Thailand Launches AI Police Robot with Facial Recognition
The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has introduced the country’s first artificial intelligence (AI) police robot, deployed in Nakhon Pathom province during the Songkran festival. The robot, named “Pol Col Nakhonpathom Plod Phai,” meaning “Nakhon Pathom is safe,” was...
Turkish Company to Set Up Joint Defense Manufacturing Facility in Indonesia
Türkiye’s state-owned defense contractor Roketsan has signed an agreement with Indonesia to establish a joint defense production facility, as confirmed by the company’s CEO at the 2025 Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The deal represents a key milestone in Türkiye’s broader...
Singapore Navy Successfully Tests Aster Missile Amid Major Frigate Upgrades
In April 2025, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) successfully conducted a live-fire test of an Aster 15 surface-to-air missile from its lead Formidable-class frigate, RSS Formidable, in waters near Toulon, France. The missile intercepted and destroyed a Banshee...