HQIADS was to provide the headquarters for the coordination and control of the air defence for Malaysia and Singapore. Based at RMAF Butterworth in Penang, Malaysia, the role of HQIADS has evolved from an operational Air Defence HQ into a Joint Training support HQ.

In 2001, HQ IADS was redesignated Headquarters Integrated "Area" Defence System. It now has personnel from all three branches of the armed services, and co-ordinates the annual five-power naval and air exercises, while moving towards the fuller integration of land elements.

HQIADS is commanded by a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Air Vice-Marshal, who oversees the provision of relevant and effective combined and joint military activities, liaison and training to strengthen the defence of Malaysia and Singapore through the FPDA.

HQ IADS controls a full and varied exercise and training programme, which sees significant assets deployed into theatre. Since 2000, the UK contribution has included a Royal Navy task group, Type...

By 1966 an improved HQ-1, the HQ-2 was introduced, with incremental upgrades to the HQ-2A during the 1970s, and HQ-2B during the 1980s, the final variant being the HQ-2J. Two engagement radars are associated with the HQ-2, both derivatives of …

The Headquarters of the Integrated Air Defence System (IADS) was formed at Butterworth, Malaysia, to provide for the air defence of Singapore and Malaysia as part of the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) agreed at ministerial talks in London.

2007年1月1日 · operational interaction at HQ IADS in the planning and execution of its exercise program is unique to the FPDA. The recent evolution of the FPDA exercise program to deal with non-

The Five Power Defence Arrangements were established in 1971 through a series of bilateral exchanges of notes between Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom. The purpose of Five Power Defence Arrangements is to provide external defence support for Malaysia and Singapore.

China also has been improving versions of the HQ-9, such as the HQ-19 ballistic missile interceptor, intended to reach targets up to 3000 kilometers (~1865 miles). DOD has developed a number of capabilities that support and counter IADS. These include “stealth” (i.e., low observable) technology, long-range missiles, and radar jamming equipment.

BUTTERWORTH, 7 Sep 2020 – Headquarters Integrated Area Defence System (HQIADS) telah mengadakan lawatan tahunan staf ke Pangkalan Udara Butterworth yang diketuai oleh Air Vice-Marshal Geoffrey Harland, AM, CSC, DSM selaku Komander IADS bersama 23 delegasi.