Are AI pilots likely to take over combat?

Sep 27, 2023

Like it or not, autonomous systems are going to play an increasing role in defence capabilities moving forward, across all domains and using a wide variety of automated systems. Autonomous aerial systems could soon be relied on heavily by defence pro...

Are unmanned surface vehicles a paradigm shift in naval warfare?

Sep 22, 2023

Unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) offer several advantages in naval warfare in terms of new capabilities and operation dynamics. USVs can be used for mine countermeasures, reconnaissance and patrols in hazardous environments where the presence of mann...

Philippine Army to buy UAVs for mine detection and clearing

Sep 05, 2023

According to an article by Asia Pacific on September 4, 2023, the Philippine Army has announced its intention to procure new tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) equipped with magnetometers designed for the detection of mines, improvised explosiv...

Indian Army to modernize fleet with 170 multi-terrain armoured recovery vehicles

Sep 05, 2023

The Indian Army has released a Request for Information (RFI) for the procurement of 170 tracked Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) designed to operate in various terrains. These new ARVs will replace the existing vehicles built by state-run BEML, whic...

Insight: The UK's Challenger 3 tank programme gets ready for service in 2025

Sep 04, 2023

Initially planned for service entry between 2027 and 2030, the British Army's first Challenger 3 tanks remain on track for accelerated delivery in 2025. Shephard Defence Insight provides full technical details and a programme update for this vital UK...

Grene Robotics from India unveils Indrajaa first Indian AI-powered anti-drone system

Sep 04, 2023

As reported by Uma Sudhir on ndtv.com, an Indian robotics company headquartered in Hyderabad has introduced an innovative self-governing anti-drone technology system enhanced by artificial intelligence. This marks the maiden development of such a sol...

Japan eyes Türkiye STM's Kargu kamikaze drones

Sep 04, 2023

Türkiye's Defense Technologies Engineering and Trade Inc., often referred to by its acronym STM, has announced that Japan is expressing interest in its quadcopter-style loitering munitions, known as the Kargu system. In an interview with GDH News on...

Singapore and Indonesian Armies Conduct Join Forces in Bilateral Exercise

Sep 03, 2023

Singapore: The 35th edition of Exercise Safkar Indopura (XSI), an annual bilateral exercise between the Singapore Army and the Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Darat (TNI-AD), was successfully held in Singapore from Aug 20 to 28, 2023....

Japan unveils defense budget, seeking hypersonics, frigates, F-35s

Sep 01, 2023

MELBOURNE, Australia — Japan’s Defense Ministry has requested another record defense budget, with the agenda featuring naval vessels, F-35 fighter jets, hypersonic weapons development and armored vehicles....

Saab to Offer 114 Gripen E for Indian Air Force RFP

Aug 29, 2023

Aircraft manufacturer Saab said it will offer 114 state-of-the-art Gripen E fighters as a part of its response to the upcoming Indian Air Force (IAF) Request for Proposal (RFP)....

Indonesia to Buy S-70M Black Hawk Utility Helicopters

Aug 27, 2023

JAKARTA — Indonesia has signed a deal for the possible sale 24 utility helicopters from US weapons maker Lockheed Martin as the Southeast Asian nation continues to rebalance and strengthen its air force amid increasing rivalry between the United Stat...

Indonesia Moves Ahead with Boeing, Announces Commitment to Acquire F-15EX

Aug 23, 2023

The Republic of Indonesia and Boeing shared their commitment to finalise the sale of 24 F-15EX aircraft to Indonesia, subject to US government approval, during a visit of Indonesia’s Minister of Defence Prabowo Subianto to the United States....

Malaysian Company G7 Aerospace Signs MOU with Havelsan

Aug 13, 2023

Malaysian aerospace company, G7 Aerospace Sdn Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with major Turkish defence company, Havelsan, to collaborate on Avionics Depot Level Maintenance (DLM). This cooperation is to jointly support legacy air...

Malaysian Company G7 Aerospace Signed Collaboration Agreement with Turkish Aerospace

Aug 10, 2023

Malaysian aerospace company, G7 Aerospace Sdn Bhd signed a Collaboration Agreement on ANKA Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP) with Turkish Aerospace Inc. at IDEF’23 in Istanbul. This agreement is preamble to a contr...

