EC 725 AP helicopter

Royal Malaysian Air Force Launches Major Relief Mission to Philippines Following Tropical Storm Kristine

In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Kristine (also referred to as Trami), which recently caused severe flooding and landslides across the Philippines, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has initiated a major Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission to...
UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters

Potential Cancellation of Malaysian Army’s Black Hawk Helicopter Lease Looms as Delivery Deadline Nears

The Malaysian Army’s (Tentera Darat Malaysia, TDM) acquisition of four leased UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters faces an uncertain future, with the contract likely to be cancelled if the contracted company, Aerotree Defence & Services Sdn Bhd, fails to deliver the...
Malaysian Air Defence Artillery Group Showcases Combat Readiness

Malaysian Air Defence Artillery Group Showcases Combat Readiness in Panah Jaguh Exercise

The Air Defence Artillery Group (GAPU) of the Malaysian Army (TDM) demonstrated its combat readiness and capability to secure the nation's airspace during the Panah Jaguh Exercise (EPJ) Series 2/2024. Conducted at the Surface-to-Air Firing Range (LSBU) in Tanjung Logok,...
Malaysia Maritime

Malaysia Allocates RM350 Million for Multi-Purpose Mission Ship to Boost Maritime Security

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is set to receive a major boost in its operational capabilities with the allocation of RM350 million for the acquisition of a Multi-Purpose Mission Ship (MPMS), as confirmed by its Director-General, Maritime Rear Admiral...
South China Sea

ASEAN Bloc Aligns on a Unified Front Amidst China’s Growing Presence in South China Sea

The South China Sea disputes, long a source of regional tension, have entered a dangerous new phase, as China and the Philippines inch toward direct armed confrontation over a growing number of contested maritime features. These disputes, which have drawn...
Hawk 108 light combat aircraft

Aging Assets in Malaysian Armed Forces Raise Concerns About Military Preparedness

A total of 171 military assets across all three branches of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) have exceeded 30 years of service, highlighting the growing challenges posed by aging equipment. The issue, a matter of national security concern, was raised...
Malaysia Defence

Malaysia’s 2025 Budget Focuses on Defence: RM40.7 Billion Dedicated to Maintaining and Upgrading Military Assets

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presented the highly anticipated 2025 Budget, which allocates a total of RM421 billion for national expenditures. Among the key recipients of the budget is the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF), which has been allocated RM21.2...
South China Sea: Malaysian Navy Shadows Chinese Coast Guard Vessel within Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone

South China Sea: Malaysian Navy Shadows Chinese Coast Guard Vessel within Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone

Chinese Navy vessels to the port of Penang in a gesture of regional diplomacy, maritime tensions have escalated with the deployment of a Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) vessel to shadow a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel reportedly conducting an "intrusive...
Leonardo AW149 Helicopters

Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) to Replace Nuri with Leonardo AW149 Helicopters: A New Era of Operational Capability

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is set to embark on a significant transformation of its helicopter fleet with the acquisition of the Leonardo AW149, a military variant of the latest generation helicopter, to replace the aging Sikorsky S-61 "Nuri."...
Russia corvette Gromkiy

Russian Warships Dock in Penang to Commemorate WWI Battle Amid Regional Naval Visits

The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China, and four additional warships from the Russian Pacific Fleet have docked in the northern Malaysian state. The Russian vessels are in Malaysia for a ceremony marking the 110th anniversary of the sinking...
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