Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for Aviation Week's Air Transport World magazine and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for Aviation Week.
Prior to joining the Aviation Week team in 2017, Chuanren was a regular serviceman in the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Air Defense and Operations Command. He now serves the RSAF Air Force Information Center as a reservist. He holds a Bachelor of Mass Communications as well as a Diploma in Mechatronics (Aerospace).
South Korea is set to increase defense spending on AI-related capabilities by 55.5% in fiscal 2027 to a record 73.3 trillion South Korean won ($54.3 billion).
Singapore starts SAF levy for passengers in 2027, defers cargo levy to 2028, with proceeds funding sustainable aviation fuel procurement for departing flights.
Japan's NEC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have partnered to strengthen Japan's defense industrial base and develop sovereign data and AI capabilities.
