The Philippine Army and Navy are expecting to receive the first batches of military equipment delivery for each of both branches within the next few months.  As part of the…

Turkish defence company, Otokar, is offering its COBRA II 4x4 Tactical Wheeled Armoured Vehicle for the Philippine Army’s Light Tactical Vehicle procurement programme. First introduced into service in 2013, the…

The Philippine Army (PA) is displaying their M113A2 Fire Support Vehicle (FSV) and M113A2 mortar carrier at the ADAS 2022 defense show at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, between…

The Philippine Army (PA) reactivated its Armor Division’s 1st Tank Battalion on Thursday (Apr. 21). The reactivated battalion will be manned by troops from the former 8th Cavalry Company who…

The Philippine Army (PA) recently acquired two new Armtrac 100-350 Mk.2 multi-purpose Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) and demining vehicles, said an Army official on Saturday (Apr. 9). These vehicles, also…

As part of the Combat Engineering Equipment Acquisition Project of the Philippine Army (PA), four mine detection and clearing vehicles manufactured by UK-based Armtrac will be delivered to the PA…

The US Army deployed its Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system to Northern Luzon, Philippines for the first time. This deployment was carried out during the joint exercise Salaknib 24 to…

The Philippine Armed Forces (PAF) took delivery of the first India-made BrahMos land-based anti-ship missile system at Clark Air Base on Friday (Apr. 19). Transported from India aboard an Indian…

The Philippine Army (PA) received a delivery of two Sabrah light tanks from Ebit Systems, Israel according to MaxDefense Philippines’ social media account on Sunday (Dec. 18). These are the…

Boeing is pitching its CH-47 Chinook heavy lift helicopter and the AH-6 light attack and armed reconnaissance helicopter for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the Philippine Army respectively. The…

The Armed Forces of The Philippines (AFP) expects to receive 22 refurbished K136 Kooryong mobile Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) from South Korea in the next few months. The units…

The Royal Malaysia Army (Tentera Darat Malaysia / TDM) is expecting to receive six MD530G light scout attack helicopters from the United States next month. The helicopters were ordered in…

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will take delivery of two Turkish-made T129B ATAK attack helicopters this year. The first batch of two from six T129B ATAK helicopters that the Philippines…

The Philippines will soon buy Scout, Assault, and Light Support Boats with armaments and related equipment for an estimated cost of US$126 million from the United States. The State Department…

The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is attracting interest from the Philippines. Senior officials from the Philippine Army expressed keen interest in the BrahMos missile system during a visit of the…

By Arie Egozi Israeli company Elbit Systems is in the final stages of negotiations about a deal that will include the sale of advanced UAS to the Philippines. The deal…

The Philippine government is to triple the size of a special forces military unit that operates against Islamist militants responsible for deadly bombings and kidnappings of Westerners, officials said Tuesday,…

The Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) is embarking on the acquisition of six unmanned aerial systems (UAS) as part of the Marine Forces Imagery and Targeting Support System (MITSS)…

The Philippines will acquire eight new attack choppers that will be equipped with laser designators capable of firing laser-guided rockets. Among the international helicopter manufacturers that participated in the pre-bid…

Washington is this week deploying a dozen F/A-18 fighters to the Philippines, the first time it has sent so many of the aircraft there, to take part in annual military…

As many as 200 domestic and international companies will exhibit cutting edge innovations and advanced defence technologies at Asian Defense & Security (ADAS) 2024, which will take place from September…

The Philippine Army (PA) received two Israeli-made armored bridge layer vehicles based on the Merkava IV hull on Tuesday (12 July). Also known as the Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB)…

The Philippines’ sole defence and security exhibition, Asian Defence and Security (ADAS) 2022 is now underway with a large number of foreign and domestic vendors, showcasing their state-of-the-art equipment and…

“We will continue to provide tailored solutions to our customers,” said Cem Altinisik, FNSS Corporate Communication Manager in an interview with Yulian Ardiansyah from Global Business Press’ Daily News during…

