Asia Pacific – Page 49 – The Defense Post

Dec- 2025 -

3 December

Jodesz Gavilan

Hanwha Wins $480M Contract as South Korea Approves L-SAM Mass Production

South Korea has greenlit large‑scale production of the L-SAM after Hanwha Aerospace won a $480-million contract.

3 December

Giulia Bernacchi

Japan Plans First Export of Command-and-Control System to Philippines: Report

Japan is preparing to export a command-and-control system to the Philippines, Japanese government sources said.

2 December

Ronald Watkins

Japan Plans Procurement of New Anti-Landing Craft Missile Systems

Japan is preparing to acquire a new generation of coastal defense missile systems under its 2026 budget to protect its southwestern islands.

2 December

Officials of Egypt’s state-owned Arab Organization for Industrialization and China North Industries Corporation sign agreement to jointly produce armed drones. Photo: Egypt State Information Service

Rojoef Manuel

Egypt, China Launch Joint Military Drone Production

Egypt’s state-owned Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) and China’s North Industries Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly produce tactical unmanned aerial systems.

2 December

Staff Writer With AFP

China, Japan in Fresh Incident Around Disputed Islands

Japanese and Chinese vessels engaged in a fresh standoff around disputed islands on Tuesday, the two countries' coast guards said.

1 December

KF-21 Boramae fighter jet. Photo: Korea Aerospace Industries

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea Ramps Up Homegrown Fighter Engine Initiatives With New Interagency Task Force

South Korea has formed a government-wide task force to push the development of a locally manufactured engine for next-generation fighter aircraft, according to local media.

1 December