The Malaysian government has allocated MYR 675 million (USD 143 million) in Budget 2025 to strengthen its maritime security capabilities. This funding will be used to procure three new vessels as well as to upgrade vessels. Currently, the Malaysian Maritime...
Air New Zealand has embarked on an ambitious project to modernize its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet. The first of 14 aircraft arrived in Singapore on October 14th, 2024, to undergo a comprehensive cabin retrofit. This initiative will see the airline become the...
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has reinforced its partnership with German weapon manufacturer Diehl Defence through a recent agreement focused on the technical and logistical support of the IRIS-T missile system, a short-range air-to-air missile designed for fighter...
Singapore has officially commissioned its first two Invincible-class submarines, RSS Invincible and RSS Impeccable. This milestone marks a significant upgrade in the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)’s submarine fleet, enhancing its ability to protect...
Singapore will commence construction on Changi Airport’s new Terminal 5 in the first half of 2025, marking a significant step in the city-state’s plans to enhance its position as a major air hub in the region. Once operational in the mid-2030s, Terminal 5 will...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is advancing its defense modernization efforts by pursuing the procurement of the U.S.-made Typhon Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system. This move is part of the country’s ongoing shift towards enhancing its external...
Airports of Thailand (AOT) has announced plans to expand its six international airports to accommodate 210 million passengers by 2032. Kerati Kijmanawat, AOT’s director, highlighted that this aligns with the Ministry of Transport’s 2023-2027 strategic plan...
Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) division of Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group), has officially unveiled its latest 14-line MRO hangar, marking a significant achievement as Malaysia’s largest and most sophisticated MRO...
The Indonesian government is set to create a new military branch focused on cyber defense. This initiative was prompted by an order from the President during a recent meeting with the House of Representatives, where the National Armed Forces’ General also...
Vietjet and Honeywell Aerospace Technologies have signed a USD 1.1 billion cooperation agreement to provide advanced avionics and technical services for Vietjet’s modern, fuel-efficient aircraft fleet. The agreement is an important advancement in Vietjet’s...
The Malaysian Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) has awarded a five-year contract worth MYR 378 million (USD 8.6 million) to BHIC AeroServices (BHICAS), a subsidiary of Boustead Heavy Industries Corp (BHIC). Under the agreement, BHICAS will provide in-service support (ISS)...
The Pentagon has awarded a USD 32 million contract for upgrades to Basa Air Base in the Philippines, part of a broader initiative to enhance military infrastructure under the Pacific Deterrence Initiative aimed at countering China’s influence in the...
