US Navy concludes Valiant Shield 2022, readies for RIMPAC
On 17 June, the US Navy concluded the ninth edition of Valiant Shield, a high-end unilateral field training exercise following 12 days of combat...
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...
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...
China, Russia time joint bomber flight with Quad summit
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on 24 May that six Chinese and Russian strategic bombers were observed flying near the Japan on...
Subaru UH-2 helicopter performs maiden flight
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF’s) next-generation UH-2 multirole helicopter has achieved its first flight on 19 May, its developer Subaru Corporation announced a...
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...
Republic of Korea Selects Bell 505 as Its New Military Helicopter...
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced the selection of the Bell 505 as the new Republic of Korea military helicopter trainer. The...
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...
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...
Japan Networks News
Japan’s Ground Self-Defence Force is overhauling its electronic warfare posture, both in force weight and capabilities.
Reflecting ever-present tensions in East Asia, Japan’s Ministry of...
