Malaysian Navy RMN papers put up on Dark Web Technology 17th August 202017th August 2020 Sensitive documents from the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) and a host of stolen military-related information from other countries ended up on a Dark Web portal last month. Other leaked documents supposedly belonged to the Nigerian Navy, United States Army and Air Force, as well as various defence contractors. In April, the Armed
Malaysia’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Project Delayed Technology 4th August 20204th August 2020 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 -- The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) is considering three options in relation to the direction of the littoral combat ship (LCS) project, which has been been delayed, said its Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaacob. He said that, as at 31 July, none of the six LCS
Basic Drone Operation Course by 3 Div Ops & Training Technology 2nd August 20203rd August 2020 MELAKA: A total of two Officers and 15 Other Rank Members (LLP) from the 3 Div participated in the Basic Drone Operation course which was conducted from 28 to 30 Jul 2020. The course was conducted by the 3 Div Intelligence Branch held at the Third Field Intelligence Company (KTRM), Terendak
RMN to Buy Six Fast Interceptor Craft for Ops Benteng Ops & Training Technology 22nd July 202022nd July 2020 SHAH ALAM: The Defence Minister has issued a Request For Bids (RFB) for the procurement of six Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) for the RMN for Ops Benteng use. The tender came shortly after another RFB for the wet lease of two helicopters also for the same operation. I have no idea whether the
Malaysia Plans to Develop COVID-19 Vaccines Technology 16th July 202016th July 2020 KUALA LUMPUR: In an effort to lower the country's dependency on acquiring vaccines from other countries, Malaysia will start developing its own soon, said Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Minister Khairy Jamaluddin speaking on the plans to develop and manufacture COVID-19 vaccines in
US Committed to Stronger Defence Ties with Malaysia Defence Relations Ops & Training Technology 14th July 202014th July 2020 KUALA LUMPUR: The United States strongly valued its long and established partnership with Malaysia in the security and defence sector, said US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for South and Southeast Asia Reed B Werner. He said the relationship is long-standing and the US is looking forward to further deepening the ties
Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) 2021 Postponed Defence Relations Technology 8th July 20208th July 2020 KUALA LUMPUR: THE Covid-19 pandemic, which has wreaked havoc on international events, appears to have claimed another scalp. The New Straits Times reliably learnt that the biennial Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (Lima) 2021 exhibition, slated for March, has been cancelled altogether. It has instead been rescheduled to 2023. Information gathered from diplomats, senior officials
Lockheed Martin to Provide TPS-77 Mobile Radar to Malaysia and Indonesia Defence Relations Technology 21st June 202021st June 2020 The U.S. Government will provide three Lockheed Martin long-range mobile radars to Malaysia and Indonesia, as revealed by a notice of contract action dated 9 June on the US government’s System for Award Management website. This effort is to acquire up to three transportable solid-state long-range surveillance radars. These radars
Senior Minister of Defence Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob Visits Butterworth Air Base Parade & Ceremony Technology 20th June 202020th June 2020 BUTTERWORTH, June 20, 2020 - The Butterworth Air Base (PU Butterworth) becomes the first air base visited by Senior Minister of Defence YB Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob during his working visit to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). This Working Visit is a manifestation of his mandate focusing on
RMAF Establishes New Unmanned Aerial System Squadron MY ATM Ops & Training Technology 3rd June 20203rd June 2020 KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has formed an unprecendented new squadron, specifically for the unmanned aerial system (UAS). Its chief Gen Datuk Seri Ackbal Abdul Samad announced this today in conjunction with the 62nd RMAF anniversary via a 'live' social media event. He said the new UAS formation would