Mike Yeo
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Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Korean Air delivers first fuselage for Boeing AH-6 helicopters
The South Korean company signed a deal in December 2021 to manufacture eight fuselages for AH-6 helicopters that will undergo final assembly by Boeing. → Read More
Singapore’s defense minister warns of unchecked military spending
He also called for Japan to improve relations with China for the sake of regional stability, noting tension remains as a result of World War II. → Read More
Britain, Germany give update on future Indo-Pacific naval deployments
Britain’s Ben Wallace and Germany’s Oscar Pistorius were speaking at their respective plenaries during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. → Read More
South Korea, Japan bank on improved ties to counter North Korea
The administration of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has sought stronger bilateral ties following years of a frosty relationship with Japan. → Read More
China’s defense minister defends country’s response to ‘provocation’
Li questioned why foreign jets and naval vessels were operating so close to China and said foreign militaries should “mind your own business.” → Read More
Canada boosts Indo-Pacific naval deployments, military engagements
This will boost the size of the Royal Canadian Navy’s annual deployment to the Indo-Pacific from two to three ships. → Read More
Austin seeks meeting with China, says ‘right time to talk is now’
“The United States believes that open lines of communication with the People’s Republic of China are essential," Austin said. → Read More
Australian prime minister backs US-China dialogue, talks AUKUS efforts
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also reiterated that the nation’s plan to acquire nuclear-powered submarines would contribute to stability. → Read More
See the tech at Malaysia’s aerospace, maritime defense expo
LIMA 2023 saw the debut of the Chengdu J-10CY single-seat aerobatics aircraft of China's August 1st demonstration team. → Read More
Malaysia adds funds to troubled littoral combat ship program
Malaysia has reduced the number of ships it will receive under a revised contract, from six to five. → Read More
Malaysia inks light combat jet, maritime patrol aircraft deals
The largest of the contracts was a deal for 18 Korean Aerospace Industries FA-50 light combat jets. → Read More
Satellite image shows WZ-8 supersonic drone at Chinese base
A satellite image obtained by Defense News shows what appears to be a WZ-8 supersonic reconnaissance drone parked outside one of two newly built hangars. → Read More
Thailand receives Chinese-made amphibious ship
The landing platform dock has a stern well can carry up to four air-cushioned landing craft for amphibious assaults. → Read More
US Air Force RQ-4 drone conducts rotational deployment from Singapore
Sources in Singapore say the unmanned aircraft arrived in January and was still operating from the island nation in early March. → Read More
Singapore to buy eight more F-35B jets
Singapore's defense minister says the decision came after a “full evaluation” of the F-35, which followed increased access to the aircraft program. → Read More
Malaysia picks South Korea’s FA-50 light combat jet over Indian bid
Malaysia is seeking to bolster its air combat and training capabilities as it seeks to replace its fleet of Hawk trainers and light combat aircraft. → Read More
‘Hodgepodge of tech’: What makes Indonesia’s naval buildup vulnerable?
Indonesia’s Minimum Essential Force plan calls for a 274-ship green-water fleet, 10 fighter squadrons for its air combat capability and 12 new submarines. → Read More
How a new Vietnam-Indonesia deal will affect South China Sea disputes
The agreement comes 12 years of negotiations, and 19 years after both countries adopted a delineation of the continental shelf boundary between them. → Read More
Japan to replace attack, observation helicopters with drone fleet
A Japanese document showed graphical representations of what appears to be loitering munitions and medium-altitude, long-endurance drones as replacements. → Read More
UAE joins South Korea’s military transport aircraft program
South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have signed two memorandums of understanding to improve bilateral defense ties. → Read More