Ten lives have been lost in a tragic helicopter collision during a training exercise in northern Malaysia. Two aircraft, an AW139 maritime operation helicopter and a Fennec lightweight helicopter, collided mid-air and crashed into the ground at a naval base. All seven crew members aboard the AW139 and three on the Fennec were confirmed dead at the scene. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the accident.
Two Malaysian military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 crew onboard. The incident occurred during a flypast rehearsal for the navy fleet’s open day celebrations in May. Both helicopters, a Eurocopter AS555SN Fennec and an AgustaWestland AW139, crashed after colliding in mid-air. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his condolences to the victims’ families and ordered an immediate investigation into the cause of the crash.
Two Malaysian military helicopters involved in a training exercise for the navy’s 90th-anniversary celebration next month collided and crashed in Perak state on Tuesday, killing all 10 people on board.
Despite US sanctions, China has reportedly acquired advanced chips that were banned for export to the country. This move raises concerns about China’s ability to circumvent export controls and potentially use the chips for military purposes.
Congress has passed a $60.8 billion aid package to support Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia, providing the country with much-needed weapons, munitions, and training. The aid, which will be delivered within days, is expected to bolster Ukraine’s defenses in the face of Russia’s relentless assaults.
Three German citizens have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China and illegally exporting a special laser with potential military uses. The suspects allegedly acted for Chinese intelligence since before June 2022 and violated German export laws. One suspect allegedly acted as an agent for an employee of China’s Ministry of State Security, obtaining information on military technologies in Germany.
