Gordon Arthur
Gordon Arthur is an Asia correspondent for Defense News. After a 20-year stint working in Hong Kong, he now resides in New Zealand. He has attended military exercises and defense exhibitions in about 20 countries around the Asia-Pacific region.
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Australian Army to grow, diversify its drone fleet
Under the service's DEF 129 program numerous platforms are due to be replaced or upgraded.
Maldives starts flying Turkish drones for maritime surveillance
Amid growing tensions with India, the Maldives government said it wants to use the strike-capable drones for patrolling its territorial waters.
South Korea hires LIG Nex1 to make new maritime missile, replace SM-2
The South Korean company is required to complete development of the Ship-to-Air Missile-II by 2030.
India plans to spend $3 billion on space. Can it catch up to China?
A top Indian general says the military cannot remain dependent on foreign constellations.
Thailand’s Air Force unveils new wish list, eyeing jets and drones
Counter-drone systems and new fighter jets are also among the most pressing concerns.
South Korea eyes mixed fleet of manned, unmanned warplanes
The South Korean military's growing interest in manned-unmanned teaming comes amid a declining pool of 18-year-old conscripts.
Foreign firms vie for South Korea’s airborne early warning contract
Two contenders employ the same airframe but feature different equipment, while a third promises commonality with incumbent South Korean aircraft.
