Unmanned “Marine Drone” Demoed at Handover Ceremony of Japan’s Newest Mogami-Class Frigate
On June 24, it was announced that the “Marine Drone”, an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) jointly developed by the Japan Multicopter Association (JMA) and...
Thai Air Force demonstrates home-grown “Kamikaze Drone”
On 5 July, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) announced it had successfully conducted a live flight and target engagement activity using a new...
Indonesia keeps options open with bewildering fighter smorgasbord
If the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) could have its way, it would be operating fighters galore from aerospace companies emanating from Asia, across Europe...
Koyo Sangyo Announces “Japan’s First” Noncombustible Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Shielding Film for Outdoor Tent Applications, Targeting Defense Uses
On June 17, Koyo Sangyo Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based Japanese manufacturer of civil engineering and construction materials, announced the launch of what it claims...
Passive and Active Combat Vehicle Protection
As lethal threats proliferate on the modern-day battlefield, it is imperative that armoured vehicles utilise a variety of self-protection means to improve their level...
Australia resurrects scrapped SATCOM project
On 26 June 2025, Australia issued a request for information (RfI) encompassing a sovereign satellite communications (SATCOM) capability under the project name SPA9102. It...
Taiwan Acquiring M109A7 Self-propelled Howitzers
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence on 5 July 2025 has decided to acquire one-hundred and sixty-eight M09A7 155mm self-propelled howitzers from the United States....
Imagery for a tactical edge
Across Asia, change happens fast, whether it’s shifting alliances, emerging threats or dynamic environments on land and sea. In this high-stakes region, defense and...