Bolt to the Blue
The story of land-based medium- to long-range Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM) in the Asia-Pacific is one of considerable contrasts. For example, the People’s Republic of...
S&T aims high for Next Gen ROKA weapon
South Korean firearms developer S&T Motiv, formerly Daewoo Precision Industries, is seeking to expand its footprint in the Asia Pacific, particularly in the Southeast...
DSM Dyneema eyes Ballistic Protection Market
DSM Dyneema is discussing its Force Multiplier Technology (FMT) based on its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) polymer. The fibre is then used to...
Business growth through Regional Partnerships and Technology Transfer
Speaking on the eve of Defense & Security Thailand 2017, Alexis Hammer, the UK Department of International Trade Defence & Security Organisation Regional Director...
KAI selects Harris for KF-X Multirole Fighter Aircraft
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has selected Harris Corporation to provide carriage and release systems for the next-generation Korea Fighter-Experimental (KF-X) program, expanding the company’s...
DSME on target for Thai frigate delivery
South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) is on track to deliver a 122 metre multipurpose frigate on order for the Royal...
IAI and Hankuk Carbon Enter Joint Company Agreement
Israel Aerospace Industries and Hankuk Carbon from Korea signed this morning an agreement for establishing a joint venture company in the Republic of Korea....
Rugged Looks Good
Battle Management Systems (BMS) for land forces are increasingly migrating down to the lowest tactical echelons, thanks to reductions in the size of the...
Vexing Questions
Prior to the 2013 Sabah Incursion, the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) was focusing its development into a force capable of all aspects of conventional...
Taking a Helicopter View
Although there is a large requirement for new and/or upgraded utility helicopters, the financial downturn in the Asia-Pacific has stalled many decisions to commit...
