Air Platform
Japan’s ruling coalition approves export of sixth-gen joint fighter jet, amid China tensions
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East Asia and Pacific Region
East Asia and Pacific Region
Half of Russia’s North Korea-Made Artillery Shells Don’t Work: Ukraine
Half of more than a million artillery shells shipped to Russia from North Korea are faulty, a senior Ukrainian defense official has said. Vadym Skibitsky, No. 2 at Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate, the defense intelligence […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Tensions have arisen between Russia and China following Moscow’s request for a loan to buy Chinese weapons
Tensions have arisen between Russia and China following Moscow’s request for a loan, as reported by journalists from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Over recent years, Russia and China have significantly strengthened their ties, […]
Anti-ship Missile
Japan deploys type 12 anti-ship missiles launchers at China’s choke point
Japan has deployed surface-to-ship missile launchers on Okinawa Island to counter China’s aggressive moves along the first island chain, Japanese media said. The Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces announced that a Type 12 […]
Air Platform
Korean FA-50 fighter jet receives advanced avionics, AESA radar and targeting POD for Malaysian and Polish requirements
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East Asia and Pacific Region
South Korean Police Raided KAI Office To Investigate Two Indonesian Nationals Involved In KF-21 Technology Leak
South Korean police raided the head office of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), on Friday in connection with two Indonesian nationals accused of leaking technology related to a fighter jet project, a police official said. The […]
East Asia and Pacific Region
Marine Jet Power gets to work on Taiwan Navy’s Tuo Chiang-class corvettes
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East Asia and Pacific Region
South Korean Navy Commissions Final Daegu-class FFX Batch II Frigate
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East Asia and Pacific Region
Saab Awarded Contract To Produce Carl-Gustaf Weapon System For Japan
Saab has received an order from the Japan Self-Defense Forces, JGSDF, for the supply of the man-portable, multi-role weapon system Carl-Gustaf. The order includes over 300 systems and deliveries will take place in 2025. Carl-Gustaf […]
Defense Industry
China unveiled $236.1 billion defense budget with 7.2 percent raise
China is raising its defense budget by 7.2% for 2024, the government announced March 5 during the second annual session of the 14th National People’s Congress. The new budget is nearly 1.7 trillion yuan (U.S. […]