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China appears set on militarizing another reef in the South China Sea
Beijing recently demonstrated the use of hundreds of fishing boats to support future combat operations against Taiwan.
Western defense companies size up Vietnam’s military market
American and European contractors were out in full force for the country's biennial defense expo in Hanoi in December 2024.
US Army names air defense system after soldier killed in Vietnam
The Army is naming its short-range air defense system after Sgt. Mitchell William Stout, who saved lives in Vietnam.
By Jen Judson
Asian nations rushing to buy counter-drone tech as conflicts intensify
South Korea’s military installed Liteye drone-detection systems, now made by High Point Aerotechnologies, to spot North Korean aerial intrusions.
Estonian firm develops virtual ‘shooting range’ to test cyber defenses
CybExer Technologies works with Estonian Defence Forces, as well as the armed forces of a number of European countries including Ukraine.
Testing of electronic warfare package for Army’s AMPV expected in 2024
The Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle will replace the Vietnam War-era M113, hundreds of which have been committed to Ukraine to help battle back Russia.
How a new Vietnam-Indonesia deal will affect South China Sea disputes
The agreement comes 12 years of negotiations, and 19 years after both countries adopted a delineation of the continental shelf boundary between them.
By Mike Yeo
See the weapons on display at Vietnam’s first defense expo
Vietnam showed off its upgraded Cold War-era, Soviet-made air defense systems at its first defense expo, improving their capabilities against threats.
By Mike Yeo
Vietnam expo displays declining but ongoing dependence on Russian arms
About 170 organizations participated in the event, including a state-owned telecommunications provider and a U.S.-based unmanned technology specialist.
By Mike Yeo
Marines to field multibarrel sniper rifle to replace two existing weapons
The rifle will replace both the Mk13 Mod 7 and the M40A6 sniper rifles.
By Todd South
Is China using snap military drills to conceal an aircraft recovery effort?
The exercise started on the evening of March 4 and is scheduled to end on the evening of March 15.
By Mike Yeo