Daisuke Sato is defense reporter, covering the Asia-Pacific defense industrial base, defense markets and all related issues.
He has covered the US and Japan bilateral exercises for several years.
Japan has finalized a contract with Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) to produce an additional 17 CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters for its armed forces.
The deal is valued at approximately 232.5 billion yen ($1.46 billion).
Under the agreement, Japan will...
India is gearing up for its 76th Republic Day celebration on January 26, an event that promises to showcase the country's military prowess, technological advancements, and cultural diversity.
The grand parade, held annually in the heart of New...
China has officially commissioned its first Type 054B frigate, Luohe.
The ceremony, held at a naval port in Qingdao, Shandong Province, was announced by the Ministry of National Defense on Wednesday morning.
Designated with hull number 545, the Luohe...
South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced a significant milestone in its export operations with a 136 billion-won ($93.7 million) deal to supply Korean Utility Helicopters (KUH-1), known as Surion, to Iraq.
According to a report, KAI...
Japan has dismissed the captain of a Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) destroyer following an incident in which the vessel entered Chinese territorial waters in July 2024, according to diplomatic sources cited by Japanese media outlet Kyodo News.
The...
On September 12, a pair of Russian Tu-142 Bear maritime patrol aircraft were observed flying near Japanese airspace, according to a statement released by Japan's Joint Staff Office.
The long-range aircraft, known for their anti-submarine warfare capabilities, were...
The Australian government has announced a substantial investment in the construction of a new factory in Newcastle, New South Wales, dedicated to the production and servicing of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) strike missiles.
The facility, which will...
In a sharp escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has accused China of “dangerously” firing flares near its aircraft during recent patrols in disputed waters.
Manila alleges that the Chinese military engaged in “harassment”...
