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 CAE Brunei multi-purpose training center will be cheaper and nearer to other Asia-Pacific operators of the Black Hawks, providing an immersive training experience for a full range of pilot training requirements.
