According to local authorities, KP Aero, a South Korean aviation industry supplier producing components for Boeing aircraft, plans to invest USD 20 million in establishing a factory in central city of Danang. This move is anticipated to contribute to the expansion of...
The Philippine government has given the green light to a revised military modernization plan, dubbed “Re-Horizon 3,” allocating a staggering two trillion Philippine pesos, approximately USD 35 billion, over the span of a decade. This strategic initiative,...
The Defense Ministry of Indonesia has confirmed signing a contract to procure an additional 18 Rafale fighter jets from France, marking the completion of the 2022’s order for 42 of these aircraft to enhance the country’s air force capabilities. The ministry has...
As the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) gains ground in its anti-insurgency efforts, the focus is shifting towards bolstering external defense capabilities. This involves adapting the AFP Modernization Program (AFPMP) in Horizon 3 to safeguard the country’s...
Thai Aerospace Industries (TAI), an aerospace and aviation services company headquartered in Bangkok, is partnering with Rivada Space Networks to bring highly reliable and secure connectivity services to the commercial, military and general aviation sectors in...
Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Anwar Ibrahim, and Japan’s Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, have reached an agreement for bilateral defense and maritime security cooperation. This collaboration stems from shared concerns about China’s growing military...
In November 2023, Vietnam’s low-cost carrier Vietjet Air and aviation solution provider SAF One inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to partner on the provision of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Vietnam. The MoU was signed during the visit of Vietnam’s Prime...
In November 2023, Singapore’s Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) has signed a contract with Fr. Fassmer GmbH & Co. KG to acquire four new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) to replace the current Sentinel-class Maritime Security and Response Vessels (MSRVs). The ships...
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...
