Air-Launched Weapons
China’s CJ-10 Long Sword / DH-10 land-attack cruise missile
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East Asia and Pacific Region
Air Platform
Malaysia ditches MiG-35 in favor of FA-50
Russia has offered its MiG-35, also known as MiG-29M2 aircraft, to Malaysian Air Force’s 12 fighter jets requirement, said Dmitry Shugaev, the director of the Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) in an interview […]
Air Platform
Malaysia Issued Tender For Maritime Patrol Aircraft and Drones
The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) is inviting bids for the acquisition of two new manned maritime patrol aircraft. An online briefing for the tender was conducted on 1 October 2020 in Kuala Lumpur. Members […]
Air-Launched Weapons
Australia to Buy Tomahawk Cruise Missiles and Hypersonic Weapons
Australia on Thursday (Sept 16) announced that it would acquire long-range US Tomahawk cruise missiles, shortly after forging a new alliance with the US and Britain to strengthen military capabilities in the face of growing […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Indonesia Bought Two Type 31 Frigates From Babcock
Babcock International has signed an Arrowhead 140 (AH140) frigate design licence agreement with state-owned enterprise PT PAL Indonesia. The contract was secured through a design licence agreement with PT PAL Indonesia. The signing took place […]
Air Platform
China Debuts MH-60R Copycat Z-20 Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopter
China’s Z-20 anti-submarine warfare helicopter debuted, indicating that Z-20 naval-type helicopter may be used in the same way as the U.S. MH60R/S, combining Z-20 anti-submarine type and multi-purpose type, to improve Chinese surface ships’ combat […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Australia could lease nuclear-powered submarines from the US, says defense minister Peter Dutton
Australia’s defense minister Peter Dutton confirms that the short-term leasing of nuclear-powered submarines from the UK or the US is being considered by the government. “The short answer is yes,” Dutton said when asked on […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Why Australia Should Build “SEAL Capability” Under Royal Australian Navy’s Command?
Carrier Seal is an 8-man swimmer delivery vehicle designed for the covert insertion and extraction of combat diver units. It operates in three modes; surface, semi-submerged and submerged. The United States Naval Special Warfare Development […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Why Australia’s Nuclear Submarines Will Deter China?
Nuclear-powered submarines do not need to surface for air, allowing them to be stealthier for longer in the Indo-Pacific region. The Virginia-class submarine will give China enough reasons not to venture into Australian waters. China […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Japan Detects Acoustic Signature Of Chinese Noisy Submarines off Amami Oshima
Japan detected a submarine believed to be Chinese off a southern Japanese island, the defense ministry said Sunday, heightening Japan’s caution levels in the East China Sea as China increases its military activities. Japan’s Ministry […]