The Asia-Pacific maritime landscape witnessed a significant shift in late January 2026 as Taiwan’s first domestically produced submarine, the Hai Kun (SS-711), also known as the Narwhal, successfully executed its…

Taiwan’s indigenous aerospace sector reached a significant milestone on 19 January 2026, as the Teng Yun II (Cloud Rider) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) successfully completed a rigorous long-endurance flight test.…

Tigerair Taiwan has formalised a significant strategic pivot aimed at capturing a larger share of the burgeoning Asia-Pacific transit market through a comprehensive fleet modernisation and service digitisation programme. The…

Manila said it is deeply concerned over China’s recent military and coast guard actions around Taiwan, warning that the moves undermine regional peace and stability and further strain an already…

The United States State Department has granted approval for a significant Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, focused on the delivery…

The strategic landscape of the Asia Pacific is set for a significant shift in land warfare capabilities as Taiwan moves forward with a comprehensive modernisation of its mobile artillery units.…

In a move that highlights the increasingly global nature of defence supply chains, a United Kingdom-based subsidiary of Raytheon has been selected to provide critical ground infrastructure for Taiwan’s incoming…

Taiwan’s path to acquiring a domestically built submarine has hit a significant milestone — but one now marked by delay. According to recent statements by Minister of National Defence Wellington…

A U.S. congressional body that advises lawmakers on China policy has recommended that Taiwan fund upgrades to Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites in the Philippines — a measure it…

In a significant move to strengthen Taiwan’s asymmetric defence capabilities against regional threats, Raytheon Co. has been awarded a US$698.9 million contract to produce National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS)…

Japan’s newly installed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has ignited a sharp diplomatic flare-up with China in the wake of her remarks that a military contingency involving Taiwan could amount to…

In a bold move signalling its intent to strengthen deterrence, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te announced plans on 10 October 2025 to develop a new multi-layered air defence system, dubbed T-Dome,…

The Philippine Navy (PN) has launched reservist drills in the northern Philippines, near southern Taiwan, in preparation for evolving maritime security threats. Around 135 reservists joined the training called Mobilization…

Taiwan’s National Airborne Service Corps (NASC), operating under the authority of the Ministry of Interior, has recently signed a significant modernisation contract with Airbus Helicopters for its AS365 helicopter fleet.…

Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) has granted certification to ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, a subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, allowing it to serve as an overseas repair station for Bombardier aircraft…

VARD, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group based in Norway, secured a contract to construct two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV) for a client in Taiwan. These vessels, built on…

With China ramping up its military activities around Taiwan, the US Special Operations Command (USASOC) has conducted its first simulation of Taiwan’s defence against a potential Chinese invasion, Military.com has…

Starlux Airlines, a Taiwan-based luxury carrier, has announced the launch of its inaugural Taipei-Los Angeles transpacific flight debuting on April 26. Initially starting with five weekly flights, the service is…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its low-cost subsidiary Scoot have announced that they canceled flights from and to Taiwan on Friday (Aug. 5). Both SIA and Scoot have made the decision…

The Republic of China Navy (RoCN) is scheduled to take delivery of five improved Tuo Chiang-class fast missile corvettes this year, as part of Taipei’s efforts to bolster the service’s…

China Airlines and its low-cost subsidiary Tigerair Taiwan have signed long-term contracts for Collins Aerospace’ FlightSense program. According to the contracts that were announced at the ongoing Singapore Airshow, Collins…

Tigerair Taiwan has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.  The airline placed the initial engine order in 2019 and has a…

Trade cooperation between Russia and Taiwan in the field of smart technologies was the topic of discussion at a conference held on March 2 at the Centre for Foreign Promotion…

President Tsai Ing-wen of the Republic of China has announced that the Taiwanese government will commence building its first submarines at the southern port city of Kaohsiung. An initial fleet…

In favoring Lockheed Martin's F-16-Block70 model and its avionic package, Taiwan has avoided the hardship experienced in past bespoke upgrades. With the recent order for 66 F-16-Block-70 aircraft and upgrading…

The US State Department has approved a potential US$2.37 billion sale of 100 Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems to Taiwan. Meanwhile, China has expressed its concern at the  sale , which…

Barco, a company specializing in visualization and collaboration technology, and DACOMS, a Taipei-based systems integrator in the AV, control room, and multimedia networking space, have joined hands for a technology…

MB Aerospace has officially opened a second facility in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The factory, which is part of the company’s MB Aerospace ACTS Taiwan business , adds 43,000 square feet of manufacturing space. The company is confident that the…

