Philippines aims to procure 23 attack helicopters in 2018
In a speech, the Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte outlined his government’s intentions to acquire attack helicopters for close air support
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Turkey pitches T129, Anka and Hürkuş for Southeast Asian requirements
In its bid to secure markets in East Asia, Turkish Aerospace Industries is reportedly drawing interest from Bangladesh for the TAI T129, Anka and Hürkuş
Malaysia raises requirement for new maritime patrol aircraft
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will evaluate options for an active requirement of four new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA)
Malaysia reportedly mulling lightweight fighter options
The Royal Malaysian Air Force is reportedly examining the possibility of acquiring a lightweight fighter to complement its F/A-18D and Su-30MKM fleets
Indonesia receives second SIGMA 10514 frigate
The Indonesian Navy took delivery of its second SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR)-class frigate from PT PAL on Monday, October 30
Indonesia will ink Su-35 Flanker-E fighter deal in November
Indonesia’s Minister of Defence Ryamizard Ryacudu announced that the Indonesian government will ink its purchase of 11 Su-35 fighters in November
Kawasaki Heavy Industries to market C-2 transport to the Middle East
Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries will market the C-2 heavy transport aircraft to Middle Eastern markets, such as the UAE
Indonesia displays Kaplan MT medium-weight tank
The Indonesian Army officially displayed its newly developed Kaplan MT Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT) last week during an official military parade
Chengdu J-20 enters service with the PLAAF
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) officially inducted the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG J-20 on September 26
China and Russia make progress in Advanced Heavy Lift helicopter talks
Russian Helicopters and Avicopter have agreed on technical responsibilities and workshare for the Advanced Heavy Lift (AHL) helicopter program
India media report of successful ATAGS howitzer firing tests
India media reports claim that the DRDO Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System’s (ATAGS) firing tests at Pokhran yielded “world-beating” records
Private Chinese company reportedly capable of producing single-crystal turbine blades for jet engines
Chinese state-owned media report that Chengdu Aerospace Superalloy Technology Co. Ltd. (CAST) can mass-producing single-crystal turbine blades
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