Jr Ng
Singapore Airshow Promises to be Bigger and Better
The seventh edition of the Singapore Airshow is set to soar to new heights once again at the Changi Exhibition Centre (CEC) from 11...
China Broadens Cyber Options
China is prepared to use its burgeoning cyber capabilities for industrial espionage, trans-national harassment, national defence and as a support to military operations.
In its...
High Readiness Remains
A falling population may result in fewer troops but the Republic of Korea armed forces will counterbalances with Tiger 4.0.
Although it maintains one of...
Coast Guard with Muscles
The China Coast Guard has ‘bulked up’ the size, numbers and firepower of its ships, blurring the traditional role usually associated with such organisations.
The...
Coastal Watchkeepers
Unmanned systems are making the monitoring of coastal borders a less labour intensive.
Although the Asia Pacific region has remained free from major conflicts in...
Hawkish China triggers Taiwanese Defence budget rise
Taiwan’s force modernisation still short of international buy-in so indigenous development and manufacturing remain’s vital.
Tensions between the People’s Republic of China (PRC, or China)...
Vietnam’s Catch Up Challenge
JR Ng - Vietnam’s legacy 1970s armed forces are gradually being updated with new equipment as defence spending increases.
Some of the largest increases in military...
Singapore’s roadmap for Next Generation Force
JR Ng - Thinking ahead, Singapore’s Ministry of Defence already has plans for the modernisation of its armed forces by 2030.
In a budget speech...
China’s Next Generation Unmanned Assassins
JR Ng - China has been steadily pushing ahead in its development of stealthy, unmanned deep penetration aircraft in recent years.
The People's Republic of...
Counter UAV: High Tech Flyswatters
JR Ng -Â The use of unmanned aerial systems to disrupt or attack military and civilian personal and locations is now and established threat to...