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Malaysia defense

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.

March 30, 2020
Drone Delivery Puts the Focus on US-Malaysia Security Cooperation
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent development put the spotlight on ongoing defense collaboration despite ongoing challenges for ties.

March 13, 2020
New Delivery Highlights Malaysia-France Artillery Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The first of several artillery systems were delivered to the Southeast Asian state last month.

March 03, 2020
Upcoming Helicopter Delivery Highlights Malaysia’s Defense Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The confirmation of the delivery puts the focus on one platform within Malaysia’s wider military capabilities.

January 14, 2020
What’s Next for Malaysia’s Capabilities After Its Helicopter Decommissioning?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Ongoing efforts to decommission aging equipment spotlight the broader issue with the country’s capabilities.

January 02, 2020
Malaysia-China Security Ties in the Spotlight with First Littoral Mission Ship Delivery
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The handover of the first capital defense asset acquired from China by Malaysia highlighted the ongoing status of a landmark security agreement between the two countries.
The handover of the first capital defense asset acquired from China by Malaysia highlighted the ongoing status of a landmark security agreement between the two countries.

December 30, 2019
Malaysia’s Pakatan Harapan Government Undertakes 3 New Defense Plans
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country is planning on following through on its defense white paper launch with a series of additional plans.

December 04, 2019
What to Make of Malaysia’s New Defense White Paper Launch
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The adoption of the document has highlighted both the opportunities and challenges it offers for the country’s defense policy.

November 13, 2019
Joint Military Exercise Puts Malaysia Defense Policy into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The recent engagement highlighted some of the ongoing activity underway with respect to the Southeast Asian state’s defense policy.

August 27, 2019
What’s in the Malaysia Palm Oil Defense Countertrade Chatter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s defense minister has once again suggested the idea as an option in its defense policy.

June 18, 2019
Malaysia’s Defense Corruption Challenge in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The case of the missing helicopters is back in the headlines.

May 01, 2019
The Future of New Malaysia’s Defense Policy in Focus with Countertrade Chatter
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the context for ongoing discussions on this front.
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