Korean Defense Companies Show Off K-Defense Capabilities at ADAS 2024

27 September 2024

Hanwha booth at ADAS 2024 (photo: Hanwha Systems)

Hanwha, LIG ​​Nex1, KAI Show Off K-Defense Capabilities at Philippine Defense Exhibition

The three defense companies of Hanwha Group, including Hanwha Systems, Hanwha Ocean, and Hanwha Aerospace, as well as domestic defense companies including LIG Nex1 and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), will showcase their K-defense capabilities at the international defense exhibition 'ADAS 2024' held in the Philippines until the 27th.

ADAS, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, is the largest defense exhibition held in the Asia-Pacific region, which is K-Defense's largest customer.

The three defense companies of Hanwha Group announced on the 25th that they have set up an integrated booth at this exhibition.

Hanwha Systems will introduce hyper-connected solutions that connect land, coasts, and oceans based on low-orbit satellite communications, as well as cutting-edge and future marine system capabilities. It will also exhibit the surface ship Integrated Combat System (ICS) and submarine Combat System (CMS).

Hanwha Ocean submarines at ADAS 2024 (photo: Hanwha Ocean)

A Hanwha Systems official said, “Hanwha Systems has already been recognized for its technological prowess by exporting domestically produced combat systems to a total of 13 Philippine ships on four occasions since 2017,” adding, “We will expand our export market to Southeast Asia and the Middle East, starting with the Philippines.”

Hanwha Ocean will exhibit two types of medium-sized submarines, including the 2,800-ton Jangbogo-Ⅲ PN, and a 4,000-ton frigate for export developed in-house.

The Jangbogo-Ⅲ PN, independently designed by Hanwha Ocean, is a model proposed for the Philippine Navy by improving the Jangbogo-Ⅲ Batch-Ⅱ submarine, which is evaluated to have the strongest armament capability and longest submerged endurance among existing diesel-powered submarines.

Hanwha Ocean is seeking to export to the Philippine Navy by offering solutions as a package, including not only submarines but also MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) and crew education and training programs.

Chunmoo multiple rocket launcher at ADAS 2024 (photo: Hanwha Aerospace)

Hanwha Aerospace will exhibit the multiple rocket launcher Chunmoo and three types of guided missiles.

A Hanwha Aerospace official said, “Based on the excellent performance proven in Poland, we will participate in the Philippine military modernization project and actively respond to the security needs of the Southeast Asian region.”

LIG Nex1 will also set up a booth at the ADAS 2024 event to introduce its advanced guided weapons.

LIG Nex1 booth at ADAS 2024 (photo: LIG Nex1)

LIG Nex1, which participated in ADAS for the third time this year following 2018 and 2022, will showcase various marine guided weapons, including the ship-to-ship guided weapon 'Haeseong' (C-Star), the anti-ship guided missile defense missile 'Haegung', and the 70mm guided rocket 'Bigung'.

Ground-based guided weapons, such as the short-range anti-aircraft guided weapon 'Shingung', the anti-tank guided weapon 'Hyeongung', and the medium-range and medium-altitude surface-to-air interception system 'Cheonggung II', will also be on display.

LIG Nex1 has signed a contract to supply the anti-submarine torpedo 'Cheongsang-eo' and the ship-to-ship missile 'Haesong' to the Philippines, and successfully completed live-fire training for 'Haesong' during the joint military training in the Philippines in May.

KAI booth at ADAS 2024 (photo: KAI)

KAI will showcase its main models including the multi-role fighter FA-50, the Korean fighter KF-21, the amphibious attack helicopter (MAH), and the light armed helicopter (LAH).

Also on display are unmanned combat aircraft (UCAVs) and multi-purpose unmanned aerial vehicles (AAPs) that will enhance the detection and attack capabilities and survivability of manned fighters in future battlefields.

We are also unveiling the Manned-Unmanned Combat System (MUM-T) that applies an air-launched unmanned aerial vehicle (ALE) to MAH and LAH.

