Philippines rolls out first locally assembled Israeli fast attack craft
The Philippine Navy has launched the domestically assembled fast attack interdiction craft-missile (FAIC-M) BRP Albert Majini (PG-909) at the Naval Shipyard in Cavite City...
Strength in Numbers a Counter to Terrorism
Multi-lateral cooperation keep strong as regional terrorism persists.
As the war in Ukraine rolls into its third year, strategic competition across the vast maritime expanses...
Midsummer and Saab Sign Memorandum of Understanding For Collaboration in Thailand
Solar energy leader Midsummer AB and defence and security company Saab AB have today signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to investigate a long-term...
Indonesian-Turkish collaboration pursues next-generation APC development
Indonesian state-owned company PT Pindad – a key member of the DefendID defence industry consortium – has partnered with Türkiye military vehicles specialist FNSS...
Singapore lays keel for first ‘drone mothership’
Singapore shipbuilder ST Engineering Marine has laid the keel for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s first Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) on 22 October,...
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...
Diehl Defence extends Royal Thai Air Force support work
Germany’s Diehl Defence has been awarded a support contract for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF)’s IRIS-T short-range missile system, which has been integrated...
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...
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 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...