The three biggest US airlines – American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta - have complied with a Chinese demand to change how they refer to Taiwan, ahead of a 25…

Major US airlines are expected to change how their websites refer to Chinese-claimed Taiwan by Wednesday in an effort to avoid Chinese penalties, three sources said, after coordination between the…

Most of the foreign airlines that agreed to tweak references to Taiwan to reflect the island as part of mainland China have been given more time to comply as Beijing…

Rockwell Collins has announced Taiwan as the first international customer for its AR-1500 networked communications airborne radio. Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) will build the radios under a manufacturing…

The United States has approved the sale of 50 high-speed anti-radiation missiles to Taiwan as part of a US$1.42 billion arms deal.

Vietnamese low cost carrier (LCC) Vietjet has announced the launch of two new international routes connecting Hanoi with Taipei and Ho Chi Minh City with Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Daily operations on…

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said Friday, May 29, it had been closely monitoring two French military vessels that passed near Taiwan earlier this month, and there was no truth…

Taiwan's Navy decommissioned two of its eight Knox-class frigates on Friday, May 1, with the intention of replacing them with two Perry-class guided missile frigates that is part of a…

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) confirmed for the first time on Monday, April 20, that the military will dispatch P-3C submarine-hunting aircraft on surveillance missions to the country's territory…

Several European companies have expressed interest in working with Taiwanese shipbuilders on Taiwan's submarine program, a senior military officer said Wednesday, April 1, 2015.  

Taiwan’s largest-ever missile ship went into service on Tuesday, March 31, after a ceremony presided over by President Ma Ying-jeou as the island strives to modernise its military in response…

The R.O.C. Navy said Wednesday, January 14, that it will send personnel to the United States later this year to prepare to take delivery of two of four Perry-class guided…

Taiwan said Monday, December 29, it was launching a project to build a fleet of eight indigenously designed submarines, after years spent waiting in vain for US models.  

Taiwan’s Navy on Tuesday, December 23, accepted a prototype of the island’s first self-developed stealth missile corvette, days after U.S. President Barack Obama signed into law a bill authorizing the…

Taiwan has received four out of sixty ordered UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the United States. The sixty Black Hawk choppers ordered from the US cost approximately $3.1 billion.  

The Taiwanese Navy has released a video that records sea trials of the first of a locally designed stealth missile corvette as it prepares to take delivery of the vessel…

Admiral Chen Yeong-kang, the commander-in-chief of Taiwan's Navy secretly visited the United States last week to discuss the transfer of submarine technology to Taiwan according to the China Times newspaper,…

The military is studying Taiwan's ability to build indigenous submarines, with a defense official saying Wednesday, December 10, that the first submarine could be completed in 2024.  

The Chinese foreign ministry spokesman has said China firmly opposes the US arms sale to Taiwan.  

The U.S. Senate has approved a bill authorizing the sale of four decommissioned U.S. frigates to Taiwan, a transfer that supports said will enhance Taiwan's defense capability.  

Taiwan’s first $72.39 million stealth missile corvette began a round of sea trials last week in waters off the nation’s east coast, military officials said.  

Taiwan will begin taking delivery of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the United States by the end of this year, with the first batch of six of the 60 aircraft…

Taiwan is planning to purchase advanced trainers to replace its aging fleet of F-5E/F jet fighters and AT-3 jet trainers, Defense Minister Yen Ming said Thursday, October 23, 2014.

Two training planes from Taiwan's Air Force Academy collided during a routine training session on Tuesday, October 21, killing one pilot.

Taiwan has taken the delivery of six more AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States, the fifth and final batch of a $1.95 billion order for 30 of the…

Taiwan will soon complete a design blueprint for a submarine as it strives to build indigenous submarines to replace its aging fleet.

The first of Taiwan's Tuo River-class stealth corvettes launched earlier this year was designed especially to counter the radar and command center of China's first aircraft carrier.

Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration has not ruled out storiesing 3,000-ton patrol ships at Taiping or Itu Aba, the largest of the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea, after…

Test flights of six new AH-64E Apache attack helicopters drew spectators to Kaohsiung Sunday, August 31, one day after Taiwan took delivery of the aircraft from the United States. The…

Taiwan plans to spend $2.5 billion in the next nine years to acquire anti-missile systems to boost its aerial defences against China, a lawmaker and media said Sunday, August 31,…

Taiwan could study the feasibility of purchasing arms from Japan if Tokyo is willing to sell defense equipment to the self-ruling island, the No. 2 man of the ruling Nationalist…

Taiwan's air force scrambled fighter jets to track two Chinese Y-8 maritime patrol aircraft, which intruded into the island's airspace, a senior air force officer said on Tuesday, August 26,…

Taiwan is set to take delivery of six more AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States in late August, the Army said Wednesday, August 20, in line with a…

The Chung Shyang II, a drone designed by the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology under Taiwan's defense ministry is capable of carry out reconnaissance missions over the coastline of…

The Taiwanese Navy Command Headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense (MND) responded to earlier reports on the necessity of the pressure hull replacement for an older submarine, stating that…

China's CJ-10 "Long Sword" cruise missile has capabilities that match those of the American Block-IV Tomahawk and could be devastating in a potential naval conflict against the US, Japan or…

The United States has agreed to help Taiwan build attack submarines, as the island has spent nearly a decade waiting to acquire them from abroad, the Taiwanese defense chief said…

The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday, April 7, passed by unanimous consent legislation reaffirming the importance of the Taiwan Relations Act and authorizing the sale of four Oliver Hazard…

Taiwan's air force said Friday, April 4, that it will begin the process of upgrading its fleet of over 100 F-16A/B fighter jets in the second half of 2016. Before…

Taiwan's first stealth missile corvette was christened Friday, March 14, 2014, which when commissioned is expected to give the country's navy the capability to counter larger enemy warships. The 500-tonne…

Taiwan will continue its efforts to purchase submarines from the United States but is also considering the possibility of developing indigenous models, the country's Ministry of National Defense said on…

Taiwan's newest Apache helicopters could be flying next month after being grounded because of concerns over the transmission package. Citing a defense source it did not identify, the Central News…

Taiwan has said it plans to slash its armed forces by up to 20 percent from 215,000 over the next five years, in the latest sign of warming ties with…

The Taiwanese Air Force on Thursday, January 16 unveiled a new air-to-ground cruise missile that could play a major role in any military confrontation with China. Known as the Wan…

Taiwan’s China Airlines and Singapore-based Tiger Airways are to enter the LCC market with a new joint operation called Tigerair Taiwan. China Airlines will take a 90% stake, with Tigerair…

Taiwan has received the first shipment of 'Harpoon' anti-ship missiles which it ordered from the United States for its submarines, strengthening their attack capability, a senior official was quoted, Wednesday,…

The delivery of one of the 12 P-3C submarine-hunting aircraft from the United States was behind schedule due to a malfunction in its flight control system, a Taiwanese Air Force…

Six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters arrived in Taiwan on schedule Thursday, January 2, the second batch in a 30-helicopter deal with the United States. The U.S.-made aircraft were shipped to…

The United States has begun delivery of submarine-launched Harpoon missiles this year, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has said in a report to the Legislative Yuan. The anti-ship cruise missiles…

Taiwan's military is developing weapons-capable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) with some stealth capabilities at the Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, an official at the institute told CNA Friday, December…

On Wednesday, November 20, The U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs unanimously agreed to introduce legislation that, if it passes Congress, will clear the way for the U.S. president to…

Taiwan Air Force will increase its patrols over waters around the country's southern coast, Air Force Commander Gen. Liu Chen-wu said Friday, May 24. “In the past, southern airspace was…

Challenged by the ever growing scale and capabilities of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), Taiwan must develop its air defense capabilities fielding more capable fighter planes in greater numbers, a…

The Philippine Air Force defended the series of air drills over the Luzon airspace last week, saying it is not a reaction to the ongoing tensions between China and Taiwan.…

The tenth milestone edition of the Singapore Airshow, held from 3 to 6 February 2026, served as a definitive declaration that the Asia-Pacific aerospace sector has moved beyond recovery into…

The regional security architecture of the Asia-Pacific has undergone a tectonic shift following the historic landslide victory of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Japan’s snap election on 8 February 2026.…

Washington, Manila’s longtime ally, has deployed a new U.S. Army rotational force to the Philippines, expanding the American footprint and increasing the risk of being drawn into tensions with China.…

Having signed an agreement with South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace for the co-development and co-production of the Gray Eagle Short Takeoff and Landing (GE STOL) unmanned aircraft system, General Atomics Aeronautical…

The Changi Exhibition Centre is currently serving as the backdrop for a significant shift in regional strike capabilities. Amidst the deafening roar of traditional fighter jets in the skies, a…

