Singapore lays keel for first ‘drone mothership’
Singapore shipbuilder ST Engineering Marine has laid the keel for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s first Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) on 22 October,...
Chinese Political Ambition Restrains Defence Exports
China’s defence exports have been growing, but quality and political goals conflict potential customers.
China's defence industry has seen significant growth and development over the...
Diehl Defence extends Royal Thai Air Force support work
Germany’s Diehl Defence has been awarded a support contract for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF)’s IRIS-T short-range missile system, which has been integrated...
China unveils large tiltrotor UAV protoype
Private Chinese technology group United Aircraft has revealed a prototype large tiltrotor vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capable uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) called the...
India signs for GA-ASI MQ-9B UAVs
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has committed to acquiring up to 31 medium-altitude long endurance (MALE) uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) from the United...
Maritime Patrol Forces – The Unsung Heroes of National Security
Coastguard forces are in constant demand to help defend against illegal Chinese EEZ exploitation and other maritime criminal activity.
Larger surface combatants offer naval forces...
Sourcing the Best Small Arms From Near and Far
Regional domestic small arms manufacturers are competing well against their global rivals.
With large armies to equip, the Asia-Pacific region offers a major market for...
Japan launches fifth Taigei-class diesel-electric submarine
Japanese defence prime Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the fifth of eight Taigei-class diesel-electric submarines ordered for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)...
South Korea orders Polish loitering munitions
South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has awarded a contract to Polish private defence company WB Group to supply WARMATE 3 loitering munitions...
Hanwha Aerospace unveils unmanned MLRS concept
South Korean defence prime Hanwha Aerospace took the opportunity at the inaugural Korea Army International Defense Industry Exhibition (KADEX) in the central city of...
