Marhalim Abas, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, covers Southeast Asian defense. He has worked as a journalist specializing in Southeast Asia defense and security since 1994, initially with the New Straits Times newspaper.
The Philippines National Police air unit is expected to return to the skies in June after delivery of a Bell 429 Global Ranger light twin-engine helicopter.
Indonesia finally has signed a contract for 11 Sukhoi Su-35 Flankers, four years after selecting the Russian aircraft to replace its fleet of F-5 fighters.
