Marhalim Abas

Southeast Asia Correspondent

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Summary

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.

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Articles

By Marhalim Abas
A Philippine Air Force Hercules C-130T airlifter has been converted into a maritime patroller with two surveillance kits donated by the U.S.
Defense and Space

By Marhalim Abas
The Philippines Navy has fired its first guided munition, a Rafael Spike ER missile, as part of acceptance trials for the surface-to-surface system.
Defense and Space

By Marhalim Abas
Thailand has contracted Saab to upgrade the country’s national command and control system for air defense, which is based on the company’s 9AIR product.
Defense and Space