East takes flight: Asian innovation soars at Singapore Airshow 2024

Get ready to witness a shift in the skies! This year’s Singapore Airshow promises a thrilling spectacle, but with a distinct twist: Asian-made aircraft take center stage. Gone are the days where Western giants dominated the flying display. Instead, the 2024 edition proudly showcases the innovative spirit and technological prowess of Asian aviation. This isn’t just about showcasing impressive machines; it’s a symbolic moment signifying the rising power and innovation within the region’s aerospace industry.

Continue reading “East takes flight: Asian innovation soars at Singapore Airshow 2024”

Philippines eyes Swedish Gripen as top contender for Multi-role Fighter Acquisition

The Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) announced today that it is finalizing an Implementing Arrangement (IA) with Sweden to facilitate the procurement of defense equipment. This announcement follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two nations in June 2023, marking a significant step towards strengthening their defense cooperation.

Continue reading “Philippines eyes Swedish Gripen as top contender for Multi-role Fighter Acquisition”

Deng’s echoes: Singapore airshow 2024 marks new chapter in China’s aerospace journey

In 1978, a pivotal moment unfolded when Deng Xiaoping, then Senior Vice-Premier of China, embarked on a visit to Singapore. This trip, imbued with historical significance, left a lasting impression on the Chinese leader. Witnessing Singapore’s remarkable transformation ignited a spark within him, leading to the groundbreaking economic reforms that would propel China onto the world stage. Deng’s admiration for Singapore’s success extended beyond policy; he actively encouraged Chinese officials to visit the Lion City, gleaning valuable lessons from its dynamic development.


Continue reading “Deng’s echoes: Singapore airshow 2024 marks new chapter in China’s aerospace journey”

Assessing the true value of air and missile defense intercepts in the Red Sea

Recent media coverage frequently portrays air and missile defense intercepts through the lens of a simplistic cost comparison: the expensive interceptor versus the seemingly cheap missile or drone it destroys. While such headlines grab attention, Wes Rumbaugh, a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, argues this approach paints an incomplete and potentially misleading picture. In a recent analysis, he delves deeper, urging a more nuanced understanding of the complex factors at play.

171101-N-OX889-051
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) launches a SM-2 missile during a live-fire exercise. Jason Dunham is underway with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group preparing for future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Zachary Van Nuys/Released)

Continue reading “Assessing the true value of air and missile defense intercepts in the Red Sea”

Utah National Guard Apache Longbow down in training mishap

A Utah National Guard AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter involved in a landing exercise crashed at the South Valley Regional Airport on Monday, Feb. 12, at approximately 1:20 PM. While both pilots (one is from the 419th Fighter Wing) onboard sustained injuries, they are reported to be in stable condition. No other casualties were reported.

Continue reading “Utah National Guard Apache Longbow down in training mishap”