Malaysia wields soft power shield amid fighter jet gaps

The fiery crash of a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) F/A-18D Hornet in Kuantan last week was a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities plaguing Malaysia’s aging fleet. As investigations unfold, the incident has amplified calls for swift modernization, with some experts championing the French-made Rafale fighter as a quick fix. But the Rafale represents a
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