Submarine Status
Operating submarines can enhance the reputation of the naval force employing them, but they should be properly funded and not just for show.
Conventional submarines...
Bigger, Further, Better
Where China is growing its unmanned aerial vehicle fleet, nations across Asia Pacific are finding budgets too for these more strategic assets.
Military forces are...
Multi-Role Ready
Multi-role combat vehicles (MRCVs) give a good range of options (and savings) over fleets of role specific combat vehicles.
The main battle tank, infantry...
Affordable Maritime Patrol
While nothing is cheap in defence, a range of less expensive capabilities might be enough, especially if networked with allies.
The Indo-Pacific region has...
Remote Fire Control
Remote weapons are increasing in calibre as the ability to link them with a greater range of sensors and systems increases.
Naval remote weapon stations...
Loitering with Intent
Loitering munitions have already proved their effectiveness in conflict and their development in terms of range and deployment methods continues to be explored.
Loitering munitions...
Taking on C4ISR and Cyber
The war in Ukraine has demonstrated the absolute necessity of coordinating C4ISR in a major conflict. Nations in Asia have already been adding to...
Transitioning Pilot Training
The military pilot training world is changing rapidly, undergoing a seismic shift as it tries to adapt to new requirements, both budgetary and operational.
Although...
Gulf Naval Recapitalisation
Gulf states have been investing defence budgets in to recapitalise naval power as well as indigenous shipyards.
Disputes in the Gulf and wider Middle East...
Thinking Warships
The increasing adoption of open architecture and artificial intelligence is growing the capacity of naval combat management systems.
In simple terms, naval platforms deliver military...
