ASEAN Navy Chiefs Meeting Underway
OFFICIATED by Malaysia’s defence minister Khaled Nordin yesterday, the 19th ASEAN Navy Chiefs’ Meeting in Penang Island is underway with a gathering of ASEAN naval chiefs. The annual meet is … Read More
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Pakistan Launches Third Hangor Submarine
PAKISTAN has launched its third Hangor-class submarine, the future PNS Mangro at a launching ceremony in Wuhan, China. Held at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Company Ltd, Shuangliu Base, the event … Read More
Russia List Reasons For Superiority Of Its Tanks Over Western Ones
THE Rostec state corporation explained why modern Russian main battle tanks (MBT) are superior to their Western counterparts. Firstly, it is mobility, protection, firepower, situational awareness and modern electronics. Secondly, … Read More
Thai Hunt For Frigates Approved, Submarine Deal With China Back On
THAILAND’s Cabinet has approved the planned procurements for the Royal Thai Navy, comprising two new frigates with a budget of and the change of engines for the RTN’s S26T Yuan-class … Read More
Australia Picks Japan’s Mogami-Class Frigates
AUSTRALIA selected the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) as the preferred platform for the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) future fleet of general purpose frigates, the biggest … Read More
Thai Cabinet Greenlights Gripen Purchase
THAILAND’S Cabinet has approved the Royal Thai Air Force’s (RTAF) request to purchase four new JAS 39 Gripen E/F fighters from Sweden’s Saab. The approval comes at a time of … Read More
Indonesia’s First A400M Takes Maiden Flight
INDONESIA’S first Airbus A400M military transport aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) has successfully completed its maiden flight in Seville, Spain with its scheduled delivery date before the end of … Read More
All Systems Go For CyberDSA And DronTech Asia 2025
SCHEDULED to be held from September 30 to October 2, the Cyber Digital Services, Defence and Security Asia (CyberDSA) 2025 and DronTech Asia 2025 will be held simultaneously in Kuala … Read More
First HIMARS Launch In Malaysia
HELD in conjunction with Exercise Keris Strike, the US Army took part in another exercise with the Malaysian Army Royal Artillery Regiment. Dubbed Lembing Sakti, the exercise tests the effectiveness … Read More
Indonesia Finalises Kaan Fighter Deal
INDONESIA finalised its commitment to procure 48 KAAN stealth multirole fighter jets being developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS). Media reports stated that Indonesia and Turkey “signed an implementation contract” … Read More