RMN Receives Unmanned Surface Vehicle at LIMA ’25

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22nd May 202522nd May 2025

LANGKAWI, 22 May 2025 – Malaysia's defence capabilities took a significant leap forward today as the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) officially received a Swift Sea Stalker (S3) Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA '25).The handover ceremony, held at the RMN Pavilion in

His Majesty the King Graces LIMA 2025 with Royal Visit

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21st May 202522nd May 2025

LANGKAWI, 21 May 2025 – His Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, today graciously attended the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025, held at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC), Langkawi, Kedah. His Majesty's arrival at 10:15 a.m. was welcomed by Defence Minister YB Dato’ Seri

Malaysia’s RM899 Million Maritime Patrol Aircraft Project Reaches 60% Completion in Italy

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13th May 202513th May 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, 13 May 2025 — The construction of Malaysia’s two new maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), worth RM899 million, has reached 60% completion in Turin, Italy. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin confirmed the progress during an official working visit to the Leonardo S.p.A. facility this week. These advanced ATR-72

LCS 2 Achieves Major Milestone with Successful Technical Downslip at Lumut Naval Shipyard

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11th May 202513th May 2025

LUMUT, 8 May 2025 – The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 2 successfully underwent its technical downslip, marking its first official entry into the water. This critical milestone follows the signing of the Downslip Safety Checklist earlier in the day. The technical downslip marks the beginning of a new phase in the

PERWIRA Super App: Malaysia’s Defence Ministry (MINDEF) Accelerates Digital Transformation for Military Personnel

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26th March 202529th March 2025

The app, developed by Perwira Niaga Malaysia (PERNAMA) Network in collaboration with Mastercard International, is set to benefit the military community economically. “This app will economically benefit the military community by delivering tailored digital transformation for defence personnel, veterans, and all subsidiaries under MINDEF’s purview. “Among the features offered are Financial Services,

MINDEF Considering the a Establishment of a Dedicated Cyber Force to Counter Digital Threats

24th March 202526th March 2025

Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) is considering the establishment of a dedicated cyber force to address increasingly complex cyberattacks and misinformation campaigns. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin stated that this force would possess high technical expertise, including cyber threat intelligence, incident response, digital forensics, and active cyber defence. This capability

Assessing KAI’s Credibility Amid Malaysia’s FA-50 Acquisition: A Balanced Perspective

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7th March 202515th March 2025

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has been a key player in South Korea’s defence aviation sector, with a track record that includes manufacturing the FA-50 light combat aircraft and the licensed production of the KF-16, a variant of the American F-16 Fighting Falcon. This collaboration with Lockheed Martin highlights KAI’s capability

Second AW139 Helicopter Arrives at Kuching Air Base to Strengthen Air Operations in East Malaysia

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21st January 202529th January 2025

KUCHING, January 20, 2025 – The second AW139 helicopter (M104-05) has successfully arrived at Kuching Air Base for operations under the No. 3 Squadron detachment. This AW139 helicopter is part of the mobility assets utilized by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) under a leasing arrangement with the Government Operate,

Second Batch of Littoral Mission Ship (LMSB2) for the Royal Malaysian Navy Scheduled for Completion by 2027

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5th December 20245th December 2024

The Royal Malaysian Navy's (RMN) second batch of Littoral Mission Ship (LMSB2) is set for completion by 2027, marking a significant milestone in enhancing Malaysia's maritime defence capabilities. The project officially began with a symbolic "steel cutting" ceremony held at Istanbul Shipyard, Türkiye. This event, officiated by RMN Chief Admiral

Inspection Visit to KD Selangor and KD Tun Razak

9th November 20249th November 2024

Defence Minister Khaled Nordin: - During a visit to the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) base in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, I had the opportunity to observe the operations of KD Selangor, an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) in the South China Sea. My arrival was accompanied by the Secretary General of the