Eksesais KERIS STRIKE 30/2025: Strengthening Air Capability Through PUTD–US Army Aviation Collaboration

23rd July 202524th July 2025

IPOH, 22 July 2025 – The KERIS STRIKE 30/2025 exercise continues with a focused Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) – Aviation Programme, uniting aviation units from the Malaysian Army’s Air Unit (PUTD) and the U.S. Army’s C Company 3-25 Aviation Regiment based in Hawaii, USA. Held from 17 to 21 July

Strengthening Malaysia–Germany Defence Ties: Visit by Chief of The German Army to MINDEF

Defence Relations

22nd July 202524th July 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 24 July 2025 – The Ministry of Defence Malaysia (MINDEF) welcomed a historic official visit by the Chief of the German Army, Lieutenant General Alfons Mais, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of bilateral defence cooperation between Malaysia and Germany. Lieutenant General Alfons Mais was accorded a ceremonial

Malaysia to Host KERIS STRIKE 2025 Joint Military Exercise with US and Australian Armies

13th July 202513th July 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 13 July 2025 – The Malaysian Army (Tentera Darat Malaysia – TDM), in collaboration with the United States Army and the Australian Army, will be conducting the Keris Strike 2025 joint military exercise from 17 to 30 July 2025. The training will take place across several key areas

Malaysia Reinforces Regional Defence Ties at Shangri-La Dialogue 2025 in Singapore

Defence Relations

31st May 202531st May 2025

SINGAPORE, 31 May 2025 – Malaysia has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to strengthening regional and multilateral defence cooperation during high-level engagements at the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) 2025, held in Singapore. The event saw active participation from the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA) member states—Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the

CDF Strengthens Bilateral Defence Ties During Official Visit to Singapore

Defence Relations

28th May 202528th May 2025

SINGAPORE, 28 May 2025 – Malaysian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Force (CDF), General (GEN) Datuk Hj Mohd Nizam bin Hj Jaffar, carried out an official working visit to Singapore from 27 to 28 May 2025, in a bid to strengthen the long-standing bilateral defence cooperation between the Malaysian Armed

Singapore Senior Minister of State for Defence Visits KD LEKIR During IMDEX

Defence Relations

6th May 20256th May 2025

SINGAPORE, 6 May - RMN vessel KD LEKIR, currently in Singapore, received a visit by the Senior Minister of State for Defence, Mr. Zaqy Mohamad today. He was accompanied by RMN Chief of Navy, Admiral Datuk (Dr.) Zulhelmy bin Ithnain and his Singaporean counterpart, Rear Admiral Sean Wat. KD LEKIR is taking

MALAYSIAN CHIEF OF DEFENCE FORGES STRONGER TIES THROUGH OFFICIAL VISIT TO INDONESIA

Defence Relations

17th April 202519th April 2025

INDONESIA, 17 April 2025 – The Chief of Defence Force, General Datuk Hj Mohd Nizam bin Hj Jaffar, undertook an official working visit to Indonesia on 16 April. The visit began with a courtesy call to the Headquarters of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (MABES TNI), as part of efforts

Exercise MALPAN 2025 Strengthens Malaysia-Japan Maritime Defence Relations

10th March 202512th March 2025

KOTA KINABALU, March 10 – The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) and the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) have successfully conducted the Malaysia-Japan Bilateral Exercise (MALPAN) 2025, aimed at strengthening maritime defence cooperation between both nations. The exercise, held from 4 to 10 March, focused on enhancing interoperability, joint operational capabilities, and strategic

Malaysian Armed Forces Participate in Cobra Gold 2025

8th March 202512th March 2025

THAILAND, March 7, 2025 – The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) have successfully participated in the multinational military exercise, Cobra Gold 2025, which concluded today at the Phu Lum Yai Training Area in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The closing ceremony and the Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise (CALFEX) demonstration were attended by

Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force Honoured with Prestigious Indonesian Award

Defence Relations

7th December 20247th December 2024

JAKARTA, 6 December 2024 – General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan TUDM, Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), received a resounding welcome during the Senior Officer Bilateral Engagement (SOBE) programme between the Tentera Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU) and RMAF. The programme, held from