Philippines Modernise Navy

The Philippine Navy has commissioned two Leonardo AW159 Anti-Submarine Warfare helicopters. The Lynx Wildcats are formidable ASW weapons for the two modern Jose Rival class missile frigates. The Hyundai Heavy Industries-built vessels will also be equipped with the SIMBAD-RC system with MISTRAL anti-aircraft missiles.

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Thailand's Golden Eagle Get More Lethal

The RTAF will be upgrading its fleet of 12 KAI T-50TH Golden Eagle jet trainer with sensor and self-protection suite.  The advance radar and electronic countermeasure upgrade will confer the same lethal capabilities as the current fleet of upgraded F-5E Tiger II lightweight fighter jets.

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Indonesia Orders AFV With An Eye On Future Local Production

Indonesia has ordered a number of BMP-3F and BT-3F for the Indonesia Marine (Korps Marinir – KORMAR). The two types will be deployed with the cavalry units across the KORMAR’ three divisions.  It is hoped that technology transfer will enable Indonesia to produce similar type of vehicles in the future.

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