EU countries sign up to European Defence Agency’s joint procurement for CBRN and soldier equipment

Jul 27, 2023

Several EU Member States have signed the European Defence Agency (EDA) project arrangements for the collaborative procurement of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) equipment, and for soldier equipment....

Turkish FNSS Vehicles Highlight Malaysia's Military Power in Defense Exercise

Jul 20, 2023

Turkish FNSS, through its official Twitter account, on July 18, 2023, highlighted the key moments of a large-scale firepower exercise that took place in Gemas, Malaysia, showcasing the impressive performance of the AV8 Gempita armored vehicles. These...

UK Defence willing to spend £1 billion in boosting its hypersonic missile capability

Jul 19, 2023

The British Ministry of Defence is set to spend up to £1 billion on accelerating its acquisition of hypersonic weapons, Lydia Chantler-Hicks reports in the Evening Standard....

Mildef Wins Order from Malaysian Army for Light Forward Repair Vehicles

Jul 15, 2023

Malaysian defence company Mildef International Technologies has won a contract to supply Light Forward Repair Vehicles to the Malaysian Army....

Naval Group Willing to Assist Philippine Navy Develop Submarine Base at Subic

Jul 14, 2023

MANILA – France’s Naval Group has offered to assist the Philippine Navy (PN) in developing Subic Bay in Zambales into a modern naval base for its submarine operations in the company’s bid to supply its submarines for the service....

UN Indonesian troops completed training on Australian army Thales Bushmaster armored vehicles

Jul 07, 2023

A group of twenty-five soldiers from the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Peacekeeping Centre proudly assembled for a parade at the Gary Holmes Centre, located at 5th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (5RAR), after successfully completin...

Philippine Coast Guard to Deploy Drones to Boost Maritime Capabilities

Jun 11, 2023

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is planning the use of high-end drones to boost its capabilities and strengthen border security....

Taiwan’s AIDC Pushes for Domestic Plane Production

Jun 11, 2023

Aerospace Industrial Development Corp (AIDC) General Manager, Ma Wan-chun said that the Republic of China Air Force (Taiwan Air Force) should look at the local defence and aerospace industry when planning for the replacement of the Beechcraft T-34C t...

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited Intent to Build Submarines in India

Jun 10, 2023

With India being one of Germany’s strategic partners, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems is keen to again demonstrate its expertise in the Indian market....

Malaysian and US Forces Strengthen Security Ties at Bersama Warrior Exercise

Jun 09, 2023

KUANTAN — The ninth annual Bersama Warrior exercise commenced here June 6, 2023, with an opening ceremony officiated by Malaysian Armed Forces Joint Force Headquarters Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for the J3, Royal Malaysian Navy First Admiral Pul...

Berry Aviation Wins Philippine Airlift Support Contract

Jun 02, 2023

The team of Berry Aviation, Inc (BAI) and Columbia Helicopters has been awarded a key defence contract to provide airlift and medical support to US and coalition forces operating and in the Philippines by United States Transportation Command (USTRANS...

LIMA 23: Malaysian MoD signs several major procurement contracts

May 28, 2023

Amongst a slew of contracts signed at LIMA 2023 in Langkawi on 25 May, the Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MoD) inked deals for several important defence acquisitions....

DSA and NATSEC ASIA 2024 Ready to Unite the Global Defence Industry

May 25, 2023

The organizers of DSA and NATSEC Asia 2024 have confirmed the participation of a large number of local and international exhibitors at next year’s show....

RMAF Stays on Modernisation Trajectory

May 24, 2023

Malaysia’s armed force, which are preparing for the future battlefield, provided an insight into their future plans at LIMA 23....

Taiwan To Begin Light Frigate Construction In June

May 22, 2023

A relatively early internal Light Frigate concept design by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science & Technology, unveiled in the 2018 Kaohsiung International Maritime & Defence Expo....

Indian Battle Tank Zorawar Getting Ready for Testing by Year End

May 20, 2023

India’s light tank Zorawar, which is being developed jointly by DRDO and private sector firm L&T, is expected to be ready for trials in the high-altitude mountainous border with China by the end of the year, news agency ANI has reported....

