Mike Yeo

Mike Yeo is the Asia correspondent for Defense News.

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US, Japan navies stage aircraft carrier meetup in Western Pacific

The gathering was meant to telegraph to would-be adversaries that the two allies can quickly mass forces at sea, officials said.

6 months ago

Taiwan launches its first homemade submarine

The island nation's government reportedly had plenty of help from international partners, who offered expertise and technology.

7 months ago

Pentagon chief calls for new regional order in Indo-Pacific

Lloyd Austin was speaking Tuesday in Singapore at the 40th Fullerton Lecture when he outlined his vision of “integrated deterrence.”

an Indonesian T-50i from KAI

Indonesia inks deal for more KAI trainer jets

The country's fleet of T-50i advanced trainers would grow to 20 aircraft.

How Japan chose where to base its F-35s

Japan’s defense minister has confirmed that the U.S. ally will base its Lockheed-Martin F-35B Lightning II Short Take off and Vertical Landing or STOVL fighter jets at the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands.

Japan’s new defense whitepaper issues warnings over Taiwan’s security, climate change

The language in the July 13 document differs from previous versions, which would carefully choose their use of words on the matter.

Japanese defense firms prosper amid futuristic tech orders, export drives

Japan is continuing to push its defense-industrial base to grow as the country slowly builds up its self-defense forces to counter China’s growing military. Here are the companies benefiting from the government programs.

Philippines gets approval for F-16, missile buy worth over $2 billion

The Philippines could also buy Raytheon Technologies AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and Boeing AGM-84L-1 Harpoon Block II anti-ship missiles.

Who is the mystery buyer of Airbus C295 aircraft?

Airbus is selling its C295 tactical airlifter to a mystery Southeast Asian customer and is fulfilling a follow-on order for Thailand, the company announced.

After unwanted flights over the South China Sea, Malaysia looks for new aircraft

Malaysia has released a long-awaited tender for a new light combat aircraft and advanced fighter trainer, three weeks after accusing China of sending 16 military aircraft over the South China Sea near Malaysian airspace.

China sends largest group of military aircraft in single day near Taiwan

The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense said 28 People’s Liberation Army aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone from the southwest.

Stealth fighter mock-up appears at China’s aircraft carrier testing facility

The emergence of a stealth fighter mock-up at a naval test facility suggests China intends to operate the type on its ships.

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