South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Programs Administration (DAPA) said it teamed up with local defense contractor Hanwha Systems to build the country’s first directional infrared countermeasure (DIRCM).
Japan to equip JS Maya with SM-6
Japan’s new Maya-class Aegis destroyers will be equipped with the SM-6 interceptor, JiJi Press reports.
Indonesia, India, and Vietnam will not be affected by CAATSA
Indonesia’s state-run Antara news agency has reported that U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis has assured Indonesia that it will not be sanctioned with an embargo for purchasing weapons system equipment from Russia.
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Pakistan Navy Sea King crashes
A Pakistan Navy Sea King helicopter operating in the Arabian Sea crashed on Aug. 31. One was killed, three missing and three survived.
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Taiwan’s Navy wants fast-attack boats each armed with two HF-2s
Taiwan’s Navy has put up a request for $1.03 billion to build 50-tonne fast-attack missile boats.
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