Watching The Noisy Neighbours
It is always handy to know what your neighbour is up to, particularly if they are not friendly. So it is no surprise that...
Care from the Air
One of the world’s largest operators of aircraft in conflict zones is the United Nations. Relying on the provision of aircraft from member states...
Defeating the IED
Defeating Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) with active countermeasures involves two distinct approaches: attacking the Radio Frequency (RF) detonation signals and mitigating the explosion with...
Air Defence Challenges in the New Decade
Air defence is coming to the fore of Western military planning after being neglected in the 20-plus years of permissive campaigns since the end...
Enhancing the Mission
As nations continue to wage Counter-Insurgency (COIN) operations across the Asia-Pacific, requirements are emerging for Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) capable of providing...
China’s CASC wins follow-on CH-4 UAV export order
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) announced in early September that it had secured an export contract for its CH-4 (Cai Hong-4, or...
Vaulting Ambition
Airframers in the Asia Pacific region are transitioning away from building under license to developing their own platforms.
The Asia Pacific region is the home...
Republic of Korea Army Builds River Crossing Capabilities
The end of the year award of a $458 million contract to Hanwha Defense to supply as many as up to 110 M3 Amphibious...
Looking For Trouble
Seeing what is over the hill or around the corner is more than a curiosity in military operations. Vast amounts of resources are invested...
Security Guards
The provision of internal security has expanded as new concerns have surfaced across the Asia-Pacific region, with the threat of well-armed and organised groups...
