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