The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has deployed domestically developed unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for patrol missions in the Singapore Strait. These vessels, designed for maritime security operations, will work alongside crewed Independence-class littoral...
Singapore’s defense spending is projected to reach USD 19.7 billion by 2029, reflecting the country’s continued investment in advanced military technologies to maintain its security and operational readiness. According to a report by GlobalData, the government is...
The Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) is set to acquire 12 additional FA-50 Fighting Eagle light combat aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) by 2025. The PHP 40 billion (USD 680 million) procurement aims to bolster the Philippine Air Force’s...
At the Defense & Security Exhibition in Bangkok, Italian company Leonardo announced a contract to supply the Royal Thai Air Force with a RAT 31DL air defense radar system. This long-range radar is set to be installed in Samui to enhance security in Thailand’s...
Norwegian marine technology company Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract to supply advanced propulsion and maneuvering systems for two KCR-70 Fast Attack Craft built for the Indonesian Navy. The vessels are currently under construction at Sefine Shipyard in...
Starting 2025, Vietnam Airlines will incorporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on all flights departing from Europe, becoming the first Vietnamese carrier to implement this initiative. The SAF usage will begin at a minimum of 2% and is set to progressively increase...
IDC Technologies Sdn Bhd has been awarded a contract to supply six hovercraft fast interceptors to the Malaysian Army. The contract, valued at MYR 20.37 million (approximately USD 4.59 million), was officially awarded to IDC Technologies on January 29, 2025. The...
Singapore Changi Airport Group (CAG) has announced a substantial investment of SGD 3 billion (USD 2 billion) to upgrade four of its terminals in preparation for anticipated increases in air travel demand. This initiative comes as the airport gears up for the...
RealEye.ai, an Israeli homeland security and law enforcement solutions provider, has announced a significant partnership with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Cyber Division to enhance the nation’s cybersecurity capabilities. This agreement, secured for...
Indonesia has successfully obtained a loan to purchase two Thaon de Revel-class PPA (Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura) multi-role offshore patrol vessels from the Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri. Indonesia is expected to designate the two multi-role patrol...
The Malaysian government has announced a significant initiative to lease 28 AW149 medium helicopters from Italy’s Leonardo, with a contract valued at USD 3.4 billion over a 15-year period. This announcement was made by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled...
Vietnam’s Prime Minister (PM) Pham Minh Chinh welcomed a delegation of aerospace, defense, and security companies from the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) in Hanoi in December 2024. The delegation, led by USABC senior vice-president Brian McFeeters and I.M....
