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

Japan holds military exercise in Tokyo’s underground temple

On Thursday, August 8, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's (JGSDF) 1st Division released a video on its official X account showcasing a dramatic emergency response drill conducted in the Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel, often referred...
Army

Taiwan’s new tactical vehicles spotted testing at training center

Two prototypes of Taiwan’s new tactical reconnaissance wheeled vehicles were spotted at the Pingtung Jia Lu Tang defense training center. The prototypes, P3 and P4, were equipped with remote-controlled gun turrets and enhanced armor. These advanced vehicles were tested...
Maritime Security

China deploys Shandong carrier strike group in Western Pacific

On July 9, Japan’s Defense Ministry confirmed that China has moved its Shandong aircraft carrier strike group into the Western Pacific. The carrier, escorted by some of China’s most advanced warships, was located approximately 500 kilometers southeast of...
Aviation

Japan approves JASSM-ER missile purchase for its F-15J jets

Japan’s Ministry of Defense approved the acquisition of the Lockheed Martin AGM-158B JASSM-ER (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range) on July 4, 2024. According to The Aviationist, this move follows a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) package cleared by the...
Maritime Security

Japan teams with France, Germany to develop railgun

The Acquisition Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) of Japan announced on May 30th that it has concluded the Terms of Reference (TOR) for cooperation on railgun technologies with France and Germany. This agreement aims to explore collaborative opportunities...
Aviation

Singapore F-16 crashes at Tengah Air Base

A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 fighter jet encountered difficulties during take-off at Tengah Air Base on May 8, 2024, resulting in a crash within the base premises. The pilot executed emergency procedures and safely ejected...
Maritime Security

2 Japanese navy helicopters crash in Pacific

On the evening of the 20th, two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters, SH-60Ks, went missing while conducting training approximately 280 kilometers east of Torishima in the Izu Islands. Flight recorders were found in close proximity, leading the Ministry...
Army

South Korea starts mass production of new tactical guided missiles

South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has announced plans to mass-produce new Chungum tactical guided missiles from 2024 to 2031. The Chungum, also known as TAipers, missiles are poised to replace the existing U.S.-made TOW anti-tank missiles in...
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