Even as the U.S. Air Force moves ahead with flight testing of the GA-ASI-produced YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), the California-based company is highlighting the capabilities of the Gambit family…

The increasing international demand for MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) is reflected in the Asia Pacific region as well.  The…

The architectural integrity of the Chinese military-industrial complex is facing its most significant upheaval in decades following a rapid escalation of high-level dismissals. In a move that has reverberated across…

The People’s Republic of China has significantly escalated its regional power projection by mobilising thousands of civilian fishing vessels to rehearse coordinated naval blockade manoeuvres. Recent satellite imagery and ship-tracking…

Airbus has officially embarked on a mission to redefine global telecommunications through the launch of its UpNext SpaceRAN (Space Radio Access Network) demonstrator. This initiative represents a significant shift in…

Germany will procure eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The program includes four Certifiable Ground Control Stations. First delivery is expected in…

The Philippines is stepping up countermeasures amid reports of cable-cutting incidents in the region, including monitoring subsea cables as part of broader efforts to protect underwater infrastructure from sabotage and…

STARLUX Airlines has officially received its first of 18 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, a move that signals a strategic escalation in the carrier's transcontinental ambitions. By inducting the largest variant of…

Japan has taken a significant step in its military transformation as the Cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi greenlit a record-breaking defence budget for the 2026 fiscal year. The allocation,…

Taiwan’s China Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total order for the type to 15. The carrier has an existing fleet of…

The international aerospace and defence community is assessing the strategic shift in aerial combat following the successful maiden flight of China’s Jiutian (or Jiu Tian) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in…

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has selected Thales to strengthen air traffic surveillance in the southern Johor Bahru region, a critical airspace corridor for Southeast Asia. Under the…

The United States State Department has approved a significant Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Bahrain, authorising a sustainment and equipment package for its F-16 fleet valued at approximately…

The already volatile security environment in the Asia-Pacific region has witnessed a serious escalation following claims by Tokyo that a Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) fighter jet repeatedly locked…

US defence technology leader, Anduril Industries, has officially expanded its operations into Japan, announcing plans to explore establishing a local manufacturing capability that would accelerate Tokyo’s military modernisation programme. The…

Japan is quietly talking with its ally Manila about a possible export of the Type 03 Chu SAM medium-range surface-to-air missile system, as Tokyo moves to scrap strict limits that…

​Japan has formally accelerated its strategic fortification of the Nansei Islands, confirming the deployment of medium-range surface-to-air missile batteries to Yonaguni Island, a critical geopolitical choke point situated merely 110…

In a clear indication of its advancing air defence capabilities, China has publicly demonstrated what appears to be the first live-fire test of the HQ-20 surface-to-air missile system. The test,…

In a significant development for the global air defence market, Turkish defence-electronics specialist Aselsan has reportedly been awarded a contract valued at €1.3 billion (approximately US $1.4 billion) to further…

ZenaTech, Inc. is actively presenting its subsidiary ZenaDrone at Defence & Security 2025. The company is engaging with regional defence authorities, industry partners, and allied organisations to expand its footprint…

The Philippine military will conduct a “constructive naval surface fire support” drill on Thitu Island, also known as Pag-asa Island, near a Chinese militarized reef in the South China Sea.…

China has taken a clear step forward in the contest for aerial supremacy with the recent unveiling and rapid development of its next-generation combat aircraft programme. Images circulating earlier this…

Singapore is strengthening its long-term air combat partnership with the United States as the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) advances towards integrating the Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II into…

In a significant development for Indo-Pacific maritime strategy, US President Donald Trump has publicly announced that the United States is granting South Korea approval to develop a nuclear-powered submarine. The…

The Philippine Army has activated its first Ground-Launched Missile Battalion, marking a major step in the country’s bid to bolster its defense capabilities. Philippine Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said…

South Korea has on 22 October 2025 launched the Republic of Korea Navy’s (ROKN) first Changbogo-III (KSS-III) Batch-II submarine, a larger and more capable evolution of the Dosan Ahn Changho…

The Philippines remains a target because of its strategic location, with or without the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites, the country’s military chief said on Friday. “Even if there…

Australia’s long-term defence modernisation has taken another decisive step with the United States approving the potential sale of forty-eight (48) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and associated equipment,…

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has passed a company milestone of 9 million cumulative flight hours across its fleet of unmanned aircraft systems. The mark was reached during ongoing…

