China launches its first CATOBAR aircraft carrier
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) China launched its third aircraft carrier, which has been christened Fujian, on 17 June at the Jiangnan Changxingdao...
US Navy concludes Valiant Shield 2022, readies for RIMPAC
On 17 June, the US Navy concluded the ninth edition of Valiant Shield, a high-end unilateral field training exercise following 12 days of combat...
Taking on C4ISR and Cyber
The war in Ukraine has demonstrated the absolute necessity of coordinating C4ISR in a major conflict. Nations in Asia have already been adding to...
China’s great leap in unmanned warship development
Chinese shipbuilders have announced several new and noteworthy unmanned surface vehicle (USV) developments in recent weeks.
The state-owned China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) on 31...
Submarine Status
Operating submarines can enhance the reputation of the naval force employing them, but they should be properly funded and not just for show.
Conventional submarines...
China, Russia time joint bomber flight with Quad summit
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on 24 May that six Chinese and Russian strategic bombers were observed flying near the Japan on...
Where do you think you are?
Satellite navigation jamming is a growing concern in the Asia-Pacific. Fortunately, there are steps nations can take to mitigating this menace.
A satellite navigation signal...
Multi-Role Ready
Multi-role combat vehicles (MRCVs) give a good range of options (and savings) over fleets of role specific combat vehicles.
The main battle tank, infantry...
Taking Out ‘The Toys’
The Asia Pacific industry has ‘changed up gears’ in providing solutions to counter UAS threats.
The proliferation of affordable and readily available small unmanned aircraft...
Remote Fire Control
Remote weapons are increasing in calibre as the ability to link them with a greater range of sensors and systems increases.
Naval remote weapon stations...
