On 14th February, the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) revealed plans to enlist computer hackers as part of a strategic move to enhance the nation's defence capabilities. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin emphasized the focus on addressing non-traditional threats, including cyber security, digital threats, and electromagnetic defense. Nordin stated that
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MALAYSIA NAVY CHIEF, ADMIRAL ABDUL RAHMAN, DELIVERS NEW YEAR MESSAGE
Royal Malaysian Navy Advancements: Strengthening Capabilities for Maritime Excellence
In his New Year and one-year command anniversary address, Navy Chief Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Ayob highlighted the Royal Malaysian Navy's ongoing efforts to bolster its capabilities, strength, and fleet readiness. The implementation of the modified 15 to 5 Transformation Plan and Repowering and Obsolescence Programmes signifies the commitment
Malaysian 7th Infantry Brigade Commander Visits JUPEM
KUALA LUMPUR, December 22, 2023 – The official Courtesy Call of Brigadier General Mohamad Suria bin Mohamad Saad, the 7th Infantry Brigade Commander, to the Defence Geospatial Division (BGSP), Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia (JUPEM), took place on 22 December 2023, at the CAMS building, JUPEM Headquarters, Kuala Lumpur. Colonel
Geospatial Defence Open Day 2023 Highlights Technological Advancements in the Armed Forces
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 November 2023 - The Geospatial Defence Division (BGSP) Open Day was held at Menara Razak, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM KL). The program was inaugurated by the Director of BGSP, Brigadier General Dato’ Pahlawan Sr. Dr. Mohd Zambri bin Mohamad Rabab, and the Secretary of the Land, Survey,
Armed Forces on Migration to Technology-based Ops
LONDON: The armed forces is equipping itself in preparation for a migration from an asset-dependent operation to technology-based operations, in line with the shifting narratives in warfare. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, who is currently attending the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI 2023) here, said much has been learnt
RMN’s ScanEagle UAS System Begins Operations in Spratly Islands
Exercise ANGSA, which is currently underway has shown that the Royal Malaysian Navy's (RMN) Sqn 601 which operates the ScanEagle Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) has already operated at Station LIMA TLDM, in Terumbu Layang-Layang which is in the Spratly Islands. RMN through a tweet on the X account (formerly known as
RMAF to Soon Receive New Assets
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled Visits LIMA 2023
LANGKAWI: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan agreed to visit the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA '23). The arrival of His Majesty and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi at approximately 12
