In a major move to strengthen maritime security, the Philippine government has signed a EUR 400 million (USD 435 million) agreement with French shipbuilder OCEA for the supply of 40 fast patrol boats for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). This is the largest French...
Airbus Defence and Space has renewed its commitment to Malaysia’s defense communications infrastructure with the signing of a new contract that extends the Malaysian Armed Forces’ (MAF) access to secure X-band satellite services through at least 2029. Announced at...
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) will begin deploying a new fleet of unmanned mine countermeasure (MCM) systems from 2027, as part of its ongoing efforts to modernize naval capabilities and safeguard critical sea lanes. These advanced systems, supplied by local...
Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Airbus Defence and Space, and France’s national space agency, CNES, signed a landmark cooperation agreement on May 26 at Hanoi’s Presidential Palace. The pact builds on the success of VNREDSat‑1, Vietnam’s first Earth...
Airbus projects a demand for about 20,000 new aircraft in the Asia Pacific region over the next 20 years, representing half of global aircraft demand. Anand Stanley, President of Airbus for the Asia Pacific, highlighted Thailand’s growing importance in this market. He...
France and Indonesia have signed a defense agreement that may lead to future Indonesian purchases of French military equipment, including Rafale fighter jets and Scorpène submarines, according to the French President. Speaking at a press conference in Jakarta during...
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) have signed an Industrial Cooperation Agreement to jointly offer U212-class submarines to the Philippine Navy. The agreement is part of the companies’ broader strategy to participate in...
Facing a potential 46% U.S. tariff on its exports, Vietnam has announced plans to boost imports of American defense and security products in an effort to address its substantial trade surplus with the United States, which exceeded USD 123 billion in 2024. Prime...
UAE-based Bin Zayed International Group (BZI) and Malaysia’s FatHopes Energy (FHE) have announced a landmark partnership with a MYR 2.19 billion (USD 500 million) investment to establish one of the world’s most advanced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) refineries in...
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has introduced the country’s first artificial intelligence (AI) police robot, deployed in Nakhon Pathom province during the Songkran festival. The robot, named “Pol Col Nakhonpathom Plod Phai,” meaning “Nakhon Pathom is safe,” was...
In April 2025, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) successfully conducted a live-fire test of an Aster 15 surface-to-air missile from its lead Formidable-class frigate, RSS Formidable, in waters near Toulon, France. The missile intercepted and destroyed a Banshee...
Türkiye’s state-owned defense contractor Roketsan has signed an agreement with Indonesia to establish a joint defense production facility, as confirmed by the company’s CEO at the 2025 Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The deal represents a key milestone in Türkiye’s broader...
