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

China proposes Y-20 transport plane to Nigeria

China has offered Nigeria the Y-20 Kunpeng transport aircraft, colloquially known as the "Chubby Girl." According to the Nigerian Defense News, the Y-20E is the largest military aircraft produced by China, showcased to Nigeria's Defense Minister Mohammed Badar...
Army

China works on urban combat robot

The People's Liberation Army Ground Force recently showcased its latest technological advancement – a tracked unmanned ground vehicle designed for urban operations. In a series of promotional materials, the military force revealed the capabilities of this innovative robot. In...
Aviation

KAI to start KF-21 fighter jet production for Korean Air Force

South Korea is gearing up for a significant milestone in its pursuit of an indigenous advanced fighter jet, the KF-21, with production slated to commence this year as planned, announced the state arms procurement agency on Wednesday. The...
Army

Cote D’Ivoire receives new Chinese assault vehicles

China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco) delivered an undisclosed number of VN22B wheeled armored assault vehicles to Cote D'Ivoire, also known as Ivory Coast. A video circulated on the Chinese social media platform Weibo showcasing the arrival...
Aviation

Japan Airlines jet bursts into flames after collision with coast guard aircraft

Tragedy struck Tokyo's Haneda Airport as a Japan Airlines plane, carrying hundreds of passengers, collided with a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft during landing. The incident unfolded as JAL flight 516, an A350 aircraft, made its landing approach on...
Army

Ukrainian military receives tactical vehicles from Japan

The Japanese Embassy in Ukraine confirmed the arrival of several vehicles from the Japanese Ministry of Defense to Ukraine's Defense Forces on December 21st. "Japan's support will persist into the following year, in tandem with Ukraine," the embassy...
Army

Rebels destroy Chinese-made armored vehicle in Myanmar clashes

Analyst Jesus Roman has highlighted a significant development in the ongoing clashes in Northern Myanmar, where a Chinese-manufactured 2nd generation DongFeng Mengshi armored vehicle, highly likely belonging to the Myanmar Army, was destroyed during combat. The conflict in...
Army

North Korea says it tested new Hwasong-18 long-range missile

The Korean Central Television (KCTV) aired footage depicting the launch of a Hwasong-18 solid-fuel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) on Monday morning. North Korean leader King Jong Un said the missile test demonstrates that he is prepared to launch a...
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