Mike Yeo

Mike Yeo is the Asia correspondent for Defense News.

All Stories By Mike

Malaysia inks light combat jet, maritime patrol aircraft deals

The largest of the contracts was a deal for 18 Korean Aerospace Industries FA-50 light combat jets.

4 days ago

Satellite image shows WZ-8 supersonic drone at Chinese base

A satellite image obtained by Defense News shows what appears to be a WZ-8 supersonic reconnaissance drone parked outside one of two newly built hangars.

11 days ago

Thailand receives Chinese-made amphibious ship

The landing platform dock has a stern well can carry up to four air-cushioned landing craft for amphibious assaults.

South Korea to develop electronic warfare aircraft, buy helicopters

South Korea’s defense procurement agency has approved two major acquisition programs, cumulatively worth billions of dollars.

Singapore buys six combat vessels that can serve as drone motherships

Several foreign defense contractors are set to benefit from related work.

Supply chain issues impede mass production of new Chinese engine

China has completed the development of its next generation of indigenous military aircraft engines and is preparing to start mass production.

US, Chinese commands in Pacific aren’t talking, says Indo-Pacific boss

“I have not yet received a response for a year-and-a-half to accept my request for a conversation,” according to Adm. John Aquilino.

South Korea clears multibillion-dollar buy of more F-35s, SM-6 missile

South Korea’s Defense Ministry also confirmed it still wants to develop an aircraft carrier.

US rotationally deploys RQ-4 drone from Singapore, sources reveal

Sources in Singapore say the unmanned aircraft arrived in January and was still operating from the island nation in early March.

Singapore to buy eight more F-35B jets

Singapore's defense minister says the decision came after a “full evaluation” of the F-35, which followed increased access to the aircraft program.

‘Stand up and go forth’ | Advice from a Medal of Honor Recipient

A-10 pilot recalls close call in Baghdad

A-10 pilot on fateful flight & a film on caregivers | Defense News Weekly Full Episode for 5.20.23

Divers find historic wheeled-submarine in Long Island Sound

Trending Now

Debt ceiling agreement locks in Biden’s proposed defense budget

Swarms of AI-fueled drones, vehicles track targets in AUKUS tests

Opinion

Ukraine’s Kinzhal intercepts should cool hypersonic hype

US Army receives mixed signals from industry on ‘radio as a service’

Intelligence community needs integration officer, DIA’s Berrier says

Mike Yeo

All Stories By Mike

The largest of the contracts was a deal for 18 Korean Aerospace Industries FA-50 light combat jets.

A satellite image obtained by Defense News shows what appears to be a WZ-8 supersonic reconnaissance drone parked outside one of two newly built hangars.

The landing platform dock has a stern well can carry up to four air-cushioned landing craft for amphibious assaults.

South Korea’s defense procurement agency has approved two major acquisition programs, cumulatively worth billions of dollars.

Several foreign defense contractors are set to benefit from related work.

China has completed the development of its next generation of indigenous military aircraft engines and is preparing to start mass production.

“I have not yet received a response for a year-and-a-half to accept my request for a conversation,” according to Adm. John Aquilino.

South Korea’s Defense Ministry also confirmed it still wants to develop an aircraft carrier.

Sources in Singapore say the unmanned aircraft arrived in January and was still operating from the island nation in early March.

Singapore's defense minister says the decision came after a “full evaluation” of the F-35, which followed increased access to the aircraft program.

Featured Video

Trending Now