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The widespread use of Iranian-made suicide and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) drones in ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine has sparked growing interest from countries around the world in drones manufactured by the Persian nation.
The proposal to acquire 38 F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter jets from the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) aligns with the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) plans, according to Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
Russia’s Ministry of Defence has released video footage showing its “Iskander” tactical missile system striking a U.S.-supplied Ukrainian “Patriot” air defense battery.
The recent warm reception by the Penang state government for the sailors and cadets of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels was described as unusual, said former Deputy Defence Minister, Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz.
In the past two or three years, Egypt and Italy have engaged in negotiations for the acquisition of various types of weapons, including up to 24 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets valued at US$3 billion (RM13.5 billion) issued by a consortium of four European countries.
The German government is reportedly considering reconsidering Türkiye’s request to purchase Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets, developed by a consortium of four nations comprising the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, and Germany.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence has announced that an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet belonging to the country’s air force crashed during a routine training mission in the northern part of the country on Wednesday.
Boeing has been awarded a contract worth US$600 million (RM2.4 billion) to supply Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (LJDAM) systems.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, currently on an official visit to Kuwait, personally inspected the current condition of Kuwait Air Force (KAF) F/A-18C/D fighter jets that Malaysia is seeking to acquire.
While Kuwait has responded positively to Malaysia’s efforts to acquire its F/A-18C/D fighter jets, the country still needs approval from the aircraft’s manufacturer, the United States.