South Korea nears fielding of fully domestic K2 MBT powerpack
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has cleared the integration of an indigenously developed transmission for the Republic of Korea Army’s (RoKA) Hyundai...
US lands F-35B on Japanese ship for the first time
A “specially instrumented” Lockheed Martin F-35B short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL)-capable Joint Strike Fighter aircraft operated by the United States has landed aboard...
Chinese Political Ambition Restrains Defence Exports
China’s defence exports have been growing, but quality and political goals conflict potential customers.
China's defence industry has seen significant growth and development over the...
China unveils large tiltrotor UAV protoype
Private Chinese technology group United Aircraft has revealed a prototype large tiltrotor vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capable uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) called the...
India signs for GA-ASI MQ-9B UAVs
The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has committed to acquiring up to 31 medium-altitude long endurance (MALE) uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) from the United...
Sourcing the Best Small Arms From Near and Far
Regional domestic small arms manufacturers are competing well against their global rivals.
With large armies to equip, the Asia-Pacific region offers a major market for...
Japan launches fifth Taigei-class diesel-electric submarine
Japanese defence prime Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the fifth of eight Taigei-class diesel-electric submarines ordered for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)...
South Korea orders Polish loitering munitions
South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has awarded a contract to Polish private defence company WB Group to supply WARMATE 3 loitering munitions...
Hanwha Aerospace unveils unmanned MLRS concept
South Korean defence prime Hanwha Aerospace took the opportunity at the inaugural Korea Army International Defense Industry Exhibition (KADEX) in the central city of...
Japan Coast Guard Provides Capacity-Building Support to The Philippines
On September 11, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) announced that three members of its Mobile Cooperation Team (MCT) were dispatched to the Philippines from...
