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Taiwan launches its first homemade submarine
The island nation's government reportedly had plenty of help from international partners, who offered expertise and technology.
Could political agreement between North and South Korea actually defuse tensions?
The agreements struck by leaders of North and South Korea at this week’s summit are important steps, which have the potential for significantly reducing tensions on the Korean Peninsula. But ongoing verification that the agreements are being adhered to will be needed, according to experts.
Indonesia plans to buy C-130J Super Hercules, CH-47 Chinooks
Indonesia’s current Hercules fleet consists of about a dozen "B" and "H" variants of the C-130 aircraft, the oldest of which date back to the early 1960s.
Northrop Grumman secures $164M contract for Hawkeye aircraft for Japan
This brings the total procurement cost for Japan for the four E-2Ds to $633 million, not inclusive of engineering and other related costs.
Singapore receives new Airbus tankers to replace Boeing aircraft
Airbus says the new-generation A330 MRTT will extend the endurance of Singapore's fighter aircraft.
Japan’s defense industry continues to grow. But is it in for rough seas?
There are concerns that Japan’s increasing reliance on the American Foreign Military Sales program for big-ticket defense articles will reduce the share of the defense budget available for homegrown companies.
China’s military capabilities are booming, but does its defense industry mirror that trend?
China's defense industry continues to struggle with critical technologies despite a sustained effort at bridging the gap.
Japan launches first ship of new destroyer class
The Maya is the first of two 27DDG-class destroyers ordered by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Pitch Black: Australia hosts multinational air power exercise with a number of aircraft debuts
The biennial event has evolved into a full-spectrum, complex air warfare exercise that includes large force employment of coalition air power, air-land integration activities and remote airfield operations.
US Air Force is giving away retired turboprop light attack aircraft to Philippines
The aircraft were formerly owned by NASA, with two heavily modified in 2015 and used by U.S. Special Operations Command for combat evaluation in the campaign against the Islamic State.
