Mike Yeo

Mike Yeo is the Asia correspondent for Defense News.

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New Japanese strategy to up defense spending, counterstrike purchases

Japan has released its National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy and Defense Buildup Program.

7 weeks ago

See the weapons on display at Vietnam’s first defense expo

Vietnam showed off its upgraded Cold War-era, Soviet-made air defense systems at its first defense expo, improving their capabilities against threats.

8 weeks ago

China J-15 jet spotted with domestic engine instead of Russia-made one

It's the first time a production J-15 was seen fitted with the locally developed engines.

Japanese destroyers intercept ballistic missiles in tests with US Navy

Cooperative Engagement Capability allowed JS Maya to detect and track the missile target before sister ship JS Haguro shot it down.

China displays air-launched hypersonic missile at air show near Taiwan

A pair of air-launched hypersonic missiles carried under the wings of a Xi’an H-6K bomber were at the show.

China’s J-20 with low-observable tech on display at Zhuhai Airshow

Static display at the show allowed photographers to obtain better resolution images of the aircraft than previously possible.

Singapore unveils new cyber-focused military service

Singapore has officially inaugurated its fourth military branch as it seeks to combat modern threats in the digital domain.

Planet Labs satellite images show expansion of China air base

Expansion would enable operations by larger aircraft such as H-6 bombers or Y-20 tankers and transports

General Atomics SeaGuardian drone begins operations in Japan

Meanwhile, Northrop Grumman-made early warning aircraft destined for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force arrived in the western part of the country.

Malaysia picks Turkish defense firm in drone deal

The purchase will be funded under Malaysia's five-year spending plan, rather than its defense budget, according to the country's defense minister.

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