Plans for Singapore’s Guam fighter detachment are cancelled
Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has confirmed that plans for a permanent Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) fighter training detachment stationed at Andersen...
Indonesia fields Khan short-range ballistic missile
The Indonesian Army has now fielded the Khan ITBM-600 short-range ballistic missile system that was ordered from Turkish firm Roketsan in 2022. The weapon...
Vietnam is confirmed as K9 SPH’s first Southeast Asian customer
A loosely held secret has now been confirmed – Vietnam is the latest customer for the K9A1 155mm self-propelled howitzer (SPH) from Hanwha Aerospace....
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...