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

China starts mass production of new armored vehicle

A recent video excerpt from a Chinese state TV broadcast has confirmed the commencement of mass production for the CS/VP14 high-mobility Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. The newly developed CS/VP14 MRAP, manufactured by Chang'an, a division of...
Army

Australia conducts first live-fire of its NASAMS defense system

The Australian Army has executed its inaugural live-fire exercise of the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) at the Woomera test range in South Australia. Carried out by the 16th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery, this firing...
Maritime Security

China’s expanding naval presence in Cambodia raises concerns

Satellite imagery has revealed startling developments in China’s naval base construction in Cambodia’s Ream, heightening concerns about its scale and purpose. Recent evidence points to the construction of an extensive dry dock, surpassing any requirement for Cambodia’s small...
Aviation

Chinese warplanes and vessels cross Taiwan Strait median line

In a recent escalation of tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan detected the presence of 10 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and four People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels near its airspace and territorial waters by 6...
Aviation

Australia deploys F-35A stealth fighter jets to Japan

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed six F-35A Lightning II aircraft to Japan for the first time as part of Exercise Bushido Guardian 23. The exercise will take place at Komatsu Air Base until 15 September...
Army

Japan to produce Finnish AMV XP armored vehicles

Finnish state-controlled Patria Group announced on Friday that the company and Japan Steel Works Ltd. (JSW) signed on 31 August 2023 a license agreement on manufacturing for Patria AMV XP 8x8 vehicles in Japan. The agreement enables...
Aviation

Japan deploys F-35 fighter jets to Australia

The Australian Defence Department announced on Monday that Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-35A Lightning II fighter jets and personnel arrived in Australia, marking the first time Japan has deployed these aircraft overseas. According to a press release,...
Aviation

Australian military receives initial batch of new UH-60M helicopters

The Australian Defence Force on Wednesday received the first four new 3 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. "The first 3 of a planned fleet of 40 UH-60M Black Hawks arrived recently in Sydney on board two U.S. Air Force...
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