S. Korea fires KEPD 350K missiles
SOUTH Korea’s air force, the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF), carried out live-fire firing drills on October 8 and 10, including the firing of air-to-surface Taurus KEPD 350K missiles. … Read More
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S. Korea displays deterrence might
SOUTH Korea’s armed forces put on a display of its military might in a massive military parade to mark its 76th Armed Forces Day on October 1. On this occasion, … Read More
MBDA, Rheinmetall partner on maritime anti-drone laser
MBDA and Rheinmetall have agreed to continue their successful joint development of laser weapons, with the latest partnership focused on having a maritime anti-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) laser weapon to … Read More
New Indian Air Force chief takes command
AIR Marshal Amar Preet Singh has taken command of the Indian Air Force (IAF), succeeding ACM Vivek Ram Chaudhari on Sept 30 as Chief of the Air Staff. ACM Singh … Read More
China, Russia conclude maritime drills
CHINESE and Russian navies recently finished off their 18-day joint exercise around the Sea of Japan and Sea of Okhotsk. Following the conclusion of Northern/Interaction-2024, the People’s Liberation Army Navy … Read More
ADAS highlights Philippines’ military modernisation
OPENING today was the 5th Asian Defense and Security (ADAS) 2024 exhibition in Manila’s World Trade Centre from Sept 25-27. Gracing the ceremony with his presence to kick off the … Read More
Gilberto Teodoro Jr., Secretary of National Defense, Philippines
WITH a distinguished career in public service, the Secretary of National Defense (SND) of the Philippines, Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has been at the forefront of shaping the country’s defence and … Read More
Singapore commissions Invincible and Impeccable
SINGAPORE has commissioned two of its latest submarines ordered from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (tkMS). Commissioned today was the lead boat Invincible followed by the second vessel, Impeccable, attaining full operational … Read More
Second submariner to command Royal Malaysian Navy
VICE Admiral Zulhelmy Ithnain has been appointed the 19th Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). With his succession to the Navy’s helm, the Vice Admiral attains his fourth star … Read More
Engin Aykol, General Manager & CEO Nurol Makina
IN this exclusive interview, Asian Defence Journal sat down with Engin Aykol, general manager and CEO of Nurol Makina, a key player in the defence industry renowned for its cutting-edge military vehicles. Under … Read More