Fast Attack: Still a Threat in the Littoral
Small, swift missile-bearing attack craft can do great damage at range if allowed to do so.
Fast craft have received a great deal of attention...
India’s careful approach to China continues
The speculation of Chinese dominance in the Indo-Pacific region has been well documented in the Indian press. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has...
The Naval Workhorse – The Rise of OPVs
Offshore Patrol Vessels are gaining popularity as a cheaper but increasingly more capable option to more sizeable and expensive ‘grey navy’ options.
The Asia-Pacific region...
No peace dividend yet
Although growing interaction with North Korea seems to offer long awaited detante, it is still too early for the South Korean government to slow...
To the Beach and Beyond – Amphibious Assault
The development of ship-to-shore landing vessels means more volume arriving per trip at higher speed.
The amphibious operation is considered by many military analysts and...
Light and Practical – ISTAR on the go
Variety is not only the spice of life, but representative of new ISTAR aids that are available for dismounted troops.
All equipment that dismounted troops...
Big Punch Weapons for troops in contact
The use of direct fire weapons gives the infantry the punch that they often need to maintain momentum without waiting for additional support.
Direct fire...
Ballistic Missile Defence in the Asia-Pacific region
The topic of ballistic missile defence, regardless of geographic region, is rife with complexities, and two major areas stand out - the geopolitical aspect...
Anti-Missile Defence Analysis: Part 1/2
With US President Trump due to begin talks with North Korea’s President Kim Jong-un over denuclearisation, Asian Military Review presents two perspectives on anti-tactical...
Tactical change of Tune
The challenge of upgrading to software defined radios will reduce the need to overcome issues with upgrading traditional hardware for Asian militaries.
Tactical radio technology...