The Philippines has strengthened its defenses in Batanes, the northernmost province facing Taiwan, by establishing a new forward operating base for the Philippine Navy—a move analysts see as a contingency…

Washington announced the new autonomous CAML-H launcher could replace the controversial Typhon system launcher, a senior US army official said. Lt. Gen. Robert Rash of the U.S. Army’s Rapid Capabilities and…

China commissioned its fourth Type 075 amphibious assault ship amid the growing tension in the South China Sea. The vessel, CNS Hubei, named after the province in central China with…

Washington will deploy new cutting-edge missiles and unmanned systems in the Philippines amid China’s maritime assertiveness, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday as he met Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr at…

The first Belgian aircrew has completed training to operate the MQ-9B SkyGuardian. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), designer and developer of the MQ-9B, provided the extensive aircrew training that…

The U.S. Army flexed its muscles in the ongoing Australia's largest-ever military drills on Wednesday by sinking a maritime target with its Mid-Range Capability (Typhon) system. The missile system was…

Washington, Manila's long-time ally, plans to build a facility on the western coast of Palawan, an Island facing the South China Sea, to support the Philippine operations in the disputed…

Senior navy officials from Japan, the United States, and Australia have signed a logistics cooperation deal to boost maritime collaboration and strengthen their commitment to stability and security in the…

The US Navy's ship-killer missile system has been used for live fire drills in the Philippines, a senior American military official said on Thursday. At the closing ceremony of the…

Washington has deployed for the first time one of its most lethal aircraft to the Philippines, the F-35, for air defense drills amid China's growing aggression in the South China…

STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of ten additional A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total order for the type to 18 aircraft. The…

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has signed a support and sustainment contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for logistics and maintenance of the Protector RG Mk1 Remotely…

The Philippine government is still seeking funds to cover the purchase of at least 20 F-16 multi-role fighter jets, two months after Washington approved Manila's request to improve its ability…

Andrew Thomis, CEO of the UK-listed Cohort Group, spoke at DSEI Japan about the company’s international defence technologies and growing focus on the Asia-Pacific region. With seven companies across Europe…

Leonardo DRS has placed its cutting-edge “Edge-Assured” Battlefield Management System (BMS) in the spotlight at DSEI Japan 2025, underlining its growing footprint in the global defence sector. The modular, scalable…

Japan is strengthening its defence ties across Southeast Asia, deepening security partnerships with nations that share similar concerns about regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. Recent developments with Indonesia, the Philippines,…

The UK’s Military Aviation Authority has issued a Military Type Certificate to the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 uncrewed aircraft, also designated the MQ-9B, certifying that it has passed…

China Airlines of Taiwan has signed a firm order with Airbus for ten A350-1000s, finalising a commitment announced by the airline in December last year. The new A350-1000s will fly…

Clarivate has released its 2025 Top 100 Global Innovators list, recognising organisations that are advancing technology research and innovation. Among them, several major defence and aerospace firms have been included,…

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. and CAE have signed a long-term agreement for the development and production of the next-generation mission trainer for GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft system…

Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines has confirmed an order for five more A350F freighters from Airbus, doubling its initial order from the previous year. The expanded fleet will be managed by STARLUX…

Poland has become the latest customer of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system, manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) . The Polish Ministry of Defence will…

India’s state-owned Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSU), the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and private Indian defence firms, are showcasing a wide-array of defence equipment at the show. The…

Longstanding defence ties between the Philippines and the U.S., which have blossomed in recent years as China grows its military might and grows increasingly aggressive in the Asia Pacific region,…

VoltAero’s regional partner Global Sky is highlighting the Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family at the Bali International Air Show. The aircraft family offers a new era ofsustainable aviation for Indonesia and…

Kinéis, a satellite operator focused on the Internet of Things (IoT), is set to launch its first satellite constellation dedicated to IoT to improve connectivity and technology in the Asia-Pacific…

Batik Air (flight code ID) is set to introduce a new international flight route connecting Pekanbaru, Indonesia to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The route from Pekanbaru will operate from Sultan Syarif…

The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) now has two Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) operating at RAF Waddington. The first flight of the second Protector is expected…

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) successfully conducted a flight of its MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft on 15 July 2024, equipped with a PT6 E-Series model turboprop engine from…

AirAsia Cambodia has announced its readiness to commence operations with flights to three domestic destinations: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville. The airline, identified by its flight code KT, has…

STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order for five A350F freighters and three more A330neos aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Singapore Airshow by KW Chang, Chairman…

