Budget versus Necessity – How New, How Soon?
Airbus, Bell, Leonardo and Sikorsky participated in an AMR survey to gauge their perspectives of business opportunities within the Asia-Pacific military rotorcraft market over...
Malaysia selects Leonardo, TAI for air force requirements
Malaysia’s Senior Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein revealed in a social media post on 9 October that the government has opted for two of Leonardo’s...
“Predators Run” Exercise Brings Four Pacific Military’s Together
This year’s annual warfighting exercise by Australian’s Army1st Brigade, Predators Run, combined elements of four countries.
Conducted in the Army’s tropical training ground southeast...
Malaysia High Endurance UAS Plans
Malaysia announced its plans to acquire a fleet of long range, high endurance unmanned aerial systems.
The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) Deputy Defence...
Malaysia Looks to India for New Fighter
India has emerged as the frontrunner for a Malaysian requirement of light combat aircraft, with a package deal that would include maintenance and spares...
BAE Systems’ OPVs Meet Open Ocean or Coastal Patrol Challenges
A deployment to the Indo-Pacific requires a ship that is not only reliable but also one that is capable of performing multiple roles and...
Asia Pacific UAV Compendium 2022
The value of unmanned aerial vehicles continues to grow in importance, with indigenous development increasing in all categories.
Regional military forces are accelerating their acquisition...
Submarine Status
Operating submarines can enhance the reputation of the naval force employing them, but they should be properly funded and not just for show.
Conventional submarines...
Multi-Role Ready
Multi-role combat vehicles (MRCVs) give a good range of options (and savings) over fleets of role specific combat vehicles.
The main battle tank, infantry...
Thales Shows Air Defence Starstreak and Tank Killer NLAW
Thales came to DSA with a strong operator endorsement for its Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW).
The UK government has gifted over 3,600 of...
