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Malaysia's air force is upgrading its capacity to monitor the South China Sea through acquisition of advanced unmanned aircraft and new patrol platforms, reinforcing regional security presence.
Asean and Russia have adopted a comprehensive framework for future cooperation at a summit in Kazan, Russia, marking 35 years of diplomatic ties and charting collaboration across trade, energy, security, and cultural exchanges.
The Royal Malaysian Air Force has signalled urgent need for additional assets to strengthen surveillance of Malaysia's Exclusive Economic Zone, citing geopolitical complexities in the South China Sea.
Malaysia's top air force commander has stressed the importance of aerial surveillance and military aviation in protecting the nation's vital maritime corridors as regional security challenges intensify.
Iran and the United States have officially signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding targeting conflict resolution, with negotiations on nuclear issues and sanctions relief set to commence within 60 days.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has characterised a Russian warship's warning shots near a yacht in the English Channel as reckless rather than sinister, amid escalating maritime tensions between London and Moscow.
Malaysia has operationalized three ANKA-S unmanned aircraft systems costing RM423.8 million, significantly enhancing maritime surveillance capabilities in the South China Sea and strengthening national security posture.