New Philippine Air Force Chief
THE Philippine Air Force (PAF) received a new chief after Lieutenant General Arthur Cordura assumed command of the PAF on December 19. Gen Cordura has been the Vice Chief of … Read More
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Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff, Pakistan Navy
AS the maritime security landscape of the Indian Ocean evolves, the Pakistan Navy has faced increasing challenges and opportunities in safeguarding national and regional interests. From addressing emerging non-traditional threats … Read More
Maxim Zemer, Senior Vice President for Asia, Israel Aerospace Industries
ISRAEL Aerospace Industries (IAI) has long been at the forefront of defence and aerospace innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions to meet the dynamic security needs of nations worldwide. As one of … Read More
New S. Korean Defence Minister Following Fiasco
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
Ahmet Akyol, President & CEO ASELSAN
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
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Pakistan Armed Forces
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
Defence minister for Indonesia named
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
New Indian Air Force chief takes command
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
Change in Thai Military Leadership
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
Gilberto Teodoro Jr., Secretary of National Defense, Philippines
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