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
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024