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Taiwan struggles to acquire 5 types of submarine tech for local program
It’s unclear what other critical submarine technology Taiwan requires, although it likely includes air-independent propulsion technology or an equivalent to allow the submarine to be practically silent when operating in a submerged environment.
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Thailand to buy more Chinese tanks, reportedly for $58M
Thailand has taken another step in a burgeoning arms trade with China, with the Thai government approving the purchase of more Chinese-built tanks.
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Singapore picks vendor for new armored fighting vehicle
Singapore’s defense ministry has announced that it has awarded a contract to Singapore Technologies Engineering for the production and supply of its Next Generation Armored Fighting Vehicle.
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Malaysian naval power suffers budget woes
With no end to its budgetary squeeze in sight, Malaysia’s Navy may find itself forced to sustain a shrinking pool of elderly vessels.
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US State Department OKs mortar rounds sale to Singapore
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to Singapore for 120mm guided mortar rounds worth $66 million.
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Malaysian defense: Budget hinders military asset procurement
This is the first of a two-part special series on Malaysia’s air and naval requirements and ongoing procurement programs in the lead up to the country’s Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition.
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Taiwan receives two US Navy frigates
Following the handover, they are scheduled to enter service with Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy, or RoCN, by the end of May.
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Japan denies reports it test-fired XASM-3 missile
Japan has denied reports speculating that it had test-fired a new supersonic air-launched anti-ship missile last week, although a test-firing is still on the cards for later this year.
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Marine Corps trims Hornet squadrons in Japan with F-35 arrival
The Marines will now have one F/A-18 squadron at Marine Combat Air Station Iwakuni on rotations under the Unit Deployment Program, down from the previous two.
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Singapore eying F-15 training deployments to New Zealand
Singapore is carrying out a feasibility study into the possibility of basing a detachment of F-15SGs at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand’s defense minister said.
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Taiwan struggles to acquire 5 types of submarine tech for local program
It’s unclear what other critical submarine technology Taiwan requires, although it likely includes air-independent propulsion technology or an equivalent to allow the submarine to be practically silent when operating in a submerged environment.
-
Thailand to buy more Chinese tanks, reportedly for $58M
Thailand has taken another step in a burgeoning arms trade with China, with the Thai government approving the purchase of more Chinese-built tanks.
-
Singapore picks vendor for new armored fighting vehicle
Singapore’s defense ministry has announced that it has awarded a contract to Singapore Technologies Engineering for the production and supply of its Next Generation Armored Fighting Vehicle.
-
Malaysian naval power suffers budget woes
With no end to its budgetary squeeze in sight, Malaysia’s Navy may find itself forced to sustain a shrinking pool of elderly vessels.
-
US State Department OKs mortar rounds sale to Singapore
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to Singapore for 120mm guided mortar rounds worth $66 million.
-
Malaysian defense: Budget hinders military asset procurement
This is the first of a two-part special series on Malaysia’s air and naval requirements and ongoing procurement programs in the lead up to the country’s Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition.
-
Taiwan receives two US Navy frigates
Following the handover, they are scheduled to enter service with Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy, or RoCN, by the end of May.
-
Japan denies reports it test-fired XASM-3 missile
Japan has denied reports speculating that it had test-fired a new supersonic air-launched anti-ship missile last week, although a test-firing is still on the cards for later this year.
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Marine Corps trims Hornet squadrons in Japan with F-35 arrival
The Marines will now have one F/A-18 squadron at Marine Combat Air Station Iwakuni on rotations under the Unit Deployment Program, down from the previous two.
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Singapore eying F-15 training deployments to New Zealand
Singapore is carrying out a feasibility study into the possibility of basing a detachment of F-15SGs at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand’s defense minister said.
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Taiwan struggles to acquire 5 types of submarine tech for local program
It’s unclear what other critical submarine technology Taiwan requires, although it likely includes air-independent propulsion technology or an equivalent to allow the submarine to be practically silent when operating in a submerged environment.
-
Thailand to buy more Chinese tanks, reportedly for $58M
Thailand has taken another step in a burgeoning arms trade with China, with the Thai government approving the purchase of more Chinese-built tanks.
-
Singapore picks vendor for new armored fighting vehicle
Singapore’s defense ministry has announced that it has awarded a contract to Singapore Technologies Engineering for the production and supply of its Next Generation Armored Fighting Vehicle.
-
Malaysian naval power suffers budget woes
With no end to its budgetary squeeze in sight, Malaysia’s Navy may find itself forced to sustain a shrinking pool of elderly vessels.
-
US State Department OKs mortar rounds sale to Singapore
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to Singapore for 120mm guided mortar rounds worth $66 million.
-
Malaysian defense: Budget hinders military asset procurement
This is the first of a two-part special series on Malaysia’s air and naval requirements and ongoing procurement programs in the lead up to the country’s Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition.
-
Taiwan receives two US Navy frigates
Following the handover, they are scheduled to enter service with Taiwan’s Republic of China Navy, or RoCN, by the end of May.
-
Japan denies reports it test-fired XASM-3 missile
Japan has denied reports speculating that it had test-fired a new supersonic air-launched anti-ship missile last week, although a test-firing is still on the cards for later this year.
-
Marine Corps trims Hornet squadrons in Japan with F-35 arrival
The Marines will now have one F/A-18 squadron at Marine Combat Air Station Iwakuni on rotations under the Unit Deployment Program, down from the previous two.
-
Singapore eying F-15 training deployments to New Zealand
Singapore is carrying out a feasibility study into the possibility of basing a detachment of F-15SGs at Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, New Zealand’s defense minister said.













