In a region marked by geopolitical complexities and shifting alliances, Singapore’s decision to acquire 12 F-35B Vertical Short Takeoff and Landing (VSTOL) fighter aircraft carries significant implications for the Southeast Asian region.
For the first time in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, a Russian submarine suffered severe damage after its base in Sevastopol in the Crimea region was hit by cruise missiles “Storm Shadow” launched by the Ukrainian military.
Saudi Arabia is reportedly requesting the United States to provide the Middle East country with a nuclear technology as an exchange to agreeing to establish diplomatic relations with its long-time adversary, Israel.
A British Parliamentary report concludes that the country’s air force has a “too small” number of combat aircraft, leaving it with no chance in case of a conflict with Russia.
The Royal Canada Navy warship, HMCS Ottawa, which was involved in a “tense encounter” with Chinese warships in the Taiwan Strait, will make a stopover in Kota Kinabalu next month.
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.