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Malaysia bolsters South China Sea defenses amid Sabah dispute

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Malaysia is enhancing its surveillance capabilities in the South China Sea, particularly around its eastern waters. This includes the installation of a long-range radar on Swallow Reef and the deployment of new drones in Labuan. These upgrades are intended to improve the detection of potential threats, especially in light of the Philippines' renewed claim over Sabah and ongoing Chinese patrols near Malaysia's energy fields. AI

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Malaysia bolsters South China Sea defenses amid Sabah dispute

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    Malaysia upgrades South China Sea defences amid Sabah row with Philippines

    Malaysia 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. The upgrades reflect Kuala Lumpur’s bid to improve its ability to detect threats as the Philip…

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