Indian Army seeks tracked platform for air defence units
On 28 April, the Indian Ministry of Defence issued a request for proposals (RfP) for the procurement of 83 Carrier Air Defence Tracked (CADET)...
KADEX Signs Agreement with GLOBSEC, One of the World’s Top Five Security Forums, to Co-Host a High-Level Security Forum
Establishing a Europe–Asia security and defense cooperation platform. More than four key decision-makers including European defense ministers, confirmed to speak at the forum. KADEX...
Romeo extends romance with Seoul mate
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) is eyeing the acquisition of up to 24 additional MH-60R helicopters from Sikorsky, as it modernises its naval...
Commcrete aims to expand resilient SATCOM capabilities in Southeast Asia
Israeli technology start-up Commcrete is positioning its tactical satellite communications (SATCOM) technology – which enables any line-of-sight and VHF/UHF radio devices to access satellite...
Exercise Balikatan 2026 in photos
Asian Military Review attended the 41st iteration of Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, drills that were conducted from 20 April till 8 May....
Pakistan commissions first Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine
On 30 April, the Pakistan Navy (PN) commissioned its first Hangor-class diesel-electric submarine, marking a further shift towards Chinese-origin naval and defence systems for...
Taiwan may seek additional Black Hawks after Kiowa retires
Taiwan hopes to significantly boost its defence spending, with the current administration committed to increasing military expenditure to 5% of GDP by 2030. The...
New Zealand narrows frigate contenders to two
On 7 May, New Zealand’s new Defence Minister Chris Penk provided an update on progress to replace the Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) two...
AI Startup “Spakona” Wins ATLA Contract for UAV Teaming Technology
On April 7, Tokyo-based AI company Spakona Inc. announced that it will conduct research and development of onboard AI to enable flight demonstrations involving...