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The 43rd ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Jakarta are again a manifestation of distinct power plays and indifference in facing new threats and urgency of risks. This state of inescapable loop is interwoven with conflicting individual and collective interests and strategic calculations, denting any aspired efficacy of the scramble to elevate conflict prevention mechanisms.
Malaysia’s acquisition of 18 FA-50 Block 20 light fighter aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has been met with disapproval from a defense observer in neighboring Philippines.
The Lockheed SR-71 aircraft, better known as the “Blackbird,” is a strategic long-range reconnaissance aircraft developed by the American aerospace company, Lockheed Corporation.
Recently, Russia’s Sukhoi Su-34 “Fullback” fighter-bomber aircraft launched hypersonic guided missiles, “Kinzhal” at Ukrainian military positions in a “special operation.”
Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets are fiercely competing to attract the interest of Bangladesh, which intends to acquire a squadron of Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) for its air force.
Most of the country’s defense assets will be acquired through government-to-government (G2G) transactions to prevent wastage in the procurement process and reduce the involvement of individuals acting as “agents” for weapon companies.
Nearly 10 years ago, Iran introduced to the world its “fifth-generation” fighter aircraft named Qaher-313 (Conqueror) in a grand ceremony in front of its then-president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Faced with “issues” plaguing its JF-17 “Thunder” aircraft, Myanmar, which is grappling with insurgencies by armed groups within the country, has confirmed that it has begun receiving MRCA Sukhoi Su-30SME fighter aircraft from Russia.
Recently, the top management of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) announced that their medium-sized helicopter, the “T625 Gokbey,” has received a $1 billion offer (RM4.5 billion) from an undisclosed country.
The E195-E2 is the newest and most environmentally friendly aircraft in its class and is operated by airlines such as KLM, Azul (Brazil), and most recently, Porter Airlines of Canada.