Pushing Back with OPVs
China’s maritime expansion has triggered a surge in interest for offshore patrol vessels to help police EEZs.
OPVs programmes
There are numerous offshore patrol vessels (OPVs)...
Underwater Arms Race
The number of navies that can now invest in submarine technology is increasing, although operational capability will still vary widely.
The submarine arms race in...
More Bang for Your Buck
Most Asian nations that operate fleets of legacy fighter aircraft continue to procure upgrade packages to increase capability and the extend service life of...
Navies Surface Interest in Unmanned Systems
Published in the November/December 2020 Issue - Unmanned systems manufacturers are finding a responsive market for their products among navies in the Indo-Pacific region.
The...
Airbus and ST Engineering to set up C295 MRO hub in...
Airbus Defence and Space and ST Engineering’s Defence Aerospace business have agreed to collaborate towards providing MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) services for C295,...
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...
PTDI CN-235 Update
Indonesian Aerospace (PTDI) can be taciturn unless you visit the firm’s Bandung facility in the west of the island of Java, or alternatively if...
GE Outlines Asia-Pacific Marine Engine Developments
Worldwide General Electric (GE) has delivered over 1400 marine gas turbines servicing 35 navies on some 500 ship programmes.
According to George Awiszus, director...
Indonesia Trials Locally Developed Lightweight Shoulder Fired Weapon
The Indonesian electronics defense company Hariff Defense Technologies recently conducted live-firing trials of its new SLT - Senjata Lawan Tank (Anti-tank Weapon). Â
Developed in...
Keeping Faith with Light Close Air Support
David Oliver -Â The appeal of light, close air support aircraft endures in a region increasingly worried by the likelihood of returning Daesh fighters adding...
