Steel Cut for First M’sian LMSB2
ISTANBUL: TURKIYE’S STM has cut the steel for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) first Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 (LMSB2) in Istanbul Shipyard. The steel cutting ceremony was attended by … Read More
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Thai H225M Attains 10,000 flight hours
THE Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF) Airbus H225M/EC725 helicopters attained the achievement of 10,000 flight hours on the platform on 22 November, marking the achievement with an event attended by … 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
First Russian fighter refuelled from USAF KC-135
THE Washington Air National Guard’s (WA ANG) 141st Air Refuelling Wing successfully refuelled Russian-made Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter aircraft during a State Partnership Program engagement in Malaysia on November 12. It … Read More
US approves US$4.92b AEW&C aircraft sale to S. Korea
THE Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the State Department’s approval of a possible sale of airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft along with accompanying equipment to South Korea. … Read More
Taiwan arms deliveries set for 2026, US2b arms sale announced
TAIWAN’S Ministry of National Defense (MND) said that the delivery schedule for its additional 18 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) is on schedule. Taiwan had purchased 29 HIMARS launchers … Read More
Japan Osprey fleet grounded
JAPAN’S fleet of V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft have been grounded following an incident involving one of the aircraft during take off while conducting military drills with American troops. Operated by … Read More
80,000 T112 rifles for Taiwan military
TAIWAN’S defence ministry has stated that the republic’s army, military police, and reserve forces are set to receive over 80,000 brand-new T112 rifles between 2025 and 2028. It is expected … Read More
HAVELSAN Highlights Strategic Accomplishments and Partnerships at SAHA EXPO 2024
At SAHA EXPO 2024, HAVELSAN showcased its robust presence with notable achievements, new strategic agreements, and advanced technological displays, further establishing Türkiye’s position in the global defence landscape. The event, … Read More
US F-35B conducts first landing on Kaga
JAPAN’S Ministry of Defense (MOD) and the United States Department of Defense (DOD) announced that a US Navy (USN) Lockheed Martin F-35B fighter landed successfully on the Japan Maritime Self-Defense … Read More