NSBT Japan original special feature pick up

Australia Sets Up Maritime Autonomous Unit Amidst Unmanned P…

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has formally established the Maritime Autonomous Systems Unit (MASU), tasked with accelerating the development, integration and operational employment of uncrewed maritime systems.The unit will focus on capabilities optimised for persistent, long-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, as well as strike missions, reflecting a broader shift towards distr…

04/30/2026 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

As-Pac Countries Can Learn Lessons from Drone Warfare in the…

The war that the USA and Israel have waged against Iran offers important lessons for countries in Asia-Pacific, particularly the devastating effectiveness of one-way attack (OWA) drones when used in concert with ballistic and cruise missiles.While the threat of cruise and ballistic missiles has been around for decades, and many countries have put in place sufficient measures to counter these, OWA …

04/24/2026 Roy Choo, Asian Military Review

Under Trump, the U.S.-Philippines Alliance Has Thrived—But …

Derek Grossman,Professor, University of Southern California On March 9, U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy, Elbridge “Bridge” Colby, met with Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. who was visiting the United Nations in New York. Colby remarked that he was pleased to have discussed “the vital importance of the U.S.-Philippine alliance and how to make it even stronger.” …

04/01/2026 NSBT Japan Editorial Department

South Korea Supports UAE Air Defences

In the wake of the Israel-US attack on Iran that commenced on 28 February, South Korea is rapidly resupplying the UAE with M-SAM Block II medium-range missiles. Meanwhile, two other Middle East nations are awaiting delivery of their M-SAM air defence systems.A UAE Air Force C-17A transport aircraft was photographed being loaded with M-SAM Block II interceptor missiles at Daegu Air Force Base, Sout…

03/19/2026 Gordon Arthur, Asian Military Review

Special Features

Opinion

Serials

Sentinel Notes

Coming soon.

Dragon Order of Battle

Coming soon.

DIME Report

Coming soon.

A Priori

Coming soon.

Space Security

Coming soon.

Strategic briefing

Coming soon.

United Nations

Coming soon.

Operation Spider's Web

Coming soon.

Future is Now

Coming soon.

Monthly Night Vision Report

Coming soon.

Ukraine Situation Report

Asian Military Review