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
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JMSDF chief steps down
THE Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) chief of Staff , Adm Ryo Sakai will step down following a series of scandals that have affected Japan’s Ministry of Defence and Self-Defense … Read More
New Singapore Air Force Chief
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) welcomed the incoming Chief of Air Force (CAF), Brigadier General Kelvin Fan Sui Siong at a Change of Command Parade in Tengah Air … Read More
New Acting Commander-In-Chief of Russian Navy
Admiral Alexander Moiseyev has been officially appointed as the acting commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy. Adm Moiseyev has been Commander of the Northern Fleet since 2019, commanded the Black Sea … Read More
New Chief For South Korea’s DAPA
SEOUL:South Korea’s President—Yoon Suk Yeol has elected a former Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) major general—Seok Jong-Gun to head the country’s arms procurement agency, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). … Read More
China’s New Minister of National Defense
FOLLOWING the position of Minister of National Defense of thePeople’s Republic of China (PRC) being vacant since last October, theposition has now been filled by former chief of the People’s … Read More
New Commander For PLA Navy In Latest Promotions
Despite the vacant post of Defence Minister for the People’s Republic of China (PRC), two military officers have been promoted to the top ranks of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). … Read More
Malaysia Receives New Defence Minister
Malaysia has received a new Minister of Defence in a recent cabinet reshuffle, with Mohamed Khaled Nordin now holding Malaysia’s defence portfolio. Mohamed Khaled takes over from Mohamad Hasan, who … Read More
Singapore’s Chief of Navy Promoted
Chief of the Republic of Singapore Navy, Rear Admiral (RAdm) (One-Star) Sean Wat will be promoted to RAdm (Two-Star) effective Jan 1, 2024. RAdm Wat was presented his promotion certificate … Read More
Pakistan’s New Chief of the Naval Staff
Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf HI (M) T Bt was appointed as Chief of the Naval Staff and has been promoted to the rank of Admiral. His promotion to the rank … Read More