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Malaysia is expanding its air force capabilities in the South China Sea through new surveillance drones and patrol aircraft, signalling a strategic commitment to regional security amid ongoing territorial disputes.
Malaysia's air force chief warns that current assets are inadequate for comprehensive maritime domain awareness, particularly as South China Sea tensions intensify.
Malaysia's military is deploying advanced Anka-S surveillance drones over the South China Sea to strengthen maritime monitoring and assert presence in one of the world's most strategically contested regions.
Malaysia's defence minister says the Anka-S unmanned aircraft, capable of continuous 24-hour operations, significantly enhances the nation's intelligence-gathering capabilities and strategic positioning in the contested South China Sea.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry plans to significantly enhance strategic infrastructure at Layang-Layang Island, including installing an air defence radar system expected operational by 2029, as part of broader efforts to safeguard sovereignty in the contested South China Sea.
Malaysia has operationalised the ANKA-S unmanned aircraft system to strengthen maritime surveillance over the South China Sea. The three aircraft, costing RM423.8 million, can fly for over 24 hours at 30,000 feet.
China's Ambassador to Malaysia has praised the country's constructive role in advancing Code of Conduct negotiations for the South China Sea, saying talks have reached a critical stage with hopes for completion this year.
China's military and coast guard performed operations near Scarborough Shoal on Sunday, one day after Manila warned of persistent threats despite recent improvements in US-China relations.
Vietnam's President To Lam told Singapore's premier defence summit that the Asia-Pacific should generate solutions to three converging global crises: weakening international order, failing development models, and eroding strategic trust.