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...

BUDGET 2021: DEFENCE MINISTRY’S ALLOCATION INCREASE SHOWS GOVT’S COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL SECURITY, SAYS SENIOR MINISTER

Nov 07, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The Ministry of Defence has received an increase in allocation at RM15.86 billion as announced in the 2021 Budget which clearly demonstrates the government’s deep commitment to national defence priorities....

RMAF READY TO DEPLOY ROTORCRAFT FORCE TO HELP MONSOON FLOOD OPERATIONS

Nov 03, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is ready to deploy aircraft including helicopters for flood rescue operation, as the country is expected to face the onslaught of the northeast monsoon beginning this week....

VIETNAM’S ARMY REVEALS DOMESTICALLY-DEVELOPED SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER

Oct 29, 2021

The People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) has revealed its new domestically-developed truck-based Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) called PTH130-K225B....

PHILIPPINES SEEKS TACTICAL AIR MOBILITY BOOST

Oct 28, 2021

The Philippine Air Force’s (PAF’s) air mobility fleet is set to benefit from five new Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical airlifters, following approval from the House of Representatives for additional funding for acquisition of the new aircraft....

India Confirms 56 Airbus C295 Purchase

Sep 24, 2021

NEW DELHI/KUALA LUMPUR: India has formalised the acquisition of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft to replace the Indian Air Force (IAF) legacy AVRO fleet. It is the first “Make in India” aerospace programme in the private sector, involving the full development...

Oshkosh To Supply Hemtt Trucks To Iraq Lebanon And Malaysia

Sep 23, 2021

The U.S. Department of Defense announced on September 22 that Oshkosh Defense has been awarded a $16,708,584 firm-fixed-price contract for M1120A4 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTTs), M977A4 HEMTTs, M978A4 HEMTTs, and M1070A1 Heavy Equip...

Malaysia Takes Delivery Of Third Littoral Mission Ship

Sep 15, 2021

BEIJING/KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has taken delivery the third littoral mission ship (LMS) for the Royal Malaysian Navy at Qidong, located at China’s Nantong City. Military Adviser at the Malaysian High Commissions Office in China, First Admiral Zahid A...

Four Countries Are Expected To Compete In The Tender For 400 6×6 Armoured Vehicles

Sep 07, 2021

PUTRAJAYA: Four countries are expected to show interest in competing for the tender for the supply of a total of 400 six-wheel drive armoured vehicles of the Malaysian Army....

Hyundai Rotem Competes With 6x6 K806 For Malaysian Army Armored Vehicles Replacement

Sep 06, 2021

The U.S. Department of Defense announced on September 22 that Oshkosh Defense has been awarded a $16,708,584 firm-fixed-price contract for M1120A4 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTTs), M977A4 HEMTTs, M978A4 HEMTTs, and M1070A1 Heavy Equip...

Thailand To Acquire Local-made R600 New 8x8 Amphibious Armored Vehicles

Sep 03, 2021

According to information published by the Defense Studies website on September 3, 2021, Thailand will acquire new 8x8 armored vehicles for its naval infantry units. Two vehicles are competitors for this acquisition including the R600 8x8 manufactured...

INDIA BUYS 70,000 AK203 ASSAULT RIFLES OFF THE SHELF FROM RUSSIA

Aug 21, 2021

India and Russia recently finalized a deal for immediate “off-the-shelf procurement” of 70,000 new 7.62×39mm AK 203 assault rifles, according to a report by ThePrint, citing sources from the Indian defense industry. These rifles will replace the aging 5.56×45mm INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) that the army, navy, and air force currently use. The weapons are expected to arrive in India begi...

TAIWAN TO ACQUIRE 40 US M109A6 155MM SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZERS

Aug 05, 2021

According to information released by the U.S. Department of Defense on August 4, 2021, the U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the Unit...

THAILAND TO REPLACE OBSOLETE 106MM RECOILLESS RIFLES WITH US JAVELIN MISSILE WEAPON SYSTEMS

Aug 02, 2021

According to information published by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) on July 30, 2021, the U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Thailand of Javelin Missiles and...

INDONESIA TO PROCURE RANTIS P6 ATAV 4X4 ALL-TERRAIN TACTICAL VEHICLES

Jul 29, 2021

According to information released by the Indonesian Ministry of Defense on July 27, 2021, the Indonesian army has signed an agreement for the procurement of the Rantis P6 ATAV 4x4 All-Terrain tactical vehicle manufactured by the Indonesian company PT...

INDONESIAN MARINES TO POSSIBLY GET EXCALIBUR ARMY KAPA AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES

Jul 07, 2021

Mid-June 2021, photos appeared showing trials of the Kapa amphibious tracked vehicle carried out by Czech company Excalibur Army, Defense Studies reports. Actually, these trials were likely conducted at the Myslejovice Water Training Ground, Březina...

ARMYRECOGNITION SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES PROGRESS IN NEXT-GENERATION TRANSFORMATION

Jul 06, 2021

Mid-June 2021, photos appeared showing trials of the Kapa amphibious tracked vehicle carried out by Czech company Excalibur Army, Defense Studies reports. Actually, these trials were likely conducted at the Myslejovice Water Training Ground, Březina...

Latest Tests on 6G Return Surprising Results

Jun 29, 2021

Imagine you’re a fisherman living by a lake with a rowboat. Every day, you row out on the calm waters and life is good. But then your family grows, and you need more fish, so you go to the nearby river. Then, you realize you go farther and faster on...

How Managed Detection And Response Enhances Cybersecurity Management In Organisations

Jun 29, 2021

There was a time when one of our biggest challenges was securing our physical assets, whether that was our people or our property from crime....

Saas Security: A New Challenge For Modern Security Management

Jun 29, 2021

Try bringing up the topic of “SaaS Security” with anyone on a security team at a large organization. Either you’ll hear, “Yeah, it’s great that security is handled for us by name large SaaS platform here” or you’ll hear a big sigh followed by “yeah I...

Malaysia Issues Tender For Rmaf's Lca/flit Programme

Jun 22, 2021

Malaysia's Ministry of Defence (MinDef) announced on 22 June that it has launched a tender for the Royal Malaysian Air Force's (RMAF's) Light Combat Aircraft/Fighter Lead-In-Trainer (LCA/FLIT) programme....

THAILAND ORDERS ADDITIONAL AIRBUS C295

Jun 21, 2021

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Ministry of Defence has placed a firm order for an additional Airbus Defence & Space C295 airlifter....

MALAYSIAN GSA ACQUIRES RUAG MRO BUSINESS

Jun 15, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR: Global Systémes Asia Sdn Bhd (GSA) today announced the acquisition of Swiss Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) giant RUAG International’s MRO operation in Malaysia. The move, which signifies the first for a Malaysian company within...