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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Engin Aykol, General Manager & CEO Nurol Makina
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
Lieutenant General James B. Jarrard, Deputy Commanding General US Army Pacific
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
New coalition government cabinet in Thailand
THAILAND’S King Maha Vajiralongkorn has recently appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the new Prime Minister, leading to the formation of a coalition government. On September 3 2024, his Majesty issued a … Read More
New defence minister, national security advisor for South Korea
SOUTH Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol named a new defence minister and national security advisor. The new defence minister nominee, Kim Yong-hyun is a former Lieutenant General in the Republic … Read More
David Wiseman, Vice President Blackberry Secure Communications
IN today’s advanced digital era, cyber security has become a crucial aspect in ensuring the safety of nations, organisations, and individuals. With cyber threats evolving and becoming more sophisticated, it … Read More
Rear Admiral Mohd Fadzli Kamal, Defence Cyber and Electromagnetic Division (DCED) Director-General
ORDNANCE and ammunition made up of zeros and ones are just as lethal in the 21st century – they are silent, invisible and move at lightspeed. Cyber threats exist due … Read More
Ir Dr Megat Zuhairy Megat Tajuddin, National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) Chief Executive
IN conjunction with Cyber Digital Services, Defence and Security Asia (CyberDSA) 2024 and the Asia International Security Summit & Expo 2024 (AISSE’24), the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) chief executive … Read More
Change in Royal Malaysian Navy leadership
THE Royal Malaysian Navy has received a new acting chief, as its incumbent, Admiral Abdul Rahman Ayob handed over the reins to his deputy, VAdm Zulhelmy Ithnain. VAdm Zulhelmy assumes … Read More
New chief takes helm of JMSDF
ADMIRAL Akira Saito has assumed the position of Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), taking over from his predecessor Adm Ryo Sakai who had stepped down. … Read More