Indonesia has chosen Naval Group and PT PAL to build two Scorpène® Evolved Full Lithium-Ion battery (LiB) submarines in Indonesia. The partnership is part of the Defence Cooperation Agreement signed between France and Indonesia in August 2021. The contract includes the delivery of the submarines and the reuse of 100% of PT PAL assets. Naval […] The post Indonesia’s Strategic Partnership with Naval Group and PT PAL – locally built Scorpène® Evolved Full LiB submarines appeared first on Asian Military Review ..read more

South Korea’s rapid rise as a defence manufacturer is resulting in increasingly tougher challenges to its export policy. Although China might be Asia’s top defence exporter, it is actually South Korea, a nation of 51.8 million citizens that lives under constant threat from its northern neighbour, which is dominating sales of Asian military equipment to […] The post The Pros and Cons of Joining the Big League of Arms Exporters appeared first on Asian Military Review ..read more

At the heart of any significant warship is the combat management system. Integration with other CMS is one of the directions that today’s developers are following. Serving as the combat brain of a warship, a Combat Management System (CMS) is able to provide an analysis of any emerging threats and thereby deliver options to a […] The post CMS: More Inputs, Quicker Solutions appeared first on Asian Military Review ..read more

Individual nations around the South China Sea, while not being able to match China’s maritime strength, are trying to add to, and modernise, their own capabilities. The ability of countries with maritime claims in the South China Sea (SCS) to respond to the activities of the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) […] The post Building Regional Response to Chinese Naval Build-up appeared first on Asian Military Review ..read more

LIMA 23 made a welcome return to the international event circuit boasting a heavy naval presence. Malaysia is one of the nations in the Asia Pacific region that has an established plan to modernise its defence forces. According to the Defence White Paper published in 2020, there are different strands laid down to transform each […] The post Naval Sector Strong at Malaysia’s LIMA 23 Defence Show appeared first on Asian Military Review ..read more

China’s continuing threat to Taiwan and its pressure on islands in the South China Sea, plus North Korea’s long-range missile threats to South Korea and beyond, has led many Asia-Pacific armed forces to reassess their own capabilities and requirements. Thailand is not a claimant in the South China Sea but it is concerned about the […] The post Air Force Modernisation Gathers Pace appeared first on Asian Military Review ..read more

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense (MoD) revealed that it will be acquiring 12 Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Anka medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) worth up to US$300 million, the ministry announced in a now-deleted social media post in late July. The announcement, which has since been deleted, added that the air vehicles are expected […] The post Indonesia signs for Anka UAVs appeared first on Asian Military Review ..read more

In Langkawi, Malaysia, between the 23rd – 27th of May – HAVELSAN, a global leader in high-technology products and innovative solutions, successfully captivated the attention of attendees at LIMA 2023, the prestigious defense and maritime exhibition. The event showcased HAVELSAN’s cutting-edge C4ISR solutions, simulators and training systems, and homeland security solutions, solidifying its position as […] The post HAVELSAN Showcases High-Tech Solutions at LIMA 2023, Establishes Strategic Partnerships appeared first on Asian Military Review ..read more

Gordon Arthur, Langkawi Amongst a slew of contracts signed at LIMA 2023 in Langkawi on 25 May, the Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MoD) inked deals for several important defence acquisitions. The most lucrative signing went to Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for a total of 18 FA-50 aircraft for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). However, […] The post LIMA 23: Malaysian MoD signs several major procurement contracts appeared first on Asian Military Review ..read more

MBDA is showcasing the latest missile technologies at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) 2023 Exhibition. Particular highlights of the company’s presence are options to equip the new FA-50 combat aircraft recently chosen by the Royal Malaysian Air Force. Together MBDA’s ASRAAM air combat missile and Brimstone precision strike missile give unprecedented combat performance […] The post MBDA presents latest missile technologies at LIMA 2023 appeared first on Asian Military Review ..read more