Philippine coastguard claims ‘laser’ harassment by China
A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Parola-class patrol vessel was menaced by a “military-grade” laser deployed from a trespassing China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel while...
Indian Navy submarine docks in Indonesia for the first time
One of the Indian Navy’s 3,000-tonne Sindhughosh-class (Russian-made Project 877EKM ‘Kilo’-class) diesel-electric submarines, INS Sindhukesari, made a port visit in Jakarta between 22 and...
Graduates of Philippines’ Brahmos SBASM programme emerge
A batch of 21 operators for the Philippine Marine Corps’ future Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile (SBASM) has completed initial training on operations and maintenance of...
Milkor UAE and Republikorp sign an agreement for UCAV collaboration in...
Abu Dhabi Based Milkor UAE signed an agreement with Indonesian Republikorp for the research, development and manufacturing of the Milkor UCAV in Indonesia.
The agreement...
Vietnam highlights growing defence partnership with Japan
Top officials from the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) have affirmed the growing strategic partnership between the two...
New commander nominated for USN 7th Fleet
A new commander has been nominated to lead the US Navy’s 7th Fleet, the largest of the service’s forward-deployed fleets and homeported in Yokosuka,...
The Royal Thai Navy is seeking B15 billion for a second...
The Royal Thai Navy has sought 15 billion baht over the next five years to support its intention to buy a new frigate, according...
Indonesia acquires EOTECH weapon sights
The Indonesian Armed Forces (Tentara Nasional Indonesia, TNI) has acquired 1,000 Holographic Weapon Sights (HWS) and magnifiers for use by the Komando Pasukan Khusus...
Diamond Aircraft delivers three DA42 MPP to the Royal Thai Air...
Diamond Aircraft and its distributor Asian Aerospace Services announces the successful delivery of three (3) DA42 MPP (Multi Purpose Platform) reconnaissance aircraft to the...
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...
