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
Category: PEOPLE
News on personalities
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
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
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