Ketech Asia Sdn. Bhd., a defense manufacturer headquartered in Malaysia, has announced that its high-automation ammunition facility in Pahang state is now operating at full capacity. The plant is currently producing 130 million rounds of 9mm and 5.56mm ammunition...
The Singapore Government has announced the establishment of the National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS), which will begin operations in April 2026 under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, taking over the current functions of the Office of Space Technology &...
Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of US-based RTX Corp., is set to open a new 7,846-square-metre facility at the First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) in Tanauan City, Batangas, by the third quarter to meet growing domestic and global demand. The expansion is expected...
Three Vietnamese airlines announced agreements to purchase nearly 100 Boeing aircraft during a visit by Communist Party General Secretary To Lam to Washington, D.C., marking one of the largest civil aviation deals ever announced by Vietnamese carriers. Vietnam...
The Italian government has formalized a plan to transfer the decommissioned aircraft carrier Italian aircraft carrier Garibaldi to Indonesia. The transfer requires approval from the Italian parliament and is intended to strengthen naval cooperation between the two...
American companies Trax and Aerostrat have been selected by Thai Airways to support the airline’s digital maintenance repair and overhaul transformation. Thai Airways will implement Trax’s eMRO enterprise resource planning system, a suite of mobile applications, and a...
Indonesia has received three Rafale fighter jets from France as the first delivery under a USD 8 billion defense agreement signed in 2022 and expanded last year. A spokesperson for the Defense Ministry confirmed that the aircraft have been handed over and are ready...
Vietnam’s aviation market is entering a new phase of competition as major private conglomerates accelerate investments in airports and launch new airlines, reshaping an industry long dominated by established carriers. In 2025, Vietnam’s aviation sector carried a...
Turkish defense shipbuilder Desan has marked a major milestone by expanding into Southeast Asia with its first international facility in Malacca, Malaysia. This project represents a joint venture between Desan, the state-owned Straits of Melaka Waterfront Economic...
The Philippines and Japan have signed a new defense logistics agreement aimed at strengthening military coordination and operational readiness amid rising regional security tensions in the Asia-Pacific. Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro and Japanese Foreign Minister...
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...
