Asia Pacific Archives

Philippines awards contract to South Korean shipbuilder for six offshore patrol vessels

The Philippines also made a deal with Hyundai Heavy Industries for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of two frigates that the shipbuilder previously delivered.

4 years ago
Having visited Pakistan and China, is Argentina ready to buy the JF-17 jet?

Here’s what we know about Argentina’s progress so far in acquiring the JF-17 fighter, and its related goals for supporting local industry.

4 years ago
South Korea develops robot for autonomous tunnel exploration

The robot can explore underground tunnels without topographic information, detecting risks and generating a 3D map of the exploration area, a government agency says.

4 years ago
South Korea is trying to double the range of its K239 rocket launcher

The Agency for Defense Development announced its effort, a key part of which is the application of ducted rocket propulsion technology.

4 years ago
Face it, NATO: The North Atlantic and Indo-Pacific are linked

The new Strategic Concept should be able to address challenges posed by China robustly and implement some structural changes without undermining European concerns.

4 years ago
Industry deal moves Poland closer to acquiring South Korean artillery system

Poland is accelerating efforts to acquire South Korean defense equipment, looking to take advantage of the Asian nation’s mass production capacity and lenient policy toward technology transfers.

4 years ago
Marine Pacific commander vows to bolster Japanese defenses against China, Russia

The U.S. Marine presence is focused on the so-called first island chain in the western Pacific.

4 years ago
China launches third aircraft carrier

China has launched its third and largest aircraft carrier to date at a shipyard in Shanghai, the first of its type there to feature a catapult aircraft launch system.

4 years ago
What it looks like when competing with China comes last

It is past time for the Biden administration to answer fundamental questions about how it intends to support Taiwan and secure a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

4 years ago
US Defense Secretary Austin meets Thai leader to boost ties

Thailand and the United States are longtime military allies.

4 years ago

Philippines awards contract to South Korean shipbuilder for six offshore patrol vessels

The Philippines also made a deal with Hyundai Heavy Industries for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of two frigates that the shipbuilder previously delivered.
Having visited Pakistan and China, is Argentina ready to buy the JF-17 jet?

Here’s what we know about Argentina’s progress so far in acquiring the JF-17 fighter, and its related goals for supporting local industry.
South Korea develops robot for autonomous tunnel exploration

The robot can explore underground tunnels without topographic information, detecting risks and generating a 3D map of the exploration area, a government agency says.
South Korea is trying to double the range of its K239 rocket launcher

The Agency for Defense Development announced its effort, a key part of which is the application of ducted rocket propulsion technology.
Face it, NATO: The North Atlantic and Indo-Pacific are linked

The new Strategic Concept should be able to address challenges posed by China robustly and implement some structural changes without undermining European concerns.
Industry deal moves Poland closer to acquiring South Korean artillery system

Poland is accelerating efforts to acquire South Korean defense equipment, looking to take advantage of the Asian nation’s mass production capacity and lenient policy toward technology transfers.
Marine Pacific commander vows to bolster Japanese defenses against China, Russia

The U.S. Marine presence is focused on the so-called first island chain in the western Pacific.
China launches third aircraft carrier

China has launched its third and largest aircraft carrier to date at a shipyard in Shanghai, the first of its type there to feature a catapult aircraft launch system.
What it looks like when competing with China comes last

It is past time for the Biden administration to answer fundamental questions about how it intends to support Taiwan and secure a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
US Defense Secretary Austin meets Thai leader to boost ties

Thailand and the United States are longtime military allies.

Philippines awards contract to South Korean shipbuilder for six offshore patrol vessels

The Philippines also made a deal with Hyundai Heavy Industries for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of two frigates that the shipbuilder previously delivered.
Having visited Pakistan and China, is Argentina ready to buy the JF-17 jet?

Here’s what we know about Argentina’s progress so far in acquiring the JF-17 fighter, and its related goals for supporting local industry.
South Korea develops robot for autonomous tunnel exploration

The robot can explore underground tunnels without topographic information, detecting risks and generating a 3D map of the exploration area, a government agency says.
South Korea is trying to double the range of its K239 rocket launcher

The Agency for Defense Development announced its effort, a key part of which is the application of ducted rocket propulsion technology.
Face it, NATO: The North Atlantic and Indo-Pacific are linked

The new Strategic Concept should be able to address challenges posed by China robustly and implement some structural changes without undermining European concerns.
Industry deal moves Poland closer to acquiring South Korean artillery system

Poland is accelerating efforts to acquire South Korean defense equipment, looking to take advantage of the Asian nation’s mass production capacity and lenient policy toward technology transfers.
Marine Pacific commander vows to bolster Japanese defenses against China, Russia

The U.S. Marine presence is focused on the so-called first island chain in the western Pacific.
China launches third aircraft carrier

China has launched its third and largest aircraft carrier to date at a shipyard in Shanghai, the first of its type there to feature a catapult aircraft launch system.
What it looks like when competing with China comes last

It is past time for the Biden administration to answer fundamental questions about how it intends to support Taiwan and secure a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
US Defense Secretary Austin meets Thai leader to boost ties

Thailand and the United States are longtime military allies.

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