Defense Industry Expedition

 The development of the Naval Combat System (CMS) has evolved from manual information processing in the past to the current role of a 'brain' that integrates all resources and assists in making decisions. [1] The major stages of development and characteristics are as follows: 1. 1st Generation: Manual Information Processing (1940s–1950s) Characteristics: This was a period when radar information was recorded on paper and calculated manually. Limitations: Information processing was slow and prone to errors, making it difficult to engage multiple enemies simultaneously. [2] <Copied from https://ethw.org/First-and:The_Naval_Tactical_Data_System_in_Combat> 2. 2nd Generation: Digitalization and Automated Fire Control (1960s–1970s) Characteristics: With the introduction of computer technology, data transmission became automated. Early digital systems such as Action Data Automation (ADA) emerged, and detection and fire control began to be linked. Major Achievements: It became pos...

   The Canadian Next Generation Submarine Program (CPSP) has currently narrowed down to  a two-way battle  between South Korea's  Hanwha Ocean  and Germany's  ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS)  . In this bidding war, which is worth a total of 60 trillion won, both countries are engaging in a last-minute competition by highlighting their respective strengths. [1, 2, 3] 1. Hanwha Ocean's Order Winning Competitiveness and Strengths Hanwha Ocean has 'proven performance' and 'fast delivery' as its core weapons. [4, 5] Reliable Model  : It emphasizes the low technical risk by proposing the 3,000-ton class  Jangbogo-III (KSS-III) Batch-II  model, which is already in operation by the Korean Navy . Overwhelming delivery capability  : They offered exceptional terms, including the ability to deliver the initial four vessels by 2035 by shortening the construction period, which typically takes nine years, to six years. Local Industry Coope...

  Southeast Asian countries are generally increasing their defense budgets to address security concerns and balance national growth priorities [proprogress.com]. This trend is particularly noticeable in East Asia, where military spending jumped 7.8% in 2024 to $433 billion, marking the biggest rise in Southeast Asia since 2015 [asia.nikkei.com]. Here's a look at specific countries: Singapore  plans a defense expenditure of $19.7 billion for 2026, a 6.4% increase from the previous year. This is aimed at bolstering capabilities amid a worsening geopolitical climate, with Singapore's Defense Minister emphasizing the need for a strong defense to secure national interests [bloomberg.com]. The Philippines  has proposed significant increases in its defense budget for 2025 and 2026. For 2025, the allocation is 256.1 billion pesos ($4.38 billion), a 6.4% increase from 2024, to modernize and boost external defenses. This comes amidst growing tensions with China over territorial dis...