First batch of Taiwan F-16Vs arriving this month
ACCORDING to media reports in Taiwan, the Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) is set to receive an initial batch of two Lockheed Martin F-16V fighter aircraft as early as … Read More
Tag: Asian Defence Journal
N.Korea shows off new transporter erector launcher
NORTH Korea has shown off its new 12-axle transporter erector launcher (TEL) in photos released by the country’s official news agency, Korean Central News Agency. The photos showed the supreme … Read More
Taiwan’s Narwhal sub tests 60% complete
TAIWAN’S indigenous Narwhal submarine has completed 60% of its harbour acceptance tests (HAT), with more than ten issues to rectify. The Republic of China Navy (ROCN) Chief of Staff Vice … Read More
ISAR 2024 opens in Kuala Lumpur
SEARCH and Rescue (SAR) professionals from military, paramilitary and non-governmental organisations (NGO) along with industry practitioners gathered in Kuala Lumpur’s Royale Chulan Hotel for the 10th International Search and Rescue … Read More
CAMCOPTER S-100 attains EASA design verification report
SCHIEBEL’S CAMCOPTER S-100 has attained its first ever Rotary Wing Unmanned Air System (RWUAS) Design Verification Report (DVR) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency(EASA). The DVR for the specific … Read More
Xi’an Y-20 airlifter makes overseas debut at Egypt International Airshow
MAKING its inaugural overseas flight performance at the Egypt International Airshow is a Xi’an Y-20 transport aircraft belonging to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force (PLAAF). Throughout the performance, … Read More
New coalition government cabinet in Thailand
THAILAND’S King Maha Vajiralongkorn has recently appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the new Prime Minister, leading to the formation of a coalition government. On September 3 2024, his Majesty issued a … Read More
Kongsberg Adelaide factory open for business
KONGSBERG Defence & Aerospace officially opened its new 2,500 square metre facility in Adelaide, South Australia in a ceremony officiated by Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, Pat … Read More
Kongsberg clinches US$93m Australian Joint Strike Missile deal
KONGSBERG Defence & Aerospace has signed an initial contract valued at approximately US$ 93 million with the Commonwealth of Australia to deliver the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for the Royal … Read More
Tenth edition ARMY-2024 International Defense Forum a success
THE ARMY-2024 International Defense Forum was successfully held on Aug 12-14, 2024. The 10th Anniversary edition of the exhibition was exclusively for military, industry and media, hosting official delegations from … Read More