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...
Bangkok Airways is preparing to place an order for up to 30 new aircraft as part of its fleet renewal strategy and to accommodate the anticipated growth in tourism, particularly driven by the success of the television series The White Lotus. The airline plans to...
The Government of Singapore has announced a 12.4% increase in its defence budget for FY 2025, raising it to SGD 23.4 billion (USD 17.4 billion), the largest allocation among government expenditures. This boost will fund major military acquisitions, including two...
Vietnam is set to boost its artillery capabilities through a USD 276 million agreement with South Korea for 20 K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers. This marks a key milestone, as it is Vietnam’s first-ever procurement of South Korean defense equipment. The K9 Thunder,...
Sanad, a global leader in aerospace engineering and leasing solutions wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC, has established a five-year partnership with Lion Air, Indonesia’s largest privately owned airline. Under this agreement, the UAE company will...
New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. (NNIC) has partnered with Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation, to modernise Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) with advanced airport technologies aimed at improving efficiency and the passenger experience. Starting...
