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China's rapidly growing aircraft carrier fleet faces significant vulnerabilities to submarine attacks, particularly from US vessels operating in the western Pacific. Experts say gaps in Beijing's undersea detection remain a strategic weakness despite recent investments in oceanographic monitoring and anti-submarine capabilities.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry is advancing comprehensive reforms to military career structures, allowances and promotion mechanisms to retain talent and modernise the armed forces alongside technological advancement.
The Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, launched the Navy Run 2026 at Dataran DBKL, attracting a record 15,000 runners in the event's fourth edition since 2023.
South Korea's defence ministry has announced a draft bill establishing the legal framework for building nuclear-powered submarines in partnership with the United States, with explicit provisions barring nuclear weapons development.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has initiated a review of the promotion mechanism for senior Malaysian Armed Forces officers, citing concerns that their career advancement occasionally lags behind other public sector employees.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has underscored the government's commitment to improving welfare, housing and education for Malaysian Armed Forces personnel and their families, allocating RM844 million to construct 1,300 new military housing units.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry conducted a three-day awareness tour in Pulau Banggi, the nation's largest island, to enhance defence literacy and strengthen community resilience in this strategically vital border region.
Malaysia's Parliament opens debate on UN system reform and government readiness for food supply shortages, as lawmakers question defence supply vulnerabilities and green hydrogen development strategy.
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Malaysia has immediately suspended all new defence equipment purchases from Norway after the Scandinavian nation cancelled an export licence for missiles destined for the Royal Malaysian Navy's Littoral Combat Ships.