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
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Inspection Visit to KD Selangor and KD Tun Razak
Malaysia’s Strategic Move to Acquire Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornet Jets: A Step in RMAF Modernisation
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is set to strengthen its capabilities with the planned acquisition of F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets from the Kuwait Air Force (KAF), a move Defence Force Chief General Tan Sri Mohammad Ab Rahman calls a "strategic step" in the broader modernization initiative for the RMAF.
Malaysia’s Bold Pursuit of Kuwait’s F/A-18 Fighter Jets
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuwait has confirmed it has no objections to Malaysia's request to procure F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets, as stated by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. The procurement is contingent upon two key conditions: approval from the United States, the supplier nation, and the completion of Kuwait's own fighter
Malaysian Army to Receive Black Hawk Helicopters Soon Amid Urgent Modernisation Needs
Historic MoU Between Malaysia and Turkey on Defence Products Procurement Signed
Today marks a historic moment as the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Malaysia and the Republic of Turkey on Government-to-Government (G2G) procurement for Defence Products has been successfully signed. I believe the signing of this MoU is highly beneficial to both countries, especially Malaysia, considering Turkey's reputation as
Royal Malaysian Air Force Chief Attends F/A-18D M45-07 Handover Ceremony at Butterworth Air Base
BUTTERWORTH, 29th April 2024 – The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Chief of Air Force, General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan TUDM, attended the handover ceremony of the F/A-18D M45-07 aircraft which underwent Local Planned Maintenance 12 Years (LPM12Y) by Rosebank Engineering Company. The ceremony,
MMEA Acquires New South African-Made VTOL ALTI Transition UAV
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has quietly acquired the new VTOL ALTI Transition UAVs from South Africa. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) boast an operational endurance of 12 hours and a range of up to 100 kilometers. The UAVs will be utilized aboard Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), with MMEA obtaining
Defence Ministry Expects Second Batch of LMS to Be Acquired This Year
Johor Bahru: The Ministry of Defense anticipates the acquisition of the second group for three Littoral Mission Ships (LMS) of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) to be finalized this year. The Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, stated that the construction of LMS is expected to take three years
Malaysian Chief of Air Force Attends Singapore Air Show 2024 Strengthening Regional Defence Ties
SINGAPORE, February 2024 - Air Force Chief, General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan RMAF, accompanied by the Commanders of Butterworth Air Base, Kuantan Air Base, and Kuching Air Base, attended the Singapore Air Show held from 19 to 22 February 2024, at Changi Exhibition Centre. The