- July 5th, 2025
Malaysia has launched its second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), named Raja Muda Nala, amid growing regional tensions and intensified great-power competition in the South China Sea. The vessel, a state-of-the-art warship built domestically by Lumut Naval Shipyard, represents not only...
Southeast Asia: The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has officially acknowledged its active evaluation of Japan’s Mitsubishi F-2 multirole fighter jet — a platform whose acquisition could mark a pivotal leap in Manila’s airpower projection and maritime defense capabilities. The announcement,...
The Philippines has decided to double down on its investment in South Korean FA-50 fighter jets, signing a new contract for 12 additional aircraft. This decision—finalized despite the grounding of the existing fleet earlier this year after a tragic crash—underscores...
China’s AG600 Seaplane Certified for Commercial Use: A New Era in Aviation and Geopolitical Strategy
In a milestone achievement for China’s aviation industry, the AG600 Kunlong—officially the world’s largest civil amphibious aircraft—has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), authorizing it for commercial operation. Developed by the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation...
China's naval ambitions have taken a significant leap forward with the development of its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian. Launched on June 17, 2022, the Fujian represents a monumental advancement in the People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN) capabilities, marking China's...
After years of secrecy, speculation, and iterative prototyping, China’s second fifth-generation stealth fighter—the J-35A—has reportedly completed its maiden flight as the first airframe to emerge from full-rate mass production. This milestone marks a pivotal step in Beijing’s quest to rival...
Australia’s decision to embrace nuclear-powered submarines through the AUKUS agreement marks a profound transformation in its defense doctrine — one driven by the need for undersea dominance in a rapidly evolving Indo-Pacific security environment. It is a generational bet: costly,...
Singapore's Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) announced the acquisition of two additional Invincible-class submarines from German shipbuilder thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (tkMS). This procurement will expand the Republic of Singapore Navy's (RSN) fleet of these advanced submarines to six, with the new...
In a dramatic turn of events ahead of one of the most closely watched joint military exercises in Southeast Asia, a decommissioned Philippine Navy warship slated for destruction during a live-fire drill sank prematurely in contested waters of the South...
In a striking reversal of the typical narrative in the contested South China Sea, Taiwan’s Coast Guard sprayed water cannons at a Chinese fishing vessel that had illegally entered its waters near the Dongsha (Pratas) Islands. The incident, which took...
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