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Laos and Vietnam have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence cooperation through high-level military talks in Vientiane, underscoring the strategic importance of their longstanding alliance.
A US Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet crashed near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California on Friday. The pilot ejected safely and was recovered, officials confirmed. The cause remains under investigation.
The Raja of Perlis received Malaysia's army chief in a formal audience at Istana Arau, underscoring the strategic partnership between the royal institution and armed forces in safeguarding national security.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced an additional RM2 million allocation for this year's Warriors' Day celebration, exceeding the typical annual disbursement of RM1 million to RM1.5 million, citing good management by organisers.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry expects to receive the investigation report into a fatal grenade explosion at Hobart Camp by mid-July, with Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin signalling a broader review of military training protocols.
Malaysia is intensifying border security measures following a bomb blast in Tak Bai, Narathiwat province, that injured two Malaysian citizens. The government vows closer regional cooperation and monitoring of cross-border incidents.