Daisuke Sato

Daisuke Sato oversees coverage of Asia with a focus on Japan and China. As Section Editor, he is responsible for curating regional news, verifying sources, and delivering sharp insight into military developments across the Indo-Pacific. His expertise strengthens our reporting from one of the most strategically contested regions in the world.
Aviation

Japan to receive Textron T-6 trainers by 2029

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has selected the Textron T-6 Texan II as the next primary trainer aircraft for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), with deliveries set to begin in 2029 and continue in stages through 2032. Kanematsu...
Army

China’s message: A fully upgraded nuclear triad

China showcased a new generation of strategic nuclear weapons to the public for the first time on Wednesday, displaying an array of advanced, nuclear-capable ballistic missiles during a large-scale military parade in Beijing. The event, held in Tiananmen...
Aviation

Malaysia drops plan to buy Kuwait F/A-18 fighter jets

Malaysia has canceled its plan to acquire F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter jets from the Kuwait Air Force, according to a report by Malaysian news site Twentytwo13, citing sources familiar with the decision. The outlet said the cancellation stems from...
Aviation

Taiwan develops low-cost cruise missile

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) has confirmed it is partnering with U.S. defense company Kratos to develop a low-cost cruise missile program based on the MQM-178 Firejet target drone. The project, described as a...
Maritime Security

Vietnam launches first domestically built amphibious ship

Vietnam has launched its first domestically produced amphibious warfare vessel, marking a new step in the country’s drive to localize naval shipbuilding and modernize its armed forces. The vessel, designated VDC-01, was launched in early August at the...
Aviation

Russia conducts strategic bomber drills near Japan

Russia’s Defense Ministry said its long-range bombers carried out an extended training flight over the Sea of Japan this week, accompanied by fighter escorts. The drills, which lasted more than six hours, were described as part of routine...
Maritime Security

Fire breaks out on U.S. Navy ship in Japan

A U.S. Navy warship caught fire off the coast of Okinawa on August 20, prompting an overnight firefighting effort involving Japanese forces and civilian support vessels. The Navy’s Seventh Fleet said two sailors suffered minor injuries in the...
Analysis

Japan rapidly enters global defense market

Japan is rapidly stepping into the international defense market, advancing arms exports once thought politically unthinkable. In recent months, Tokyo has agreed to provide six warships to the Philippines and secured a major contract with Australia for the...
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