Gordon Arthur
Asia-Pacific Editor at Naval Warfare (Shephard Media)
Photojournalist at Freelance
Freelance defence photojournalist and editor focusing on Asia-Pacific. Keeping you up to date on military goings-on in the region.
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1 week ago |
shephardmedia.com | Gordon Arthur
South Korea’s unmanned surface vessel (USV) sector is evolving rapidly, with multiple new designs under development as the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) looks to counter North Korean threats and address manpower shortages caused by declining birth rates. A key driver of this effort is the Sea GHOST initiative (Guardian Harmonised with Operating manned Systems and Technology-based unmanned systems), launched by the ROKN in November 2022.
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1 week ago |
asianmilitaryreview.com | Gordon Arthur
One product that US firm L3Harris was promoting at the Indo Defence 2025 exhibition, held in Jakarta from 11-14 June, was the ALQ-254 Viper Shield, an electronic warfare (EW) suite designed specifically for the F-16 fighter. Speaking to Asian Military Review, Travis Ruhl, Director, International Business Development, Viper Shield Lead & EW SME at L3 Harris Space & Airborne Systems, said Viper Shield gives “the level of self-protection that you need on today’s battlefield”.
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2 weeks ago |
asianmilitaryreview.com | Gordon Arthur
State-owned company PT Pindad unveiled two new armoured vehicle platforms at Indo Defence, held in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta from 11-14 June 2025. One was an armoured personnel carrier (APC) version of the Harimau medium tank, while the other was the new Anoa 3 6×6 APC. A spokesperson from PT Pindad said the 30-tonne APC variant of the Harima has been developed in conjunction with FNSS of Turkey, to meet the requirements of the Indonesian Army.
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2 weeks ago |
shephardmedia.com | Gordon Arthur
South Korea’s shipbuilding industry continues to develop ambitious naval concepts, with many of these next-generation surface and subsurface designs showcased at the recent MADEX 2025 exhibition, held in Busan last month, as manufacturers explore future deployment and export opportunities.
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2 weeks ago |
shephardmedia.com | Gordon Arthur
South Korea’s major shipbuilders showcased a wide range of naval designs targeting export markets at MADEX 2025 in Busan. These offerings come as South Korea’s domestic shipbuilding industry continues to grow while pursuing ambitious international contracts. KDDX programme faces delays, but may restart soon Before introducing new export platforms, South Korea’s troubled KDDX destroyer programme deserves attention.
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