Defence Notes
Kim Jong-un punctuated September with flurry of new missiles
North Korea continues to surprise protagonists with the rate at which it develops new missile types.
Land Warfare
Equipment for ‘squad games’ emerges at Seoul ADEX
Major players such as Hanwha, Hyundai Rotem and S&T Motiv were all out in force at this year's Seoul ADEX with new equipment for land forces.
Air Warfare
Korean UAVs rise to the fore at Seoul ADEX
South Korea is one of the leading innovators in UAVs in Asia, with different concepts on display at Seoul ADEX 2021.
Air Warfare
South Korea shows off aerospace prowess at Seoul ADEX
Future basic trainers, modern fighters and manned-unmanned teaming concepts were centre stage at Seoul ADEX 2021.
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Land Warfare
Pakistan Army commissions more Chinese-built kit
20th October 2021
China continues to funnel new weaponry - including tanks and long-range air defence systems - into Pakistani hands.
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Air Warfare
Philippines welcomes final Black Hawks and more ScanEagles
20th October 2021
Despite new Black Hawks arriving, the Philippine Air Force is facing a dearth of utility helicopters.
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Land Warfare
Rheinmetall unveils Lynx CSV in Australia
19th October 2021
Rheinmetall has shown off a new combat support vehicle aimed directly at bolstering the OEM's bid under Project Land 400 Phase 3.
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Naval Warfare
PNG commissions second patrol boat
14th October 2021
Another Guardian-class patrol boat has entered service in the South Pacific.
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Training
H135 touches down in Thailand
13th October 2021
Thailand's air force has got its hands on its first dedicated training helicopters.
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Air Warfare
Australia courts Romeo after divorcing Taipan
12th October 2021
Australia is expanding its fleet of naval helicopters, consolidating upon the MH-60R as its platform of choice.
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Naval Warfare
Philippines reignites LPD tender
8th October 2021
The Philippines has not been having much success in its efforts to get two more LPDs. Perhaps things will turn around in the fourth tender effort?
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Air Warfare
India approves more Dhruvs, but where are the LUHs and LCHs?
7th October 2021
India orders more Dhruv helicopters, but production approval for the LUH and LCH is lagging.
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Naval Warfare
Australia has much to mull for its nuke sub hull
6th October 2021
The announcement of AUKUS and nuclear-propelled submarines for Australia raised more questions than it answered.
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Air Warfare
Australia on prowl for replacement Growler
5th October 2021
Australia is to replace a Growler lost in an accident three years ago.
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Land Warfare
China exhibits new land equipment at Zhuhai
4th October 2021
China shows little sign of slowing the quantity of new equipment for the PLA and for export markets.
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Air Warfare
China shows smorgasbord of innovative UAVs in Zhuhai
30th September 2021
China's military is already using a number of capable UAV platforms, with even more advanced designs on the way.
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Air Warfare
China reveals J-16D and other aircraft at Zhuhai
29th September 2021
China showed off new aircraft and missiles at the Zhuhai air show, including a twin-seat J-16D shown in public for the first time.
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Land Warfare
Death Adder strikes hard in Australia
28th September 2021
A small Australian-built tactical vehicle has been selected for army special forces.
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Land Warfare
India orders Arjun Mk IA tanks
25th September 2021
After much dilly-dallying, India has ordered its second batch of Arjun tanks.
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Air Warfare
Boeing plans its first overseas aircraft assembly plant
23rd September 2021
Should the RAAF proceed with its Loyal Wingman programme, the unmanned aircraft will be built in Australia.
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Air Warfare
India turns to cannibalism for Mirage fleet
22nd September 2021
A deal for ex-French Mirages might help India keep its Mirage 2000 fighters aloft, but the move has left many analysts scratching their heads.
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Naval Warfare
NZ places order for high-speed craft
21st September 2021
New Zealand has ordered three high-speed boats for MCM and reconnaissance tasks.
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Naval Warfare
Australia goes nuclear in shock announcement
16th September 2021
Nuclear-powered submarines were once never seriously considered by the Australian government, but the strategic environment and troubles with Naval Group have convinced Canberra to change tack.
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Land Warfare
Australia to provide protected vehicles to Indonesia
15th September 2021
Indonesia will receive Bushmasters from Australia to enhance UN peacekeeping missions, plus its marines are seeking new amphibious transport vehicles.
