- July 1st, 2025

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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