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Malaysia's peacekeeping battalion in Lebanon benefits from a central base location away from the volatile Lebanon-Israel border, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said, though aerial threats remain a concern.
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The Malaysian Army has suspended all hand grenade training activities effective immediately following a fatal blast at Hobart Camp in Kedah that killed two servicemen. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has expedited a comprehensive board of inquiry into the incident.
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Five siblings who lost both parents within six months have received assistance and a personal contribution from Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari during a visit to their home in Jertih.
The Defence Ministry has presented academic incentives totalling RM298,400 to 446 children of Malaysian Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence personnel who scored 5As or better in the 2025 SPM examination.
Transport and Defence ministries have launched a joint initiative to create employment opportunities for armed forces veterans. Deputy PM Zahid Hamidi stressed the programme is not politically motivated ahead of any upcoming polls.
A British Army personnel died in a training accident in northern Iraq on Sunday, Defence Secretary John Healey announced in the House of Commons on Monday, as the soldier's family requested privacy.
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The Defence Ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the Royal Malaysian Air Force's operational capabilities and readiness as the service celebrates its 68th anniversary.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has reaffirmed MINDEF's dedication to strengthening the Royal Malaysian Air Force through investment in assets, technology and personnel as the air force marks its 68th anniversary.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Khaled has condemned Norway over a failed missile deal, saying the collapse has inflicted permanent damage on the two countries' diplomatic ties.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin will meet Norway's Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik tomorrow to address Oslo's cancellation of Naval Strike Missile export licences for the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Malaysia is reinforcing its involvement in United Nations peacekeeping operations through enhanced training programmes and support for the Women, Peace and Security agenda, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced.
Defence Minister Khaled Nordin has revealed that Malaysia is reviewing proposals from three to four nations interested in supplying replacement missile systems, as the country assesses alternatives to its existing Norwegian defence equipment.
Malaysia is set to receive three Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 vessels built in Turkey by end-2027, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced at the naming ceremony in Istanbul. The ships will enhance the Royal Malaysian Navy's operational strength.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has reaffirmed the government's commitment to enhancing welfare provisions for Malaysian Armed Forces veterans, describing it as a vital national responsibility that honours their service and sacrifice.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry has issued a demand notice to a Norwegian firm seeking RM1 billion compensation following the cancellation of a missile export licence. Defence Minister Khaled Nordin disclosed the action at a naval facility in Lumut.
Malaysia's Cabinet will examine the Naval Strike Missile supply issue with Norwegian defence contractor Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS, Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari announced. The missiles are essential for equipping the Royal Malaysian Navy's Littoral Combat Ships.