Indonesia Still Opts for Silo Procurement Over Interoperability
Diverse procurement strategies exacerbates capability gaps within and between Indonesia’s armed forces.
Indonesia proposed raising its defence expenditure to $10.6 billion (IDR165.2 trillion) for FY2025,...
SEA extends regional success with Malaysian navy contract
The UK-based Systems Engineering and Assessment (SEA) announced on 14 March that it has secured a contract extension with Lumut Naval Shipyard (LUNAS) to...
Japan commissions fourth and improved Taigei-class submarine
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commissioned the fourth Taigei-class diesel-electric submarine, JS Raigei (Thunder Whale), on 6 March.
The new boat was inducted...
Counter-Piracy Endeavors by the Japan Coast Guard and Prospects for Shipbuilding...
On February 6, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) announced the successful completion of a counter-piracy training exercise held the previous day off Cape Muroto...
Singapore outlines new defence acquisitions
Singapore Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen announced during the Ministry of Defence's (MINDEF) budget debate on 3 March that the country will procure new...
Special Force Steath Attack From the Sea
Special force small team attack craft either surface or subsurface have gained importance in light of their potential for littoral raids.
Special Forces (SF) operations...
JMSDF receives new underwater gliders for trials
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) announced on its social media channel on 23 February that it had recently received two new uncrewed underwater...
HAVELSAN’s New UAV: BULUT
Entering the field of robotic autonomous systems in 2019, HAVELSAN has built a platform ecosystem that includes unmanned aerial, ground, and naval vehicles. The...
Milkor IDEX and NAVDEX 2025
Milkor, a global defence solutions provider had a strong showcasing during IDEX and NAVDEX 2025. With this edition marking their 4th time exhibiting during...
In conversation with Miles Chambers, EDGE on Defence Innovations at IDEX...
Exclusive insights from Miles Chambers, Vice President of International Business at EDGE, on defence innovations at IDEX 2025. From cutting-edge tech to future military...
