Gordon Arthur
Gordon Arthur is an Asia correspondent for Defense News. After a 20-year stint working in Hong Kong, he now resides in New Zealand. He has attended military exercises and defense exhibitions in about 20 countries around the Asia-Pacific region.
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New human-machine interface will help Boxer punch above its weight
An Australian startup has teamed with Rheinmetall to enable soldiers to direct nearby drones with voice commands from aboard Boxer vehicles.
Indonesia turns to France’s Naval Group for submarines
Indonesia has signed a contract with local firm PT PAL and France’s Naval Group for two Scorpene-class submarines.
Fincantieri inks $1.3B deal with Indonesia for two patrol ships
The two PPA multipurpose offshore patrol vessels were originally destined for the Italian Navy.
Amid faltering domestic program, Taiwan orders more MQ-9B drones
These drones could take over some missions performed by Taiwan’s fighter fleet that is already busy monitoring Chinese military activities.
Maldives starts flying Turkish drones for maritime surveillance
Amid growing tensions with India, the Maldives government said it wants to use the strike-capable drones for patrolling its territorial waters.
South Korea hires LIG Nex1 to make new maritime missile, replace SM-2
The South Korean company is required to complete development of the Ship-to-Air Missile-II by 2030.
India approves full development of fifth-generation fighter
The fighter’s maiden flight is slated to occur before the end of 2028.
Brunei defense budget surges by 32%, with focus on intel, targeting
In the coming fiscal year, the government has allotted $594 million for defense.
China unveils new defense budget, with a 7.2% increase
China’s military expenditure is about four times that of Japan and around 12 times larger than that of Taiwan.
India plans to spend $3 billion on space. Can it catch up to China?
A top Indian general says the military cannot remain dependent on foreign constellations.
