Author Leilani Chavez

Leilani Chavez

Leilani Chavez is an Asia correspondent for Defense News. Her reporting expertise is in East Asian politics, development projects, environmental issues and security.

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Asian nations rushing to buy counter-drone tech as conflicts intensify

South Korea’s military installed Liteye drone-detection systems, now made by High Point Aerotechnologies, to spot North Korean aerial intrusions.

9 months ago

Japan delivers radar to Philippines amid tension in South China Sea

The new warning and control radar system, FPS-3ME, can detect multiple fighter jets and ballistic missiles.

13 months ago

Leilani Chavez

All Stories By Leilani

Asian nations rushing to buy counter-drone tech as conflicts intensify

South Korea’s military installed Liteye drone-detection systems, now made by High Point Aerotechnologies, to spot North Korean aerial intrusions.

Japan delivers radar to Philippines amid tension in South China Sea

The new warning and control radar system, FPS-3ME, can detect multiple fighter jets and ballistic missiles.

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