Indian Navy Destroyer Fitted With Lanza-N 3D Radar

May 19, 2023

Spanish defense contractor Indra is equipping an Indian Navy destroyer with the naval version of the LANZA 3D radar, LANZA-N. This marks the beginning of the delivery of 23 radars that the company will supply to the Indian Navy over the next decade....

Indonesian Navy Commissions 2 KCR-60M Fast Attack Craft

May 18, 2023

The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) commissioned its fifth and sixth KCR-60M (Kapal Cepat Rudal-60 Metre) Fast Attack Craft (FAC) in a ceremony held Tuesday, May 17, in Surabaya City, East Java. The contract for both ships was signed in 2019 and, despite th...

Japan Is Looking For A New Class Of FFM Frigates

May 17, 2023

The JMSDF is seeking a new variant of multi-mission stealth frigates for fiscal year 2024 and beyond. The project is officially called “new-class FFM”....

Industry makes renewed calls for expanded naval capabilities

May 16, 2023

Defence industry is rallying to hold government’s feet to the fire over its recognition that Navy requires more firepower and faster, two questions remain: will government heed the expertise, and will they make a decision in time?...

India’s First C295 Maiden Flight A Success!

May 08, 2023

Seville/New Delhi: The first C295 for the Indian Air Force has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking a significant milestone towards its delivery by the second half of 2023....

SAF Singapore Army to get Colt IAR Infantry Automatic Rifles

May 05, 2023

Singapore has confirmed it has selected the Colt Infantry Automatic Rifle as its next standard-issue automatic weapon in its army, replacing a homegrown design that has been in service for over 40 years, Mike Yeo reports in Australian Defence Magazin...

Philippine Army to receive all Sabrah ASCOD 2 light tanks in 2023

Apr 26, 2023

Elbit Systems received a three-year contract worth $172m to supply Sabrah light tanks to the Philippine Army in January 2021. The entire delivery is expected to be completed by 2023, with the tanks to be assigned to the Philippine Army's sole armored...

Pakistan army to receive 56 additional NORINCO SH-15 Self-Propelled Howitzers

Apr 25, 2023

According to Umair Aslam in Defense Talks, the Pakistani Army is set to receive the 2nd batch of Chinese-made NORINCO SH-15 Self-Propelled Howitzers (export variant of the PCL-181). A ceremony was also held in China to mark the production of 56 SH-15...

Solar Industries India to supply Nagastra-1 loitering munitions to Indian army

Apr 24, 2023

According to PSU Watch, Solar Industries India Ltd announced that Economic Explosives Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Solar Industries India, has bagged a Rs 212-crore contract from the Ministry of Defence. "Economic Explosives Ltd, a wholly-owned...

DRDO with Larsen & Toubro to build prototype of light tank with John Cockerill turret for Indian army

Apr 24, 2023

According to the Indian outlet Business Standard, with the Indian Army on a major drive to equip itself adequately on the Sino-Indian border, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) have joined hands to develo...

Vietnam upgrades its Scud tactical ballistic missiles with foreign partners

Apr 24, 2023

In a recently released video by the Vietnamese armed forces, the 490th Brigade of the Vietnam People's Army can be seen participating in a training exercise involving the deployment of Scud tactical ballistic missiles. Vietnam is currently working wi...

Malaysia reviews planned acquisition of new self-propelled howitzers

Apr 21, 2023

Citing information published by the "Asia Pacific Defense Journal", the Malaysian Ministry of Defence has reportedly reviewed its planned acquisition of Turkish-made Yavuz 155mm self-propelled howitzers manufactured by the Defense Company Makina ve K...

India to invest $915 Million in purchase of 250 Pralay ballistic missiles

Apr 17, 2023

According to information published by the Indian news website "Firstpost" on 16 April 2023, in a major move aimed at bolstering their rocket capabilities against potential threats from the northern borders, the Indian armed forces are set to purchase...

