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Malaysia’s RM1.9 Billion MERAD Battle Explodes: Weststar and China’s Sky Dragon 100…

admin Apr 22, 2026 0

Malaysia’s RM1.9 billion (US$500 million) MERAD procurement is entering a decisive phase after Weststar Defence confirmed it will offer China’s Sky Dragon 100 to the Royal Malaysian Air…

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Malaysia’s Air Defence Gap Exposed: Why China’s QW-19 MANPADS Could Become Kuala…

admin Apr 17, 2026 0

The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have exposed a dangerous weakness in traditional air-defence systems: they struggle to stop drones, attack helicopters and low-altitude strike…

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Malaysia’s Air Defence Turning Point: South Korea’s KM-SAM Enters MERAD Race in…

admin Mar 1, 2026 0

South Korea’s LIG Nex1 has formally advanced its KM-SAM (Cheongung) system for Malaysia’s Medium Range Air Defence (MERAD) requirement under the 13th Malaysia Plan, a move that could reshape…

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QW-19 MANPADS: The Low-Altitude Air-Defence Solution Malaysia Needs in the Age of…

admin Jan 13, 2026 0

The rise of drone swarms, loitering munitions and low-altitude attack aircraft has exposed critical gaps in traditional air-defence systems, forcing militaries worldwide to reassess the role…

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Malaysia’s Defence Minister in Beijing: Strengthening Military Ties with China at…

admin Sep 15, 2025 0

Malaysia’s Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin is in Beijing for his first official working visit, attending the Xiangshan Forum and exploring defence industrial cooperation…

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QW-19: Malaysia’s Next-Generation Shield Against Drones, Helicopters and Low-Altitude…

admin Aug 23, 2025 0

The QW-19 MANPADS represents a generational leap in very short-range air defence, combining Mach 2-class speed, dual-band infrared seekers, and all-aspect engagement to defeat drones,…