- October 6th, 2025
From drones to frigates, missile systems and even fifth-generation fighter jets, a new supplier in Southeast Asia’s defence landscape has been making headlines: Türkiye. Announcements of Turkish arms contracts, deliveries, and deployments by Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines over the past two years...
On Tuesday night, the roar of jet engines at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport in Kuantan was abruptly silenced by flames. A Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) F/A-18D Hornet, one of the service’s most advanced multi-role fighters, suffered a catastrophic...
Malaysia is preparing to embark on one of the most ambitious land systems modernization programs in its history, with the phased induction of the locally developed HMAV 4×4 Tarantula armoured vehicle into the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) beginning in 2027. The Tarantula,...
Malaysia is set to receive its first Turkish-built ANKA-S Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Systems (MALE-UAS) by March 2026. The acquisition signals a major shift in Kuala Lumpur’s defence posture, particularly in the context of intensifying geopolitical contestation in...
Malaysia is poised to redefine its maritime defence posture with the planned 2026 debut of its second batch of Littoral Mission Ships (LMS), marking a transformational leap in capability, doctrine, and strategic outlook for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN). Constructed...
Malaysia has launched its second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), named Raja Muda Nala, amid growing regional tensions and intensified great-power competition in the South China Sea. The vessel, a state-of-the-art warship built domestically by Lumut Naval Shipyard, represents not only...
Southeast Asia: The United States has formally approved the transfer of used F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets from the Kuwait Air Force to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). The deal, now gaining substantial momentum, marks a pivotal chapter in Malaysia’s...
Southeast Asia: Russia’s state arms export agency, ROSOBORONEXPORT JSC, has launched a comprehensive campaign to promote its cutting-edge Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter across the region. The initiative, timed to coincide with Russia’s re-entry into the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace...
In a long-awaited step forward for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), the second vessel in the troubled Maharaja Lela-class frigate program, KD Raja Muda Nala (hull number 2502), was officially launched on May 9, 2025, at the Lumut Naval Shipyard....
In a decisive move to bolster the safety and effectiveness of its peacekeeping troops in Lebanon, Malaysia will begin receiving 60 High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicles (HMLTVs) from mid-2026. These new vehicles are set to equip Malaysian forces deployed under...
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