Japan launches first Taigei-class diesel-electric attack submarine
The lead boat of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)’s new Taigei-class (29 SS) diesel-electric attack submarines (SSKs) has been launched by builder Mitsubishi...
A Matter of Status
SE Asian shipyards, traditionally smaller, look to build affordable vessels but may face economic peril in the post-COVID-19 world.
Efforts to improve naval shipbuilding capacity...
Saab Australia boosts Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capability
Saab Australia has signed contracts worth up to $20 million to provide the Royal Australian Navy with the latest generation anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training...
Regional navies conduct flurry of training exercises
Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Asia Pacific naval forces pushed on regional deployments and exercises throughout September.
JMSDF's Exercises
Notable examples include...
Arise Maritime Rotary VTOL
A number of OEMs are at various stages of developing unmanned rotorcraft that can be used off the back of a variety of warships.
A...
Maritime fobs for Seaborne SOF
Across Asia Pacific, special operations forces (SOF) are receiving upgrades in maritime capability to support emerging mission sets associated with the Great Power Competition...
Thai Marines Choose NORINCO VN16
The Thai Government announced is has signed a contract with China’s NORINO for VN16 Amphibious Assault Tanks for the Thai Marine Forces.
The VN16...
STM once again listed among the Top 100 Defence Companies
STM, a company that stands out in the defence industry with the naval platforms, autonomous drone systems and cybersecurity solutions, has once again made...
Australia seeks new unmanned mine countermeasure capabilities
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) will pursue new unmanned and autonomous technologies that will boost the country’s ability to address mine threats close...
Royal Thai Navy eyes two more Chinese-made submarines despite Covid-19 pressure
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has secured approval from the House of Representatives to procure two additional S26T diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) from China, despite...
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