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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.
Singapore to acquire more Type 218SG subs from Germany
The 230-foot-long Type 218SG has a displacement of 2,000 tons. Figures released by TKMS indicate that the crew size of the class is 28.
Satellite image shows Chinese deployment of new aircraft to South China Sea
China has deployed its latest airborne early warning and control aircraft to an air base on the fringes of the disputed South China Sea, according to exclusive satellite imagery obtained by Defense News.
Malaysia reportedly asks Japan for Lockheed-made P-3 Orion aircraft
According to Japan’s Nikkei Asian Review, Malaysia approached Japan for a donation of its retired P-3Cs.
China launches its first locally built aircraft carrier
The new carrier is based closely on the PLAN’s sole operational aircraft carrier, Liaoning, with an angled flight deck and a ski jump for short takeoff but arrested recovery operations.
Indonesia orders Lockheed sniper pods for F-16s
There was no mention of how many pods Indonesia will acquire, although procurement plans from 2014 indicated Indonesia was seeking 16 pods.
China set to launch second aircraft carrier
Its formal launch appears imminent, even as the country continues development work on other aspects of its carrier program.
South Korea develops missile with flight path-changing capability
The Tactical Surface Launch Missile can deploy an unspecified number of submunitions against an area target the size of two soccer fields.
Taiwan's Navy seeks first indigenous landing platform dock
The winning bidder will build the ship according to a design prepared by the Navy, which calls for a length of 502 feet and a weight of 10,000 tons.
US Marines continue F-35B workup in Japan
The first Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter squadron to deploy overseas is continuing the type’s expeditionary workup, conducting training exercises to operate the aircraft in real-world scenarios while operating from austere locations.
