China’s Stealthy Area Denial
Is China already too far ahead with its A2AD strategy, or is it more of a political means to an end?
When Low Observability (LO)...
Analysing Singapore’s F-35B Acquisition
In January 2019, the United States approved the sale of up to 12 Lockheed-Martin F-35B Lightning II fighter jets and related equipment and services...
Longer Range, Greater Accuracy
Developments in artillery ammunition are seeing greater ranges with better accuracy for tube artillery.
Traditionally, the main role of conventional tube artillery, be it self-propelled...
Making the Shell Fit the Job
Published in July/August 2020 Issue - Artillery ammunition developments are driven by greater flexibity of round, the need for more range and increased accuracy.
The...
The Strategic Utility of Diego Garcia
Ben Ho - Last month’s vote by the United Nations General Assembly to end Britain’s control of the Chagos archipelago in the Indian Ocean...
Higher Caliber
Western manufacturers are now seeing increasingly successful small arms designs emerging from Asia.
The weapon carried by every soldier not only impacts on their effectiveness...
Smart Munitions Increase Market Share
Top attack munitions are now widely developed for different artillery calibers with offering varied ranges.
While aviation assets now employ precision guided munitions (PGM) and...
Bigger and Badder
Published in the April/May 2020 Issue - Infantry Fighting Vehicle operators want more punch from their medium calibre cannons - and onboard missiles will...
Indo Pacific UAV Directory 2021
The development of unmanned aerial vehicles is growing apace, especially in China. New longer range ISR platforms are also on the procurement list of...
Singapore Keeps Its Spear Tip Sharp
The modernisation of Singapore’s armed forces
Singapore’s intent to maintain one of the most modern defence forces in Asia Pacific was once again emphasised when...
