2+ hour, 29+ min ago  (408+ words) Israeli technology start-up Commcrete is positioning its tactical satellite communications (SATCOM) technology " which enables any line-of-sight and VHF/UHF radio devices to access satellite connectivity " for defence, public security and commercial operations in Southeast Asia. Conventional SATCOM systems often struggle…...

3+ day, 21+ min ago  (678+ words) Asian Military Review attended the 41st iteration of Exercise Balikatan 2026 in the Philippines, drills that were conducted from 20 April till 8 May. Importantly, this was the largest and most expansive ever iteration of the long-running exercise. The name Balikatan means "shoulder to…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (402+ words) On 30 April, the Pakistan Navy (PN) commissioned its first Hangor-class diesel-electric submarine, marking a further shift towards Chinese-origin naval and defence systems for the South Asian country. PNS Hangor was commissioned on 30 April in Hainan, China. It was marked by…...

6+ day, 8+ min ago  (583+ words) Taiwan hopes to significantly boost its defence spending, with the current administration committed to increasing military expenditure to 5% of GDP by 2030. The Army Aviation and Special Forces Command is hoping to cash in on extra funds to nullify a shortfall…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (659+ words) On 7 May, New Zealand's new Defence Minister Chris Penk provided an update on progress to replace the Royal New Zealand Navy's (RNZN) two Anzac-class frigates. The pool of contenders has been winnowed down to two. One competing design is the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (453+ words) HAVELSAN will take part in SAHA EXPO 2026, one of the key platforms showcasing T'rkiye's capabilities in defense, aviation, space, and advanced technologies. At the exhibition, HAVELSAN will present its field-oriented technology approach and demonstrate how integrated solutions create operational value…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (383+ words) On 5 May, the Defense Security and Cooperation Agency (DSCA) issued a notification that the US government had approved the potential Foreign Military Sale of Bell 505 helicopters to the Philippines. The quantity listed was 22 Bell 505s, with a maximum sale price of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (342+ words) New Zealand-headquartered Syos Aerospace is aiming to introduce its new SM1000 uncrewed patrol vessel by the end of this year, as it expands its portfolio of unmanned maritime systems. Measuring 11. 5m long, the SM1000 is designed for persistent maritime surveillance. It has an…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (340+ words) Italy's parliament has approved a plan to transfer the decommissioned aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi to Indonesia at no cost, in a move aimed at strengthening defence ties while avoiding decommissioning expenses. According to Reuters reports that cite government documents, the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (879+ words) During the DSA 2026 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, held from 20-23 April, three Malaysian companies displayed 44 light tactical vehicles to meet potential Malaysian military and security requirements. Cendana Auto and Mildef hope to provide infantry section vehicles (ISV) to the Malaysian Army,…...