US, Japan navies stage aircraft carrier meetup in Western PacificThe gathering was meant to telegraph to would-be adversaries that the two allies can quickly mass forces at sea, officials said.13 months ago
Taiwan launches its first homemade submarineThe island nation's government reportedly had plenty of help from international partners, who offered expertise and technology.15 months ago
Japan forecasts large boost to defense spending over next five yearsJapan might spend $309.75 billion on defense between FY24 and FY28, compared with $122.48 billion during the previous five fiscal years.
Australia selects South Korea’s Hanwha in military vehicle competitionThe Redback beat out competition from Germany company Rheinmetall’s KF41 Lynx vehicle.
Japan, South Korea fire missiles in Australia for first timeJapan fired a Type 03 medium-range surface-to-air missile, while South Korea launched rockets from a K239 Chunmoo artillery system.
Singapore’s Navy receives first of four new German-built submarinesThe vessel had arrived in Singapore on July 8 after a voyage from the German port of Kiel that started in late May.
Korean Air delivers first fuselage for Boeing AH-6 helicoptersThe South Korean company signed a deal in December 2021 to manufacture eight fuselages for AH-6 helicopters that will undergo final assembly by Boeing.
Indonesia buys Qatari Mirage jets to plug fighter gapThe contract was signed with Czech company Excalibur International, which will act as the go-between.
Singapore’s defense minister warns of unchecked military spendingHe also called for Japan to improve relations with China for the sake of regional stability, noting tension remains as a result of World War II.
Britain, Germany give update on future Indo-Pacific naval deploymentsBritain’s Ben Wallace and Germany’s Boris Pistorius were speaking at their respective plenaries during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
South Korea, Japan bank on improved ties to counter North KoreaThe administration of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has sought stronger bilateral ties following years of a frosty relationship with Japan.
China’s defense minister defends country’s response to ‘provocation’Li questioned why foreign jets and naval vessels were operating so close to China and said foreign militaries should “mind your own business.”