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Indonesia’s public declaration of interest in joining Türkiye’s next-generation KAAN fighter jet program has reignited debate over Jakarta’s ambiguous commitment to South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae initiative, in which it is already a long-standing partner.
Saudi Arabia’s increasingly assertive pursuit of fifth-generation combat aircraft has taken a new turn as the Kingdom eyes up to 100 Turkish-built KAAN stealth fighters, a move widely viewed as both a response to the collapse of its F-35 ambitions and a strategic recalibration aimed at reducing reliance on the United States.
The Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Thunder multirole combat aircraft is on the cusp of clinching another strategic export success, as Uzbekistan reportedly inches closer to selecting the platform to modernise its ageing air force fleet.
In a significant demonstration of maritime combat readiness, the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has successfully conducted a live-fire test of an Aster surface-to-air missile from its stealth frigate, RSS Formidable, in the strategic waters off Toulon, France.
In a significant reinforcement of its overseas operational capabilities, the Malaysian Armed Forces will begin receiving 60 High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicles (HMLTVs) from mid-2026 to support its peacekeeping contingent under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
The accelerating procurement of advanced multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA) by Southeast Asian nations is reshaping the regional aerial power balance, placing mounting pressure on Malaysia to revitalise its ageing fleet and assert its relevance in an increasingly contested skies.
In a clear signal of its shifting defence posture and deepening strategic anxieties, Iran is accelerating the deployment of Over-the-Horizon (OTH) radar systems across key locations, significantly enhancing its long-range surveillance and early warning capabilities.
As geopolitical tensions between Moscow and Washington deepen, Russian naval experts have boldly asserted that the sonar capabilities of their latest Borei-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines decisively outmatch those of the United States’ most advanced underwater platforms.
A series of images recently making the rounds on Chinese social media platforms has ignited intense speculation within regional and international defence circles, potentially signaling the emergence of a new chapter in South Asian naval dynamics.
Bangladesh’s reported interest in acquiring up to 32 JF-17 “Thunder” multirole fighters, a joint development between Pakistan and China, has stirred strategic anxieties in New Delhi.