KUALA LUMPUR, April 19, 2026 — Malaysia’s Defence Minister, Mohamed Khaled Nordin, conducted a comprehensive press walkabout today on Sunday to assess the final stage of preparations for the upcoming Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2026 exhibitions, set to take place from April 20 to 23 at the Malaysia International Trade […]
HAVELSAN will participate in DSA 2026, to be held in Kuala Lumpur from April 20–23, 2026, where it will present its products and solutions developed for multi domain operations to international participants. During the exhibition, the company will showcase its extensive portfolio of systems covering land, air, and naval domains. HAVELSAN’s solutions are built on […]
Abstract: This article proposes the “Sir Creek Dialogue: Fostering Voisinage and Cooperation,” an initiative, as a pragmatic pathway for India and Pakistan to manage the complex Sir Creek maritime boundary dispute. Grounded in the principle of voisinage (good neighborliness), this approach aims to move beyond entrenched geopolitical positions, build mutual confidence, and ensure a stable and prosperous […]
The focus of Pakistan’s strategic planning has historically remained land based, with it primarily focusing on security and economy. However, in the era of ever-increasing globalization, the importance of maritime cooperation can no longer be ignored. Southeast Asian states working together under the platform of ASEAN have emerged as global leaders of maritime cooperation and […]
Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) is the exploitation and analysis of imagery and geospatial information to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features and geographically referenced activities on or about the earth. Historically, it was seen as a tightly coveted state capability, especially during the cold war. However, the emergence of private companies such as, Maxar Technologies, […]
At the outset of the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz remained largely absent from global discourse. Yet as hostilities deepened, this narrow maritime corridor has rapidly evolved into one of the most consequential pressure points in international geopolitics, shaping energy markets, trade flows and strategic calculations among world powers. Before tensions escalated, an estimated 138 […]
