Weapons

THE BROAD VIEW

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Apollo high-energy laser weapon, produced by Electro Optic Systems (EOS).

Australian laser maker EOS opens production centre in Singapore

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said nuclear powers including the United States and Russia -- which account for around 90 per cent of the world’s stockpile - had spent time last year “upgrading existing weapons and adding newer versions”.

World faces new nuclear arms race, researchers warn

A F35 fighter jet of the Royal Netherlands Air Force in Amari, Estonia, Dec 16, 2024. The United States consolidated its position as the world’s top weapons exporter - accounting for 43 per cent of global exports - far ahead of the second largest, France, which accounted for 9.6 per cent.

Europe’s dependence on US arms rose in last five years: report

Taiwan’s defence ministry expects the sales to “take effect” within a month and that the equipment will help maintain the F-16 fleet’s readiness and “build up a credible defense force”.

US approves US$385 million arms sale to Taiwan

KNCA reported that Korean leader Kim Jong Un blasted the recent decision by Western powers to permit Kyiv to strike inside Russia with their weapons.

North Korea's Kim, Russian minister agree to boost military ties

Conflicts in the Middle East and the protracted Russia-Ukraine war have resulted in nations boosting their defence spending, which has benefited arms manufacturers.

Lockheed Martin lifts profit, sales forecasts on strong weapons demand

Over the past month, the MSCI Consumer Staples index has seen a notable increase of 3.92 per cent, significantly outpacing the 1.35 per cent gain of the MSCI World index.

Global defensive sector funds see surge in inflows on slowdown fears

“The US is now working with a number of partners looking at possibilities of expanding our joint production of military supplies, and I’ll not rule out Taiwan being one of those partners in the future,” says Raymond Greene, the newly appointed director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and de facto US ambassador.

US won't rule out joint weapons production with Taiwan, diplomat says

The junta is reported to have imported nearly US$130 million in weapons and military supplies from Thailand-registered suppliers in the year to March 2024.

Thai central bank to investigate Myanmar weapons payments