East Asia and Pacific Region
China Unveils Low-cost 155mm Wheeled Artillery System Copying German RCH 155 8×8 Howitzer
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East Asia and Pacific Region
Air Platform
KAI to develop single-seater FA-50 light combat aircraft with new investment plan
Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (KAI) has unveiled plans to develop an autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) and a single-seat version of its FA-50 light combat jet, aiming to diversify its offerings and increase its market share. […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class Submarines Declared Product of Concern
Following a recommendation from Defence, Collins class submarine sustainment has been listed as a Product of Concern to enable enhanced ministerial oversight of this critical capability The Collins class sustainment program has experienced challenges in […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Virgin Airlines Pilot First to Spot Chinese Warships Off Australia’s East Coast
Airservices Australia has revealed that a Virgin Airlines pilot was the first to spot three Chinese warships off Australia’s east coast last week. Three Chinese warships — a frigate, cruiser and replenishment ship — were […]
Air-Launched Weapons
South Korea integrates Meteor missiles on KF-21 fighter
MBDA announced on Monday the successful integration of the Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) onto South Korea’s next-generation KF-21 Boramae fighter. The collaboration between MBDA, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), and South Korea’s Defense […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Lack of Leadership in Australia and New Zealand Emboldened Chinese Navy
Airliners were over the Tasman Sea crossing between Australia and New Zealand when the Chinese navy warned they were flying over a secret live-fire exercise, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Friday. Regulator Airservices […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Chinese frigates spotted off the coast of Australia
The Australian Defence Force keeps three Chinese warships spotted 150 nautical miles from Sydney under close surveillance. The vessels were first detected in international waters off north-east Queensland last week and have been sailing steadily […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Taiwan Considers $10 Billion Weapons Purchases From The U.S.
Taiwan is considering a multi-billion dollar arms purchase from the U.S., sources say, seeking support from the new Trump administration amid rising military pressure from China. Three sources familiar with the situation, speaking on condition […]
Air-Launched Weapons
Royal New Zealand Navy Test Fires Penguin Missile for the First Time
A No. 6 Squadron SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopter fired the Penguin missile as part of workups for HMNZS Te Kaha (F77)’s deployment to the Arabian Gulf to participate in Combined Task Force 150 (CTF150). The […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Thai Army Stryker Fleet to Receive Leonardo’s Battle Management Systems
Leonardo DRS has accepted a contract to supply and equip battle management systems for the Royal Thai Army’s Stryker 8×8 armored fighting vehicles. The deal, costing over $7 million, will see the company deliver its […]