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.

China hold landing drills amid increased U.S. military activity in South China Sea

The People's Liberation Army forces reportedly hold massive landing drills amid U.S. recent increased military activities in the South China Sea region. Ministry of the National Defense People's Republic of China said that Ground and naval forces have...

Chinese new anti-tank missile carrier spotted in mountainous plateau region

The latest version of anti-tank guided missile carrier vehicle of the People's Liberation Army was spotted participating in a recent exercise in a mountainous plateau region. Footage has appeared of a new Chinese 4x4 multi-role, all-terrain light armoured...

China tested reportedly tested its copy of the US’s Hellfire missile

China has conducted a new test of its copy of the U.S.-made Hellfire air-to-surface missile on a Z-10 attack helicopter at an undisclosed location. Chinese social media has released images showing the Z-10 attack helicopter equipped with new...

Chinese Navy’s newest amphibious warfare ship is at sea for the first time

The Type 075 LHD (Landing Helicopter Dock), China's first domestically built amphibious warfare ship, has been conducting sea trials, according to Chinese state media. The Type 075 LHD departed the Hudong Zhonghua shipyard in Shanghai. on 5 August...