Planning for Next Year’s DSA and NATSEC Asia 2022 Underway Technology 29th November 202130th November 2021 KUALA LUMPUR, 29 November 2021 - The Malaysian Government has decided to continue organising Defense Services Asia (DSA) and National Security Asia (NATSEC Asia) for 2022. In this regard, the Main Committee for both events met for the second time at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Center (MITEC), today. The meeting
Hishammuddin: RMN LCS Project Delayed by 43 Months Technology 15th November 202115th November 2021 KUALA LUMPUR: The delay in the procurement of Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is due to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) stopping work due to financial problems. Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the procurement process was delayed by 39.52 per cent or 43 months, resulting in payments to
Nuclear Submarine USS CONNECTICUT Struck Uncharted Seamount in South China Sea Security & Sovereignty Technology 13th November 202113th November 2021 YOKOSUKA, Nov 3 - The 7th Fleet of the United States Navy (US Navy) said the incident that struck the submarine USS CONNECTICUT in South China Sea was due to a collision with an uncharted seamount. On 3 Nov 2021, we were shocked by news of a breach on the seabed
PM Ismail Sabri Visits PT Pindad Military Equipment Production Facility in Bandung Defence Relations Technology 11th November 202112th November 2021 BANDUNG, Indonesia (Nov 11): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob visited military equipment production facility PT Pindad, which has been involved in the defence industry since 1983, here. During the visit, he was accompanied by Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, and charge
Commission Ceremony of KD BADIK Technology 22nd October 202122nd October 2021 KOTA KINABALU, Oct 22 - The RMN's third Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) Commissioning Ceremony, the KD BADIK, was successfully conducted at the RMN Kota Kinabalu Base Jetty today. The ceremony was officiated by the Chief of Navy, Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza bin Mohd Sany. In the ceremony, Tan Sri Mohd
No Breaches, Data Leakage on the Part of MAF – Affendi Technology 30th September 202130th September 2021 September 29, 2021 - KUALA LUMPUR: The issue of alleged leakage of public personal data does not involve any breaches or leakage of data on the part of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), said MAF Chief Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang. He said the MAF always emphasized the confidentiality of all
LMS KD BADIK Arrives in Kota Kinabalu Technology 25th September 202125th September 2021 Kota Kinabalu, 25 Sep 2021 - The third Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) belonging to the RMN, KD BADIK, arrived safely at Kota Kinabalu Naval Base after a 7-day voyage from Qidong, China to Kota Kinabalu. The arrival of the ship with 45 crew members was welcomed by the Commander
China Handed Over Third LMS Handed to Royal Malaysian Navy Technology 15th September 202115th September 2021 Qingdao, China, 14 September - The third LMS ship was officially handed over today. Malaysia's Defence Adviser in China, First Admiral Zahid bin Abd Aziz representing the Malaysian government witnessed the Third LMS Physical Handover Ceremony between Boustead Naval Shipyard Shd Bhd and China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co Ltd. The
Four Countries are Expected to Compete in the Tender for 400 6×6 Armoured Vehicles Technology 7th September 20218th September 2021 PUTRAJAYA: Four countries are expected to show interest in competing for the tender for the supply of a total of 400 six-wheel drive armoured vehicles of the Malaysian Army. According to a report by business news portal, Seoul, South Korea-based Asia Business Daily, the acquisition replaces the team’s existing vehicles used
RMN Attends the 15th International Defence Industry Fair 2021 (IDEF’21) in Istanbul, Turkey Technology 24th August 202124th August 2021 ISTANBUL, 17 August - The Deputy Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Dato' Abdul Rahman bin Ayob together with First Admiral Azman bin Rabani and Lt Kdr Mohd Mustaqim bin Yahaya TLDM participated in the IDEF'21 defence exhibition at the Tuyap Fair and Congress Center. The 4th largest Defence Exhibition in