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
Tag: Asian Defence Journal
Gripen Or F-16 For Royal Thai Air Force
Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen E and the United States’ Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 have both been shortlisted as the final candidates for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), … Read More
KF-21 Prototype Carries Out First Aerial Refuelling Test
A prototype of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 fighter jet successfully conducted its first air-to-air refuelling (AAR) test on March 19, according to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA). … Read More
North Korea Unveils Brand New Tank
In a competition between tank crews, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has showcased an all-new main battle tank during the event. The nation’s leader Kim Jong Un oversaw … 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
Chinese, Russian And Iranian Navies Conclude Naval Drills
The Maritime Security Belt-2024 joint naval drills between China, Russia, and Iran have concluded on March 14 after two days of exercises between the three navies in the Gulf of … Read More
Philippine Army Showcases Firepower In CATEX-Katihan
The Philippine Army (PA) showcased its capabilities in territorial defence in its inaugural Combined Arms Training Exercise (CATEX)-Katihan. Taking place at Col Ernesto Rabina Air Base (CERAB) in Tarlac on … Read More
Pakistan’s Haider Main Battle Tank Unveiled
According to a Pakistan Armed Forces’ Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) press release, Pakistan’s state-owned Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) has unveiled the Haider main battle tank (MBT) in a ‘roll out … Read More
Philippine Navy Begins Training For New Corvettes
According to the Phillipine Navy, training for its personnel on the operations of its future South Korean-manufactured corvettes has begun. PN spokesperson Cmdr John Percie Alcos said that the two … Read More
Steel Cut For Singapore’s MRCV
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s ST Engineering Marine has cut steel for the nation’s first Multirole Combat Vessel (MRCV) ordered by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). The company held a steel-cutting ceremony … Read More