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Malaysia military
February 23, 2018
Malaysia-Pakistan Military Ties in the Headlines With Navy Chief Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides continue to explore opportunities to advance their defense ties despite the challenges.
February 17, 2018
New Base Bid Spotlights Malaysia Coast Guard’s Old Resource Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The agency’s bid to boost its capabilities continues.
January 30, 2018
Japan-Malaysia Defense Relations in the Spotlight with Coast Guard Drills
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Exercises highlight one aspect of ongoing security cooperation between the two countries.
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.
September 09, 2017
Malaysia-Philippines Meeting Puts ASEAN Subregional Cooperation in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction was an important reminder of the efforts being made by both sides to address cross-border issues.
September 01, 2017
Why Did Malaysia Just Burn an Illegal Fishing Vessel?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move is being read as an escalation in the country’s crackdown on sea crimes
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.
August 08, 2017
Malaysia Reveals New Maritime Base Near Disputed Island With Singapore
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Facility is just the latest sign of the revival of a decades-old dispute in bilateral ties.
July 26, 2017
Malaysia to Deploy More Terror Aid to Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A second round of assistance is underway.
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.