Thailand’s Drone Industry Enters Rapid Growth Phase
Thailand’s drone industry is entering a period of rapid growth, with the number of registered drones projected to exceed one million units. Applications are expanding beyond agriculture into logistics, surveying, and passenger transport. As of 2024, 27,822 drones were...
Philippines Moves to Deepen Defense Ties with Canada Through New VFA
The Philippines and Canada will formalize a new Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) on November 2, marking a significant expansion of Manila’s defense partnerships. Philippine Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and Canadian Minister of National Defence...
Singapore and Australia Bolster Defence Partnership for Mutual Access and Tech Collaboration
Singapore and Australia have elevated their longstanding defence relationship by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that expands military access, joint research, and supply chain integration. The agreement, inked on October 8, 2025, by Australia’s...