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...
Submarine Manufacturing and Products Ltd. (SMP), a leading UK-based manufacturer and diving and subsea rescue solutions, will provide its new Submarine Rescue System (SRS) to the Indonesian Navy. The SRS will be hosted on a mothership designed by independent design...
PLDT and its wholly-owned wireless communications and digital services subsidiary, Smart, are working closely with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to bolster the country’s cybersecurity infrastructure against cyberattacks. During the Philippine Air Force’s...
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has just announced the signing of a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with US specialist Dragos, Inc., covering information-sharing, capacity and capability-building for Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity...
Airports of Thailand (AOT) recently announced the official launch of its comprehensive 10-year development strategy for Chiang Mai International Airport. The key goal of this initiative is to enhance the airport’s capacity to cater to up to 20 million passengers...
