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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Donated Aussie Abrams tanks to receive baptism of fire in Ukraine
Australia never utilized its M1A1 Abrams in combat, but they will soon be used in anger against Russian invaders in Ukraine.
Australian Army seeks light vehicles for its littoral ambitions
“As part of our transition to a littoral brigade, we’re experimenting with a lot of mobility options,” said one Australian Army commander.
Australia primes local production of solid rocket motors for its ammo
Subsidiaries of major global defense firms are already lining up for the business, as Canberra seeks to boost its ammunitions stocks.
BAE Systems pitches ground robot to drone-hungry Australian Army
The defense contractor has unveiled a large unmanned ground vehicle, named ATLAS, that is available in a "collaborative combat" variant.
Australian Army to grow, diversify its drone fleet
Under the service's DEF 129 program numerous platforms are due to be replaced or upgraded.
India orders hundreds of new engines for Su-30MKI fighters
The contract, worth more than 260 billion rupees or US$3.1 billion, will see the first engine handed over to the Indian Air Force after a year.
New Zealand Air Force receives first Super Hercules cargo plane
The fleet will eventually comprise five aircraft, decided in a $1 billion deal that goes back to 2020.
Kongsberg to set up missile plant in Australia, joins local ammo push
The new facility will be the first such site outside of Norway, as Australia has prioritized the local production of ammunition.
