Defense
Japan seeks faster deployment of latest defense tech
New approach meant to shorten decadelong lead times
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Defense
U.K. 'exploring' Saudi entry to fighter jet project with Italy and Japan
British GCAP point man urges deal this year to launch 3-way government body
The Big Story
Japan's new jet fighter alliance pushes limits of defense policy
Collaboration with U.K. and Italy forces Tokyo to reconsider constitutional restrictions on arms exports
Asia Insight
Taiwan submarine dream surfaces as China tensions rise
Taipei to unveil island-made sub despite years of Beijing pressure on suppliers
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan chases China, U.S. in race for methane-fueled space rocket
JAXA and Mitsubishi Heavy to develop engine for flight planned around 2030
Ukraine war
From drones to cyberattacks, technology is shaping Ukraine conflict
Kyiv is going through an estimated 10,000 drones a month in fight against Russia
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan makes defense exports push at U.K. expo
Fujitsu, NEC join with Defense Ministry to showcase tech
Science
Japan lunar lander begins journey to moon following India's success
Mission marks effort to overcome high-profile failure of rocket launch in March
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Robot suits, long-haul drones: Japan eyes defense tech startups
Government compiles list of 200 companies with national security potential
Opinion
U.S. and Vietnam have room to expand their defense cooperation
Washington must work with Hanoi's sensitivities toward China
Aerospace & Defense Industries
India launches sun probe after moon landing success
Aditya-L1 to travel about 1.5m kilometers to observe solar activity
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Western arms suppliers shift Asian HQs to Japan
As BAE and Lockheed Martin pile in, some local companies fret over profits
Defense
Japan sets AI, drones among 9 critical tech fields for defense R&D
Tokyo seeks advances in such other dual-use technology as positioning and computing
Defense
Taiwan allots record defense budget for 2024 to meet China threat
U.S. arms sales also contribute to 7th consecutive year of increases under Tsai
Defense
Japan takes step toward allowing export of next-gen fighter jet
Revised guidelines would pave way for transfer of jointly developed weapons
Defense
U.S. eyes sale of F-16 search and track systems to Taiwan
State Department OKs proposed $500m deal, Pentagon says
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Chandrayaan spacecraft lands on moon in historic leap for India
South Asian country becomes fourth to touch down on lunar surface
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Russia's Luna-25 probe smashes into the moon in failure
Mission to lunar south pole ends days ahead of India's landing attempt
Business Spotlight
Turkish drone maker Baykar seeks to extend global influence
Unmanned aerial vehicles made in Istanbul prove valuable in 'asymmetric war'
Transportation
HondaJet to fly wealthy tourists to less-traveled Japan
Honda's service with travel company can redirect foreigners' spending to rural areas
Indo-Pacific
Japan destroyer tests Sri Lanka shipyard with eye on future use
Ship conducts first overseas maintenance, stops at Malacca Strait choke point
Aerospace & Defense Industries
India faces moon race as Russia readies first lander since 1976
Both nations target lunar south pole, a potential ice source for future missions
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Kawasaki Heavy sees aerospace, not motorcycles, driving future profits
Key executive predicts reversal in top-earning segment within years
Aerospace & Defense Industries
South Korea's Hanwha wins $3.4bn-plus Australia defense contract
Armored vehicle to be produced at new Victoria plant in Seoul's arms export push
Defense
Australia to buy 20 Hercules military planes in $6.6bn deal
Deal comes amid largest-ever Australia-U.S. joint military exercise