Mike Yeo

Mike Yeo is the Asia correspondent for Defense News. He wrote his first defense-related magazine article in 1998 before pursuing an aerospace engineering degree at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia. Following a stint in engineering, he became a freelance defense reporter in 2013 and has written for several media outlets.

North Korea says it has tested hypersonic missile, launched from Russian-made vehicle

It’s the second known test-flight of a hypersonic missile since North Korea first tested such a weapon last September.

Pentagon warns of China’s progress toward nuclear triad

China is expanding its nuclear force much faster than U.S. officials predicted just a year ago, according to a Pentagon report.

Japan becomes first non-American operator of KC-46A tanker

The aircraft, carrying the serial number 14-3611 and using the callsign REACH 46, made the trans-Pacific flight after departing Boeing’s facilities in Seattle, Washington.

New variants of Chinese stealth fighters break cover

Two new variants of China’s stealth fighters have broken cover in the past three days, including China’s next carrier-based fighter, hinted at during a recent air show.

China preps rollout of a new carrier-based fighter jet

The announcement comes as China has demonstrated a pair of its land-based J-20 stealth fighters powered by indigenous engines at the ongoing Zhuhai airshow.

Pentagon chief calls for new regional order in Indo-Pacific

Lloyd Austin was speaking Tuesday in Singapore at the 40th Fullerton Lecture when he outlined his vision of “integrated deterrence.”

China sends largest group of military aircraft in single day near Taiwan

The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense said 28 People’s Liberation Army aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone from the southwest.

US approves location for Singaporean F-16, F-35 training

Singapore’s fleet of 12 F-16s is expected to begin arriving in 2023, and its first of up to 12 F-35Bs are to follow in 2026.

China fields J-10 jets powered by homemade engine

The move represents China’s confidence in the local technology to equip the single-engine, multirole aircraft.

China, US step up military activities near Taiwan

There was a noticeable uptick in the People’s Liberation Army’s typical air activity inside Taiwan’ air defense identification zone, which usually amounts to a handful of aircraft daily.

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