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Military 101: Turkish ADA Class Corvettes Dynamic Design Proposition for RMN

RMN Frigate KD Lekiu Jebat Navy Ship ADA class corvettes

Corvettes like the Turkish-made ADA class corvettes and frigates like the UK-made KD Lekiu above are both types of warships, but they have different sizes, armaments, and roles. Corvettes are smaller and designed for coastal defense and patrol missions. Frigates are larger, capable of operating in open waters, and often take on roles such as anti-submarine warfare and escort duties. Essentially, corvettes are suited for near-shore tasks, while frigates are equipped for more demanding, deep-water assignments. Image source: Wikipedia

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Economy 101: The 10 Biggest Shipping Companies in the World

Suez Canal Shipping Trade Economy Container

Shipping plays a crucial role in the global economy, facilitating the movement of goods and connecting businesses across continents. In 2021, the biggest news in international trade was the incident of a large container ship getting stuck at the Suez Canal, disrupting shipping for 6 days. Image source: The New York Times

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Military 101: Revisiting RMN’s Brilliant 15 to 5 Transformation Program

RMN Frigate KD Lekiu Jebat Navy Ship

RMN has a difficult mission to perform which is to protect Malaysia’s maritime interest and protect almost 4,700 kilometers of coastline from any unwanted intrusions. And yet, its fleet is insufficient and aging compared to a small country like Singapore where it only has a coastline of 200 kilometers to protect and has a very modern, capable fleet. Image source: Wikipedia

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