Asia

Turkey’s STM debuts multi-role support ship model in Malaysia

STM said the vessel is designed to “support amphibious operations” through armored unit transportation, to deliver logistical support and can be used for search and rescue operations.

EXCLUSIVE: Allvin says Air Force must grow, even at ‘expense’ of other services

In an interview with Breaking Defense, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin argues the Air Force is most apt for an Indo-Pacific fight relative to other services.

US policymakers beware: Egypt’s relationship with China is preparing for takeoff

FDD's Mariam Wahba and Ryan Brobst argue in this op-ed that the US should rethink its relationship with Cairo amid Beijing's inroads.

Singapore navy orders new submarine and unmanned mine countermeasure assets

Low Jin Phang, president of Digital Systems at ST Engineering, said his firm aims to “push the boundaries of USVs and AUVs for MCM operations with AI.”

Rafael targeting Southeast Asia, Europe for naval defense system sales

In addition to C-DOME and the Typhoon gun, which are both kinetic interceptors, Rafael is looking to sell its Iron Beam laser weapon to navies around the world.

With congested waterways, Singapore focused on modernizing navy

Singapore announced a 12.3 percent hike in the defense budget on March 3, pushing overall spending to S$23.4 billion (US$17.4 billion) in the new fiscal year.

Analysts say India and Pakistan know how to de-escalate — but will they?

"Now India's response, both verbal and written, says and underscores the point that these attacks are proportionate," said Harsh Pant of the Delhi-based Observer Research Foundation. "They are very targeted and precise, and they do not target any Pakistani military installations."

Vietnam’s defense market presents new opportunities, unique challenges for Western firms

Vietnam recognizes the need to diversify sources of military equipment away from Russia, and it wants to become more self-sufficient in terms of domestic production. However, it faces hurdles along the way.

As Australia heads to polls, changes in defense leadership and spending on table

"So I think this has been an extraordinarily underwhelming election campaign for many reasons, but when it comes to defense and national security the ball has not been moved forward at all throughout the course of the debates," former Australian Maj. Gen. Mick Ryan said.

Breaking Defense adds Mike Yeo as new Bureau Chief for Asia and Indo-Pacific region

In further global growth, Breaking Defense doubles its regional news personnel in the Indo-Pacific.

India and France shake on contract for 26 Rafale naval fighters, said to cost $7.5B

India initially selected the Rafale Marine in 2023 to replace aging Russian MiG-29 jets, and will be the first export user of the type.

Germany surges to fourth largest global military spender: SIPRI

Europe has entered a period of high and increasing military spending, “which is likely to continue for the foreseeable future," Lorenzo Scarazzato, a researcher at SIPRI’s Military Expenditure and Arms Productions Program, told Breaking Defense. 

Four steps Trump can take during his Middle East visit to contain Iran

Jacob Olidort of the America First Policy Institute suggests several moves President Trump can do during his upcoming visit to the Middle East to preempt Iranian retaliation and keep Iran on the defensive.

Turkish military officially accepts BAHA ‘sub-cloud’ drone into service

The UAV is pitched as a "sub-cloud" middle option, between smaller tactical UAVs and larger, long-range systems.