Abdul Rahman Yaacob

Abdul Rahman Yaacob is a researcher at the Lowy Institute, specializing in Southeast Asian defense policy. His work often addresses the technical and strategic considerations that Southeast Asian nations face in military procurement, including compatibility between different military systems. Yaacob has noted Vietnam's ongoing interest in American military aircraft, suggesting that the country may prioritize purchasing less sensitive transport aircraft like the C-130 over advanced fighters like the F-16 amid geopolitical tensions.