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...
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...
