Cheaper Options for Ground Attack
There is now a growing range of ground attack aircraft available now, the purchase of which will not break a nation’s defence budget.Â
COIN air...
Pushing Back with OPVs
China’s maritime expansion has triggered a surge in interest for offshore patrol vessels to help police EEZs.
OPVs programmes
There are numerous offshore patrol vessels (OPVs)...
Indonesia’s Tank Boat development moves ahead
Indonesia’s PT Pindad has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) that will place the company in the driving seat of a...
Indonesia’s upgraded F-16 takes flight
The first Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) F-16A/B combat aircraft to undergo the Falcon STAR (Structural Augmentation Roadmap) enhanced mid-life upgrade (eMLU) programme has made...
Brown Water Specialists
Riverine and inshore patrolling in boats designed with shallow draughts, high speed and that are well armed can fulfill missions from anti-criminal activity to...
Frigates Stepping-Up
Modern frigates are now being equipped with greater capacity to deliver ‘high end’ force protection.
Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group (CSG)
The inaugural deployment in...
Coast Guards welcome OPV Boom
Asian-Pacific navies traditionally operate traditional warships leading the Coast Guards to benefit from very capable Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV).
Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) have gained...
Asian SOF looks for Protected Mobility
SOF vehicles can be light and quick, but for some operators there is also a proved need for greater protection for the operators.
In April,...
Underwater Arms Race
The number of navies that can now invest in submarine technology is increasing, although operational capability will still vary widely.
The submarine arms race in...
Sweeping the Skies
Guarding economic zones and watching for incursions, either temporary or as part of a deliberate strategy, has raised the need for wide area and...
