Malaysia upgrades South China Sea defences amid Sabah row with Philippines
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Malaysia is enhancing its surveillance capabilities in the South China Sea, including a new long-range radar and operational drones, to better detect threats. This move comes as the Philippines renews its territorial claim over Sabah and Chinese vessels continue patrolling near Malaysian energy fields. Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced the radar will be installed on Swallow Reef. The upgrades highlight Malaysia's efforts to address regional security concerns.
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Malaysia stepping up surveillance on eastern flank.
Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the radar would be installed on Swallow Reef.
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Malaysia is stepping up surveillance on its eastern flank in the South China Sea.
South China Morning Post- Malaysia stepping up surveillance on eastern flank.
- Improving ability to detect threats.
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Loaded language removedMalaysia is stepping up surveillance on its eastern flank, pushing ahead with plans for a long-range radar at a frontline South China Sea outpost and launching newly operational drones.
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Malaysia is stepping up surveillance on its eastern flank in the South China Sea.
South China Morning PostMalaysia is pushing ahead with plans for a long-range radar at a frontline South China Sea outpost.
South China Morning PostMalaysia is launching newly operational drones for surveillance.
South China Morning PostThe upgrades reflect Malaysia's bid to improve its ability to detect threats.
OpinionDefence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the radar would be installed on Swallow Reef.
South China Morning PostThe Philippines is reviving its claim over Sabah state in Malaysian Borneo.
South China Morning PostChinese patrols persist near Malaysia's offshore energy fields.
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