Gordon Arthur
Shielding Armour
Armour, while useful in attack, needs ways and means to stop it being taken out by the plethora or weapons in now faces.
Asia possesses...
Counter-UAS Market Set for Steep Rise
The Ukraine war has revealed that C-UAS equipment must now be a fundamental part of any military force.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are now a...
Submarines Resurgent
Submarines are undergoing a renaissance in the Asia-Pacific region. Excluding mini-submarines, approximately 230 are in service.
With a growing naval superpower present in the Asia-Pacific...
Viettel Makes Maiden Visit to D&S in Thailand
Viettel High Technology Industries, a division of the Vietnamese government-owned Viettel Group, appeared at Defense & Security 2023 for the very first time. In...
Thailand Procures Sky Saker FX80 UAV From Norinco
Norinco of China has been awarded a contract from the Royal Thai Army (RTA) for its Sky Saker FX80 UAV. Unsurprisingly, Norinco had an...
Saab Positions Gripen E for Thailand’s New Fighter Acquisition
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) released a request for proposals (RFP) in October for new fighters. Two of the frontrunners are Saab’s Gripen...
Thailand’s ATIL Unveils DP18A Tactical UCAV
Aero Technology Industry Company Limited (ATIL) of Thailand unveiled its DP18A tactical Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) at Defense & Security 2023 in Bangkok.
Designed...
RV Connex Shows Mini-UAV and Weaponised Scout
Technology company RV Connex highlighted its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) design and manufacturing credentials, as well as its ability to modernise military aircraft, at...
Kasser II MRAP Shown for First Time in Asia
The International Golden Group from the UAE displayed a Kasser II Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) 4x4 vehicle at Defense & Security 2023. It was airlifted...
Chaiseri Unveils New 8×8 Amphibious Vehicle for RTMC
Pride of place on Chaiseri Defense Vehicle’s stand at Defense & Security 2023 is a prototype of the new Armoured Wheeled Amphibious Vehicle (AWAV)....