Malaysia extends local MRO for EC725 Caracal helos
The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has awarded Boustead Heavy Industries Corp (BHIC) subsidiary BHIC AeroServices (BHICAS) a five-year helicopter services contract worth RM378...
Japan Coast Guard expands MQ-9B SeaGuardian fleet
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has agreed to acquire two SeaGuardian medium altitude long endurance uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems,...
DronTech Asia 2024: Thailand ‘s Premier International Drone Exhibition
In a significant milestone for the drone industry, Bangkok is set to host Asia’s first international drone exhibition and conference, DronTech Asia 2024. Organized...
AUKUS advances autonomous systems development
Partners of the tripartite Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States (AUKUS) security pact have advanced their co-development of resilient and autonomous artificial...
Asian Industry’s Counter-Drone Initiatives
Countering UAS is a growing part of defence requirements, and industry is stepping up to the demand.
The unmanned drone threat to the security of...
Indonesia reveals interest in Bayraktar TB2 UAVs
The chief of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) has asserted that the service will acquire Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 medium altitude-long endurance unmanned aerial vehicles...
Malaysia’s Defence Budgeting Still Not Fit for Purpose
The Malaysian government’s budgeting process still does not give its armed forces a clear vision of what procurement to expect, and when.
In contrast to...
SAE Media Group Acquires Leading Community Hub for C-UAS Professionals
SAE Media Group has completed the acquisition of C-UAS Hub, a premier resource for news and actionable information in the counter-UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems)...
Japan adds AMRAAM to missile co-production pact with US
Japan’s defence leaders have agreed to provide industrial support to the United States by participating in co-production of the US-designed Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles...
Europe energises Exercise Pitch Black 2024
Five European nations joined the Pitch Black 2024 air force exercise from 12 July till 2 August, the continent’s largest ever presence Down Under....
