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Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stated May 11 that New Zealand's consideration of the upgraded Mogami-class frigate would strengthen Indo-Pacific deterrence and improve interoperability among the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Navy, and Royal New Zealand Navy. New Zealand Defence Minister Chris Penk announced May 7 that Wellington shortlisted Japan's upgraded Mogami (New FFM) and the UK's Type 31 frigate as finalists for its future frigate program....

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Russia and Ukraine reported continued hostilities along their 745-mile front line on May 11, with both sides accusing each other of violating a temporary ceasefire agreed to on May 8. The three-day ceasefire, covering May 9-11, was part of a U....

Canada is pursuing expanded defense and industrial cooperation with Turkey as part of a strategy to strengthen ties with middle-power nations, Canadian Secretary of State for Defense Procurement Stephen Fuhr announced during SAHA Expo 2026 in Istanbul on May 11. Fuhr, on his first visit to Turkey, described Ankara as a trusted partner and highlighted Turkish advances in unmanned systems, counter-drone technologies, ammunition production, and autonomous platforms as areas for potential collaboration....