Philippines Signs USD 435M Deal with France’s OCEA for 40 Coast Guard Patrol Boats

Singapore Navy to Deploy Unmanned Mine Countermeasure Fleet from 2027

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) will begin deploying a new fleet of unmanned mine countermeasure (MCM) systems from 2027, as part of its ongoing efforts to modernize naval capabilities and safeguard critical sea lanes. These advanced systems, supplied by local...
Vietnam and France Forge Ahead in Space and Aerospace Partnership

Vietnam and France Forge Ahead in Space and Aerospace Partnership

Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Airbus Defence and Space, and France’s national space agency, CNES, signed a landmark cooperation agreement on May 26 at Hanoi’s Presidential Palace. The pact builds on the success of VNREDSat‑1, Vietnam’s first Earth...
Airbus Plans Thailand Aviation Hub with New Asia Pacific Center

Airbus Plans Thailand Aviation Hub with New Asia Pacific Center

Airbus projects a demand for about 20,000 new aircraft in the Asia Pacific region over the next 20 years, representing half of global aircraft demand. Anand Stanley, President of Airbus for the Asia Pacific, highlighted Thailand’s growing importance in this market. He...