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ADECS 2018: ‘No naval arms race’ in Southeast Asia

It is ‘very hard to fit' the Southeast Asian region into the definition of an arms race, according to discussions at the maritime security section …
ADECS 2018: India outlines security threats

India is extremely wary of the maritime inroads that China is making into the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Indeed, some analysts are alleging that China …

ADECS 2018: Stark warnings for maritime defence in Asian waters (video)

ADECS 2018: CRFS making spectrum waves (video)

ADECS 2018: OneBerry fuels soldier tech (video)

ADECS 2018: Phantom detects training opportunities (video)

Defence Notes

ADECS 2018: Show highlights (video)

Simon Williams speaks with Shephard about ADECS 2018 show highlights and looking forward to next year's event.

Naval Warfare

ADECS 2018: ASEAN shipbuilders struggle to climb the food chain

Most countries in the ASEAN region have a local shipbuilding industry – Vietnam, for example, has the fifth largest such industry in the world – …

Defence Notes

ADECS 2018: South Korea harbours nuclear submarine ambitions

South Korea is airing ambitions to form a nuclear-powered submarine (SSN) fleet and the eventual commissioning of such boats is being described as ‘politically inevitable’. …

Naval Warfare

ADECS 2018: Stark warnings for maritime defence in Asian waters (video)

Shephard speaks with key industry analysts on the challenges and facing the waters surrounding Asia-Pacific and how both navies and coast guards are combating these difficulties.

Digital Battlespace

ADECS 2018: CRFS making spectrum waves (video)

31st January 2018

CRFS is exhibiting for the first time at ADECS 2018, the RF spectrum monitoring solutions company already has a footprint in the Asia-Pacific region but …
Digital Battlespace

ADECS 2018: Chinese SIGINT capabilities sound alarm bells

31st January 2018

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) facility on Woody Island in the Paracel Islands is set to become a major SIGINT facility for its operations in …
Defence Notes

ADECS 2018: Day one highlights (video)

30th January 2018

Simon Williams speaks with Shephard about a very busy ADECS 2018 and highlights the sizeable increase in footfall, the prolific appearance of military attendees and wide-ranging dialogue …
Naval Warfare

ADECS 2018: Indonesian Coast Guard is in growth mode

30th January 2018

Founded in 2014, the Indonesian Coast Guard (BAKAMLA) is a relatively young institution. Despite its tender age, though, it has great ambitions for growth so …
Naval Warfare

ADECS 2018: Might Asia’s submarine fleet shrink rather than grow?

30th January 2018

The conventional wisdom being propounded is that the size of Asia-Pacific’s combined submarine fleet will increase greatly, perhaps up to 350 boats by 2030. However, …
Digital Battlespace

ADECS 2018: OneBerry fuels soldier tech (video)

30th January 2018

First-time ADECS exhibitor OneBerry is displaying its security and defence applications at the show including its latest fuel cell solutions. Shephard speaks with Mark Hashemi …
Training

ADECS 2018: Phantom detects training opportunities (video)

30th January 2018

Textron Systems is showcasing at ADECS 2018 its Phantom-UL Beam Rider - an open range training and test and evaluation tool. The Phantom has a …
Defence Notes

ADECS 2018: What to expect (video)

29th January 2018

Clarion Defence and Security's Simon Williams runs through what to expect from this week's ADECS 2018 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Williams comments on …
Training

ADECS 2018: Thailand’s first T-50TH trainers arrive home

29th January 2018

The first two Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) T-50TH trainer jets for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) belatedly arrived in Thailand on 25 January, after …
Defence Notes

ADECS 2018: Show preview (video)

29th January 2018

Shephard editor Helen Haxell gives an overview of the topics that are likely to form a part of the dialogue at ADECS 2018 across the …
Naval Warfare

ADECS 2018: Underwater competition hits Asia-Pacific (video)

26th January 2018

More than ten countries operate over 200 submarines in the Asia-Pacific region today it is estimated that this number could grow to 350 diesel-electric submarines …
Uncrewed Vehicles

ADECS 2018: Singapore police leverages unmanned technologies

26th January 2018

The Singapore Police Coast Guard (PCG) is exploring unmanned technology as a force multiplier to better cope with changing threats at sea. The PCG has …
Training

ADECS 2018: RAAF training commences on upgraded Hawk Mk 127 fleet

26th January 2018

With 20 of the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) BAE Systems Hawk Mk 127 fleet of 33 aircraft now converted to Lead-In Fighter Capability Assurance …
Military Logistics

ADECS 2018: India awaits submarine rescue equipment

25th January 2018

JFD, formerly known as James Fisher Defence, will despatch two much-needed submarine rescue systems to India in March. The acquisition of two systems will allow …
Digital Battlespace

ADECS 2018: AEW&C aircraft in Asia-Pacific (video)

25th January 2018

With airborne command and control a growing requirement in the Asia-Pacific region Shephard looks closely at what some of the countries have to offer regarding airborne …
Defence Helicopter

ADECS 2018: RSAF seeks CH-47 simulator (video)

24th January 2018

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is in need of a CH-47F Chinook simulator to help train its pilots. The RSAF currently operates six …
Naval Warfare

ADECS 2018: India’s silent arm progresses…slowly

24th January 2018

Having initiated its 30-year submarine-building plan two decades ago to raise operational and indigenous construction capabilities, modernisation of the Indian Navy (IN) underwater fleet has …
Naval Warfare

ADECS 2018: Piracy report released

23rd January 2018

A new annual international piracy report issued by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) under the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), and covering 2017, indicated that …
Digital Battlespace

ADECS 2018: Chinese EW capabilities roll inexorably onwards

23rd January 2018

The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is on the verge of commissioning its seventh intelligence collection vessel. The Type 815A spy ship was launched at …
Naval Warfare

ADECS 2018: Taiwan pursues indigenous submarines

23rd January 2018

The Republic of China Navy (ROCN) launched its Indigenous Defence Submarine (IDS) programme in 2016, the goal being to build eight submarines within a decade. …