Asia Pacific

Australia Selects HIMARS Over StrikeMaster for Long-Range Fires

Australia has selected Lockheed Martin’s High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) to enhance the army’s long-range strike capabilities.

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Japan Teams With Northrop Grumman to Boost Electronic Warfare Capabilities

Japan is moving towards further enhancing its electronic warfare (EW) capabilities through a collaboration with US defense giant Northrop Grumman.

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Royal Thai Navy Introduces Amphibious 8×8 Armored Vehicles for Border Defense

Thailand has taken a crucial step in reinforcing its eastern borders with new 8x8 amphibious wheeled armored vehicles built to expand its land-to-sea operational capability.

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Australia Picks Rolls-Royce Gas Turbines for Future Mogami-Class Warships

Canberra has selected Rolls-Royce to supply its MT30 marine gas turbines for the Royal Australian Navy’s upcoming Mogami-class frigates, supporting a fleet of up to 11 vessels under a $7.1 billion program with Japan.

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Thales Adds Radio, Air, and Vehicle Communications Projects in Malaysia

Thales is expanding its role in Malaysia’s military communications sector through a series of industrial and supply projects.

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China Explores Mid-Flight Drone Recharging Using Microwave Beams

A new experiment in China showed drones could one day be recharged mid-air using microwave energy transmitted from the ground.

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Cambodia Pushes Ahead With Military Conscription Law

Cambodia is moving forward with plans to introduce mandatory military service for men aged 18 to 25, amid heightened security concerns.

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Pakistan’s Infrared-Blocking Tents Aim to Redefine Battlefield Concealment

Pakistan has developed a unique, homegrown response to evolving drone warfare: PVC-based stealth tents designed to block infrared radiation.

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Australia Invests $855M in Nearly 300 Bushmaster Vehicles, Upgraded Trucks

Australia has committed to investing $855 million to enhance the Australian Defence Forces’ ground vehicle fleet.

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S. Korea Air Force Issues Apology Over F-15K Collision Linked to In-Flight Selfies

The Republic of Korea Air Force has released a statement apologizing for a 2021 midair collision involving two F-15K fighter jets.

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