Malaysian Army seeks 105mm towed howitzers
Malaysia issued a tender for new 105mm towed howitzers in mid-October 2025, as the Malaysian Army seeks to boost its mobile firepower. The army...
Thailand boosts its close air support with AT-6TH Wolverines
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) formally commissioned its eight Beechcraft AT-6TH Wolverines into service on 4 September, four years after placing an order...
Chinese J-10 fighter attracts attention in Asia
To date, only two nations fly the J-10 fighter – its maker China and also Pakistan. However, the 4.5-generation J-10 may attract two new...
Hanwha to Showcase Next-Generation AI and Unmanned Systems at ADEX 2025
Hanwha will present a fully integrated solution for the future battlefield by connecting its proven platforms across all domains with AI technology. Hanwha Aerospace...
Pyongyang hosts grand parade and unveils massive ICBM
Holding vast military parades has been something of a pastime for communist countries in Asia in recent weeks. Vietnam got the ball rolling with...
Japan Defense Ministry Panel Calls for Enhanced Defense, Elicits Debate on Nuclear-Powered Submarines
On September 19, an expert panel convened by Japan’s Ministry of Defense released recommendations on how the country should fundamentally strengthen its defense capabilities...
DSEI UK 2025 Report (1): Examining New Initiatives for “Agile Acquisition”
John Jacobs, Ph.D. Analyst, NSBT Japan At DSEI UK 2025, one of the world’s largest defense industry exhibitions held at the Excel Centre in...
Rafale’s change of fortunes in Asia-Pacific
Dassault Aviation has announced that it completed production of the 300th Rafale fighter jet in early October 2025, marking a significant milestone in the...
Philippines seeks three ex-Japanese destroyers as it hikes defence budget
The Philippine Navy (PN) is reportedly seeking to acquire three of six Abukuma-class destroyer escorts that Japan is planning to decommission. The Japan Maritime...