Gordon Arthur

Gordon Arthur is an Asia correspondent for Defense News. After a 20-year stint working in Hong Kong, he now resides in New Zealand. He has attended military exercises and defense exhibitions in about 20 countries around the Asia-Pacific region.

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Why China axed the Strategic Support Force and reshuffled the military

Its successor, the Information Support Force, will now handle network information systems and communications support, and possibly network defense.

2 days ago

China dissolves Strategic Support Force, focused on cyber and space

China has now established an Information Support Force, with President Xi Jinping present at its investiture ceremony in Beijing.

5 days ago

India proffers HAL its largest-ever tender: 97 Tejas fighters

The state-owned company has ramped up its annual production capacity in anticipation of additional contracts.

Australia targets major spending boost for Asia-Pacific defense

Budget plans foresee the most significant ramp-up only at the end of the decade, leaving Australia vulnerable to Chinese aggression in the meantime.

South Korean military paves way for robotic vehicles in its ranks

Defense companies Hyundai Rotem and Hanwha Aerospace are jockeying for position in what promises to become a milestone acquisition program.

Austal leaves door ajar in takeover bid from Hanwha Ocean

The South Korean shipbuilder could help elevate the profile of Australia's shipbuilding capabilities, argues Australia-based naval analyst Jennifer Parker.

Indonesia turns to France’s Naval Group for submarines

Indonesia has signed a contract with local firm PT PAL and France’s Naval Group for two Scorpene-class submarines.

Fincantieri inks $1.3B deal with Indonesia for two patrol ships

The two PPA multipurpose offshore patrol vessels were originally destined for the Italian Navy.

Amid faltering domestic program, Taiwan orders more MQ-9B drones

These drones could take over some missions performed by Taiwan’s fighter fleet that is already busy monitoring Chinese military activities.

Maldives starts flying Turkish drones for maritime surveillance

Amid growing tensions with India, the Maldives government said it wants to use the strike-capable drones for patrolling its territorial waters.

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Ukraine-born airman’s translations aided allied efforts as war erupted

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