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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Vendors line up to fill Japan’s F-35 pilot training gap
Tokyo is currently mulling its options for new advanced jet trainers.
Japan selects the T-6 Texan II as its new trainer aircraft
The aircraft will be built in the United States rather than license-produced in Japan.
South Korea commissions its first next-generation Aegis destroyer
The ROKS Jeongjo the Greatis is the first warship to adopt the Korean Vertical Launching System II.
Australia narrows its frigate search down to German, Japanese designs
A final ship selection in the A$10 billion frigate program is expected in sometime in 2025.
The F-15 fighter jet is having a second spring in Asia
South Korea is in line for major upgrades to its fleet, while Indonesia has signaled interest in the warplane type.
China unveils J-35A and other new fighters at Zhuhai Airshow
Chinese military officials have often used the Zhuhai Airshow to tell the world about new warplanes.
India boosts submarine fleet as region’s warship traffic picks up
India is working on a new class of attack submarines after the government approved almost $5 billion for the program.
India’s MQ-9B buy from the US caps fruitless push for homemade drone
Defense leaders in News Delhi believe their drone needs are too urgent to wait for domestic developments that have yet to mature.
Donated Aussie Abrams tanks to receive baptism of fire in Ukraine
Australia never utilized its M1A1 Abrams in combat, but they will soon be used in anger against Russian invaders in Ukraine.
Australian Army seeks light vehicles for its littoral ambitions
“As part of our transition to a littoral brigade, we’re experimenting with a lot of mobility options,” said one Australian Army commander.
Australia primes local production of solid rocket motors for its ammo
Subsidiaries of major global defense firms are already lining up for the business, as Canberra seeks to boost its ammunitions stocks.
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