Thai submarine is to proceed with Chinese engines
Thailand’s long-delayed programme to acquire a Chinese-built submarine is moving forward after the Thai cabinet approved a plan to replace German-made engines with Chinese...
Korean Air partners with Anduril for autonomous aircraft development in Asia Pacific
Korean Air has entered into a partnership with U.S. defense technology company Anduril Industries to jointly develop and produce autonomous aircraft for Korea and...
EOS secures order for High Energy Laser Weapon System for counter-drone warfare
Electro Optic Systems Holdings Limited (“EOS”) is pleased to announce that it has secured an order for a drone defence capability using a new...
Pakistan inducts first Chinese-built Z-10ME attack helicopters
Pakistan has formally introduced Chinese-manufactured Z-10ME attack helicopters into service. Field Marshal Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff, presided over an induction ceremony...
Japan’s first F-35Bs reach their new home
The first three of Japan’s F-35B short-take-off-and-vertical-landing fighters arrived at their new home on 7 August, marking the beginning of a future fixed-wing carrier...
South Korea enhances air defence shield with M-SAM improvements
The South Korean government recently took two major steps toward strengthening its air defence shield against attack from North Korea’s ballistic-missile arsenal. Firstly, on...
Keeping up with the droneses – Australia advances its C-UAS capabilities
Although somewhat belatedly, Australia is now accelerating efforts to induct new counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) into service. This is occurring under the auspices of...
Turkey’s naval exports make waves in Southeast Asia
Turkey’s naval shipbuilding industry is steadily expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia as defence ties strengthen, particularly with Muslim-majority nations within the region. At...
Australia chooses “made in Japan” for its next frigate
On 5 August, after much anticipation, Canberra announced that the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) next general-purpose frigate would be a Japanese design. The Upgraded...