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced the official opening of a 48,000-square-foot expansion of its Singapore-based engine center, Eagle Services Asia (ESA) on Monday (Feb. 19). The facility will…

Thailand subsidiary of Vietnam’s low-cost carrier, Thai VietJet Air, has awarded the tender of its cargo operations to ECS Group after signing a Master General Sales & Service Agent (GSSA)…

Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines launched nonstop flights from San Francisco to Taipei on Dec. 16. The new route marks the airline’s second U.S. gateway after Los Angeles, offering U.S.…

GE Aerospace has announced a TrueChoice services agreement with China Airlines to support their fleet of CF6-powered Boeing 747-400F aircraft. As part of the long-term service agreement, China Airlines is…

China Airlines announced placed an order for 17 GEnx-1B engines and spares to power its growing fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner commercial jets at the Paris Airshow. The order also…

Mandarin Airlines, the regional subsidiary of Taiwan flag carrier China Airlines, announced concluded a firm order for six ATR 72-600 to be delivered from end 2023 through to 2025. The agreement was…

China’s growing naval might and Russian aggression against Ukraine have spurred an increase in demand for anti-ship missiles. The ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine has provided multiple instances that prove…

Spirit AeroSystems has signed an exclusive cooperation agreement with ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace business to support customers in select Middle Eastern countries, including Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and…

Collins Aerospace, which has over 6,600 ejections in service worldwide, is eyeing opportunities in the region for its latest ACES 5 next generation ejection seats. Speaking to Daily News, Don…

Japan must improve its operational readiness, which is currently around 50per cent, according to Masanori Nishi, Former Administrative Vice Minister of Defence. “It is necessary to bring it back to…

China continues to brazenly deny that it is using a fleet of high-altitude balloons to conduct surveillance and intelligence-gathering missions all around the world. Indeed, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase its flights to destinations across East and South East Asia, as well as increase its Airbus A380 services to Australia between March and October 2023.…

Spirit AeroSystems announced at MRO Europe in London a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Joramco, the Amman-based MRO provider. The two companies will cooperate in providing a wide range of…

Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, announced new routes and resumption of flights to several Indonesian cities starting this month. It will also add more flights to destinations in…

Taiwan-based China Airlines is actively positioning itself to take advantage of the post-COVID travel market. The Taipei-Cebu (Philippines) route will begin offering four direct flights each week from December 1…

The Asia Pacific region, which was the main driver of aviation growth before Covid-19 hit, is finally showing signs of life but still remains a stumbling block in the road…

The Pokemon company announced a collaboration with Scoot to launch a special-themed aircraft flying the Singapore-Japan route on Tuesday (Aug. 30). Called “Pikachu Jet TR”, the aircraft is a Scoot’s…

Spirit AeroSystems has signed an agreement with Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company Limited (GAMECO) to be the Spirit Authorized Repair Center in Mainland China. Initially, GAMECO will provide repair services…

A satellite photo has revealed that China has built a new long-range, early-warning radar that can be used to detect ballistic missiles from thousands of miles away, likely giving it…

EDEX 2021 assumes added importance for Northrop Grumman as Egypt is currently in discussions with the United States to acquire the company’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft.…

ARRIS, the advanced manufacturer enabling the use of high-performance composites with new design latitudes for mass-market consumer products, transportation, and industrial applications, has raised $88.5 million in Series C funding.…

Urban air mobility company Bellwether Industries will display a working prototype of its private urban aircraft, the Antelope, at the upcoming Dubai Air Show. The air show, from Nov. 14-18,…

South Korea’s newest start-up airline, Aero K has just contracted for a package of services with NAVBLUE to ensure a focus on flight operations excellence and efficiency. NAVBLUE is an…

The U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin are opening  a new production line of F-16s for foreign military sales at the company's Greenville, S.C., facility. According to the Air Force,…

Spirit AeroSystems, which is attending MRO Americas 2021,  has signed a joint venture agreement with Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation (EGAT) as part of its strategy to expand its aftermarket presence…

Satair  and China Airlines of Taiwan on Wednesday signed a multi-year agreement for Satair’s Integrated Material Services (IMS), a comprehensive material solution that will support China Airlines’ and its wholly-owned…

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced that new low cost South Korean carrier Fly Gangwon has selected Sabre…

Vietjet has reported a surge of 23% in cargo volume transported between April and August this year compared to the pre-pandemic first quarter. The airline’s freight volume increased from 16,133…

