Asian Air Force Developments - Programmes & Possibilities
The capabilities of Asian Air Forces continue to grow, with state-of-the-art combat aircraft entering the region in increasing numbers. In this major article AD&D looks at the evolution of the capabilities of regional air forces in recent years, their primary programme focus and the potential for new air force requirements emerging in the region.
The Russian Defence Industry - Meeting Asian Needs
Since its emergence in the early 1990s, the Russian defence industry has seen Asia as one of its core markets. Today the Russian defence industry has a global footprint, but Asia is still a key market. AD&D evaluates the performance of the Russian industry in Asia and looks at the main programmes and systems.
The Indian MMRCA Fighter Programme - Contenders & Criteria
The Indian Air Force MMRCA requirement for 126 new combat aircraft is without doubt one of the most significant prizes on offer in the combat aircraft marketplace. Boeing, Dassault, Eurofighter, Gripen, Lockheed Martin and MiG are all contending for this major programme. AD&D looks at what the Indian Air Force is trying to achieve with the MMRCA programme, the evolution of the programme and at the contenders.
China’s Expanding Submarine Capabilities
The Chinese naval industry is one of the few in the world with the capability to design, develop and manufacture a complete range of nuclear (SSBN + SSN) and conventional (SSK) submarines. This reflects the importance that the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) attaches to
its submarine fleet. AD&D evaluates the current capabilities of the PLAN submarine fleet and its impact on regional security.
Indigenous Tank Programmes - Comparing the Indian & Korean Experience
The Republic of Korea (ROK) has now developed its third generation of indigenous tank; in contrast India is still struggling to get its first true indigenous tank the Arjun into a condition where the Indian Army will accept it. In this article AD&D investigates how Korea and India embarked on their indigenous tank programmes and why one has succeeded and the other has so far failed.

Regional Frigate & Corvette Programmes
Across the region there has been major investment in expanding naval capabilities, with this being particularly true in the frigate and corvette sector. AD&D surveys regional frigate and corvette capabilities, looking at current and future programmes.
Defence Modernization in the Philippines
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) continue to wage their struggle against the insurgent threat. Yet at the same time they realise that it is imperative to modernise their equipment and practices. This article looks at the current status of the AFP and its modernisation plans.
Armour in Counter-Insurgency Operations - MRAP & Beyond
The threat from Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) forced the US military to respond with the development and fielding of a new class of armoured vehicle in the form of the MRAP. AD&D analyses the MRAP effort and at the growing importance of this category of vehicles.
Attack & Utility Helicopter Programmes in Asia
Experience from current military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq has once again demonstrated the importance of helicopters. In this feature we will look at the main trends in the regional attack and utility helicopter marketplace, and focus on some key procurement programmes.
Armour Developments in Malaysia
The Malaysian Army has invested heavily in building up its armoured warfare capabilities. AD&D focuses on the current armour environment in Malaysia and looks at how the Malaysian Army is set to develop its armour capabilities in the coming years.

China’s Air Force Growth Path
The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) continues to rapidly grow its capabilities through the acquisition of foreign systems and technologies and through indigenous programmes. AD&D evaluates the current status of PLAAF and how it might evolve into the future.
Defence Developments in Indonesia - The Modernization Challenge
The Indonesian military has suffered from years of under investment in equipment, gradually this is starting to change and a number of new systems have been acquired. However, Indonesia will have to make difficult choices on how to manage its future defence modernisation plans.
The Pakistan Armed Forces
Pakistan faces an increasingly complex security situation. Internally there are terrorist and separatist threats plus extreme friction between the military and the new civilian government. Externally Pakistan has an unstable Afghanistan on one border and India ever present on the other. AD&D looks at how the Pakistan Armed Forces are confronting this challenging environment.
Chinese Naval Developments
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has undergone a period of immense transformation, moving from a force with limited capabilities to one that is becoming a suitable force for a regional superpower. The main force development trends in PLAN are covered in this article.
Artillery Programmes in Asia
Artillery remains one of the most important assets available to ground forces commanders’. In this article we will look at the main trends in artillery in a regional context, focusing on key current and future procurement programmes.

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