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In a dramatic show of force projection and strategic signalling, a substantial contingent of U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and aerial refueling tankers has been tracked en route to Diego Garcia, the remote British-administered atoll in the Indian Ocean that has, for decades, served as a launchpad for America’s most consequential military operations across the Middle East and beyond.
In a striking development that underscores the escalating technological rivalry between the world’s two foremost military powers, China’s sixth-generation stealth fighter—reportedly designated the J-36—has been observed conducting its latest test flight just days after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled the F-47, America’s next-generation air dominance platform.
In a calculated and rapid move reflective of mounting regional rivalry, Morocco has commenced field testing of the U.S.-made Patriot air defence system—a development seen by military observers as a direct strategic response to Algeria’s induction of the Russian-made Su-35 Flanker-E and its anticipated acquisition of the fifth-generation Su-57 Felon stealth fighter later this year.
In a rare and telling move, Russia has unveiled for the first time operational images of its Pantsir-SM-SV air defence system mounted on a tracked chassis—a configuration that had previously existed only on paper, defence expos, and Red Square parades.
In a landmark move that signals a shift in the operational doctrine of the Malaysian Army, the force is set to induct hovercraft into its arsenal for the first time in its history.
In a bold display of strategic intent, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has deployed missile systems to three hotly contested islands in the Persian Gulf, amplifying Tehran’s military footprint in one of the world’s most geopolitically sensitive waterways.
In a development with far-reaching implications for the future of precision strike warfare on the Korean Peninsula and beyond, South Korea’s indigenously developed air-launched cruise missile (ALCM), the Cheonryong, has entered a new phase of testing.
In a strategic recalibration that could reshape Malaysia’s maritime posture in the South China Sea, the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is weighing the prospect of establishing a forward submarine operating base at the future Markas Wilayah Laut 4 (MAWILLA 4) in Muara Tebas, Kuching — a decision with far-reaching geo-strategic implications.
Given that the Thai government has entered into detailed negotiations to acquire the Gripen E/F multirole fighter, it is timely to examine how this Swedish platform compares in depth with its American counterpart, the F-16 Block 70.
The governments of Thailand and Sweden, together with Swedish aerospace powerhouse Saab, have reportedly entered into advanced negotiations for the sale of JAS 39 Gripen E/F multirole fighters — a move that underscores Bangkok’s intent to expand and modernise its combat aviation fleet amid a rapidly evolving regional security landscape.