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In recent years, the Malaysian government has spent billions of Ringgit on acquiring several defense assets, such as Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), Littoral Mission Ships (LMS), and light combat aircraft to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty, particularly in the South China Sea.
Malaysia national oil company, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has commenced gas production at the Kasawari field in Block SK316, Sarawak, with an initial flow rate of 200 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscf/d).
By October 2026, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is set to receive the first batch of four FA-50M (FA-50 Block 20) light combat aircraft, part of a total order of 18 aircraft developed by South Korea’s aerospace giant, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI).
The Pakistan military has successfully conducted a training launch of the Shaheen-II (Hatf-6) medium-range ballistic missile, capable of striking targets up to 2,000 km away.
The U.S. State Department has announced its approval of the sale of up to 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to South Korea, a deal estimated to be worth $3.5 billion (RM15.30 billion).
Following a dangerous maneuver by two Chinese fighter jets against a Philippine patrol aircraft over the South China Sea last week, Manila is considering deploying its South Korean-made FA-50 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) to escort its patrol aircraft during operations over the resource-rich waters.
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is reportedly showing significant interest in acquiring India’s “BrahMos” missile for use on its Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter jets.
The Turkish Armed Forces are expected to begin deploying the long-range surface-to-surface cruise missile (LRSM) “KARA ATMACA” next year, following the successful completion of all operational technical tests.
Pakistan’s decision to acquire China’s fifth-generation fighter jet, the FC-31 “Gyrfalcon,” is set to provide its air force with a significant edge over its traditional adversary, India, in terms of aerial capabilities.
Early this month, the Defence Technology Institute (DTI) of Thailand delivered a prototype of the “D11A” Multiple Rocket Launch System (MRL), which it developed with Israeli company, Elbit Systems to the Southeast Asian nation’s army.