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
Improving Warfare Expertise and Asset Management in RMN Human Capital Technology 29th April 202029th April 2020 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 28 - Navy Chief Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany said the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is committed to producing competent Navy People. According to Mohd Reza, in addition to enhancing its asset and infrastructure development capabilities, the RMN is currently developing a Class Management Project to
RMN KD Tun Razak Submarine Completes Refit Programme Technology 20th April 202023rd April 2020 IHS Janes - The Royal Malaysian Navy's (RMN's) second of two Perdana Menteri (Scorpène)-class attack submarines has returned to service following the completion of an 18 month-long in-country refit programme. In a video released on 16 April the RMN showed KD Tun Razak conducting operations at an undisclosed location, with its crew shown
Royal Malaysian Navy Receives 6 Insitu ScanEagle UAVs Technology 29th March 202029th March 2020 Janes reported 26 March that Royal Malaysian Navy has taken delivery of the first 6 of 12 Insitu ScanEagle 2 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), along with associated equipment that were gifted by the United States under Washington’s Maritime Security Initiative (MSI) programme. The first batch of platforms and equipment was
Malaysia Receives Nexter 105 mm LG1 Howitzers Technology 11th March 202011th March 2020 Malaysia has taken delivery of the first six of 18 105 mm LG1 light towed artillery systems ordered in 2018 from French defence company Nexter. The air-portable guns, which were delivered in kit form in early February to Nexter’s Malaysian partner, Advanced Defence Systems (ADS), are currently being assembled in the
RMAF grounds 12 Sikorsky S-61A Nuri helicopters Technology 16th January 202016th January 2020 The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has reportedly grounded 12 Sikorsky S-61A Nuri transport helicopters indefinitely due to maintenance issues. The fleet of S-61A Nuri helicopters has an average age of 45 years, according to Cirium fleets data. Speaking at a press conference, RMAF chief general Datuk Seri Ackbal Abdul Samad told
Commissioning of LMS KD KERIS Technology 7th January 20207th January 2020 KD KERIS Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) commissioning ceremony in Qidong, China was officiated by Chief of Navy Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza bin Mohd Sany, traditionally and historically. Welcome to the KD KERIS fleet! Upacara Pentauliahan Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) KD KERIS di Qidong, China telah disempurnakan oleh Laksamana Tan
Malaysia Looking to Lease Helicopters to Replace Grounded Nuris Technology 3rd December 20193rd December 2019 Malaysia is looking to lease helicopters to replace its fleet of grounded Sikorsky S-61 Sea King medium-lift transport helicopters. Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu told the Malaysian parliament on 27 November that the ministry was expediting the leasing process, describing it as a stop-gap measure before the purchase of new helicopters. Royal Malaysian