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

Boeing nabs $471M for Japanese Super Interceptor program

Aerospace giant Boeing was awarded a $471,3 million contract action from the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center for the ‘Japanese Super Interceptor’ program.  According to the U.S. Department of Defense contract announcements, Boeing has been awarded...
Maritime Security

China’s Navy commissioned new 30,000-ton assault ship

The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) reportedly commissioned the second Type 075 landing helicopter dock (NATO reporting name Yushen-class landing helicopter assault) into service on December 2021, according to local media reports. The commissioning ceremony of the new...
Maritime Security

Singapore finally, officially unveils its secret new naval craft

The Republic of Singapore Navy officially unveiled its new and stealthy naval craft called the Combatant Craft Large (CCL). Its development was kept secret until now. According to the Republic of Singapore Navy, the new CCL is a...
Aviation

Romania to buy 32 more F-16s for $514 million

Romania has unveiled plans to purchase more secondhand F-16 fighter jets from Norway to upgrade its air force. Romanian Defense Minister Vasile Dyncu has sent an official letter to the Romanian parliament asking for official approval of...
Maritime Security

Japanese navy launches newest frigate

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, commonly known as the Japanese navy, launched its new and most advanced domestically produced frigate on 10 December. The fourth Mogami-class frigate, called the JS Mikuma (FFM-4), entered the water at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ facility...
Aviation

Video: Watch China’s futuristic drone in action

The People's Liberation Army Air Force, commonly known as the Chinese Air Force, released a video on its Weibo social media account showing its WZ-7 jet-powered high-altitude, long-endurance, reconnaissance unmanned aircraft. The footage includes clips showing the WZ-7...
Aviation

Boeing’s potentially game-changing drone project achieves significant milestone

Boeing has announced that its Loyal Wingman-type unmanned aircraft project achieved a significant milestone. According to a company news release, the Australian division of Boeing has expanded its flight-test program of the Boeing Airpower Teaming System, with two aircraft...
Army

Thales to expand precision manufacturing in Australia

France-based technology company Thales announced on Monday that its Australian division will invest $6.5 million in the first phase of an industrial plan to transform its Lithgow Arms facility in regional New South Wales. The details were given in...
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