Defense
Singapore Picks Thales for NexGen AI Air Traffic Control — One Million Movements by 2030
Singapore is not waiting for congested skies to become a crisis. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has selected Thales to build the country’s next-generation Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) and new air traffic control radars — a landmark contract aimed at keeping one of Asia’s busiest airspaces safe, scalable, and digitally hardened as…
Read MoreUS Navy Shipbuilding Crisis: Why Trump’s Grand Navy Needs Japan and South Korea
The United States has been making big announcements over the past year about expanding the US Navy. Donald Trump even wants his own “Trump-class” battleship. But there is a fundamental problem standing in the way: the United States has lost most of its shipbuilding capacity. The number of shipyards in the US is dangerously low,…
Read MoreIndonesia Strengthens Naval Deterrence with Indian Brahmos Missiles
In a significant shift for Southeast Asian regional security, Indonesia has confirmed a deal with India to procure the Brahmos supersonic anti-ship missile system. This move follows in the footsteps of the Philippines, making Indonesia the second foreign customer for the Indo-Russian joint venture. Key Highlights of the Deal Strategic Deployment: The Natuna Islands A…
Read MorePrecision Lethality: The U.S. Navy’s $1 Billion “Ship-Killer” Investment
In a significant escalation of its maritime strike capabilities, the U.S. Navy has submitted a funding request to Congress in April 2026 for the purchase of 177 Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM). Valued at approximately $970 million, this procurement is not a one-off purchase but the latest move in an aggressive, multi-year strategy to stockpile advanced…
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