FNSS and PT Pindad showcase Kaplan MT AFV prototype
Turkish armoured vehicles supplier FNSS and Indonesia’s PT Pindad showcased their jointly developed Kaplan MT armoured fighting vehicle (AFV)
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Thailand inks S26T submarine deal with China
The Government of Thailand inked a $1.04 billion U.S. deal for three S26T air-independent propulsion (AIP) submarines from China
Hongdu Aviation Industry Group completes first L-15B lead-in fighter-trainer
Hongdu Aviation Industry Group rolled out its first L-15B lead-in fighter-trainer (LIFT) on May 1, building upon the success of the L-15A
China preparing to launch first indigenously built aircraft carrier
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is preparing to launch its first indigenously built – and second – aircraft carrier…
Turkey’s Golcük Shipyard & TKMS jointly market Type 214 submarine to Indonesia
Golcük Shipyard and ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) jointly marketed the Type 214 diesel-electric submarine (SSK) to Indonesia
Thailand to bolster armour with VT-1 MBT and VN-1 AFV
The Royal Thai Army ordered 34 NORINCO VN-1 8x8 armoured fighting vehicles to join the 38 NORINCO VT-4 main battle tanks it has on order from China
Indonesia signs letter-of-intent to buy Airbus A400M transport aircraft
On March 29 Indonesia signed a letter-of-intent (LoI) to buy Airbus DS A400M Atlas transport aircraft
Thai Prime Minister confirms plans to buy submarines from China
Thailand’s Prime Minister – Prayut Chan-o-cha – confirmed Bangkok’s plans to procure three AIP-powered submarines from China
Saab & BAE Systems table export credit for Malaysia fighter bid
Saab and BAE Systems are reportedly offering export credit/financing plans for Malaysia’s fighter bid (to replace its MiG-29s)
Afghanistan receives new batch of A-29 Super Tucano
The Afghan Air Force (AAF) recently received a batch of four additional Embraer A-29 Super Tucano close air support (CAS) aircraft
Leonardo and Airbus take aim at Southeast Asia maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) requirements
Europe’s defence giants Leonardo and Airbus Defence & Space (DS) are taking aim at emerging maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) requirements in Asia
Bangladesh releases tender for new multi-role fighter
Bangladesh’s Directorate General of Defence Purchases (DGDP) released its tender for up to 12 new-built multi-role combat aircraft
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