Muara Tebas Rising: RMN Eyes New Submarine Base to Fortify South China Sea Frontline
In a strategic recalibration that could reshape Malaysia’s maritime posture in the South China Sea, the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is weighing the prospect of establishing a forward…
Comparative Analysis: Saab Gripen E/F vs. F-16 Block 70/72
Given that the Thai government has entered into detailed negotiations to acquire the Gripen E/F multirole fighter, it is timely to examine how this Swedish platform compares in depth with…
Thailand Moves Closer to Gripen E/F Deal in Strategic Pivot Away from U.S. Fighters
The governments of Thailand and Sweden, together with Swedish aerospace powerhouse Saab, have reportedly entered into advanced negotiations for the sale of JAS 39 Gripen E/F multirole…
JF-17 Transformed: Pakistan’s PFX Alpha Upgrade Aims to Break Dependence and Build…
At the heart of the bustling show floor of the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar 2024 (IDEAS) in Karachi, Pakistan quietly signalled a transformative shift in its airpower…
Torpedo-Like Object Found on Kuala Terengganu Beach — Could It Be a Military-Grade…
In what may be a significant clue pointing to growing unmanned surveillance activity in Southeast Asian waters, a mysterious metallic object resembling a torpedo was discovered early this…
Radar Lock-On and Rising Tensions: French Navy Patrol Aircraft Targeted in Baltic Sea…
Tensions in the Baltic theatre escalated further following a high-stakes aerial encounter in international airspace, where a French Navy ATL2 maritime patrol aircraft was “locked on” by a…
Trump Poised to Revive F-35 Deal with Turkey — But Only If Ankara…
In what could mark a pivotal shift in Washington’s posture towards Ankara, U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly prepared to revisit the previously suspended sale of F-35 Lightning II…
Boeing’s F-47: America’s Sixth-Generation Stealth Fighter to Dominate the…
In a seismic shift for the global airpower landscape, the United States has awarded Boeing a US$20 billion (RM88 billion) contract to develop the F-47 — a sixth-generation stealth fighter…
Malaysia’s Maritime Agency Multi-Purpose Mission Ship to Safeguard Sovereignty in the…
In a move that underscores Malaysia’s growing strategic posture amid intensifying geopolitical rivalries in Southeast Asia, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is set to take…
US Greenlights Precision Rocket Sale to Saudi Arabia Amid Rising Drone Threats in the…
In a significant move reinforcing strategic defence ties in the Middle East, the United States has greenlit the sale of its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) to Saudi Arabia, a…