RAT-31 air surveillance radar

RAP-pers Delight

Developing and operating an Integration Air Defence System (IADS) system is a fiendishly complex exercise. Such systems have two key functions; to help safeguard...

Thai Military Modernises with Upgrades & Procurements

The Royal Thai Army got the green light from the government to purchase 10 new tanks worth over two billion Baht ($58 million). The...
Thai Bell 212 helicopter

Taking a Helicopter View

Although there is a large requirement for new and/or upgraded utility helicopters, the financial downturn in the Asia-Pacific has stalled many decisions to commit...
The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force

Periscope Depth

Whether driven by direct threats to national security, or as a result of the submarine procurement race that is currently taking place in the...

10-Year Modernisation Plan for Thai Military gets Green Light!

The Thai Defence Council has approved a 10-year Modernisation Plan for the armed forces. The Plan has been specially designed to increase the ability...
INKAS

Security Guards

The provision of internal security has expanded as new concerns have surfaced across the Asia-Pacific region, with the threat of well-armed and organised groups...
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SEA secures latest Torpedo Launcher Systems contract for SE Asia

Cohort plc company SEA has built upon its growing pedigree for supplying Torpedo Launcher Systems (TLS) to navies in South East Asia with a...
MPA variants of the Q400 turboprop

The Huntsman Still Rules the Waves

Once again tension over disputed island and territories in the South China Sea is the focus for Asia-Pacific nations to re-evaluate their maritime surveillance...

New Royal Thai Armed Forces Chiefs and Permanent Secretary for Defence

Thailand’s annual military reshuffle has now received Royal approval. This year will see changes for a total of 798 moves covering various positions in...
D&S

Thai Defence Ministry Seeks Foreign Partnership

The Thai Government has outlined a commitment to accelerate development of the domestic defence industrial base in 2017. This will take place through partnerships...

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