PLA ground forces show plenty of punch in Beijing parade
Chairman Xi Jinping held court over a spectacular military parade in Tiananmen Square on 3 September, as numerous types of equipment rolled past. Among...
New UCAVs in parade illustrate Chinese airpower developments
A series of unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAV) was among a plethora of new equipment on show in China’s 2025 Victory Day parade, held...
China rolls out new unmanned underwater systems in parade
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) showcased two classes of new unmanned underwater vehicle in a massive military parade in Beijing on 3 September, as...
HAVELSAN and CALIDUS Forge Long-Term Partnership to Enhance Training for B-250 Aircraft
Every mission begins with preparation. For pilots, that preparation takes place not only in the sky but also in high-fidelity simulators that replicate the...
Vietnam holds military parade on its 80th anniversary
On 2 September, Vietnam celebrated the 80th anniversary of national independence, which occurred in 1945 in the wake of Japan’s defeat in WWII. The...
Issue of September/October 2025
This is the September/October 2025 issue of Asian Military Review. This is not the latest issue. To read the current month’s issue of the...
China’s rotorcraft developments hint at potential future pathways
Imagery of two new Chinese rotorcraft undergoing fight tests has surfaced over the past week. The pair of aircraft – a tiltrotor aircraft and...
PLA integrates armed FPV unmanned vehicles in exercise
China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is continuing to integrate armed unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) into its combat forces. This was highlighted in CCTV footage...
Saab aims new Nimbrix missile directly at drones
On 28 August, Saab announced a new relatively low-cost missile optimised for counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) missions. Although still under development, the Nimbrix is...