Indo-Pacific Security

Pakistan’s decision to pursue China’s J-35AE fifth-generation stealth fighter, additional J-10C multirole jets, and upgraded JF-17 combat aircraft is reshaping South Asia’s military balance…

A mysterious Indian missile launch from Odisha into the Bay of Bengal has ignited intense speculation over a possible Agni-5 evolution or Agni-6 hypersonic-capable system, signalling a major…

Pakistan’s pursuit of China’s HQ-19 anti-ballistic missile system in a reported US$12 billion (RM45.6 billion) strategic defense package is rapidly emerging as a transformational…

China’s decision to sentence two former defence ministers to death with reprieve has triggered international alarm over the integrity of the PLA Rocket Force, nuclear command reliability,…

Pakistan could become the first foreign operator of China’s J-35A stealth fighter as early as 2026, with reports indicating an initial delivery of up to 12 aircraft supported by KJ-500…

India has entered Malaysia’s RM1.9 billion MERAD air defence competition with the Akash-1S and Akash Prime missile systems, escalating a major geopolitical contest against China and other…

In a historic move at SAHA 2026, Indonesia has officially become the first export customer for Türkiye’s Bayraktar KIZILELMA. The deal, involving jet-powered stealth drones and local…

India’s deep-strike capability is under pressure as its ageing Jaguar fleet struggles with reliability and survivability, forcing a strategic pivot toward Super Su-30MKI fighters to maintain…

China’s HQ-29 missile system—capable of intercepting ballistic missiles and destroying satellites—has been spotted in full battery deployment in Beijing, signalling a major leap in missile…

The deployment of China’s PLA Navy AGI-797 spy ship inside the West Philippine Sea during Balikatan 2026 reveals a deepening electronic warfare contest, as Beijing harvests critical radar…