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 is to begin nonstop jet service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) from 10 June using 44-seat Embraer ERJ 140s.
"American Eagle is delighted to introduce service from Southern California to Reno and the beautiful Lake Tahoe area," remarked Peter Bowler, the airline’s president and CEO. "And with three daily nonstops, customers in Western Nevada will have convenient access to the West Coast and connections throughout American's global network."
Flights will depart LAX at 06:15, 11:45 and 13:05 with the returns leaving Reno at 08:00, 13:30 and 19:00.
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.