KAI President Kang Koo-young said, “Including the FA-50s that were delivered under a contract to export 12 aircraft to the Philippines in 2014, 66 T-50 series aircraft are guarding the skies of Southeast Asia,” and added, “We will continue to increase this number by enhancing reliability and also achieving exports of the KF-21, LAH, and Surion.” (Yonhap)

HHI offer HDF-3500 frigate (3,500 tons, 129 metets long) design to meet the requirements of the Philippine Navy's Frigate (Full Complement) Acquisition Project (aka Frigate Phase 2) as part of Re-Horizon 3 phase of RAFPMP (photos: MaxDefense)

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to Participate in 'ADAS 2024', the Largest Defense Exhibition in the Philippines

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries announced on the 23rd that it will participate in the '5th Asian Defense and Security (ADAS 2024)' held at the Manila World Trade Center in the Philippines for three days starting on the 25th.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the exhibition, and over 200 companies from 30 countries around the world will participate. President Bongbong Marcos of the Philippines, Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Romeo Browner, and Commander of the Navy Toribio Adaci will attend, and over 15,000 visitors from around the world are expected to visit.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will set up a 168㎡ booth at this exhibition and display 12 models of ships, including the next-generation frigate developed for export, patrol ships, and submarines.

We also plan to actively promote the 'Lifetime Support Service' being provided to the Philippine Navy as part of the ship maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) project.

As a 'Total Solution Provider' covering everything from shipbuilding to MRO services, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is actively conducting sales activities to expand orders for ships in the Southeast Asian region.

Previously, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries had won a contract to build a total of 10 ships, including two frigates (2016), two corvettes (2021), and six offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) (2022), as part of the 'Horizon' project, which the Philippine government promoted twice to modernize and strengthen the Philippine Navy. Based on its relationship of trust with the Philippine government, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries plans to continue exporting ships in the third military modernization program.

The second Miguel Malvar-class corvette  (HDF-3200) being built by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for the Philippine Navy will be named BRP Diego Silang (FF-07) (photo: MaxDefense)

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Specialized Ship Business Unit Vice President Joo Won-ho said, “We are fully prepared to support the modernization and strengthening of the Philippine Navy with our world-class shipbuilding technology,” and “We will fully implement our strategy to globalize ship exports based on the achievements of ship exports and MRO businesses through our strategic partnership with the Philippines.”

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries plans to implement its ‘Pacific Trans-Belt Vision’ by establishing overseas bases in regions such as the Philippines, Peru, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and the United States through forming partnerships for overseas bases, establishing local construction systems, and standardizing technology transfer packages based on cutting-edge technologies in the shipbuilding sector. (KNNews)

Weapons and Military Equipment Displayed at Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2022

09 Desember 2022

Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2022 (photos : Dan Tri, VTCNews)

(Dan Tri) - Many modern weapons and military equipment of Vietnam and 29 countries were brought to the exhibition area of ​​more than 50,000m2 at Gia Lam airport (Hanoi) to serve the National Defense Exhibition of Vietnam 2022.

According to the Ministry of National Defense, with the consent of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of National Defense will organize the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2022 at Gia Lam Airport area (Phuc Dong Ward, Long Bien District, Hanoi City) from December 8-10, 2022.

The exhibition aims to strengthen and expand international cooperation and defense diplomacy, and to build trust between Vietnam and countries around the world. At the same time, the exhibition is also a place for Vietnam to promote and propagate the capacity, technological potential, weapons and equipment produced by the National Defense Industry (CNQP) of Vietnam to international friends and domestic people ; create conditions for countries, companies, domestic and international enterprises to introduce and display products, seek opportunities to expand cooperation in the field of defense industry.

According to information from the organizers, this year's exhibition area has a total area of ​​more than 50,000m2 with indoor and outdoor display areas. 

As noted by reporter Dan Tri on the afternoon of December 7, in the outdoor area, the Organizing Committee displayed a number of weapons and equipment of the Vietnam People's Army (not for commercial use and transferred to other countries).

According to the Organizing Committee, there have been 170 domestic and foreign units and businesses from 30 countries in the ASEAN region, Asia, Europe and America registered to have booths at the exhibition.

Many modern weapons and equipment were also brought by domestic and foreign units to display for the Exhibition taking place from December 8-10.

National and international defense enterprises brought to the exhibition to display and introduce combat vehicles, technological solutions, weapons, and equipment used for the Navy, Army, Air Defense forces - Air force, cyber warfare and logistical and technical equipment.

