It Came From Outer Space
Within the Asia-Pacific, land-based ballistic missiles have been developed, manufactured and fielded by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), India, the People’s Republic...
Logistics Lifters
There is an impressive range of dedicated transport aircraft now carrying military air cargo around the region.
In the list of air forces’ priorities, transport/cargo...
Air Refuelling Proliferates
Fighters need fuel; Airbus and Boeing are competing with their own modern solutions in a region where range is crucial.
With so many large numbers...
Rafael opens company in Australia
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will open a company in Australia as part of an expansion of its operations in the country and of Rafael's...
Thales teams up with BDL to manufacture precision rockets in India
French defence company Thales will be partnering with India’s state-owned Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) to set up local manufacturing of the former’s Forges de...
Chadburns Ring Full Ahead for Modernisation
The increasing pace of naval modernisation in the Indo-Pacific is fuelling regional industrial growth backed by the maturation of indigenous technology.
The rise of China...
Stranger On The Shore
India has the eighteenth longest coastline in the world, according to the Central Intelligence Agency’s World Fact Book. Stretching for a total of 3779.7...
Frigates Stepping-Up
Modern frigates are now being equipped with greater capacity to deliver ‘high end’ force protection.
Queen Elizabeth Carrier Strike Group (CSG)
The inaugural deployment in...
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...
Regional navies conduct flurry of training exercises
Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Asia Pacific naval forces pushed on regional deployments and exercises throughout September.
JMSDF's Exercises
Notable examples include...
