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FOLLOWING the short-lived martial law declaration fiasco in South Korea, a new defence minister has been named to lead the republic’s Ministry of National Defense (MND). Choi Byung-hyuk, a former … Read More
IN this exclusive interview, Asian Defence Journal sat down with Ahmet Akyol, general manager and CEO of ASELSAN. ADJ: ASELSAN has an expanding presence in South Asia. Could you share the company’s strategic … Read More
STRATEGICALLY located at the crossroads of South and Central Asia, Pakistan has been a pivotal player in global and regional peace and stability. Over the years, Pakistan has implemented and … Read More
INDONESIA’S new defence minister has been named after the incumbent, Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as the eighth president of the republic, also Southeast Asia’s largest economy. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin was … Read More
AIR Marshal Amar Preet Singh has taken command of the Indian Air Force (IAF), succeeding ACM Vivek Ram Chaudhari on Sept 30 as Chief of the Air Staff. ACM Singh … Read More
THAILAND has announced its latest annual military reshuffle across the Royal Thai Armed Forces and the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Defence, involving a total of 808 senior officers. … Read More
WITH a distinguished career in public service, the Secretary of National Defense (SND) of the Philippines, Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has been at the forefront of shaping the country’s defence and … Read More
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
IN this exclusive interview, Asian Defence Journal sat down with Engin Aykol, general manager and CEO of Nurol Makina, a key player in the defence industry renowned for its cutting-edge military vehicles. Under … Read More
THE armed forces from both Malaysia and the United States are involved in several bilateral or multilateral military exercises every year. Among them are Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT), … Read More