Vietnam's products displayed and introduced at the exhibition will include products by agencies and units of the Ministry of National Defense (General Department of Defense,

Air Force, Navy, KTQS Academy, Vietnam - Russia Tropical Center, The Military Telecommunications Industry Group and the trading and service companies of the Ministry of National Defense) and the Ministry of Public Security (Security Industry Department) research and manufacture.

Senior Colonel Luu Van Hoan - Political Director of the 918th Air Force Brigade said that from 2020 the unit had grasped the plan to deploy the International Defense Exhibition, but due to the Covid-19 epidemic situation, the exhibition was delayed and postponed until 2022. 

"The 918th Air Force Brigade was assigned by superiors to coordinate with other units to do well in preparing for the exhibition. In which, the unit maneuvered aircraft to move to Kien An Airport. - Hai Phong and Tan Son Nhat Airport to reduce the load on Gia Lam Airport, so that there is more space for the exhibition" said Senior Colonel Luu Van Hoan.

The Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2022 with many rich contents such as special forces performing martial arts, welcome arts... In which, the most anticipated content of the people is the performance of the aircraft. fighter aircraft dubbed the "king cobra" Su-30MK2 and helicopters pulling the national flag, exhibition flags in the sky of the 916th Air Force Regiment (371st Airborne Division of the Air Defense - Air Force) troops). 

(DanTri)

Army Meets the Future of Defense Assets, Security, and Technology at ADAS 2022

30 April 2022

PA diplayed new assets at ADAS 2022 (photos : ADAS)

The Philippine Army joined the opening of the 4th Asian Defense, Security & Crisis Management Exhibition and Conference on April 27, 2022 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City, Metro Manila.

KAI also displayed helicopter and fighter (photo : DSA)

The Asian Defense and Security (ADAS) 2022 is the Philippines’ flagship defense and security exhibition which started in 2014 and held every two years in the country. ADAS 2022 is a three-day event that will run until April 29, 2022. 

Anti-aircraft missile (photo : ADAS)

It is being supported by the Office of the President, Department of National Defense, National Security Council, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine Army, Philippine Navy, Philippine Air Force, Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard, and the Tourism Promotions Board.

Brahmos displayed Land Based Anti-ship Missile System (photo : ADAS)

Among the top companies and key players in the exhibition are Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Airbus, Saab, Brahmos Aerospace, Austal, Israel Weapon Industries, Korea Aerospace Industries, Israel Aerospace Industries, Elbit Systems, Embraer, Aselsan, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Rafael, Glock, and UAV Factory. 

AeroVironment RQ-20A Puma AE hand-launched UAV of the PMC (photo : Max Defense)

Local and international guests from the defense, security, and civilian sectors also ushered in the ADAS series.

ASFAT OPV 86m (image : ASFAT)

Joined by 165 exhibitors from 32 countries, Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Romeo S. Brawner, Jr., assessed all the most updated technology and equipment from military powerhouses such as South Korea, Turkey, Israel, Germany, and United States.

DSME 1400PN submarine (photo : DSA)

Lt. Gen. Brawner remarked that ADAS serves as a good resource for the Revised AFP Modernization Program (RAFPMP) that could also help the Philippine Army to address a wide spectrum of defense and security threats despite changing domestic and regional security needs.

(PA)

First International Defence Expo in Vietnam Postponed to 2021

13 Oktober 2020

The three services expo postponed to 2021 (image : ViatnamDefenceExpo)

Unfortunately this can now be called "Vietnam International Defense Expo 2021" - the exhibition was confirmed to have been postponed to an undetermined date next year. Covid-19 has also disrupted a number of other planned Vietnamese-hosted events such as the ASEAN naval exercise that would of been conducted off Nha Trang.

Previously, Vietnam International Defense Expo 2020 will take place from October 25th-27th at Gia Lam airport in Hanoi. Not only will this be a chance for Vietnam to promote the new weaponry & equipment it has manufactured,it is also expected to feature aircraft flight demos - the first of their kind at any Vietnamese defense expo. Since a large variety of foreign companies are expected to be showcasing their wares we could maybe see foreign air forces such as those of the US, Russia, or Singapore demonstrating their assets.

This expo is occurring around the same time as the ADMM+ meeting. Therefore, the defense ministers/secretaries of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Russia, South Korea, the United States, & other foreign delegations are expected to attend.

