Malaysia looks for ‘further clarifications’ from Norway after Naval Strike Missile order falters
Malaysia and Kongsberg signed a deal in 2018 for supply of an undisclosed number of NSM weapons to equip six new Littoral Combat Ships.
Turkish firms boost defense ties with Malaysia in missiles, comms and AI
“Malaysia chose Turkish suppliers because they offered a rare combination of combat-proven capability, affordability, speed of delivery, and eagerness to build long-term industrial partnerships rather than simply sell end products systems,” one expert said.
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In a first, Turkey’s Desan expands with overseas shipyard in Malaysia
"Given the short timeframe in which this goal was achieved, it represents a significant success for Ankara and is poised to revolutionize its defense ties with these [Southeast Asian] nations," defense analyst Ali Bakir told Breaking Defense.
Criticism, questions mount about AUKUS & US relations in Australia
"As the geopolitical landscape rapidly shifts, half the population (51%) say Australia should increase defence spending, while a minority (37%) say spending should remain at about the same level as now. Majority support for acquiring nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS has held firm (67%)," a Lowy Institute poll on national security issue found last month.
Turkey’s STM debuts multi-role support ship model in Malaysia
STM said the vessel is designed to “support amphibious operations” through armored unit transportation, to deliver logistical support and can be used for search and rescue operations.
Malaysia signs agreement to procure Turkish multi-purpose vessel
Worth $68.8 million, the MPMS will be "an important asset in enhancing Malaysia's maritime enforcement capabilities," Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs Secretary-General Datuk Awang Alik bin Jeman said, according to a government announcement.
Satellites at the center: Inside the Pentagon’s next-gen space architecture
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In a first, Malaysia inks agreement to procure 3 Turkish corvettes
“These important meetings and agreements not only represent significant progress in our defense industry cooperation, but also herald a new strategic partnership era between Turkey and Malaysia," a senior Turkish official said.
New Chinese 10-Dash map sparks furor across Indo-Pacific: Vietnam, India, Philippines, Malaysia
The new map sparked sharp reactions from India, Nepal, Vietnam, Malaysia and Taiwan. The new document was released one week before the G-20 summit in India. President Xi Jinping was to attend but news reports now indicate he will not.
China strikes back against decoupling, restricts two rare earth minerals
“In order to safeguard national security and interests, with the approval of the State Council, it is decided to implement export controls on items related to gallium and germanium,” China’s Ministry of Commerce and its General Administration of Customs (GAC) said July 3 in a joint statement.
At Malaysia’s largest defense show, Turkey and China fight to make inroads
Running a close second to Turkey’s presence at LIMA were a constellation of PRC firms, including large exhibits from four of the major state-owned defense firms.
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Korean Aerospace Industries eyes new fighter designs, FA-50 sales in Pacific
Underpinning KAI's plan is an overall goal of reducing the company’s dependence on Korean government procurement and to increase sales in the export market.
Indo-Pacific turmoil ahead as Aussies and allies shift their strategies, and China wobbles: 2023 Preview
It may be the beginning of a new era in Australian defense, with plans to buy Abrams tanks and hundreds of Infantry Fighting Vehicles scaled back to free money for weapons designed to deter.
US Warns Putting China On Law Of The Sea Panel Like ‘Hiring An Arsonist’
In rejecting Chinese claims to the South China Sea, the Trump administration is in the opening throes of a rhetorical offensive, promising more concrete moves
How US Allies Can Keep An Electronic Eye On China
The Center for Strategic & Budgetary Assessments has some new ideas for how even relatively poor allies can help keep the peace in the Pacific.