Lockheed Martin UK offers Vigilance AEW system to Malaysia

Malaysia's long-held requirement to field an airborne early warning (AEW) capability will see Lockheed Martin UK Integrated Systems formally launch a product in the country in December.

U.S. To Transfer Upgraded F-16s to Indonesia

The White House issued a statement Nov. 18 saying that it will transfer more than two dozen surplus F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighters to Indonesia.

Vietnam In Talks to Buy 4 Sigma-class Corvettes

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Vietnam is in talks with Dutch-shipbuilder Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) for the purchase of four Sigma-class corvettes, a spokesperson for the shipbuilder said on Nov. 11.

Clinton Uses Warship to Push Philippines Alliance

MANILA - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton vowed military support for the Philippines, delivering a firm message Nov. 16 from the deck of an American warship at a time of rising tensions with China.

Zahid Not in Russia to Sign Arms Deal

PETALING JAYA (Nov 18, 2011): An aide to Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied claims that he was in Russia to sign a deal to purchase fighter jets.

Malaysia Plans to Buy 18 Russian Fighter Jets

The Malaysian defense ministry plans to buy 18 Russian Su-30MKM fighters fit to carry Russian-Indian BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, the Izvestia daily said on Tuesday.

PAF to Get 4 Brand New Fighter Copters This Month

MANILA, Philippines - The first four of the eight brand new combat utility helicopters purchased by the Philippine Air Force (PAF) from Poland are expected to be delivered this month. Gen. Eduardo Oban Jr., Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff, confirmed to the delivery of the Polish-made Swienik helicopters but did not say the exact date.

Vietnam's Plea Puts South Block in a Predicament

Vietnam's request for military assistance from India, primarily in the naval field, has put South Block in a quandary, said official sources.

Second Hamilton to be Deployed to West Philippine Sea

MANILA, Philippines - The second Hamilton-class patrol ship that will be acquired from the US would also be deployed to the West Philippine Sea area to secure the country’s natural resources, the Navy said yesterday.

BAE Continues to Eye Deal With Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 7, 2011): BAE Systems, the world's second-largest defence company by revenue, is not backing off aggressive efforts to clinch a multi-billion ringgit fighter jet deal with Malaysia, despite the latter's decision not to purchase new military assets for now.

SELEX Sistemi Integrati wins contracts in Thailand for KRONOS radar systems

The system which will be supplied to the Royal Thai Navy will equip the Royal Navy Air and Coastal Defence Command and be settled in an area in the South of Bangkok. It will be integrated within the air surveillance network of the Royal Thai Navy. 

PT PAL Conducting a Joint Production With Netherland

SURABAYA - MICOM, Director of Human Resources, PT Penatarsan Angkatan Laut  (PAL) Indonesia, Soewoko Kartanegara, said that PT PAL will conduct a joint production with the Netherland in building Guard Missile Destroyer (PKR) ship.

The SAF Conducts Live firing Exercise in the US

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is conducting a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) live-firing exercise, code-named Daring Warrior, from 21 October to 7 November 2011, at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, USA. The exercise involved 234 personnel from the Headquarters, Singapore Artillery, Headquarters 3rd Division Artillery and 23rd Battalion, Singapore Artillery as well as the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).

Army Moves Tanks From City

Khlong Bang Bua canal overflowed to Phahon Yothin Road in front of the 11th Infantry Regiment yesterday. prompting it to move personnel carriers to the 3rd Infantry Battalion in Muang district of Phetchaburi province, said army deputy spokesman Lt Col Wanchana Sawasdee.

ITS constructing a combat submarine

ITS Faculty of Marine Technology /Kompas.com

Surabaya’s Sepuluh November Institute of Technology (ITS) says it is constructing a combat submarine at an estimated cost of Rp 3 billion (US$339,000). The vessel is expected to complete by 2013.

Dornier Technology Philippines to Expand Facilities in Clark‏

Seastar amphibious flying boat in flight /Dornier Seaplane.com

MANILA, Oct. 24 (PNA) — The Dornier Technology, a German-based aircraft manufacturer, would soon be producing a 25-seater amphibious seaplane following the expansion of their manufacturing facilities in Clark.

Zahid Eyes New Air Force Support Vehicles for Next Year

Portuguese Air Force crash tender series - Protec-Fire MAN 432 4x4 AT

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 - Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi today said the Royal Malaysian Air Force will buy new aviation ground support vehicles (AGSV) next year as the existing fleet was becoming too costly to maintain.

Hornets, Typhoons Join Malaysian Exercise

© Commonwealth of Australia

Eurofighter Typhoons from the Royal Air Force's 6 Sqn have joined aircraft from four other nations in Malaysia for exercise "Bersama Lima 2011". The Royal Australian Air Force sent Boeing F/A-18A fighters and a 737-based Wedgetail airborne early warning and control system aircraft to participate in the manoeuvres that are being conducted from Butterworth air base in Penang.

CARAT Cambodia Makes First Homeland Visit for Three Sailors Possible

When U.S. and royal Cambodian navies began their 2nd annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia exercise Oct. 20, three Sailors assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100) were looking forward to the week ahead more than others. For them, it would be their first visit to their ancestral homeland.

President Asks Pindad to Produce New Tactical Vehicle

Pindad tactical vehicles displayed in the PT DI exhibition

Bandung, West Java (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has asked arms industry PT Pindad to produce a new variety of the 3/4-ton-4x4-type tactical vehicle to meet the needs of the TNI (military) and police.