(VietDefense)

The Second Air and Tech Show has Held in Phnom Penh

18 Desember 2019

Z-9 helicopter (photo : Arich Vlog)

‘Bigger and better’ air and tech show kicks off on Friday

The 2nd Air and Tech Show, the Kingdom’s biggest aviation and tech show, will kick off tomorrow at the Pochentong Airbase in Phnom Penh.

Maland Khim, deputy head of the organising committee, told the Khmer Times that it is expecting more than 12,000 local and international visitors to descend at the airbase for the show.

“We are expecting four thousand attendees every day until the show concludes,” he said. The 1st Air and Tech Show last year attracted more than 9,000 visitors.

Harbin Y-12 aircraft (photo : KH Gaming Review)

The show this year, according to Mr Khim, will be much bigger and better than the one last year.

Mr Khim said this year there will be more private and military aircraft on display.

Last year, visitors got a glimpse and were able to get inside various military and private airplanes, including Mil Mi-8 helicopters, Z-9 choppers, MA-60 multi-purpose planes, L-39 trainer jets, MiG-21 fighter aircraft, Airbus H135 helicopters, Mil-Mi-26 transport helicopters, Pipistrel light aircraft, Diamond monoplane and other types of airplanes and helicopters.

Mi-8T helicopter (photo : BT & Makara)

The visitors also got the chance to talk with Royal Cambodian Air Force pilots, airline crew and visiting pilots from Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States and other countries. Last year, a chopper from Helistar also made several demonstration flights and flew passengers to and from the Pochentong Airbase.

“Visitors will see more airplanes and helicopters this time,” he pointed out.

Mr Khim added that there will be more exhibitors this year. He said there will be also be seminars featuring local and international aviation and tech experts.

MA-60 aircraft (photo : BT & Makara)

Another highlight for the event, according to him, is the remote control and rubber band airplane competitions.

“Except for the aircraft display, the activities will be held inside the NagaWorld hangar at the airbase,” he said.

Mi-26T helicopter and L-39 aircraft (photo : BT & Makara)

The Air and Tech Show is organised by Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia Svay Rieng province. This event also has big support from the Royal Cambodian Air Force, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, Helistar, Boeing, Cambodia Airports, NagaWorld and other partners.

The event is primarily meant to inspire people, especially youths, to pursue careers in aviation and technology. It also seeks to showcase and promote the advances of Cambodia’s aviation and technology sectors to the outside world.

(Khmer Times)

Industri Pertahanan Nasional Bersiap Diri dengan Percepatan Modernisasi TNI

26 Maret 2012

Rancangan kapal cepat FPB-40 (photo : Defense Studies)

Rencana pemerintah untuk mempercepat modernisasi TNI disambut baik oleh kalangan industri pertahanan di tanah air. Dalam pameran APSDEX 2012 yang menyertai penyelenggaraan JIDD beberapa produk baru bermunculan sebagai bentuk pengembangan teknologi yang terus dilakukan oleh kalangan industri pertahanan Indonesia.

Riset & Pengembangan

Materi pameran dari sisi riset dan pengembangan banyak didominasi oleh karya dari BalitbangKemhan dan Dislitbang dari Ketiga Angkatan dan Polri yang menampilkan produknya, ataupun miniatur produknya.

Senjata Lawan Tank SLT Latih 90mm (photo : Defense Studies)

Produk baru yang ditampilkan untuk matra darat diantaranya adalah Senjata Lawan Tank dengan nama SLT Latih 64mm dan dengan kaliber yang lebih besar yaitu 90mm. Demikian juga roket pertahanan 2 tingkat “Kartika” yang mampu menjangkau sasaran darat hingga 21 km dan kecepatan hingga 2-3 mach.

Untuk matra udara kali ini ditampilkan miniatur pesawat kerjasama Indonesia-Korsel KFX/IFX, juga UAV “Alap-Alap” yang telah diuji coba beberapa kali, termasuk diantaranya dengan pemakaian jaring untuk menghentikannya. Ciri khas UAV ini adalah ekornya yang berbentuk huruf V terbalik.

