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Malaysia military
![Malaysia-Pakistan Military Ties in the Headlines With Navy Chief Visit Malaysia-Pakistan Military Ties in the Headlines With Navy Chief Visit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-royal-malaysian-navy.jpg)
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.
![New Base Bid Spotlights Malaysia Coast Guard’s Old Resource Challenge New Base Bid Spotlights Malaysia Coast Guard’s Old Resource Challenge](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-26_13-52-34.jpg)
New Base Bid Spotlights Malaysia Coast Guard’s Old Resource Challenge
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The agency’s bid to boost its capabilities continues.
![Japan-Malaysia Defense Relations in the Spotlight with Coast Guard Drills Japan-Malaysia Defense Relations in the Spotlight with Coast Guard Drills](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-japan-malaysia-summit-meeting-abe-najib.jpg)
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.
![Malaysia Navy Commander Makes India Voyage Malaysia Navy Commander Makes India Voyage](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-malaysia-india-defense-navy.jpg)
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.
![A China Submarine in Malaysia Amid Najib’s US Visit? A China Submarine in Malaysia Amid Najib’s US Visit?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-24_08-26-34.jpg)
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.
![Malaysia-Philippines Meeting Puts ASEAN Subregional Cooperation in the Spotlight Malaysia-Philippines Meeting Puts ASEAN Subregional Cooperation in the Spotlight](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-06-09_11-50-46.jpg)
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.
![Why Did Malaysia Just Burn an Illegal Fishing Vessel? Why Did Malaysia Just Burn an Illegal Fishing Vessel?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-26_13-52-34.jpg)
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
![Malaysia Launches First Littoral Combat Ship Malaysia Launches First Littoral Combat Ship](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-royal-malaysian-navy.jpg)
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.
![Malaysia Reveals New Maritime Base Near Disputed Island With Singapore Malaysia Reveals New Maritime Base Near Disputed Island With Singapore](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-malaysia-singapore-pedra-branca-middle-rocks.jpg)
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.
![Malaysia to Deploy More Terror Aid to Philippines Malaysia to Deploy More Terror Aid to Philippines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-aha-center-asean-disaster-relief-marawi.jpg)
Malaysia to Deploy More Terror Aid to Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A second round of assistance is underway.
![Is Malaysia’s New Fighter Jet Deal Dead Now? Is Malaysia’s New Fighter Jet Deal Dead Now?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-malaysia-air-force-chief-singapore.jpg)
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.
![What Does Malaysia’s Air Force Need? What Does Malaysia’s Air Force Need?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-malaysia-air-force-chief-singapore.jpg)
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.