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...
Defending Asian skies
The rapid proliferation of long-range threats such as ballistic and cruise missiles, loitering munitions and unmanned aerial vehicles in the Asia-Pacific region has prompted...
Strategic Partnership Between HAVELSAN and CEMRE Shipyard: ÇAKA Hybrid Unmanned Surface Vehicle Moves Toward Production
HAVELSAN has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with one of Turkey’s leading private shipyards, CEMRE, initiating a strategic collaboration covering the design, development,...
Indian Army receives its first Apaches, while S. Korea dithers
The first three AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters for the Indian Army arrived in the country, even as South Korea has changed its mind...
Cambodia and Thailand border tensions flare into sharp skirmish
Tensions along the Cambodian-Thai border ignited into open warfare on 24 July, as each side fielded heavy weaponry such as multiple rocket launchers, howitzers,...
ASELSAN unveils next-generation naval defense systems at IDEF 2025
ASELSAN has introduced new generation of naval defense technologies at IDEF 2025, including DERİNGÖZ Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, GÖKSUR Vertical Launch System (VLS) Advanced Naval...
China’s capabilities advance with SPH and UGV developments
The strides being made by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in advancing the capabilities of its ground combat force are illustrated by developments in...
C-17 aircraft congregate in Australia for massive wargames
Australia hosted a significant number of Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport aircraft during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, held from 13-27 July. Australia, Canada and...