First the coast guard, then an ICBM: China tests new, long-term ways to hold off rivals in Asia
Experts say Beijing used both methods to try out new, attention-grabbing and long-term ways to deter others from challenging its territorial claims.
Asia Pacific
Canada to plug surveillance gaps with Aussie over-the-horizon radar
The system is called the Arctic Over-The-Horizon Radar (A-OTHR), and the deal is worth some US$1.75 billion to Australia.
Singapore boosts Chinook fleet with deliveries of CH-47F
A helicopter retirement effort in Singapore suggests the Air Force will operate both "SD" and "F" variants of the CH-47 helicopter.
Philippine Air Force modernizes fleet following financial troubles, historical inaction
The Philippines’ geography and geopolitical circumstances mean fixed- and rotary-wing transport platforms are critical to its force structure.
Singaporean pilots tout smooth transition from Super Puma to H225M for lifesaving missions
The small island nation of Singapore has a reputation for being one of the most well-equipped and advanced air forces in Southeast Asia. Less well known, however, is its provision of airborne search and rescue services for some of the busiest sea lanes in the world.
Russia’s defense aircraft sales prosper, but is it losing its biggest regional customer?
Russia’s aerospace industry is thriving through a lucrative export market in the Indo-Pacific region, selling multirole fighters, light-attack aircraft and helicopters to traditional customers and making inroads into new ones.
US approves support deal with Taiwan for Patriot missiles
China responded by calling on the U.S. to revoke the deal and stop any military interaction with the self-governing island of Taiwan.
India unveils new defense budget aimed at promoting a self-reliant industry
India announced its new defense budget Tuesday that will see $13.84 billion go toward promoting self-reliance among local businesses and reducing the country’s import dependency under its $22.26 billion fund for acquisitions of new weapons and military platforms.
Marines deploy more rockets to Asia with new HIMARS battery
The Corps confirmed that in 2021 it added two HIMARS batteries to the active duty force.
Why did Egypt choose to buy South Korea’s K9 howitzer?
Egypt expressed interest in updating its artillery systems in 2009, but efforts were postponed for nearly a decade amid the Arab Spring. Now the African nation has chosen a system by Hanwha.
Egypt inks $1.7 billion deal for K9 howitzers from South Korea
The K9 accounts for nearly 50 percent of the global self-propelled howitzer market, as it is in service with seven countries.