Airbus : Manned and unmanned teaming for autonomous flight and air-to-air refuelling

Mar 28, 2023

In just one year Airbus has achieved in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone using an A310 MRTT multi-role air-to-air refuelling tanker....

PT Pindad from Indonesia launches AM1 new assault rifle variant

Mar 23, 2023

An Indonesian weapons company, PT Pindad, located in Bandung, West Java, recently announced their new weapon product, Defense Studies report. Quoted from the official pindad.com website, last January PT Pindad held a trial demonstration of a new aimi...

Pakistan purchases 679 Chinese VT4 tanks that will be assembled locally

Mar 20, 2023

According to the latest report of the SIPRI Arms Trade Database 2022, Pakistan signed a contract with China for the purchase of 679 VT4 MBTs (Main Battle Tanks) that will be assembled and produced under license in Pakistan under the brand name of Hai...

Fighting Eagle to be Mainstay of RMAF Light Attack Squadrons

Mar 18, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: The FA-50 “Fighting Eagle” aircraft made by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the Royal Malaysian Air Force is a very capable fighter of its class that will see it becoming the mainstay of the service’s light combat aircraft (LCA) sq...

Singapore Navy Transfers ex-Fearless class Patrol Vessels to the Royal Brunei Navy

Mar 16, 2023

SINGAPORE: Singapore Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Melvyn Ong Su Kiat and Commander Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) Major General Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan jointly officiated the handing over and taking over ceremony of an ex-Fear...

Malaysian Army to be Equipped with Black Hawk Helicopters

Mar 14, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Army will be equipped with leased medium-lift Black Hawk helicopters seen as a “stop gap” measure in the development of the service’s air wing to replace its Sikorsky S-61A4 “Nuri” helicopters, which has since been grounde...

Philippine Air Force Acceptance Ceremony of the Last Airbus C-295

Mar 09, 2023

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the acceptance and turnover of the last of three C-295 medium lift transporters acquired by the Philippines saying that the aircraft will boost the country’s defence capabilities....

Chinese defense budget 2023 to rise by 7.2 percent to reach USD 224.79 billion

Mar 06, 2023

China on Sunday, March 5, announced a draft budget for 2023 which will see the country's annual defense budget rise to 1.5537 trillion yuan ($224.79 billion), an increase of 7.2 percent, remaining single-digit for the 8th consecutive year. Liu Xuanzu...

South Korean FA-50 Fighter Jet Wins Malaysian Fighter Jet Contract, Disappointment for India’s LCA Tejas

Feb 25, 2023

South Korean FA-50 Fighter Jet Wins Malaysian Fighter Jet Contract, Disappointment for India’s LCA Tejas...

Malaysia Go For Korea’s FA-50 for its LCA Programme

Feb 24, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR/SEOUL: Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd (KAI), South Korea’s sole aircraft manufacturer, announced today (Feb 24) it has won a 1.2 trillion-won (US$920 million) light combat aircraft deal from Malaysia, with the delivery set to begin in 2...

Sig MPX for Malaysian Army Special Forces

Feb 20, 2023

The Malaysian Army’s 11th Special Service Regiment under the 21st Special Service Group, namely the crack Uniform Squadron which is tasked with counter-terrorism operations domestically and abroad have taken delivery of the Sig Sauer 9mm MPX-K submac...

Pakistan Fleet Modernisation on Track : Navy Chief

Feb 19, 2023

The modernisation plans for the Pakistan Navy will be continuously carried out with the purchase of more equipment and systems for the service, confirmed Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Amjad Khan Niazi....

Indonesia To Acquire, Co-Produce Turkish UCAVs

Feb 10, 2023

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense (Kementerian Pertahanan / Kemhan) will acquire an unknown quantity of Turkish-made Baykar’s Bayraktar TB2 and TAI’s Anka Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs). This acquisition will also pave the way to co-produce...

Japan’s New Defense Direction and Its Indo-Pacific Policy

Feb 05, 2023

The National Security Strategy and the two accompanying documents, released by the Japanese Government in December 2022, represent the country’s deepening strategic thinking and the resultant transformation of its defense policy in particular. As wid...

