Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract with Brunei's Ministry of Defence for the procurement of six H145M helicopters. “We are greatly honoured by the selection of the H145M to support…
The ongoing eruption of Mount Ruang in the Siau Islands regency, North Sulawesi, Indonesia has caused significant disruptions to air travel, affecting flights to and from East Malaysia and Brunei…
Boeing and Royal Brunei Airlines announced the airline's purchase of four 787 Dreamliners to renew its widebody fleet at Singapore Airshow 2024 (Feb. 20). The airline's selection of the 787-9…
Globe Air Cargo China, part of ECS Group, has joined hands with Royal Air Brunei Airlines to enhance the carrier's air Cargo Operations in China. The contract, effective from July…
The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) of Brunei Darussalam announced that it has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for an undisclosed number of C-295MW military transport aircraft on…
Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft during an event in Toulouse, France attended by Karam Chand, RBA Chief Executive Officer, Datin Paduka Malai Hajah…
More than 3,500 personnel, 18 ships, 25 aircraft and 40 Special Forces teams are participating in Maritime Security (MS) and Counter-Terrorism (CT) exercise, jointly hosted by the Singapore Armed Forces…
The Indian Navy is participating in the ADMM Plus (ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus) Exercise on Maritime Security and Counter Terrorism (Ex MS & CT) from 1 to 9 May.…
CAE’s Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk simulator will arrive at the Brunei Multi-Purpose Training Centre, this summer and be ready-for-training by October 2016.
The leaders of the Philippines and Brunei on Friday, December 12, took a look at a South Korean indigenous fighter jet specially displayed for them at an air base in…
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) conducted their bilateral flagship naval exercise, codenamed Exercise Pelican, from 4 to 10 June 2014. The RSN deployed…
The armies of Singapore and Brunei concluded an eight-day bilateral exercise code-named Maju Bersama. Chief of Army Brigadier-General Perry Lim and Commander of the Royal Brunei Land Force (RBLF) Brigadier-General…
The Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force, Brigadier-General (BG) (U) Haji Wardi Bin Haji Abdul Latip, was conferred Singapore’s prestigious military award, the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) [or Meritorious…
Australia’s largest international air combat training exercise, Exercise Pitch Black, is set to take place from 12 July to 2 August over the Northern Territory. This year marks the highest…
As many as 200 domestic and international companies will exhibit cutting edge innovations and advanced defence technologies at Asian Defense & Security (ADAS) 2024, which will take place from September…
Malaysian company, Smart Weapon Storage Inntech Sdn Bhd (SWS), which has been around for 20 years, aims to extend its footprint across the Southeast Asian region and beyond. The firm…
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) ordered six Airbus H145 helicopters as part of its efforts to update its rotary fleet and streamline operations. These helicopters will primarily serve in…
The Malaysian Defense Ministry (MINDEF) has announced its intention to procure Instalaza C90 Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs) for the Malaysian Army. Released on Tuesday (Jan. 30), the Request For Bids…
Budget airline Batik Air Malaysia and its parent company Lion Air Group are set to make Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as central hub for Umrah flights. These two companies…
During a bilateral meeting in Malacañan Palace on Wednesday (Jan. 10), Indonesian President Joko Widodo sought support from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. for the Philippines to purchase anti-submarine…
A strong maritime flotilla is on display at Langkawi with the Royal Malaysian Navy itself showcasing a large number of surface and sub-surface assets in addition to international warships participating…
The Italian Navy warship Francesco Morosini will participate in the Warship Display at IMDEX Asia. Commenting on this year’s edition of IMDEX Asia 2023, H.E Ambassador Mario Andrea Vattani, Ambassador…
The Italian Navy will bring its warship Francesco Morosini to IMDEX Asia 2023, where it will participate in the Warship Display. Commenting on this year’s edition of IMDEX Asia 2023,…
The Indonesian Navy has contracted Terma for supply of C-Guard Decoy Launching Systems for one Multi-Role Light Frigate (MRLF) and two additional KCR-60 Fast Attack Craft. The new orders follow…
The 21st annual Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise, which concluded on August 26, following 10 days of in-person and at-sea engagements enhanced collaboration among 21 Indo-Pacific partners and…
The Philippines’ low-cost airline, Cebu Pacific, is ramping up its international flight routes due to increasing demands for air travel. Aside from boosting the frequency of its direct flights between…
Navies from six ASEAN countries will participate in the 28th Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California between 29 June and 4 August. First…
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) recently announced its plan to acquire nine refurbished UH-60A Blackhawk utility helicopters and related equipment from the United States for USD93.3 million. The plan also…
The United States Navy (USN) has formally handed over RQ-21A Blackjack Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) in a ceremony held in Bangkok on Tuesday (24…
Airbus held a ceremony celebrating the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) for being the firstA400M operator to achieve more than 10,000 flight hours with the aircraft on the second day…
Malaysian government plans to focus on upgrading the infrastructure of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), and replacing equipment used by the MAF’s special operations forces with a budget of MYR16.14…
The biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise is now underway in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands, in an at-sea-only iteration of the naval exercise, which concludes on Aug…
Keeping in touch with friends and families couldn’t get any easier with Cebu Pacific’s CEB WiFi Kit, a rentable and portable device for passengers who need roaming and web access…
Terma has confirmed the update to the C-Flex Mission System on the Multi-role Aviation Training Vessel (MATV) to the Royal Australian Navy, the newest member of the C-Series family C-Flex…
This year’s Rotorcraft Asia and Unmanned Systems Asia debuted the Urban Mobility Showcase, Asia Pacific’s first platform dedicated to showcasing cutting edge electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) technologies and…
The inaugural edition of Cyber Defence & Security, Exhibition & Conference (CYDES 2020), will take place next year at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre in Langkawi, Kedah. The three-day event…
PT PINDAD (Persero) has bagged a repeat export order for 7,300 rounds of 7.62x51 mm ammunition and also explosives materials from Thailand. “We have been in the export market…
According to the 2018 Global Flight Price Ranking, four of the world’s top five cheapest airlines are Asian, with Air Asia X taking top spot, followed by Air India Express and…
South Africa’s Denel Group is eyeing the South-East Asia market as countries in the region start re-equipping their defence forces in response to changes in the regional security environment. “South…
Boeing announced services orders valued at more than $900 million at the Singapore Air Show in areas like parts, engineering, maintenance, modification, digitalization, analytics and training. With the rising importance of…
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, June 26, 2014 - RIMPAC, the world’s largest international maritime exercise consisting of 20 plus nations and hundreds of aircraft, ships and submarines, begins today (June 26)…
Abacus has become the first foreign Global Distribution System (GDS) to secure IATA Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) certification for China. Authorized travel agents on the mainland will now be…
Indonesian Aerospace (IAe), also known as PT Dirgantara, is the only Southeast Asian country to produce military transport aircraft. Its portfolio includes the CN235, NC212i and C295, which all fit…
Myanmar is making full preparation to host various meetings during its one-year term as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). These meetings in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon,…
National Indonesian carrier Garuda has appointed Sentot Mujiono as VP, Southeast Asia. As a 26-year veteran of the company, Mujiono will be responsible for growing operations in Brunei, India, Laos,…
CAE announced that it has booked orders valued at more than $94 million to provide a range of simulator upgrades and training services for defence and security customers. The orders,…
In a first-of-its-kind deal worth about $500 million, the United States has agreed to sell eight new Apache AH-64E attack helicopters and Longbow radars to Indonesia, said Defense Secretary Chuck…
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