Sept. 17, 2020: Vietjet will resume some of its regular international flights from Vietnam to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan from Sep. 29, with the following schedule: - Ho Chi…

VARD, Fincantieri’s subsidiary and one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels, signed a new contract for the design and construction of one Service Operation Vessel (SOV)…

Ontario International Airport (ONT) officials are adjusting airport operations and services to reflect reduced passenger flight schedules in April as the aviation industry continues to feel the impact of the…

In lieu of the Philippine government’s regulations COVID-19, Cebu Pacific and CEBGO will be suspending all flight operations from 19 March to 14 April 2020. The Philippine government recently implemented…

On 22 October 2019, Scoot successfully completed the shift of its operations from Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 to Terminal 1. In all, 9,877 passengers with 4,726 pieces of checked…

Global aircraft leasing and financing company Novus Aviation Capital and new-age carrier Vietjet Air have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the financing and leasing of 10 aircraft over…

Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering), a global technology, defence and engineering group announced that its Aerospace and Electronics sectors have secured new contracts with a combined value of about…

Field Aerospace completed the first flight of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) T-1A aircraft with the modernized flight deck on March 22. The first fully modified Combat System Officer (CSO)…

STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has signed a firm order with Airbus for 17 wide-body aircraft, comprising 12 A350-1000s and five A350-900s.   The new airline plans to deploy these aircraft…

Boeing and Bamboo Airways confirmed an order for 10 787-9 Dreamliners valued at US$3 billion according to list prices. The order for the longest-range member of the Dreamliner family was unveiled…

A production contract for 2,100 F-Model (FGM-148F) missiles, has been awarded to the Javelin Joint Venture between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, following the completion of a successful and rigorous system…

Taiwan’s China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its newest A350-900 aircraft, which features a unique joint livery that combines the airline’s distinctive plum blossom logo with Airbus’ exclusive A350…

Boeing, Air Lease Corp, and EVA Air celebrated the delivery of the airline's first 787-9 Dreamliner, via lease from ALC, at Boeing's South Carolina Delivery Center. EVA Air plans to…

Hong Kong Airlines’ (HX) new “Super Diamond” business class product has finally arrived with the airline’s fifth A350 aircraft, which landed at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) on September 1.…

Lockheed Martin’s PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor has successfully intercepted an Air-Breathing Threat (ABT) in a long range intercept test. The PAC-3 CRI and MSE are high-velocity interceptors that defend…

China Airlines will be introducing the Airbus A350-900 on its nonstop service to Ontario, Calif. from Taipei. The service is currently being operated by the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER but will…

The high level of interest in Airbus aircraft from Asian carriers,  due to the soaring demand for air travel in the region, has translated into multiple deals for the plane-maker.…

STARLUX Airlines, a new startup airline company in Taiwan, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus on the opening day of Farnborough International Airshow 2018 to purchase 17 A350XWBs. The…

Vietjet officially welcomed its first flight connecting Hanoi and Taichung, Taiwan on 22 June at Noi Bai International Airport.   The latest route for Vietjet connects the two cities of…

TrueNoord, the regional aircraft lessor, has closed the purchase of two Embraer E190 aircraft from GECAS. These aircraft are under lease with and operated by Mandarin Airlines.   This pair of…

Valet parking is coming to Terminal 2 at Ontario International Airport (ONT), part of the ongoing effort to make flying through the airport even more convenient.   Beginning May 10, 2018, curbside valet…

Ontario International Airport (ONT) officials heralded news from JetBlue that the popular airline will return to ONT this fall, beginning with nonstop service to New York. JetBlue is the third carrier in…

Philippine Airlines is looking to enter India by the fourth quarter of 2018 with two new planned services out of Manila Ninoy Aquino Int'l to each of New Delhi and Mumbai.   According to a…

Passenger volumes at Ontario International Airport (ONT) continued their steady climb in March, increasing more than 9 per cent compared to the same month last year, announced the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA).  …

ATR and Mandarin Airlines, a regional subsidiary of Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines, have signed a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA). This comprehensive support package covers the repair, overhaul and pooling…

Ontario International Airport (ONT) welcomed the arrival of China Airlines #CI24 from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), marking the start of Ontario's first non-stop, transoceanic passenger service.   "We welcome China Airlines, its…

ANA, the Japanese airline group, has decided to consolidate Peach Aviation and Vanilla Air to form Japan’s largest low-cost carrier by 2020.   The move to merge the pair of budget…

A T-50B aircraft of South Korea's aerobatic display team, participating in the Singapore air show, skidded and crashed into the grass verge at the side of the Changi Airport’s runway…

Mandarin Airlines received the first of its nine ATR 72-600s. The aircraft will operate within Taiwan’s domestic network. Jenny Tsao, President of Mandarin Airlines said, “The ATR 72–600 features several…

China Airlines will launch non-stop passenger services between Taiwan and OntarioInternational Airport (ONT), continuing the airport’s dramatic rise in prominence as Southern California’s new global gateway.

