Singapore Acquires Boeing P-8A Poseidon MPAs
SINGAPORE decided to procure a total of four P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) from Boeing to supplant its existing fleet of Fokker-50 MPAs which have flown for more than … Read More
Tag: Asian Defence Journal
Latest Thai Military Leadership Announced
THAILAND has unveiled its latest leadership following royal endorsement and confirmation of parliamentary support. Anutin Charnvirakul, a seasoned politician and leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, was appointed as Thailand’s new … Read More
Indonesia’s KRI Brawijaya PPA Arrives In Jakarta
FINCANTIERI’S first Multipurpose Combat Ships/Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (MPCS/PPA) class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) for the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL), KRI Brawijaya arrived in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta today after a 44-day journey from … Read More
HMS Prince Of Wales Begins Next Phase Of Highmast
THE Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier has departed Tokyo, Japan and begun the next phase of Operation Highmast. The Queen Elizabeth-class carrier and flagship of the Royal … Read More
BAE Systems Lands Norwegian Frigate Deal
NORWAY has selected the United Kingdom as a strategic partner for the procurement of at least five Type 26 frigates primarily manufactured by BAE Systems for the Royal Norwegian Navy. … Read More
Malaysia Begins A400M Simulator Training In Germany
ROYAL Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Airbus A400M pilots have begun undergoing simulator training in the German Air Force’s Wunstorf Air Base, home of the 62nd Air Transport Wing and its … Read More
Malaysia, Singapore Partner On Sub-Surface Maritime Issues
MALAYSIA and Singapore today agreed to partner on building up the Submarine Emergency Escape and Rescue (SMER) capabilities between both countries. Signed by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Chief … Read More
Thailand Finalises Saab Deal For 4 Gripen Jets
SWEDEN’S Saab announced the signing of a contract today with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and received an order for four JAS 39 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft from FMV … Read More
Mildef’s New Armoured Vehicle Factory Open For Business
MALAYSIAN armoured vehicle manufacturer MILDEF International Technologies today officially launched its latest manufacturing plant to accommodate incoming orders here in the state of Negeri Sembilan. The launch was officiated by … Read More
Malaysian F/A-18D Hornet Jet Crashes In Accident
ONE of the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) F/A-18D Hornet fighter jets crashed after takeoff at approximately 9:05pm from Kuantan’s Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport. Both the pilot and weapons … Read More