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In a move that underscores Malaysia’s growing strategic posture amid intensifying geopolitical rivalries in Southeast Asia, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is set to take delivery of its first Multi-Purpose Mission Ship (MPMS) in 2027 — a state-of-the-art maritime asset purpose-built to enhance surveillance and enforcement operations in the highly contested South China Sea.
In a case that has sent shockwaves through China’s national security circles, a former assistant defense engineer, identified as Liu, has been sentenced to death for leaking classified intelligence on China’s J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighter to foreign intelligence agencies.
In a move that underscores its growing military influence in East Africa, Turkey has delivered a number of Akinci Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) to Somalia, despite U.S. concerns over Ankara’s deepening defense ties with Mogadishu.
In what is seen as a significant setback to China’s strategic ambitions in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has reportedly declined Beijing’s offer to sell its J-35A stealth fighter jets, a fifth-generation warplane that China hoped would challenge Western dominance in the region.
In a significant milestone for its naval strike capabilities, the Turkish Navy has successfully conducted the first test launch of the submarine-launched variant of the ATMACA anti-ship missile, marking a major advancement in the country’s indigenous defense technology.
In a move to enhance its strategic air operations, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has officially announced plans to acquire an aerial refueling tanker, a critical asset that will extend the operational reach of its F-16 Fighting Falcon and JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets.
Russia’s premier defense manufacturer, Kalashnikov Concern, is poised to significantly escalate the production of its Kub loitering munitions and their advanced variants in 2025.
In a significant step toward enhancing its armored warfare capabilities, the Indian Army is expected to equip its T-90S/SK Bhishma main battle tanks with the battle-proven Trophy Active Protection System (APS), developed by Israel’s Rafael Advanced Systems.
Egypt is now actively exploring alternative avenues for acquiring fifth-generation stealth fighters after its attempts in 2018 to procure 20 U.S.-manufactured F-35 Lightning II jets were met with significant resistance from Washington.
France has set its sights on revolutionizing aerial warfare with the development of the Rafale F5, an advanced evolution of its already formidable fighter jet.