Japanese ground forces to test Elroy Chaparral VTOL UAV
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) will test the US-made Chaparral vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Elroy Air...
Singapore Defence Budgets for Titan Armoured Vehicles
Among the items in the Singapore FY 2025 defines budget slated at S$23.4 billion announced by Minister Ng Eng Hen on March 3, 2025...
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...
Australia seeks GMLRS AW rockets for army’s HIMARS
Australia has requested to buy 54 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Alternate Warhead (AW) rockets worth US$91.2 million under the Foreign Military Sales...
US backs Japan’s indigenous hypersonic missile development
The US Department of State has approved a possible deal worth an estimated US$200 million to provide capability support for Japan’s Hyper Velocity Gliding...
First Huntsman artillery systems shown off in Australian camouflage
Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) has formally unveiled the first LAND 8116 programme AS9 Huntsman 155mm self-propelled howitzers (SPHs) and AS10 armoured ammunition resupply vehicle...
South Korea’s DAPA and MOTIE to collaborate on aircraft engine development
South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has joined forces with the defence ministry’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to develop advanced...
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...
Rheinmetall completes HX tactical truck deliveries to Australian Defence Force
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles Australia (RMMVA) announced on 20 February that it has completed the delivery of its HX range of tactical military trucks...
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...
