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

First Japanese KC-46 Pegasus aircraft arrive on home soil

The first KC-46A midair refueling aircraft ordered by Japan has arrived at Yonago-Miho Air Basem on 29 October 2021. The KC-46A Pegasus, manufactured by aerospace giant Boeing, will be operated by 405 Hikotai under 3 Yuso Kokutai, joining...
Aviation

Taiwanese fighter jets again intercept Chinese spy aircraft

Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense reported that one Chinese KJ-500 airborne early warning and control aircraft have entered Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone, or ADIZ. "One PLA KJ-500 AEW&C entered Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ on October 22, 2021," Friday's...
Aviation

Japan says it scrambled fighters to intercept Russian and Chinese helicopters

Japanese Ministry of Defense has reported that the country's Air Self-Defense Force scrambled its fighter jets to intercept Russian and Chinese helicopters.  According to a recent ministry release, fighter jets were scrambled due to the take-off of Russian and Chinese helicopters from...
Army

Rheinmetall unveils secret new military combat vehicle

Germany's largest weapons manufacturer has unveiled the Lynx Combat Support Vehicle (CSV) at an event at the organization’s Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) in Redbank, Australia. According to Australia's 7News, Rheinmetall has taken the wraps off one...
Aviation

India inks deal with Airbus for 56 C295 tactical airlifters

India has signed a contract for 56 C295 tactical airlifters, aircraft maker Airbus Defense said. "India has formalized the acquisition of 56 Airbus C295 aircraft to replace the Indian Air Force (IAF) legacy AVRO fleet.," the company said in...
Maritime Security

Japanese submarine hunter slides off runway at Gifu

A Kawasaki P-1 patrol aircraft of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force collapse at Air Self-Defense Force Gifu Airbase on September 7, 2021. According to the Maritime Self-Defense Force, at around 4 pm on the 7th, at the Air Self-Defense...
Army

Russia finally showed its new Zemledeliye mine system in action

The Russian Army has finally provided images of its newest mine system, called the ISDM Zemledeliye, during the live-fire exercise. The new mine system was spotted during special exercises of engineers of the Western Military District at the...
Army

Russian airborne troops receives new armored vehicles

Russian airborne troops, also known as the Vozdushno-Desantnye Voyska (VDV), are set to get its first Typhoon K-4386 wheeled armoured vehicles with enhanced mine protection. The RIA Novosti has reported that the new vehicle developed by the Remdizel JSC, with...
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