Second Batch of Littoral Mission Ship (LMSB2) for the Royal Malaysian Navy Scheduled for Completion by 2027 Technology 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 MY ATM Ops & Training Technology 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
Malaysia’s Strategic Move to Acquire Kuwaiti F/A-18 Hornet Jets: A Step in RMAF Modernisation MY ATM Technology 25th October 202426th October 2024 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 Technology 7th October 20248th October 2024 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 Technology 6th October 20247th October 2024 he Malaysian Army is set to receive Black Hawk helicopters by the end of this month, as confirmed by the Defence Ministry's Procurement Division. Chief of Defence Force Mohammad Ab Rahman stated that if the vendor fails to deliver by the deadline, the army will request the Procurement Division to
Historic MoU Between Malaysia and Turkey on Defence Products Procurement Signed Technology 11th June 202411th June 2024 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 Technology 29th April 202429th April 2024 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 Technology 5th April 20245th April 2024 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 Technology 18th March 202418th March 2024 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 Defence Relations Technology 23rd February 202424th February 2024 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