The Government of Singapore will establish the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) on April 1, 2026. NSAS will be set up under the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) to lead Singapore’s national space ambitions and position the country as a leader in space...
Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd (Aerothai) has announced a three‑year investment plan worth THB 1.4 billion (about USD 38 million) to upgrade the country’s air traffic management systems from 2025 through 2027. The plan aims to support expansion at major...
Vietnam is moving closer to developing its first five star green international airport following National Assembly approval of a major private aviation project valued at USD 7.4 billion. Gia Binh International Airport, to be developed by Masterise Group, is expected...
Global aerospace and defense leader Leonardo has formally launched its Regional Cyber Center in Kuala Lumpur, a prominent investment that solidifies Malaysia’s standing as a strategic cybersecurity hub for Southeast Asia and the Far East. Inaugurated on December 3,...
South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has emerged as the Philippines’ key partner in a fast-moving naval modernization program, supplying the country’s most advanced warships to date. The Philippine Navy commissioned its second HDF-3200 Hybrid frigate, BRP Diego...
EDGE Group, a prominent advanced technology and defence conglomerate based in the UAE, has entered into a major cooperation agreement with Republikorp, Indonesia’s leading defence holding company. Signed during the Dubai Airshow 2025, the deal is valued at USD 7...
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has announced plans to upgrade its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fleet by introducing Elbit Systems’ Hermes 900 drones to replace its ageing Hermes 450 platforms, which have been in service for nearly two decades. This move...
Thailand’s drone industry is entering a period of rapid growth, with the number of registered drones projected to exceed one million units. Applications are expanding beyond agriculture into logistics, surveying, and passenger transport. As of 2024, 27,822 drones were...
The Philippines and Canada will formalize a new Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) on November 2, marking a significant expansion of Manila’s defense partnerships. Philippine Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and Canadian Minister of National Defence...
Singapore and Australia have elevated their longstanding defence relationship by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that expands military access, joint research, and supply chain integration. The agreement, inked on October 8, 2025, by Australia’s...
Selangor, one of Malaysia’s largest state economies, is accelerating efforts to solidify its role as the country’s leading aerospace and aviation hub, with ambitions to command up to 70% of national industry activity. The state already accounts for roughly 67% of the...
Vietnam’s Vietjet has firmed up multi-billion-dollar aircraft and engine deals with Airbus and Rolls-Royce as the carrier accelerates its fleet expansion strategy. The announcement came during a high-level visit by Vietnam’s top leader to the UK, signalling...