Tony Chegwidden, the Director of Business Development International at EDGE Group, is sharing his thoughts regarding the group’s focus and collaboration in Malaysia and in the Southeast Asia region with…

Singapore Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen’s presence at the ongoing show and his meeting with Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as well as Malaysian Minister of…

The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is highlighting its 5th Generation Jet Fighter KAAN, as well as its T625 Gokbey Helicopter by displaying a full scale model of the rotorcraft on…

Turkish defence firm, ASELSAN is showcasing a growing range of defence equipment and services at the ongoing show, in order to fulfill essential requirements of its clients in the field…

Thailand is diversifying its military procurement choices for the modernisation of its armed forces. It has traditionally depended on the USA for military equipment; however, China and South Korea are…

Sales of Japanese-made defence equipment to Vietnam are set to increase after the two countries signed a deal late last year enabling exports of Japanese-made defence equipment and technology to…

The power and influence of precision strike weapons in modern, highly intense conflict situations has increased manifold. The ability of such weapons to knock down a target with deadly accuracy,…

Korean automaker KIA is displaying its 4x4 “KIA Light Tactical Vehicle” or KLTV in the company’s booth at the ongoing show. This is the maiden appearance of the KLTV at…

With Indian defence exports on an upward trajectory with recent export successes in the Philippines for the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and Armenia for the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL),…

Thai Defense Industry (TDI) is optimistic that its new D-Tiger 4x4 armoured tactical vehicle will find multiple buyers in the export market. The company unveiled the vehicle at the ongoing…

After securing orders from the Philippines Army and Navy for the BrahMos mobile land-based supersonic anti-ship missile, India is aiming to export the weapon to three other countries in the…

The Royal Thai Army (RTA) recently announced its plan to acquire nine refurbished UH-60A Blackhawk utility helicopters and related equipment from the United States for USD93.3 million. The plan also…

Embraer of Brazil is showcasing its portfolio of fixed-wing aircraft at the ongoing ADAS. The Brazilian airframer has delivered six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Philippine Air Force and…

FNSS is showcasing the PARS 4x4 Anti-Tank Vehicle with ARC-T Remote Controlled Anti-Tank Turret and PARS III 6x6 with 12.7 mm SANCAK Remote Controlled Turret at the show. FNSS, which…

Turkish company FNSS, which has a sizable presence in the Asian region, is showcasing its entire range of combat armored vehicles as well as new capabilities at DSA. While the…

Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has announced  that it has been awarded a US$200 million contract to provide an Asian country with SPICE 2000 air-to-surface systems, Spike anti-tank guided missiles…

Spanish defence firm EXPAL Systems has started development of its own guidance systems. The first project which is now underway is a guidance system for 120mm mortar grenades and is…

Elbit Systems policy to expand its activities in Asia has had impressive results. The Israeli company was awarded a contract valued at approximately US$153 million to supply an Army of…

China North Industries Corp (NORINCO) is showcasing a wide range of independently developed main battle tanks and armored vehicles, anti-missile and air defense systems, and intelligent ammunition among other weapons…

South Africa’s Denel Group is eyeing the South-East Asia market as countries in the region start re-equipping their defence forces in response to changes in the regional security environment. “South…

China’s state-run media have declared Australia a threat to its national security, after Australia finalized a 25-year military pact with the United States. The United States currently has 1,200 troops…

The U.S. has a massive force of ships and aircraft in the Persian Gulf for the air campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq. The first airstrikes against the Islamic…

The People's Liberation Army Navy is set to deploy at least one of its Type 903A comprehensive supply ships to the disputed South China Sea to strengthen its force projection…

H-6K strategic bombers have already been deployed with the 8th and 10th air divisions of the People's Liberation Army’s Air Force, Watch China Times reported. The strategic bomber can attack…

In a first-of-its-kind deal worth about $500 million, the United States has agreed to sell eight new Apache AH-64E attack helicopters and Longbow radars to Indonesia, said Defense Secretary Chuck…