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Malaysian Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin is currently in Kuwait for an official visit to the Middle Eastern nation, believed to be closely linked to Malaysia’s efforts to acquire F/A-18C/D fighter jets from the Kuwait Air Force.
The projected cost to sustain the entire fleet of fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets, employed by all three branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, is expected to surpass $1.5 trillion (RM7 trillion) by 2088, the year marked for their decommissioning.
Despite its small size in the Gulf region, the wealthy nation of Qatar has, in recent years, possessed the most powerful early warning radar complex in the area, providing the Arab nation with “total protection” against any threats.
Recognizing the need for continuous upgrades to the JF-17 “Thunder” fighter jet, Pakistan and its development partner China have launched a new development program called the JF-17 PFX (Pakistan Fighter Experimental).
The Russian forces destroyed the Trypilska Thermal Power Plant (TPP) in Kiev, the largest power generation facility in the Kiev region, through a combined attack of missiles and kamikaze drones.
China has reportedly offered modern J-10C and J-31 fighter jets to Egypt, a strong U.S. ally in the Middle East, to further modernize its air force in the conflict-ridden region.
At the outset of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the United States deployed its fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets to Baltic countries such as Estonia, Lithuania, and Romania to patrol the borders with Russia.
Beginning this year and continuing through 2030, France will embark on the development of a more advanced variant of the Rafale fighter jet.
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.
Local defense automotive company, Mildef International Technologies Sdn Bhd (MILDEF), continues to demonstrate its commitment to expanding its global footprint.