Gordon Arthur
Gordon Arthur is an Asia correspondent for Defense News. After a 20-year stint working in Hong Kong, he now resides in New Zealand. He has attended military exercises and defense exhibitions in about 20 countries around the Asia-Pacific region.
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For India, it’s ‘Pick your fighter,’ as Delhi weighs US, Russian bids
India wants to catch up quickly to China in fighter jets. But buying on the global market could torpedo the country's homegrown program.
Australia to more than double naval surface fleet, grow defense budget
The Royal Australian Navy will have its largest fleet since the end of World War II if it implements recommendations from a new independent review.
South Korea eyes mixed fleet of manned, unmanned warplanes
The South Korean military's growing interest in manned-unmanned teaming comes amid a declining pool of 18-year-old conscripts.
Foreign firms vie for South Korea’s airborne early warning contract
Two contenders employ the same airframe but feature different equipment, while a third promises commonality with incumbent South Korean aircraft.
India prepares to buy 15 C295 maritime patrol variants
Once a contract is signed, a joint venture between the French firm Airbus and the Indian business Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. would make the aircraft.
Norinco in China unveils turreted truck-mounted 155mm howitzer
The weapon was shown alongside existing artillery products in a Norinco promotional video clip.
India takes next step toward new 155mm towed howitzers
The towed gun systems are to be no heavier than 15 tons, and they must be able to fire existing 155mm rounds to a distance of 40-plus kilometers.
Saudi Arabia signs $3.2B deal for South Korean air defense systems
The two countries also inked a memorandum of understanding to further strengthen defense cooperation.
Korean Air begins producing reconnaissance drone for South’s military
Four underwing hardpoints are visible on the prototype, indicating the unarmed drone may evolve into a combat-capable UAV.
