Israel has dominance in the military unmanned aerial system market but now, internal and external competition and other factors are eroding that lead this small Middle Eastern state has held since 1985.

The Engine Services division of Lufthansa Technik AG is preparing for future engine types and a growing business in engine maintenance. The company has invested roughly €7 million (US$8.7 million).

The Indonesian Navy has received two Airbus AS565 Mbe Panther anti-submarine helicopters and a single Beechcraft Super King Air 350i twin turboprop transporter.

Indonesia has signed a US$77 million contract with Norwegian manufacturer Kongsberg to supply Nasams – the Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System medium-range air defense system.

Two Korean Aerospace Industries T-50 light trainers have finally been delivered to the Royal Thai Air Force after a delay caused by damage suffered in bad weather.

Thailand is boosting its military capabilities, with major programs including modernization of four more Northrop Grumman F-5E/F Tigers and the acquisition of Korea Aerospace Industries T-50 trainers, Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopters, maritime patrol aircraft and Saab JAS 39C/D Gripen fighters.

“A boon and a bane” may be the best way to describe the four new Airbus A400M airlifters operated by Malaysia.

Lockheed Martin P-3C Orions from Japan for maritime patrol, and fighters including secondhand Boeing F/A-18 Hornets are among the candidates as the Malaysian government seeks to bolster its defense capabilities.