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Malaysia defense modernization
July 20, 2021
The Challenge of Modernizing a Navy: Malaysia’s Boustead Heavy Industries
By James Guild
A decade ago, the Malaysian shipbuilder was in fine health. Now it finds itself in financial straits.
November 07, 2017
Malaysia Navy Commander Makes India Voyage
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The commander of the Malaysian navy’s eastern fleet paid a visit to India’s southern naval command.
September 12, 2017
A China Submarine in Malaysia Amid Najib’s US Visit?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at reports that China has had its second known docking of submarines in the Southeast Asian state.
August 30, 2017
Malaysia Launches First Littoral Combat Ship
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development marks another step taken by the Southeast Asian state to modernize its navy despite significant challenges.
July 14, 2017
Is Malaysia’s New Fighter Jet Deal Dead Now?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A multi-billion dollar plan to replace the country’s aging aircraft looks even more unlikely to be approved soon.
June 29, 2017
What Does Malaysia’s Air Force Need?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s air force chief recently reiterated what some of the service’s top priorities are.
June 08, 2017
Malaysia’s Coast Guard Gets New Chief
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Zulkifili bin Abu Bakar has been sworn in as the head of the agency.
May 10, 2017
French Navy Ship Makes First Malaysia Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Vessel is in the Southeast Asian state for a six-day visit.
May 02, 2017
Assessing Malaysia's Coast Guard in ASEAN Perspective
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the trajectory of the Southeast Asian state's coast guard-like body amid regional developments.
April 21, 2017
Malaysia’s New Air Force Chief Makes First Singapore Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Affendi Buang made an introductory trip to the city-state this week.
March 23, 2017
What’s Next For Malaysia’s China Warships Deal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Some additional details were disclosed this week in a closely-watched defense agreement.
February 11, 2017
Malaysia’s New Army Chief Makes First Singapore Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Zulkiple Kassim makes an introductory trip to the city-state amid an uncertain geopolitical environment.
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