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Malaysia's Public Accounts Committee has ordered the Defence Ministry to submit quarterly progress reports on the Littoral Combat Ship project, aiming to prevent further delays and ensure the RM11.22 billion naval programme stays on budget.
Japan's legislature has approved restructuring its Air Self-Defence Force to formally incorporate space operations, establishing a dedicated command structure by 2027 as tensions with China intensify over regional security.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry has launched the National Defence Strategic Plan and Defence Capacity Blueprint for 2026-2030, aiming to enhance preparedness against evolving security threats including geopolitical tensions and technological disruption.
Malaysia's air force is deploying advanced radar systems across four strategic locations to strengthen surveillance capabilities and early warning detection, addressing regional security challenges and protecting critical sea lanes vital to the economy.