Indian Army accelerates the induction of indigenous small arms
The Indian Army is inducting a growing number of indigenously developed small arms, signalling rising momentum for the country’s still maturing small-arms industry. Amongst...
Networked Sniper pods could attract interest in Asia-Pacific
Lockheed Martin said its Sniper Networked Targeting Pod (NTP) could appeal to air forces operating mixed fleets of fourth- and fifth-generation fighter aircraft, as...
Hanwha Systems works on next-generation active protection system
Hanwha Systems introduced its development of the NIFV-ME next-generation infantry fighting vehicle at World Defense Show 2026, held in Riyadh from 8-12 February 2026....
Honeywell Aerospace is bullish about Asia-Pacific opportunities
Honeywell is involved in many defence projects and platforms in the Asia-Pacific region, and the company is positive about the future too. That was...
Bangladesh receives additional VT5 tanks from China
An initial shipment of a second tranche of VT5 light tanks from Norinco was recently observed being offloaded at the Bangladeshi port of Chattogram....
Australia makes $2.7 billion investment in submarine facility
The Australian government has committed A$3.9 billion (US$2.76 billion) as an initial investment towards construction of a new nuclear-powered submarine facility at Osborne near...
World Defense Show 2026 Concludes with Record International Participation, Advancing Saudi Vision 2030
World Defense Show 2026 closed today following five days of unprecedented international engagement and exceptional results. The biennial exhibition, founded by the General Authority...
WDS 2026: Lockheed Martin unveils a new unmanned turret
Lockheed Martin UK unveiled a new unmanned turret for armoured vehicles at World Defense Show 2026, held in Riyadh from 8-11 February. At the...
Japan’s First OSA Infrastructure Project with the Philippines Highlights Security Ties and an Emerging Defense Market
On January 15, the Japanese government signed an agreement with the Philippines to construct boathouses and slipways for rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs) used by...