Indonesia orders Airbus H145
AIRBUS has received an order from the Indonesian Air Force for four Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its training modernisation programme. The order was announced during the Bali International … Read More
Tag: Asian Defence Journal
Sale of AMRAAM missiles to Singapore approved
SINGAPORE has received the green light from the US Department of State to potentially purchase 54 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). Valued at US$133m, the prospective order will … Read More
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
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