Naval Warfare
PREMIUM OPINION: More of the same for Malaysian maritime forces during COVID-19?
Recent resurgence in COVID-19 infections in Malaysia has dashed all hopes for a quick return to normality. Yet even before Malaysian security forces were placed on heightened vigilance, Malaysian maritime forces have undergone months of increased operational tempo, despite capacity shortfalls.
Indeed, the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) did not dispatch ...
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