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
Israel says jets strike school containing Hamas compound, Gaza media says 27 killed
Israel's military said it took steps to reduce the risk of harm to civilians before the fighter jets strike.
Thu Jun 06 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
Chinese fighter jets 'orbit' Philippine patrol aircraft, Manila says
The militaries of the Philippines and Australia carried out a second day of sea and air exercises in the South China Sea.
Mon Nov 27 2023
US fighter jets strike Syria after attacks by Iran-backed militia
Two U.S. fighter jets struck weapons and ammunition facilities in Syria on Friday in retaliation for attacks on U.S. forces.
Fri Oct 27 2023
Israel readies ground offensive; Biden condemns 'sheer evil' of Hamas attacks
Israel said dozens of its fighter jets struck more than 200 targets overnight on Wednesday in a neighbourhood of Gaza City.
Wed Oct 11 2023
FA-50 fighter jets acquisition opens door for Malaysia to become MRO hub
Malaysia's decision to purchase 18 FA-50 Block 20 "Fighting Eagle" light combat aircraft will pave the way for the country to become the preferred Maintenance, Refurbishment and Overhaul (MRO) hub for
Thu May 25 2023
India aims to triple defence exports to $5 bln, sell fighter jets, choppers
Hindustan Aeronautics has also offered its Tejas light fighter jet for sale to Malaysia.
Mon Feb 13 2023
Biden says 'no' to sending fighter jets to Ukraine
US President Joe Biden said on Monday that he won't approve sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
Tue Jan 31 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
N.Korea fires missile, flies warplanes near border as South imposes sanctions
This comes amid heightened tensions over repeated North Korean missiles tests.
Fri Oct 14 2022
Taiwan aims for big rise in defence spending amid escalating China tension
Taiwan proposed $19 billion in defence spending for next year, a double-digit increase on 2022 that includes funds for new fighter jets.
Thu Aug 25 2022
UK's Johnson to offer India help to build its own fighter jets
Britain is set to offer India know-how to build its own fighter jets and a licence for faster deliveries of defence equipment.
Fri Apr 22 2022
Explainer - Fighter jets to Ukraine a step too far for NATO wary of war with Russia
Here are NATO allies' considerations on providing fighter jets to Ukraine, which was attacked from the air, sea and land on Feb. 24.
Thu Mar 10 2022
US rejects Poland's offer to give it Russian-made fighter jets for Ukraine
The prospect of flying combat aircraft from NATO territory into the war zone "raises serious concerns for the entire NATO alliance."
Wed Mar 09 2022
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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024