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.
Airbus A330 MRTT tankers to be delivered to Singapore next year have been improved for operation by smaller crews and landing in worse visibility conditions.
Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) tankers to be delivered to Singapore in 2018 have been improved from the initial design standard for operation by smaller crews.