India to boost defense spending by 13%, with billions for new weapons

Feb 03, 2023

NEW DELHI — India has set aside 1.62 trillion rupees (U.S. $19.64 billion) to buy new weapons and platforms primarily sourced through domestic defense contractors during the 2023-2024 time frame....

Royal Thai Navy’s New Funding for Second New Frigate

Feb 02, 2023

BANGKOK: The Royal Thai Navy has requested 15 billion baht (about US $457.9 million) over the next five years to fund its plan to acquire a new frigate. The government has already agreed in principle. The request was made by the Ministry of Defence i...

Filipino-made Anos Liberato armored Light Tactical Vehicle ready for production

Jan 23, 2023

Anos was working with the Turkish company Cukurova Defense on the vehicle's design. Another interesting note is the logo on the vehicle's hood, which doesn't look like the logo of Anos, but of the Philippine Government Arsenal, Defense Studies writes...

EOTECH Wins Award to Supply the Indonesian Armed Forces

Jan 19, 2023

Plymouth – EOTECH, one of the leading manufacturer of Holographic Weapon Sights (HWS) and Magnifiers, has recently announced a sale of 1,000 of its sighting systems to the Indonesian Armed Forces....

South Korean army to field Baekho command post 8x8 armored vehicle

Jan 13, 2023

South Korean military officials revealed that the 20-ton vehicle will first be deployed to the army’s Tiger brigade along with other cutting-edge weapon systems. The brigade will serve as a demonstration unit for manned and unmanned military systems...

Thai army to test DTI Wildcat 4x4 and 4x2 tactical vehicles

Jan 12, 2023

The D-Lion 4x4 is a 4x4 armored vehicle, offering protection against small arms fire, shell splinters and improvised explosive devices (IED). It is equipped with a military communication system....

Myanmar army Tatmadaw unveils MAM-03 MLRS Multiple Rocket Launcher System

Jan 10, 2023

Myanmar Army's (Tatmadaw Kyi) land parade revealed what is likely to be two new weapons: the MAM-03 wheeled multiple rocket launcher and the MMT-40 light tank developed by the Myanmar Army, Department of Defense Industries (DI: Directorate of Defense...

Tata from India delivers 92 LPTA 244 trucks to Moroccan army

Jan 05, 2023

The Tata LPTA is a military truck family available in 4×4, 6×6, 8×8, 10×10 and 12×12 configurations. With extreme off-road capabilities, they are proposed as replacements for Czech-designed Tatra trucks currently used by Indian armed forces....

Philippine Navy inducts Rafael Integrated Naval Combat Suite

Dec 15, 2022

The Philippine Navy has commissioned two FAIC-M/SHALDAG MK5 vessels with fully-integrated Rafael naval combat suites....

Indonesian Navy To Refurbish Nine Old Warships

Dec 06, 2022

The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) will refurbish and modernize nine of its old warships, said TNI-AL Chief of Staff, Admiral Yudo Margono....

Philippine Navy To Acquire More Acero-class Patrol Boats

Nov 29, 2022

The Philippine Navy (PN) plans to acquire 15 additional Israel-made Shaldag Mk V patrol boats, named the “Acero-class” patrol boats in the PN, to augment nine units that have been ordered in 2021, said the Philippine Navy chief Rear Adm. Toribio Adac...

Will Indonesia Acquire Mirage 2000-5 Jets From Qatar

Nov 21, 2022

The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is likely to acquire 12 ex-Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) Mirage 2000-5 jet fighters. According to official sources, this is being taken as a stopgap measure to fill the country’s security needs and to better prepare t...

India unveils new MGS 155mm 8x8 truck-mounted artillery gun system

Oct 28, 2022

Citing information from the Indian defense industry the new truck-mounted artillery system which has been fully developed in India is ready to undergo strength of design trials. The truck has already performed mobility and performance trials....

Indian Defence ministry increases list of equipment and vehicles to buy only from Indian manufacturers

Oct 19, 2022

The Indian Ministry of Defence has released the 4th positive indigenisation list, including 101 additional items that have to be procured from domestic manufacturers, Abhishek Bhalla reports. The "positive indigenisation list" essentially lists items...

