![Turkiye's KAAN' fighter jet offer to boost Malaysia's air defence Turkiye's KAAN' fighter jet offer to boost Malaysia's air defence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41714962707_TBProfDrHalukGorg.jpg)
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
![Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41713076436_middleast.jpg)
Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon reopen airspace after Iran attacks
Jordan, which lies between Iran and Israel, had readied air defences to intercept any drone or missile that violated its territory.
Sun Apr 14 2024
![NATO allies aim to send more air defence aid to Ukraine but make no concrete pledges NATO allies aim to send more air defence aid to Ukraine but make no concrete pledges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71620880881_AntonyBlinken.jpg)
NATO allies aim to send more air defence aid to Ukraine but make no concrete pledges
Antony Blinken said support for Ukraine was vital as China, North Korea and Iran were supporting Russia to build up its defense base.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Long-distance air defence radar in Bintulu for border control - Mohamad Long-distance air defence radar in Bintulu for border control - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702258959_TBDATUKSERIMOHAM.jpg)
Long-distance air defence radar in Bintulu for border control - Mohamad
The GM400 long-distance air defence radar will be installed in Bintulu, Sarawak as the main radar of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) to ensure continued border control in the country.
Sat Dec 09 2023
![South Korea scrambles jets as China, Russia warplanes enter air defence zone South Korea scrambles jets as China, Russia warplanes enter air defence zone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61639224607_fighterjets.jpg)
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
![Russia says missile strike in Poland caused by Ukrainian air defence Russia says missile strike in Poland caused by Ukrainian air defence](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668592095_POLAND.jpg)
Russia says missile strike in Poland caused by Ukrainian air defence
According to Russia's Defence Ministry, Russian strikes in Ukraine had been no closer than 35 km (22 miles) from the Polish border.
Wed Nov 16 2022
![Taiwan scrambles jets to warn away Chinese planes in its air defence zone Taiwan scrambles jets to warn away Chinese planes in its air defence zone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-04/51462030870_TaiwanFlag.jpg)
Taiwan scrambles jets to warn away Chinese planes in its air defence zone
Bombers accompanied by an electronic warfare and an intelligence gathering aircraft, flew into the Bashi Channel.
Wed Jun 22 2022
![Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41648607043_UKRAINE.jpg)
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Defence Minister Shoigu said Russia had degraded Ukraine's military and would respond if NATO supplied planes and air defence systems.
Wed Mar 30 2022
![Taiwan says China military trying to wear it out, but it can respond Taiwan says China military trying to wear it out, but it can respond](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71638166526_taiwan.jpg)
Taiwan says China military trying to wear it out, but it can respond
Taiwan scrambled fighters again on Sunday after 27 Chinese air force planes again entered its air defence identification zone, or ADIZ.
Mon Nov 29 2021
![French senators to visit Taiwan amid soaring China tensions French senators to visit Taiwan amid soaring China tensions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71633412628_taiwan.jpg)
French senators to visit Taiwan amid soaring China tensions
Their trip comes after China flew almost 150 warplanes into Taiwan's air defence zone over a four day period beginning Oct. 1
Tue Oct 05 2021
![Taiwan angered after largest ever incursion by Chinese air force Taiwan angered after largest ever incursion by Chinese air force](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633146138_CHINA.jpg)
Taiwan angered after largest ever incursion by Chinese air force
China has been wantonly engaged in military aggression, damaging regional peace, Taiwan's Premier said.
Sat Oct 02 2021
![China's massed drills near Taiwan take aim at Washington audience China's massed drills near Taiwan take aim at Washington audience](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41618560778_OKINAWA.jpg)
China's massed drills near Taiwan take aim at Washington audience
Chinese carrier drills and stepped-up incursions into Taiwan's air defence zone in recent weeks are meant to send a message to Washington.
Fri Apr 16 2021
![China sends more jets; Taiwan says it will fight to the end if there's war China sends more jets; Taiwan says it will fight to the end if there's war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/61617831582_JosephWu.jpg)
China sends more jets; Taiwan says it will fight to the end if there's war
China sent more fighter jets into Taiwan's air defence zone on Wednesday in a stepped-up show of force around the island.
Wed Apr 07 2021
![Taiwan air force flexes muscles after latest Chinese incursion Taiwan air force flexes muscles after latest Chinese incursion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41611641737_IDF.jpg)
Taiwan air force flexes muscles after latest Chinese incursion
Taiwan is showing its fleet's battle readiness after dozens of Chinese warplanes flew into the island's air defence zone over the weekend.
Tue Jan 26 2021
![Taiwan says Chinese carrier sails into its defence zone Taiwan says Chinese carrier sails into its defence zone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/61499845427_LiaoningHongKong.jpg)
Taiwan says Chinese carrier sails into its defence zone
Chinese aircraft carrier the Liaoning entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone early on Wednesday morning on its way back from Hong Kong and is being monitored.
Wed Jul 12 2017