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DSA 2018: Wuxi confirms UAV sales to Indonesia and Malaysia
A representative at the Wuxi-based Jiangsu Digital Eagle Technology Development Company confirmed the first overseas sales of its YFT-CZ36 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing …
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DSA 2018: Purveyors of protected mobility vehicles eye Malaysia
An interesting aspect to the DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur was the number of 4x4 protected mobility vehicles on display, as prospective sellers anticipate …
Land Warfare
DSA 2018: China unveils new Fire Dragon missile
Beijing-based Norinco unveiled its Fire Dragon 280A tactical missile for the AR3 multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) at the DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. The …
Land Warfare
DSA 2018: Rapid Ranger rides into Malaysia
Thales, in conjunction with local partner Global Komited (a Weststar subsidiary), exhibited a Starstreak very short-range air defence system mounted on a URO Vamtac 4x4 vehicle at …
Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA 2018: Chinese company adds sparkle to UAVs
Sparkle Tech exhibited its newest UAV, the Tiger Shark, at DSA 2018 in Kuala Lumpur. This Chinese company, headquartered in Hong Kong, has been manufacturing …
Training
DSA 2018: Honeywell to supply engines for Taiwan’s AJT
Honeywell confirmed that it closed a contract last October to supply F124 engines for Taiwan’s new advanced jet trainer (AJT) that will be built by …
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Naval Warfare
DSA 2018: Malacca Strait security needed by ASEAN
13th April 2018
Multilateral cooperation amongst ASEAN militaries has been successful, but still needs to improve if the vital sea lines of communication (SLOC) of the Malacca Strait …
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Land Warfare
DSA 2018: PLA fields integrated rifle/grenade launcher
11th April 2018
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has fielded on a limited basis the QTS-11 individual integrated combat system. The new weapon, in the hands of a …
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Military Logistics
DSA 2018: Indonesia seeks new transport aircraft
11th April 2018
Marshal Yuyu Sutisna, chief of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU), revealed plans at a press conference on 7 April to increase his force’s heavy airlift …
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Special Operations
DSA 2018: Philippines activates unified SOF command
11th April 2018
The Armed Forces of the Philippines stood up a new integrated joint command, called the AFP Special Operations Command (AFPSOCOM), on 6 April. Putting them …
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Land Warfare
DSA 2018: Development delays for Japanese 8x8 APC
11th April 2018
The Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) announced in December that the development completion date of the Improved Wheeled Armoured Personnel Carrier (WAPC) for the …
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Defence Helicopter
DSA 2018: Indonesia receives final Apache Guardians
11th April 2018
The Indonesian Army received its five remaining AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters on 29 March. Photos of the arrival and unloading of the helicopters from a …
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Land Warfare
DSA 2018: Japan continues development of wheeled 155mm SPH
11th April 2018
The Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) within Japan’s MoD is developing a wheeled 155mm SPH as a successor to the FH-70 towed howitzer for …
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Land Warfare
DSA 2018: Thai marines order 155mm SPHs from Israel
11th April 2018
The Royal Thai Marine Corps (RTMC) is acquiring new firepower to protect the country’s eastern border adjacent to Cambodia after a contract was signed to …
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Military Logistics
DSA 2018: Thailand toys with Transformers
11th April 2018
The TR Transformer II 4x4 pickup passenger vehicle (PPV) is now being acquired by the Royal Thai Armed Forces, with an example appearing at Exercise …
DSA 2018 Show News
Shephard Media reports from the 16th Defence Services Asia exhibition and conference, which brings together a range of global defence contractors to exhibit crucial new and existing technolgies.
Many thanks to sponsor Steiner Defense. Their support means we can bring you all the news and video from the show for free, without having to login or subscribe.
If you are attending, don't forget to visit us at booth 30291 for copies of our magazines and handbooks.
To get in touch with the news team:
Gordon Arthur: gordon.a@shephardmedia.com and @combatpaparazzi
