Singapore fighter jets escort Air India flight after bomb threat
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said Singapore's ground based air defence systems and explosive disposal team were also activated.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Turkiye's KAAN' fighter jet offer to boost Malaysia's air defence
Turkiye is one of only five countries in the world that can independently develop and produce fifth-generation fighter jets.
Mon May 06 2024
Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks
Jordan, which lies between Iran and Israel, had readied air defences to intercept any drone or missile that violated its territory.
Sun Apr 14 2024
NATO allies aim to send more air defence aid to Ukraine but make no concrete pledges
Antony Blinken said support for Ukraine was vital as China, North Korea and Iran were supporting Russia to build up its defense base.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Long-distance air defence radar in Bintulu for border control - Mohamad
The GM400 long-distance air defence radar will be installed in Bintulu, Sarawak as the main radar of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to ensure continued border control in the country.
Sat Dec 09 2023
South Korea scrambles jets as China, Russia warplanes enter air defence zone
An air defence zone is an area where countries demand that foreign aircraft take special steps to identify themselves.
Wed Nov 30 2022
Russia says missile strike in Poland caused by Ukrainian air defence
According to Russia's Defence Ministry, Russian strikes in Ukraine had been no closer than 35 km (22 miles) from the Polish border.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Taiwan scrambles jets to warn away Chinese planes in its air defence zone
Bombers accompanied by an electronic warfare and an intelligence gathering aircraft, flew into the Bashi Channel.
Wed Jun 22 2022
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Defence Minister Shoigu said Russia had degraded Ukraine's military and would respond if NATO supplied planes and air defence systems.
Wed Mar 30 2022
Taiwan says China military trying to wear it out, but it can respond
Taiwan scrambled fighters again on Sunday after 27 Chinese air force planes again entered its air defence identification zone, or ADIZ.
Mon Nov 29 2021
French senators to visit Taiwan amid soaring China tensions
Their trip comes after China flew almost 150 warplanes into Taiwan's air defence zone over a four day period beginning Oct. 1
Tue Oct 05 2021
Taiwan angered after largest ever incursion by Chinese air force
China has been wantonly engaged in military aggression, damaging regional peace, Taiwan's Premier said.
Sat Oct 02 2021
China's massed drills near Taiwan take aim at Washington audience
Chinese carrier drills and stepped-up incursions into Taiwan's air defence zone in recent weeks are meant to send a message to Washington.
Fri Apr 16 2021
China sends more jets; Taiwan says it will fight to the end if there's war
China sent more fighter jets into Taiwan's air defence zone on Wednesday in a stepped-up show of force around the island.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Taiwan air force flexes muscles after latest Chinese incursion
Taiwan is showing its fleet's battle readiness after dozens of Chinese warplanes flew into the island's air defence zone over the weekend.
Tue Jan 26 2021
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024