Seong Hyeon Choi

2 weeks ago | thestar.com.my | Amber Wang |Seong Hyeon Choi

When the first of at least two US B-1B strategic bombers touched down in Japan earlier this month, its mission was bigger than just to take part in joint exercises. The supersonic aircraft, known for its long range and heavy conventional payload, will operate out of the US’ military base in Misawa on a deployment that could last several months. Already a subscriber? Log in. Save 30% for ads-free and full access now! Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

3 weeks ago | scmp.com | Amber Wang |Seong Hyeon Choi

When the first of at least two US B-1B strategic bombers touched down in Japan earlier this month, its mission was bigger than just to take part in joint exercises. The supersonic aircraft, known for its long range and heavy conventional payload, will operate out of the US’ military base in Misawa on a deployment that could last several months. In doing so, it will reinforce Japan’s role in the “first island chain”, which stretches from Okinawa through to Taiwan and the Philippines.

1 month ago | scmp.com | Seong Hyeon Choi |Amber Wang

A battle for air superiority between the United States and China has heated up with Washington’s announcement of a contract for the US Air Force’s sixth-generation fighter jet – the F-47. But, despite the American project’s assumed overall advantages in aerospace technology, questions hover over the aircraft’s delivery timeline and price tag.

Jan 12, 2025 | scmp.com | Seong Hyeon Choi

American president-elect Donald Trump’s complaints about a delayed US Navy frigate programme suggest he plans to increase cost efficiency in shipbuilding in response to growing competition with China, according to analysts. In an interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt on Monday, Trump criticised the US Navy’s efforts to procure a new class of warship, saying design changes and “tinkering” by “Biden administration admirals and generals” had raised the cost of acquiring the vessels.

Dec 27, 2024 | scmp.com | Sylvie Zhuang |Seong Hyeon Choi

Chinese experts believe the country’s first sixth-generation stealth fighter jet may have even greater stealth capabilities at hypersonic speeds, with one commenter suggesting the PLA has “fully surpassed global advanced standards”. China’s official media appeared to tacitly confirm speculation that a fixed-wing aircraft with a three-engine configuration seen over Chengdu in the southwestern province of Sichuan on Thursday was in fact the stealth fighter on its maiden flight.