Australia inks $7 billion Mogami frigate deal
Australia has signed an A$10 billion (US$7 billion) contract with Japan for upgraded Mogami-class frigates, the deal covering an initial three ships under Project...
NATO Engages Japanese Startups as Tokyo Seeks DIANA Innovation Hub Participation
On March 6, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska met with Japanese startups developing advanced dual-use technologies for both civilian and defense applications. The...
Protecting Military Personnel from Traumatic Brain Injury: Team Wendy’s Research Driven Approach
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) remain one of the most serious and complex threats facing military personnel. Even so‑called “mild” TBIs can have profound, long‑term...
DSA 2026: Malaysian Army’s leased AW149s are due next year
The Malaysian Army is awaiting the arrival of four Leonardo AW149 helicopters next year, though they will be leased rather than owned by the...
Australia sets up maritime autonomous unit amidst unmanned push
The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has formally established the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit (MASU), tasked with accelerating the development, integration and operational employment of...
As-Pac countries can learn lessons from drone warfare in the Middle East
The war that the USA and Israel have waged against Iran offers important lessons for countries in Asia-Pacific, particularly the devastating effectiveness of one-way...
South Korea rolls out first production MUAV
South Korea rolled out its first series-produced Medium-Altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (MUAV) aircraft at the Korean Air Tech Center in Busan on 8 April...
DSA 2026: Cambodia receives first corvette, as Thailand advances frigate plans
The Royal Cambodian Navy has received its first modern surface combatant, with reports that a Chinese-built Type 056C Jiangdao-class corvette had arrived at Ream...
PLA updates Type 96A tanks with active protection
Main battle tanks of the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command are receiving the GL6 active protection system (APS), a noteworthy development given...