Southeast Asia airpower

Indonesia’s reported decision to double its J-10CE fighter acquisition from 12 to 24 aircraft while integrating China’s long-range PL-15E missile is rapidly reshaping Southeast Asia’s…

Malaysia’s upcoming MRCA programme is rapidly evolving into one of Southeast Asia’s most strategically consequential fighter jet competitions, with the future replacement of the RMAF’s…

Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim attended an exclusive demonstration of Russia’s Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter in Moscow, signaling growing geopolitical and defence-industrial…

Singapore is set to receive its first F-35B Lightning II fighters by the end of 2026, formally entering the fifth-generation airpower era as the Republic of Singapore Air Force restructures…

Vietnam is reportedly considering the French-made Rafale fighter as it seeks to reduce long-standing reliance on Russian combat aircraft, a move that could significantly alter Southeast…

Indonesia has taken a decisive step toward transforming its air force by signing a Letter of Intent with Leonardo at the Singapore Airshow 2026 for the M-346 F Block 20, a next-generation…