Turkish fighter jet KAAN

Saudi Arabia Eyes Turkish KAAN Stealth Fighters Amid F-35 Setback and Strategic Realignment

Saudi Arabia’s increasingly assertive pursuit of fifth-generation combat aircraft has taken a significant turn as the Kingdom reportedly explores the acquisition of up to 100 Turkish-built KAAN stealth fighters. The potential procurement marks a major pivot in Riyadh’s defense strategy,...
China’s fifth generation stealth fighter, J-35A

Pakistan’s J-35A Gamble: China’s Early Delivery of J-35As to Pakistan Could Redefine Air Superiority in South Asia

The recent high-level visit of Pakistan’s Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar, to Beijing has reignited intense speculation that Islamabad is moving rapidly toward the acquisition of China’s next-generation stealth fighter, the J-35A. The timing of...
Prabowo Subianto

Indonesia’s National Defence Council: A New Era for Defence Policy under Prabowo Subianto

The establishment of Indonesia’s National Defence Council (NDC) marks one of the most significant early policy moves under President Prabowo Subianto’s leadership. In a changing regional security environment and a world increasingly shaped by geopolitical rivalry, the formation of this...
India Barak-8 Air Defence System

India Deploys Barak-8 Air Defence System at Bhatinda Air Force Station: A Strategic Shift Near Pakistan Border

In a significant development reflecting India’s evolving air defence posture, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed the Barak-8 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system at its strategically critical Bhatinda Air Force Station in Punjab. This deployment, near India’s border with...
South Korea Unveils Next-Generation Tactical Bridge System

South Korea Unveils Next-Generation Tactical Bridge System: A Strategic Leap in Battlefield Mobility

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) officially unveiled a prototype of its next-generation tactical bridge system — a development poised to transform how the Republic of Korea (ROK) military manages mobility and logistics on the battlefield. Presented in Eumseong,...
JF-17 Thunder Fighters

Uzbekistan Poised to Acquire Pakistani JF-17 Thunder Fighters: A Strategic Shift in Central Asia’s Airpower Landscape

Uzbekistan is on the verge of a major leap in its military aviation capabilities, with authoritative defence sources indicating that Tashkent is close to finalising a deal to acquire the China-Pakistan JF-17 Thunder multirole combat aircraft. The prospective purchase signals...
BRP Miguel Malvar

Philippine Navy Commissions BRP Miguel Malvar: A Defining Step in Maritime Modernisation Amid South China Sea Tensions

In a significant milestone for its maritime defence ambitions, the Philippine Navy has formally commissioned the BRP Miguel Malvar (PN-92), the country’s most advanced surface combatant to date. This high-profile induction marks a pivotal shift in Manila’s ability to project...
Jeju Air Flight 2216

Chaos in the Cockpit: How Jeju Air Flight 2216’s Final Minutes Turned Deadly

The changing decisions, engine failure, and a fatal concrete wall — Inside South Korea’s worst air disaster in decades. When Jeju Air Flight 2216 took off from Bangkok in the early hours of December 29, 2024, there was nothing to...
renewable energy

Australia and Southeast Asia: A Climate Partnership Waiting to Take Off

The Energy Transition Challenge in Southeast Asia Southeast Asia stands at the crossroads of climate urgency and energy dependence. While governments across the region understand the need to pivot toward clean energy, the pathway remains complicated by politics, financial constraints,...
China's Trade Slowdown in November Sparks Concerns Amid Imminent U.S. Trade Risks

US-China Trade War Escalates: Beyond Tariffs, A Battle for Economic Supremacy

​The U.S.-China trade war has intensified, with both nations imposing escalating tariffs that are disrupting global markets and supply chains. President Donald Trump has threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports unless China retracts its recent 34% tariff increase...
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