Decision reportedly comes after Trump's displeasure at New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil

ROME, July 3 — Malaysia intends to purchase maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters, and naval vessels from Italy to bolster its national security capabilities, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — Citing Malaysia’s longstanding use of Polish-made military systems, Polish President Andrzej Duda has expressed strong interest in expanding defence cooperation between the two countries.

LUMUT, June 5 — KD Laksamana Tun Abdul Jamil, KD Laksamana Tan Pusmah, and KD Pendekar were officially decommissioned in full military traditions at the Royal Malaysian Navy base today.

JAKARTA, May 28 — French President Emmanuel Macron will meet his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta today, and defence ties with Paris' biggest arms client in Southeast Asia are expected to be on the agenda.

NEW DELHI, May 27 — India has approved a framework for building the country's most advanced stealth fighter jet, the Defence Ministry said today, amid a new arms race with Pakistan weeks after a military conflict between the neighbours.

LANGKAWI, May 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officiated the Gracing Ceremony for the Maritime Segment of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25) today, held at Resorts World Langkawi (RWL).

LANGKAWI, May 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim launched 'RIBAT’ today, the first High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicle (HMLTV) designed and fully built by local company Mildef International Technologies Sdn Bhd (Mildef).

BERLIN, May 14 — Malaysia and Italy have agreed to initiate a strategic partnership in defence, including a proposed government-to-government (G2G) memorandum of understanding (MOU) on asset procurement.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 — The RM16 billion lease contract for 28 helicopters over 15 years includes a comprehensive package covering various essential services, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — The government is using a leasing system in the acquisition of helicopters for use by government agencies and security forces because it is more transparent and helps avoid financial burdens on the nation, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — The risk of trade sanctions from the United States due to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s defence of Palestinian rights will be among the highlights of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin arrived in Kuwait yesterday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and defence cooperation between Malaysia and Kuwait.

MANILA, Oct 3 — Global defence contractors put their advanced hardware on display as the Philippines embarks on the latest phase of a multi-billion-dollar effort to modernise its military at a time of rising tension in the South China Sea.

KOTA TINGGI, Sept 1 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) has given Aerotree Defence and Services Sdn Bhd until October to deliver four UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters to the Malaysian Army.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 — Parties involved in the procurement of military assets and the construction of military facilities will be rotated every three years to prevent misconduct, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The delay in the procurement of the UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter lease is due to constraints in the delivery process, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KLUANG, May 10 — The Defence Ministry (Mindef) will consider cancelling or reopening the tender due to delays in the delivery of the first of four Black Hawk helicopters if the current contractor continues to fail to deliver as per the agreement.

SINGAPORE, Feb 23 — The Singapore Airshow included the foreign debuts of new weapons systems, growing interest in systems that could destroy ballistic missiles, and swat down drones — but it was missing any Russian presence and major defence deals were scarce.

NEW YORK, Sept 21 — Malaysia has expressed its willingness to purchase military equipment from Turkiye, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.