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Pakistan has warned that a full-scale “incursion” by Indian military forces is likely imminent, in what Islamabad describes as retaliation by New Delhi over the recent deadly security incident in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 people dead and has been attributed to Pakistani elements.
Long seen as the underdog of Russia’s military establishment, particularly when compared to its land and air forces—and even more so when benchmarked against the overwhelming global reach of the United States Navy—the Russian Navy is now on the brink of a generational transformation.
In a moment that marks a significant milestone in Malaysia’s naval modernisation, the keel-laying ceremony for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) three Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) Batch II vessels was officiated today by Navy Chief Admiral Datuk Zulhelmy Ithnain, with the Ministry of Defence Secretary-General Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali witnessing the event at Türkiye’s prominent Istanbul Naval Shipyard.
The readiness level of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) in 2024 remained below the targeted goal, achieving 56.52 percent compared to the target of 75 percent, according to RMN Chief Admiral Datuk Zulhelmy Ithnain.
The Lumut Naval Shipyard (LUNAS) has released a video on its social media platform today (Dec 20, 2024), showcasing the current status of the Littoral Combat Ship 1 (LCS 1) “Maharaja Lela.”
Malaysian Defense Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin recently conducted a closer inspection of the capabilities of the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) submarine, KD Tun Razak, currently operating out of the RMN base in Kota Kinabalu.
Following a decline in orders from customers, the American aerospace company Boeing will end production of the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft in 2027.
Only 17 out of the 87 trainers who participated in the Basic PASKAL (Naval Special Forces Royal Malaysian Navy) course Series 73/23 have successfully completed the final course, thereby demonstrating that the special forces prioritize quality among their members.
After decades of not constructing aircraft carrier transport, the Russian Navy is currently contemplating the construction of a new aircraft carrier to enhance its capabilities for various operational missions.
The formidable Kirov Class nuclear-powered battlecruiser, Pyotr Veliky, will not undergo the anticipated refurbishment, sources reveal. instead, the monster-warship is slated for decommissioning, leaving only one active Kirov Class vessel in the Russian fleet.