Thai Army acquires UAV training system from China, expands local training
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) has awarded Chinese unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developer Beihang UAS Technology Company a contract worth approximately 95.5 million baht...
US approves ground and air-launched precision missile package to Taiwan
The US Department of State has approved several requests by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) for stand-off...
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...
Taiwan shows off indigenous stand-off ground attack missiles amid Beijing bluster
The Republic of China Air Force (RoCAF) took the opportunity to highlight its indigenously developed Wan Chien air-launched land attack cruise missile during an...
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. Â
The VN16...
EDITOR’S BUNKER BRIEFING (14 September 2020) No25
Dear Readers,
Back from my break and the virtual briefing / conference period is once again gathering momentum. Currently in my diary is Modern Day...
China’s new Commando Helicopter
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) unveiled its latest type of transport helicopter, the Aviocopter Z-8L.
The new 15-ton class helicopter is expected to...
China edges ahead of United States in integrated air defence, land-based...
China's relentless efforts to modernise and restructure the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has resulted in an increasingly capable and well-equipped organisation that is well...
EDITOR’S BUNKER BRIEFING (31 August 2020) No.24
Dear Readers,
August is coming to an end and as we head into autumn most of the defence industry gatherings continue to be virtual, if...
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...
