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.
Army

Israel pushes Korea to join hypersonic defense development

Hypersonic missiles are forcing a rethink of global air defense, and Israel is urging South Korea to join the next phase of technological development. Yuval Baseski, Vice President of Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, told the South Korean...
Aviation

Japan weighs Turkish drones after Ukraine combat success

Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani is in Turkey today, where he met with Defense Minister Yaşar Güler to discuss expanding cooperation in the defense sector. The Ministry of Defense said the talks on August 19 included the possible...
Army

Gabon receives Chinese-made VN-1 fighting vehicles

Gabon unveiled newly acquired Chinese armored vehicles during its Independence Day military parade on August 17, underscoring Beijing’s growing defense presence in Africa. The display featured the eight-wheeled VN-1 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) and the WMA-301, a 105mm...
Analysis

South Korean defense firms report record profits

South Korea’s leading defense companies reported record earnings in the first half of 2025, driven by a surge in arms exports to Europe and the Middle East. According to regulatory filings and financial reports, the combined operating profits...
Maritime Security

Taiwan to buy more Hsiung Feng anti-ship missiles

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense is preparing a new round of weapons procurement that includes the mass production of upgraded Hsiung Feng II and III anti-ship missiles. According to defense sources, 232 additional missiles will be built, featuring...
Maritime Security

Japan protests Russian drills near disputed islands

The Japanese government has lodged a formal protest after Russia notified Tokyo of plans to conduct live-fire military exercises near the disputed Northern Territories from August 1 to September 1. According to Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the...
Aviation

Japan frustrated as China ignores crisis hotline calls

A hotline established between Japan and China to prevent accidental clashes at sea and in the air has failed to function since its creation in March 2023. The direct communication line, set up between the two defense ministries,...
Aviation

China’s first tiltrotor prototype takes flight

China has flown the first prototype of a tiltrotor aircraft under development by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). According to photos published this week, the aircraft bears strong conceptual similarities to the American V-280 Valor. Like...
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