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Next Indonesian president may be boon to military buildup, expert says

It appears Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto could become Indonesia's next president.

15 hours ago

India conducts first test flight of locally developed missile

The missile is equipped with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles, according to the prime minister.

16 hours ago

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Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aid

In a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.

Brunei defense budget surges by 32%, with focus on intel, targeting

In the coming fiscal year, the government has allotted $594 million for defense.

5 days ago

China unveils new defense budget, with a 7.2% increase

China’s military expenditure is about four times that of Japan and around 12 times larger than that of Taiwan.

5 days ago

India plans to spend $3 billion on space. Can it catch up to China?

A top Indian general says the military cannot remain dependent on foreign constellations.

6 days ago

Thailand’s Air Force unveils new wish list, eyeing jets and drones

Counter-drone systems and new fighter jets are also among the most pressing concerns.

11 days ago

Indian committee OKs $4 billion buy of BrahMos missiles, more tech

The acquisition package includes cruise missiles, air defense weapons, surveillance radars and fighter jet engines.

11 days ago

Singapore to buy eight F-35 jets, raise defense budget

The F-35A purchase would be on top of earlier orders for 12 F-35Bs from the American defense company Lockheed Martin.

12 days ago

Anduril, Hanwha team up to bid for Army’s light payload robot

Anduril is jumping into the Army's Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport robotic vehicle competition with partners Hanwha and Forterra.

12 days ago

Australia to more than double naval surface fleet, grow defense budget

The Royal Australian Navy will have its largest fleet since the end of World War II if it implements recommendations from a new independent review.

12 days ago

Honeywell, PTDI ink deal for Indonesia’s Black Hawk helicopter program

Honeywell is working with PTDI to provide technologies to elevate and sustain the aircraft.

13 days ago

South Korea eyes mixed fleet of manned, unmanned warplanes

The South Korean military's growing interest in manned-unmanned teaming comes amid a declining pool of 18-year-old conscripts.

2 weeks ago

‘Already late’: Pentagon sounds alarm on funding Pacific island pact

Without funding a set of agreements with island nations, the U.S. risks losing access to critical territory in its effort to deter China.

2 weeks ago

Embraer sees strong demand for C-390 Millennium airlifter in Asia

Officials said they plan to take the C-390 plane on display at the Singapore Airshow to other countries in the region before returning to Brazil.

2 weeks ago

US, South Korea practice missile intercepts after North Korean tests

Friday's drill involved F-35A fighter jets from both countries and other fighter jets from South Korea.

3 weeks ago

Members of a band from the People's Liberation Army leave following a speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping after the closing session of the National People's Congress at The Great Hall Of The People on March 20, 2018.

Pentagon’s CJADC2 milestone is signal to China, officials say

The Pentagon's connectivity campaign comes as China pursues its own version — or a countermeasure — known as Multi-Domain Precision Warfare.

3 weeks ago

Philippines hints at fresh fighter fleet amid negotiations with Sweden

The two governments are now ironing out the final terms of defense cooperation based on a memorandum of understanding signed last year.

3 weeks ago

Foreign firms vie for South Korea’s airborne early warning contract

Two contenders employ the same airframe but feature different equipment, while a third promises commonality with incumbent South Korean aircraft.

3 weeks ago