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...
Singapore lines up Anduril and ShieldAI for advanced autonomy
Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) are partnering with Anduril Industries to explore advancements in...
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...
Current Trends on the International Agenda
Ukraine Conflict and Peace Negotiations
Over the past month, the international community has focused on initiatives to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. On March 18,...
BlackSky Gen-3: Intelligence at the Speed of Conflict
In today's rapidly evolving global landscape, the nature of conflict has become increasingly complex and unpredictable. Traditional intelligence methods often struggle to keep pace...
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...
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...
