“We Made F-22 Raptor Our Lunch” – German Air Force Typhoon Pilot
The United States has spent a total of US$64 billion (RM256 billion) to develop its stealthy air-dominance aircraft called the F-22 “Raptor,” which conducted its maiden flight in 1997.
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The United States has spent a total of US$64 billion (RM256 billion) to develop its stealthy air-dominance aircraft called the F-22 “Raptor,” which conducted its maiden flight in 1997.
Among Southeast Asian nations, Vietnam stands out in the defense industry, having developed various defense systems for its military through collaborations with external partners.
In a move to replace its Man-Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS) “Stinger” missiles supplied to Ukraine, the German Parliament has approved the acquisition of 506 missile systems at a cost of €395 million (RM2 billion).
After five years of acquisition, Turkey is reportedly preparing to activate the S-400 “Triumf” defense system for the first time along its border with Iraq, speculated by Turkish media as part of the preparation for summer offensive against positions of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in Kurdistan.
The United States has reportedly requested that the Iraqi government close its airspace to any flights from Iran heading to Syria and Lebanon.
Recently, the Norwegian Air Force deployed two of its fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets to intercept and escort two Russian Tupolev Tu-142MK maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft flying over the Bay of Biscay, off the west coast of France.
In a development indicating the continued strength of defense ties between India and Russia, Moscow is likely to grant New Delhi the green light to conduct maintenance and repairs of the S-400 “Triumf” air defense system within India.
A report by an Israeli newspaper Maariv has estimated that more than 500 Israeli military armored vehicles have been damaged by Palestinian fighters since the conflict in the Gaza Strip began in October last year.
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) frigate, KD Lekiu recently departed Guam on June 14 after resupplying, joining the Multinational Group Sail (MNGS) alongside foreign naval vessels.
Newly-appointed Russian Defense Minister has instructed its security officials to prepare a “response” to address the flights of U.S. and NATO drones over the Black Sea airspace.