Maritime Patrol Forces – The Unsung Heroes of National Security
Coastguard forces are in constant demand to help defend against illegal Chinese EEZ exploitation and other maritime criminal activity. Larger surface combatants offer naval...
Sourcing the Best Small Arms From Near and Far
Regional domestic small arms manufacturers are competing well against their global rivals. With large armies to equip, the Asia-Pacific region offers a major market...
Japan launches fifth Taigei-class diesel-electric submarine
Japanese defence prime Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the fifth of eight Taigei-class diesel-electric submarines ordered for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)...
South Korea orders Polish loitering munitions
South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has awarded a contract to Polish private defence company WB Group to supply WARMATE 3 loitering munitions...
Hanwha Aerospace unveils unmanned MLRS concept
South Korean defence prime Hanwha Aerospace took the opportunity at the inaugural Korea Army International Defense Industry Exhibition (KADEX) in the central city of...
Japan Coast Guard Provides Capacity-Building Support to The Philippines
On September 11, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) announced that three members of its Mobile Cooperation Team (MCT) were dispatched to the Philippines from...
Japan’s “Active Cyber Defense” System: Now Set to Become Reality?
1. Introduction On September 10, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) submitted its proposal for the Government of Japan to establish a system of “active...
Boeing Conducts First Flight of Thailand’s First AH-6 Little Bird Helicopter
Boeing continues production of eight total AH-6 helicopters for the Royal Thai Army fleet. Boeing will also train the Royal Thai Army pilots to...
Indonesia receives over 500 new combat and support vehicles
The Indonesian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 2 October that the armed forces have received 569 domestically produced military vehicles, including tracked and...