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...
Maritime Patrol Forces – The Unsung Heroes of National Security
Coastguard forces are in constant demand to help defend against illegal Chinese EEZ exploitation and other maritime criminal activity.
Larger surface combatants offer naval forces...
Indonesia receives over 500 new combat and support vehicles
The Indonesian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 2 October that the armed forces have received 569 domestically produced military vehicles, including tracked and...
Indonesian Air Force orders four Airbus H145 helicopters
The Indonesian Air Force has placed an order for four Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its training modernisation programme. The order was announced...
Korea’s Young Hawk is Growing Up
Development of the KF-21 combat aircraft is going well, and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is now exploring manned-unmanned teaming possibilities.
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is...
Indonesia Trials Locally Developed Lightweight Shoulder Fired Weapon
The Indonesian electronics defense company Hariff Defense Technologies recently conducted live-firing trials of its new SLT - Senjata Lawan Tank (Anti-tank Weapon).
Developed in...
Treading Lightly
The days of tactical vehicles being manufactured solely for the military are declining. Commercial off-the-shelf have been favoured by many nations, but do they...
Indonesia reveals interest in Bayraktar TB2 UAVs
The chief of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) has asserted that the service will acquire Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 medium altitude-long endurance unmanned aerial vehicles...
Fincantieri Strengthens Ties with Indonesian Navy in Strategic Meeting
Fincantieri is delighted to announce that, in a significant move to bolster maritime collaboration, Dario Deste, General Manager of the Naval Vessels Division from...
EID wins naval communications deal for Philippine sealift vessels
Portugal’s EID, which specialises in military communications systems company, announced on 30 July that it has won a deal to supply two naval integrated...
