- November 27th, 2025
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has intensified its strategic push to assess the viability of acquiring Kuwait’s F/A-18C/D Hornet fleet, with RMAF Chief General Dato’ Sri Haji Muhamad Norazlan bin Aris undertaking a high-level visit to Ahmed Al-Jaber Air...
Hundreds of people, believed to be Rohingya refugees and other migrants, were reported missing on Sunday (Nov 9) after a vessel capsized near the Thailand-Malaysia maritime border. Malaysian authorities confirmed that 10 survivors and one body had been recovered as...
In a striking turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump is slated to attend a ceremonial signing of a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia during the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the...
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...
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