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The Royal Thai Navy’s long-time dreams to acquire a submarine is almost certainly shelved (at least for the foreseeable future), following reports that China has agreed to substitute the intended submarine delivery to the Southeast Asian nation with a frigate or two patrol vessels.
In a tense incident, the Danish Navy’s frigate “Niels Juel” experienced a critical malfunction when its “Harpoon” anti-ship missile became jammed in its launching system, despite the crew’s activation of the launcher.
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.
In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the role of small First Person View (FPV) drones equipped with explosives has become increasingly critical as a tool for targeting defensive positions and other military assets, including armored personnel carriers and tanks.
Royal Malaysian Navy vessels and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducted a joint exercise in the South China Sea from April 2nd to 5th.
Iranian political and military leaders have reportedly begun relocating from Tehran to the country’s third-largest city, Isfahan, amid preparations for a major retaliatory attack against Israel which could plunge the volatile region into a wider regional conflict.
In the wake of an earthquake in Taiwan a few days ago, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) was compelled to relocate dozens of its F-15 fighter jets from the air base in Naha, Okinawa, to higher ground, prompted by fears of a tsunami threat.
Two of the four new Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) G2000 MK II, officially received by the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) in February, are currently stationed at the Naval Region 2 Headquarters (MAWILLA 2) in Sandakan.
Indonesia, reportedly has not officially canceled its purchase of the Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, as the Southeast Asian country is still “hopeful” of acquiring the aircraft.
Another European warship has encountered critical issues while engaged in operations in the Red Sea to protect commercial vessels from Houthi’s suicide drone and anti-ship ballistic missiles, forcing abruptly halted operations and return to its home country.