such as the Boeing F-47 fighter and Northrop Grumman B-21 bomber remain on track.

2026-07-30T20:18:04.079180-07:00