Leilani Chavez
Leilani Chavez is an Asia correspondent for Defense News. Her reporting expertise is in East Asian politics, development projects, environmental issues and security.
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US approves sale of F-16s to the Philippines in $5.5bn weapons package
The move follows U.S. Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth’s trip to the Philippines last week and comes ahead of the annual, joint Balikatan exercise.
Honeywell, PTDI ink deal for Indonesia’s Black Hawk helicopter program
Honeywell is working with PTDI to provide technologies to elevate and sustain the aircraft.
Embraer sees strong demand for C-390 Millennium airlifter in Asia
Officials said they plan to take the C-390 plane on display at the Singapore Airshow to other countries in the region before returning to Brazil.
Philippines hints at fresh fighter fleet amid negotiations with Sweden
The two governments are now ironing out the final terms of defense cooperation based on a memorandum of understanding signed last year.
Japan sends companies to Singapore Airshow with eyes on foreign market
This is the largest industrial contingent outside Japan after the government relaxed post-war arms exports in 2014.
China unveils export version of attack helicopter
China this week unveiled the export version of the signature attack helicopter by the People’s Liberation Army at the Singapore Airshow here.
South Korea, US explore joint ship, weapons maintenance opportunities
South Korean defense companies have also been expanding their presence in the United States.
What’s next for the US-Philippines basing agreement?
The Philippines is expected to work on dozens of projects this year to upgrade military bases as part of an agreement with the United States.
South Korea to start mass production of KF-21 fighter jets
The first mass production of the KF-21 is expected to fill the “power vacuum” left when the South Korean Air Force’s aging fighter fleet retires.
Singapore’s Navy inks modernization deals amid personnel shortage
The country has embarked on numerous joint training exercises and sent troops to various countries to ease the problem, but end strength remains a problem.
South Korea to increase defense spending over five years
The budgetary adjustment calls for improved military capabilities, efforts to maintain troop levels and the modernization of defense facilities.
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