Untuk matra laut ditampilkan miniatur kapal FPB-40 yang dilengkapi dengan dua set rudal anti kapal dan satu sea-rider. Kapal ini menganut desain compact sehingga terlihat seperti jejalan senjata termuat di atasnya. Prototipe rudal permukaan ke udara juga ditampilkan, rudal berkecepatan 0,8 mach dengan seeker dari gimbal image processing ini untuk digunakan di atas kapal.

Matra Darat

Kendaraan Taktis 4x4 Komodo lansiran PT Pindad (photo : Audrey)

Pindad kali ini menampilkan varian terbaru dari senapan SS2 yaitu SS2V5A1 yang diperuntukkan bagi satuan Brimob Polri. Pada varian ini handgrip senapan digantikan dengan lensa bidik.

Untuk kendaraan taktis kali ini Pindad memperkenalkan kendaraan berpenggerak 4x4 dengan nama Komodo dan dibuat dalam 2 versi : panser dan kendaraan pendobrak. Wujud asli kendaraan belum dibawa namun pengunjung dapat melihat foto dan brosur kendaraan tersebut.

Mengenai program pembuatan tank nasional, Pindad saat ini telah menyelesaikan prototipe tank ringan. Dalam triwulan kedua tahun 2012 perusahaan ini juga akan mulai mengembangkan prototipe tank medium, tank ini akan mempunyai berat sekitar 28-30 ton. Pada beberapa kesempatan TNI AD mengemukakan bahwa satuan kavaleri TNI AD membutuhkan 53 tank berukuran medium disamping MBT dan panser kanon.

PT Pindad juga menyatakan kesiapannya jika TNI AD jadi membeli tank Leopard 2 dan kemudian akan diupgrade menjadi tipe Leopard 2A6, seperti halnya ketika Angkatan Darat Singapore membeli Leopard 2A4 kemudian upgrade-nya dilakukan oleh ST Kinetics.

Matra Udara

Boeing 737MR dengan radar SLAMMR (image : Heilig)

Di anjungan PT Dirgantara Indonesia, Defense Studies sempat berbincang dengan Direktur Aerostructure Andi Alisjahbana mengenai CN-235MP, CN-235MPA, dan B737MR.

Tiga pesawat patroli maritim pesanan TNI AL dengan jenis CN-235MP dikembangkan berdasarkan pengalaman PT DI dalam memodifikasi pesawat CN-235 Angkatan Laut Turki menjadi versi anti kapal selam (ASW role) dikenal sebagai Meltem Project. Dengan konsep tersebut maka posisi radar tidak lagi ditempatkan di hidung (seperti CN-235MPA) namun akan diletakkan di perut (seperti CN-235 Korea Coast Guard). Sayap pesawat akan dilengkapi dengan 4 hardpoint untuk membawa torpedo ukuran medium dan atau rudal.

CN-235MPA untuk TNI-AU yang saat ini masih satu buah, akan segera diikuti dengan pesanan lagi sebanyak 2 unit sehingga menjadi genap 3 unit seperti pesanan awal. Rencananya TNI AU akan menjadikannya sebagai skadron intai taktis yang akan ditempatkan di Selat Malaka.

Mengenai rencana upgrade 3 pesawat intai B737MR milik TNI AU, Direktur PT DI ini mengatakan bahwa kondisi pesawat Boeing 737 tersebut masih bagus, namun PT DI siap untuk dilibatkan dalam rencana upgrade radar SLAMMR buatan Motorola tersebut. PT DI pun telah mempunyai konsep jika TNI AU berkehendak mengganti radar tersebut, tipe radar yang akan diajukan adalah radar non putar untuk menghindari adanya hambatan mekanis.

Matra Laut

Kapal cepat rudal KCR-60 yang dibuat oleh PT PAL (photo : Defense Studies)

Policy pemerintah untuk membagi pekerjaan pembuatan kapal perang TNI AL kepada 3 galangan utama dapat dipahami oleh PT PAL. Saat ini PT Palindo di Batam mengerjakan Kapal Cepat Rudal 40m (KCR-40), PT DKB di Jakarta selain menyelesaikan satu LCU untuk TNI Angkatan Darat juga akan mengerjakan kapal LST 117m dan Replenishment Oiler Ship (kapal BCM) untuk TNI AL.

