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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Japanese Global Hawk drone splashes down in crash
A Japanese Global Hawk drone nosedived into the Sea of Japan this week, instantly slashing the country’s fleet of these drones by a third.
South Korea supercharges defense budget to record levels
South Korea's record defense budget comes amid disparaging comments about Seoul's alliance with the United States by its president, Donald Trump.
New Zealand ground forces drill to dock onto larger armies
Kiwi ground forces train to integrate their units with larger armies, Australia's especially, for maximum effect in battle.
US Marines roam far and wide from temporary Darwin base
This year's Marine Rotation Force-Darwin is the first in its 15-year history to be certified as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force.
Japan’s 2026 defense white paper highlights ‘new era of crisis’ in Indo-Pacific
Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper called China the world's “greatest strategic challenge,” citing Beijing’s expanded cooperation with Moscow.
Australia to buy sophisticated US air-to-air missiles
Australia is set to become the first export customer for America's highly classified AIM-260A Joint Advanced Tactical Missile.
Thales Australia whips together armed UGV in just 6 weeks
Thales Australia has turned a drawing board concept into a fully functioning, armed unmanned ground vehicle, or UGV, in just six weeks.
Indonesia orders Leonardo light fighters, eyes naval helicopters
The Indonesian Air Force is slated to get Leonardo M-346F light fighters, further diversifying an eclectic aircraft fleet.
