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“What’s in a Name? Calls has been intensifying for renaming the South China Sea amidst ongoing disputes, stirred by China’s agressive moves to claim ownership to almost all of the strategic waterways, vital for global trade.
The United States is prepared to “welcome back” Turkey into the fifth-generation fighter jet program, F-35, despite ongoing disagreements between the two countries regarding Turkey’s purchase of the Russian-made S-400 air defense system.
The United Kingdom is set to “lose” 30 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets after the government confirmed it will terminate the services of these fighter aircraft by 2025.
Quietly, Pakistan has added another Saab 2000 “Erieye” Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEWC) aircraft, bringing the total number of Swedish-made AEWC aircraft owned by Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to nine currently.
The United States has agreed to sell a total of 40 5th generation fighter jets, the F-35 Lightning valued at US$8.6 billion (RM38.7 billion) to Greece, but at the same time has imposed “conditions” on the Mediterranean country.
A specialized department tasked with operating submarines equipped with the “Poseidon” nuclear torpedoes will commence operations in the Russian Pacific Fleet early next year.
After a decade of development, the Iranian Army has finally commenced the integration of its latest main battle tank, the “Karrar,” into its armored units.
After Malaysia agreed to purchase 18 units of the FA-50 Block 20 light combat aircraft from South Korea valued at RM4 billion last year, both countries have mutually decided to enhance their relationship and cooperation in the defense sector.
In a few hours following the notification to its congress regarding the proposed sale of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets and modernization kits to Turkey, the United States has informed its congress of the intention to sell F-35 fighter jets to Greece.
Malaysia has begin operating the long-range radar, Lockheed Martin’s AN/TPS-77 on Labuan Island, facing the South China Sea since December last year, Malaysia’s Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari said yesterday.