Taiwan based Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp. (EGAT) has been selected by Boeing to undertake passenger-to-freighter conversions for the 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) programme.  

Leading aircraft lessor, BOC Aviation Limited, has announced the placement of six Boeing 737-800 aircraft with China Airlines. The Taiwanese carrier is a new customer for BOC.

Raytheon has received a US$ 291 million contract award from the U.S. Navy for the AIM-9X Sidewinder advanced infrared-tracking, short-range, air-to-air and surface-to-air missile. Raytheon has been awarded an All…

The Gulfsteam fleet in Greater China (China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan) has grown to more than 165 aircraft and makes up more than half of the Asia-Pacific fleet, the airframer…

Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has finalized orders with Boeing for five 777 Freighters, valued at more than $1.5 billion at list prices.    

Taiwan's main weapons research and development unit released videos and photos of the trial launch of its Hsiung Feng III and Tien Kung III missiles for the first time on…

Taiwan’s Deputy Defense Minister Kao Tien-chung told lawmakers on Wednesday, October 1, that test firing of the Tien Chien (Sky Sword) II missiles is on track, having been fired from…

A senior R.O.C. naval officer on Thursday, September 18, expressed hopes of obtaining submarines from the United States to beef up the defensive capabilities of the nation's armed forces. Naval…

Japan’s defence ministry on Friday, August 29, made its biggest ever budget request, as Tokyo bolsters its military amid worries over China’s expanding naval reach. The ministry wants $48.7 billion…

China could conduct a maiden flight for the developmental AVIC TA-600 amphibious aircraft in 2015. According to a report in the People’s Daily quoting Fu Junxu, an executive of China…

The United States military is scheduled to refurbish an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate that was reportedly damaged during a mission in Europe earlier this year before sending it to serve…

Vladimir Putin has approved in principle the sale of Russia’s most advanced air and missile defense system to China, Russian media outlets have reported. According to a report on the…

Japan scrambled F-15 fighter aircraft after a Chinese Government plane was spotted on course for a group of disputed islets, officials said Monday, March 24. A Y-12 turboprop from China…

The Joint Staff Council under the Japanese defense ministry reported on Monday, February 10, that four warships of China's PLA Navy were detected by a Japan Maritime Self Defense Force…

South Korea will buy upgraded Patriot surface-to-air missiles next year to improve its defenses against North Korea, officials said Wednesday, February 12, 2014. South Korea currently has 48 PAC-2 missiles…

South Korea has completed the delivery of 16 T-50 supersonic trainer jets built by the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to Indonesia, the Korean aircraft maker said Thursday, February 13, paving…

China's air force is fielding new precision-guided cruise missiles, long-range bombers and drones as its Navy expands its long-range punch, according to U.S. military intelligence officials. "While we would not…

On the third day of the Singapore Air Show, Matt Riddle president of Raytheon International, gave Asian Defence & Diplomacy an overview of the US company’s involvement in the region,…

In the midst of heightening tensions with Japan over the disputed Diaoyutai islands (called Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China), China is still negotiating with Russia to import more…

The ROC (Taiwan) Navy held an anti-submarine drill in waters off southern Taiwan on Tuesday, January 14, to highlight its combat readiness ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday that…

Taiwan’s largest international airport, Taipei Taoyuan International is set to break the 30 million passengers-per-year barrier, putting into the top league of Asian airports. The rapid increase – some 8%…

China Airlines and Tiger Airways are to join forces to establish a new LCC, running out of Taiwan. Tigerair will take 10% of the ownership, with China Airlines taking the…

China says it scrambled fighter jets to monitor US and Japanese planes as they flew in its newly declared air defence zone in the East China Sea on Friday, November…

Ameco Beijing has recently completed a 737-800 landing gear exchange and overhaul for T’way Air, and is expected to perform another 737-800 landing gear overhaul for the South Korea-based carrier…

China’s defense spending may equal that of the U.S. within a decade if annual increases continue at the current rate, according to research published Thursday, March 14. Chinese military expenditure…