Malaysia’s defence budget sets out major procurement goals for 2026
The country has allocated RM21.70 billion for defence spending next year, with some major procurements set to be initiated across the country’s army, navy and air force.
American Eagle Airlines will begin nonstop service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Fayetteville Municipal Airport in North Carolina on 10 June using 44-seat Embraer ERJ 140s.
"American Eagle is delighted to introduce service to Fayetteville from our largest hub in Dallas/Fort Worth," remarked Gary Foss, vice president–planning and marketing for the AA Regional Network. "Not only will we provide visitors from across the country with convenient access to the area's historic sites, universities and award-winning golf courses, but these new flights will also link military personnel from the US Army post at Fort Bragg and nearby Pope Air Force Base with destinations throughout American's global network."
Flights will depart Dallas/Fort Worth at 12:45 and 19:00 with respective arrival times in Fayetteville of 16:25 and 22:40. The return services will leave Fayetteville at 06:15, arriving at DFW at 08:10, followed by a 16:50 departure, landing at 18:45 at DFW.
The country has allocated RM21.70 billion for defence spending next year, with some major procurements set to be initiated across the country’s army, navy and air force.
The US Government Accountability Office recently released two reports; one into the availability of selected equipment and another looking at how the government gets data and intellectual property rights through contracting.
The Canadian Department of National Defence has been increasing efforts to accelerate the acquisition of new equipment and modernise its in-service inventory.
The partnership with the US airframer will see Palantir’s AI software leveraged to help streamline data analytics across Boeing’s 12 factories on defence and classified programmes.
DroneShield disclosed to Shephard its plans to increase its workforce and manufacturing capacities while strengthening partnerships with US suppliers.
The technology organisation is expecting a significant rise in the number of staff working across robotics and digital solutions as it becomes more of a focal point.