Mike Yeo

Mike Yeo is the Asia correspondent for Defense News.

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US, Japan navies stage aircraft carrier meetup in Western Pacific

The gathering was meant to telegraph to would-be adversaries that the two allies can quickly mass forces at sea, officials said.

4 months ago

Taiwan launches its first homemade submarine

The island nation's government reportedly had plenty of help from international partners, who offered expertise and technology.

5 months ago

Australian F-35 crews end their Asian exercise spree in Indonesia

Australian airmen also made stops in the Philippines and Japan to train with allied air forces in the region.

South Korea F-35

US State Department approves South Korea to buy 25 more F-35A jets

The potential deal is estimated to be worth more than $5 billion.

Singapore reveals upgraded F-16 jets can fire Python-5 missiles

An information board showcasing the upgraded aircraft also lists other weapons the Republic of Singapore Air Force is using.

See North Korea’s new ballistic missile submarine

Analysts believe the boat is a rebuilt and modernized Soviet-designed Romeo-class diesel-electric submarine.

Japan unveils defense budget, seeking hypersonics, frigates, F-35s

The Defense Ministry submitted a request for $52.9 billion to the Finance Ministry for the coming fiscal year, which starts April 1, 2024.

US State Department approves JASSM-ER missile sale to Japan

Japan plans to upgrade 68 of its Mitsubishi-built F-15J Eagle interceptors with new radars, mission computers and a standoff land-attack capability.

Indonesia to buy Boeing’s F-15 jets, Lockheed’s Black Hawk helicopters

Indonesia has an ongoing need for new combat aircraft as it seeks to better defend the airspace of its estimated 18,000 islands.

Japanese F-35s to make inaugural deployment to Australia

This is the first visiting forces agreement Japan has struck with any country outside the United States.

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