PT PAL saat ini kebagian pekerjaan pembuatan Kapal Cepat Rudal KCR-60, upgrade Combat Management Systems SEWACO kapal kombatan milik TNI AL, dan saat ini PT PAL masih menunggu keputusan pemerintah mengenai pembangunan fregat PKR-105, dimana perundingan ToT dengan Damen Schelde dirasakan alot dan memakan waktu lama.

Pada sisi yang lain PT PAL juga menunggu keputusan Filipina atas tender pengadaan LPD untuk Angkatan Laut negara itu , PT PAL bersaing dengan Korea dan mengajukan konsep Strategic Sealift Vessel berdasarkan pengalamannya membangun KRI Banjarmasin dan KRI Banda Aceh.

(Defense Studies)

Brunei Kicks Off 3rd BRIDEX Defense Show

06 Juli 2011

Bell Helicopter's presents for the first time in Asia the Bell 407AH at BRIDEX 2011 defence exhibition (photo : Army Recognition)

TAIPEI - The third Brunei Darussalam International Defence Exhibition (BRIDEX) is quickly taking its rightful place among regional exhibitions as one of the top defense and security events in Southeast Asia.

Organized by the Royal Brunei Technical Services, BRIDEX 2011 will showcase the latest regional and international defense technologies and equipment in land, sea, air and security systems from July 6-9.

U.S. companies vying for market space include BBA Aviation, General Dynamics, Harris Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Piper Aircraft and Raytheon. European defense exhibitors include BAE Systems, Defense Conseil International, QinetiQ, Renault, Rosoboronexport and Saab. A number of competitive helicopter manufacturers will also be exhibiting, including AugustaWestland, Bell Helicopters, Eurocopter and Sikorsky.

Asia-Pacific exhibitors include Australia's Prism Defence, China's Hubei Hudiequan Plastic Products Co., Pakistan Ordnance, Singapore Technologies Engineering and Taiwan's Smart Team Technology.

BRIDEX officials said there would be land-based and waterborne demonstrations of defense and security equipment and systems. The new BRIDEX Exhibition and Convention Centre in Jerudong is located next to the waterfront.

"BRIDEX also provides an excellent platform for building vital alliances, forging partnerships and capturing new business opportunities in a fast growing South East Asian region, as well as for networking, sharing ideas and knowledge, discussing technology advancements and industry developments," said a BRIDEX press release.

Panser Anoa 6x6 from Indonesia also participates in Bridex 2011 (photo : DMC)

BRIDEX 2011 coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces. This year about 300 exhibitors and 500 VIP delegates are expected to participate. In 2007, 108 exhibitors representing 16 countries participated, including more than 60 delegates from 17 countries. In 2009, the number of exhibitors jumped to 200 from 26 countries, along with 300 delegates from 40 countries.

Singapore's Minister for Defence Ng Eng Hen will also attend. Ng is also visiting Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) officer cadets undergoing jungle confidence and survival training in Brunei. The SAF will be displaying a F-16 fighter aircraft, a CH-47 Chinook cargo helicopter, a Terrex Infantry Carrier Vehicle and a Formidable-class frigate, the RSS Stalwart, at BRIDEX. Ng will be accompanied by Singapore's Permanent Secretary for Defence Chiang Chie Foo, Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant-General Neo Kian Hong and Chief of Air Force Major-General Ng Chee Meng.

BRIDEX will also host a conference, "Mapping Future Security and Technological Challenges," on July 5. Presenters include Kim Taeyoung, former South Korean defense minister, now a senior adviser for the Korea Institute of Defense Analyses; Ambassador Barry Desker, dean of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore; and Lt. Gen. Prakash Menon, military adviser for India's National Security Council Secretariat.

In a statement issued by Yang Mulia Dato Paduka Haji Mustappa, Deputy Minister of Defense of Brunei Darussalem, the military has gone through organizational changes since BRIDEX 2009, "most notably the merging of the Directorate of Operations with the Joint Force Headquarters to enhance Joint Operations."

The military also formed a new department in 2010, the Centre of Science and Technology Research and Development, "that will form a synergy with the Directorate of Capability Development to focus on acquiring capability solutions required by the Royal Brunei Armed Forces."

The military is awaiting the soon-to-be released 2011 Defense White Paper, which will identify key areas for future development, such as the integration of the Joint Force with the military's C4ISR system, he said.

(DefenseNews)