Second submariner to command Royal Malaysian Navy
VICE Admiral Zulhelmy Ithnain has been appointed the 19th Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). With his succession to the Navy’s helm, the Vice Admiral attains his fourth star … Read More
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EDGE launches into space
EDGE Group, has announced the launch of its new space company, ‘FADA’, derived from the Arabic word for space. The company is fully committed to advancing the UAE’s strategic interests … Read More
Honeywell counter-UAV swarm system unveiled
HONEYWELL has officially launched its new Stationary And Mobile UAS Reveal And Intercept system to counter swarms of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The system incorporates cutting-edge radars, radio frequency defeat … Read More
Anka 3 UAV advances to next trial phase
TURKIYE’S indigenously developed Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) Anka 3 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has moved on to the next phase in its trials following a successful live-firing test this past … Read More
LIG Nex1 wins US$2.78b deal for Cheongung-II to Iraq
IRAQ has signed a deal with South Korean defence firm LIG Nex1 to procure the Cheongung-II medium-range surface-to-air missile defence system for US$2.78 billion. The company did not disclose more … Read More
Northrop Grumman’s B-21 Raider ramps up testing and production
NORTHROP Grumman’s B-21 Raider programme is making great progress as the team executes a robust flight test campaign and scales into production. In collaboration with the US Air Force, Northrop … Read More
Bali International Airshow to make Indonesia global aviation and innovation hub
INDONESIA opened its doors to the world at the long anticipated Bali International Airshow 2024 (BIA) on Sept 18, with the event being declared open by the Coordinating Minister of … Read More
Indonesia orders Airbus H145
AIRBUS has received an order from the Indonesian Air Force for four Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its training modernisation programme. The order was announced during the Bali International … Read More
Sale of AMRAAM missiles to Singapore approved
SINGAPORE has received the green light from the US Department of State to potentially purchase 54 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). Valued at US$133m, the prospective order will … Read More
First batch of Taiwan F-16Vs arriving this month
ACCORDING to media reports in Taiwan, the Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) is set to receive an initial batch of two Lockheed Martin F-16V fighter aircraft as early as … Read More