Questions remain over Taiwan’s basic trainer recapitalisation
Taiwan is seeking to recapitalise its basic trainer aircraft fleet, but it has not yet decided whether replacements will be procured from overseas or...
South Korea deploys bunker-busting ballistic missile
South Korea has operationally deployed its Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile, a key component of South Korea’s military deterrent to the threat from North Korea. Some...
Saudi Air Force Commander Oversees ‘Spears of Victory 2026’ Exercise in Eastern Sector
Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force Lieutenant General Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz today oversaw the progress of the “Spears of Victory...
Malaysia’s first LCS prepares for sea trials
After nearly seven years of delays, Malaysia’s first Maharaja Lela-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) has finally left its berth in preparation for initial sea...
New Details Emerge on JMSDF Port for Strategically Vital Amami Oshima, Drawing Local Business Interest
Last month, Japanese media reported new scheduling details for a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) port facility planned for Amami Oshima, the largest island...
India procures Israeli PULS multiple rocket systems
The Indian Army announced on 3 January 2026 that it had awarded an INR29.3 billion (US$35 million) contract to local firm Nibe to deliver...
Japan Wants Calm, China Not So Much
Derek Grossman, Professor, University of Southern California One of the most serious China-Japan diplomatic crises in recent years unfolded in November after Chinese officials...
How Role-Based Video Intelligence is Transforming Defence Infrastructure Protection
For much of its history, surveillance automation has followed a straightforward formula. Set the rules, define the zones, wait for the triggers. If someone...
Indonesia expands its Red White Frigate project
According to a new letter of intent, the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) plans to construct another two Red White Frigates. An associated licensing agreement was...