Commentary: Can the Malaysian air force handle more airspace incursions by Chinese planes?

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For more than a decade, Kuala Lumpur has faced challenges in developing or maintaining its air force, says a security researcher.

SINGAPORE: On May 31, 16 Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force planes entered the airspace above Malaysia’s exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, the largest Chinese air force entry into this airspace that has been publicly recognised by Malaysia.air assets from Labuan to track these Chinese planes.

In addition, this programme is addressing the need for operations other than wars, such as disaster relief and counter-piracy. READ: Commentary: Trump’s playbook on China in the South China Sea has some lessons for the Biden administration Second, Chinese fighters, either from an aircraft carrier or land bases, may join future operations for escorting or other purposes. Therefore, Kuala Lumpur needs similarly advanced fighters for tracking or intercepting approaching foreign counterparts.

 

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