American corporation Honeywell has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indonesian aerospace manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) to improve mission readiness for the Indonesian Armed Forces. The agreement, signed at the Embassy of the Republic of...
Airbus has announced the completion of a series of automatic air-to-air refueling between an A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) and the Republic of Singapore’s Air Force’s (RSAF) F-15 Eagle fighter jets. The event, which involved over 500 automated wet and dry...
The Malaysian Defence Ministry (MINDEF) is set to receive MYR 19.7 billion (USD 4.2 billion) in the Budget 2024 allocation, while the Malaysian Home Ministry will be allocated MYR 19 billion (USD 4 billion). The focus of the budget will be on acquiring new assets to...
The Airbus-built THEOS-2 Earth observation satellite has been successfully launched on a Vega rocket from Kourou, Europe’s spaceport in French Guiana. The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency of Thailand (GISTDA) selected Airbus as partner for its...
The Philippine Navy’s Aerial Unit disclosed modernization plans on its anniversary, including a move towards the procurement of new assets, in view of the growing security issues in the West Philippine Sea. These new assets will include maritime patrol aircraft,...
Amadeus, a Spanish multinational technology firm that offers software solutions for the global travel and tourism industry, signed an agreement with Vietnam Airlines to employ its enhanced passenger service system (PSS) technology. The contract builds on an existing...
Italy is in negotiations with Indonesia for the sales of two of its new PPA multi-purpose patrol vessels, an Italian minister reported to the Defense News. To expedite delivery, the ships to be sold would be among those currently being built for the Italian Navy. The...
Thaicom Public Company Limited, a leading Asian satellite and space technology company based in Thailand, recently announced the selection of Airbus, a European leader in defense and security and one of the world’s leading space businesses, for building its new...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is refocusing its procurement priorities under Horizon 3 of the AFP modernization program, a 15-year plan to modernize the country’s military system through the acquisition of new equipment. The AFP modernization program...
A deal between Vietnam Airlines and American aircraft manufacturer Boeing, worth a remarkable USD 7.8 billion was officially confirmed during Biden’s visit to Hanoi in September 2023. Boeing has further solidified its presence in the Vietnamese aviation market with...
Malaysia’s Defense Ministry (MINDEF) is strengthening its partnership with the UK as it shifts focus to tech-driven military operations, aligned with the national defense strategy. This move was highlighted by Defense Minister Mohamad Hasan during the Defense...
As part of Exercise Forging Sabre in Idaho, the Singapore Army is currently testing an unmanned ground vehicle developed by the United States-based Ghost Robotics in collaboration with Singapore’s Defense Science and Technology Agency (DSTA). These unmanned vehicles...