Philippine Army Deploys Newly Acquired ATMOS to Mindanao

Sep 22, 2022

MANILA: The Philippine Army (PA) have held send-off ceremonies for two batteries or eight units of the newly-acquired autonomous truck mounted howitzer system (ATMOS) 155mm self-propelled guns to Mindanao, said a local news release....

Naval Forces of Malaysia, Indonesia Showcase Capability in Maritime Exercise

Sep 06, 2022

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) and their Indonesian counterpart,theTentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut(TNI-AL) successfully completed bilateral Exercise Malindo Jaya which was held from Aug 29-Sept 4. The series of drills were carried out around...

THE KING OF MALAYSIA HIS MAJESTY AL SULTAN ABDULLAH RI'AYATUDDIN AL MUSTAFA BILLAH SHAH VISITED FNSS

Aug 18, 2022

The King of Malaysia, His Majesty Al Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al Mustafa Billah Shah, visited FNSS, together with the Malaysian Minister of Economy, Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul bin Tengku Abdul Aziz, on 17 August 2022 The King Al Sulta...

ASIA-PACIFIC NATIONS TO INCREASE DEFENCE SPENDING THROUGH THE NEXT FIVE YEARS

Aug 16, 2022

Australia and Singapore will increase defence spending every year through to 2027, says GlobalData....

DEFENCE LAUNCHES SUPERCOMPUTING CAPABILITY

Aug 12, 2022

Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles has officially unveiled “Taingiwilta” — an advanced supercomputing capability developed with the support of the US Department of Defense’s High Performance Computing Modernisation Program....

THE LIST IS HERE: FIND OUT HOW GLOBAL DEFENSE COMPANIES PERFORMED IN FY21

Aug 08, 2022

The war in Ukraine has sparked a global hunger for weapons that is likely to play out over years. In some cases, the war is pushing countries to turn to off-the-shelf systems rather than wait for programs already in development. As a result, this new...

MALAYSIA EYES MALE UAS ACQUISITION IN 2025

Aug 05, 2022

Malaysia is planning to acquire Medium Altitude, Long Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems (MALE UAS) for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) in 2025, said Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz on Tuesday (Aug. 2)....

Us Navy Delivers First Upgraded Cn-235 To Rmaf Under Maritime Security Initiative

Aug 05, 2022

The United States Navy has delivered the first of three Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) CN-235-220M military transport aircraft converted to a maritime patrol platform. This comes just three-and-a-half years after the United States signed a Letter o...

KD Lekir, Malaysia’s First Naval Vessel to Fire Missile Outside Malaysian Waters

Jul 16, 2022

Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) Kasturi-class corvette, KD Lekir marked a milestone with the inaugural firing of French MBDA’s Exocet MM40 Block II anti-ship missile, away from its home waters during the sea phase of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exer...

Philippine Military Modernisation Horizon 3 On Track – Incoming Defence Secretary

Jul 12, 2022

MANILA: The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) modernisation programme will be moving forward as planned in the effort to bolster the country’s defence capability....

MARCOS WILL HAVE TO STEER THE PHILIPPINES THROUGH TURBULENT WATERS

Jun 21, 2022

When Philippine President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. takes office on June 30, he will be faced with more tumultuous external conditions than those faced by his predecessors. The systemic attributes of the world today are entering deeper in...

SIX ASEAN COUNTRIES TO PARTICIPATE IN RIMPAC 2022

Jun 07, 2022

Navies from six ASEAN countries will participate in the 28th Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California between 29 June and 4 August....

CHAIN REACTIONS

May 23, 2022

The number of challenges to the supply chain defence companies have faced in recent years is unprecedented. With exports to Ukraine and embargoes against Russia, the ability of militaries across the world to replenish stocks has been massively reduce...

KAI PROPOSES TO BUILD FA-50 FINAL ASSEMBLY LINE IN MALAYSIA

May 23, 2022

In its bid to win the Royal Malaysian Air Force (Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia/TUDM)’s Fighter Lead-In Trainer/Light Combat Aircraft (FLIT/LCA) program, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) also proposed to build a final assembly facility for its FA-50 B...

