Gordon Arthur
Submarines Resurgent
Submarines are undergoing a renaissance in the Asia-Pacific region. Excluding mini-submarines, approximately 230 are in service.
With a growing naval superpower present in the Asia-Pacific...
Viettel Makes Maiden Visit to D&S in Thailand
Viettel High Technology Industries, a division of the Vietnamese government-owned Viettel Group, appeared at Defense & Security 2023 for the very first time. In...
Thailand Procures Sky Saker FX80 UAV From Norinco
Norinco of China has been awarded a contract from the Royal Thai Army (RTA) for its Sky Saker FX80 UAV. Unsurprisingly, Norinco had an...
Saab Positions Gripen E for Thailand’s New Fighter Acquisition
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) released a request for proposals (RFP) in October for new fighters. Two of the frontrunners are Saab’s Gripen...
Thailand’s ATIL Unveils DP18A Tactical UCAV
Aero Technology Industry Company Limited (ATIL) of Thailand unveiled its DP18A tactical Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) at Defense & Security 2023 in Bangkok.
Designed...
RV Connex Shows Mini-UAV and Weaponised Scout
Technology company RV Connex highlighted its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) design and manufacturing credentials, as well as its ability to modernise military aircraft, at...
Kasser II MRAP Shown for First Time in Asia
The International Golden Group from the UAE displayed a Kasser II Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) 4x4 vehicle at Defense & Security 2023. It was airlifted...
Chaiseri Unveils New 8×8 Amphibious Vehicle for RTMC
Pride of place on Chaiseri Defense Vehicle’s stand at Defense & Security 2023 is a prototype of the new Armoured Wheeled Amphibious Vehicle (AWAV)....
LIMA 2023: Sypaq delivers hundreds of UAVs to Ukraine
Under the auspices of the Australian government’s military aid to Ukraine, the Australian firm Sypaq is busy delivering numerous examples of its Corvo Precision...
LIMA 23: China displays naval power at Langkawi Expo
China’s presence at LIMA 2023 – whether via military platforms or commercial entities exhibiting at the Langkawi show – illustrated how the Asian superpower...
