The problem here is that Malaysia’s options for a replacement are limited; it is similarly straitened when it comes to defence spending....
At present, the RMAF operates seven US-made F/A-18 Hornets (delivered in 1997), 18 Russian-made Su-30MKM Flankers (delivered in 2009) and 18 UK-made Hawk fighters (delivered in 1995). All three planes are due for retirement by 2040. CNA
The recent events in the Middle East, culminating with the bombing of Doha by the Americans, oops by the Israelis, make all the Arab and Muslim states a laughingstock of the world. They were all conned and duped by the Americans and the West to buy weapons to defend against the Israelis only to find that all the weapons were compromised, with kill switches to disable them when they needed to use them against the Israelis or the Americans. The latter, they choose not to want to know, not to be embarrassed or to face the truth, that the Americans were their real enemies, their oppressor and ruler.
Other than kill switches, it is so easy for the Americans to substitute components or parts using inferior material that have shorter lifespan that could cause mishap to the aircraft, or as the king of Malaysia said, flying coffins.
As for those Muslim states outside the Middle East, the situation may not be that ludicrous as they are unlikely to fight with the Israelis or Americans. No matter how compromised or downgraded the weapons were, they can fly just for show. And if they are going to use against their neighbours, maybe not that bad. Caveat, if against a closed American ally. But in peace time, having all these toys to fly around to keep up with the Joneses is not a bad idea. You have I also have.
Who are the real enemies of Asean states should be the rationale for what weapons to buy and where to get them. If they are thinking like Mickey Mouse Pinoys and want to prepare for a war with China, they should apply to join the Looney Tune Club.
Should any Arab and Muslim state still be crawling to America or the West to beg to buy toy weapons for show, and paying through their noses, and with a lot of strings attached? The Americans must be in disbelief, telling themselves, these people are so stupid, that 'we can bluff all of them, all the time'. It is as good as bluffing them forever, and they will keep coming back for more.
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If they have not realized yet, they should at least think about it and ask why? Qatar was an example of that. And most importantly, Qatar and Israel are both allies of the USA, but when it comes to who is more important not to use the kill switch, Qatar just became the sitting duck for Israel. If the USA can do that to allies, what about enemies?
Now, let us also talk about the issue of spying by the USA on Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron, caught red handed years ago. If the USA is doing that to close allies, what about against leaders of enemies like Russia, China and Iran? Does it ever make people wonder hod Israel knew the movements of Iranian leaders to be assassinated? Or how did Israel know where those Hamas leaders were meeting in Doha that they attempted to assassinate.
It is obvious that the USA and Israel are spying vis traitors they cultivated inside countries, which is why even Kim Jong Un needs to travel in a protective armored train of many carriages to attend the Victory Day Parade in Beijing.
Putin is also aware of threats to his life and never travels outside Russia other than to China and North Korea.
Australia buying HIMARS from USA. For what? Hyping up another threat, maybe from Indonesia?
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