2022 TAMING SARI EXERCISE SERIES 21 AND MISSILE-FIRING EXERCISE

May 22, 2022

KEDAH, May 22, 2022 – The Senior Defence Minister, Dato' Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, was present to witness the 2022 TAMING SARI Exercise Series 21, which includes the EXOCET MM40 missile launched here in Langkawi....

Lorenzana May Endorse OPV Project to Next Defence Chief

Apr 27, 2022

MANILA: Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana today said he may endorse to the next defence chief the PHP 30 billion (US 575 million) contract for the country’s new offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) to avoid last minute deal allegations....

Honeywell to Collaborate with Malaysian Partners for Aircraft Maintenance Services

Apr 23, 2022

American conglomerate, Honeywell have signed two memoranda of understanding with Malaysian companies as part of an effort to strengthen its presence in Malaysia, and marking a bigger footprint in the Asia-Pacific region....

DSA 2022: MALAYSIAN MILITARY MODERNISATION POISED TO PICK UP PACE

Mar 28, 2022

The modernisation of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) seems certain to remain on hold for the near future due to constrained defence spending and political indecision....

First Batch of Turkish Aerospace Industries ATAK Helicopters for the Philippines Arrive

Mar 10, 2022

The first batch of two of the six Turkish-made T129 ATAK attack helicopters ordered for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) has been delivered at Clark Air Base, in Mabalacat City, Pampanga. The two helicopters along with its initial logistics support arr...

Thailand to Get Eight AH-6 Light Attack Helicopters

Feb 24, 2022

Boeing has been awarded a $103.7 million contract by the US Department of Defence as part of a foreign military sale for eight AH-6 light attack reconnaissance helicopters to Thailand. The contract includes spares, training devices, support equipment...

Malaysian Air Force is Asia’s Highest Airbus’ H225M Military Flyer

Feb 24, 2022

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) together with Airbus held a ceremony at the Kuantan Air Base to honour RMAF for being the H225M military operator that logged the highest accumulated number of flight hours in Asia....

Malaysian MD 530G Scout Helicopter Initial Acceptance, Training Complete

Jan 14, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR/MESA(Arizona): MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) has announced the initial delivery and acceptance of six MD 530G Light Scout Attack helicopters for the Malaysian Ministry of Defence....

Philippines Buys Two Batteries of BrahMos Missile

Jan 14, 2022

MANILA: The Philippine Department of National Defence has approved the acquisition of two batteries of the BrahMos shore-based anti-ship missile system. The contract is worth $374,962,800....

INDONESIAN AIR FORCE CHIEF CONFIRMS SU-35 CANCELLATION

Dec 31, 2021

The Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU), Marshall Fadjar Prasetyo has confirmed that the government has dropped its plan to purchase 11 Russian-made Su-35 fighter jets in favor of French-made Rafale and US’ F-15EX jets. “[About] Sukho...

GBP MALAYSIA EYES KUWAIT’S HORNET FIGHTER JETS

Dec 31, 2021

Malaysia has its eyes set on buying Kuwait’s fleet of Boeing F/A-18 Hornet multi-role fighter jets. The country is planning on operating the type till 2035, if the sale goes through ....

INDONESIA TO DEVELOP A MARITIME SURVEILLANCE VERSION OF N-219 AIRCRAFT

Dec 12, 2021

Indonesia’s Infoglobal and state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate Infoglobal’s Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) mission system with PTDI’s N-219 aircraft....

ROYAL THAI ARMY REVEALS DOMESTICALLY DEVELOPED UAS

Nov 09, 2021

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has published pictures and information of the first prototype of the D-eyes 04 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), locally developed by Thailand’s Defense Technology Institute (DTI) and the RTA’s Research and Development Office...

Quarantine Lifted on One of World’s Busiest Air-Travel Routes

Nov 08, 2021

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has published pictures and information of the first prototype of the D-eyes 04 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), locally developed by Thailand’s Defense Technology Institute (DTI) and the RTA’s Research and Development Office...

Philippines And Spain Ink Security Agreement

Nov 08, 2021

MANILA/MADRID: Recognising the importance of information sharing in fostering mutual understanding and closer cooperation between security partners, an Agreement between the Department of National Defence (DND) of the Republic of the Philippines and...