Kuala Lumpur, 21 October 2022 - The Defence Cyber and Electromagnetic Division (BSEP) received two awards: Cyber Security Innovation (Product) of the Year and Cyber Security Project of the Year in conjunction with the organization of the Cyber Security and Threat Intelligence Special Symposium (National Defence Track) held on October
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Inauguration of Geospatial Centre of Excellence
KLUANG, 14 October 2022 - The Chief of Army, General Tan Sri Dato' Seri Zamrose bin Mohd Zain has inaugurated the Geospatial Center of Excellence at the Institute of Army Field Engineering (IKEM), Kem Mahkota, Kluang today. The Center Of Excellence (COE) Hardware Procurement Project for Defence Geospatial is a procurement
RM2.4 Bilion to Upgrade RMAF F/A-18 Aircraft
KUALA LUMPUR, 9 Oct – The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has allocated approximately RM2.4 billion from the 2023 Budget to implement the enhancement of the system capability and Sustainment Program of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) F/A-18D aircraft. Senior Minister of Defence, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussien informed that the maintenance
RMN’s Western Fleet in Dire Need of New Assets
LUMUT: The Royal Malaysian Navy's (RMN) Western Fleet here is in dire need of improving its combat capabilities. The Western Fleet Command Headquarters' Strategic Communication Division, in a statement said the growing challenges and responsibilities could not be accommodated if the assets available remain the same as it was 25 years
Malaysian Air Force and Navy Holds Discussion on the Electronic Warfare Development Cooperation
Electronic warfare was the main agenda when Malaysian Air Operations HQ Chief of Staff, Brig Gen Dato' Nur Hafis bin Abdul Karim paid a courtesy visit to First Admiral Azman bin Rabani, Assistant Chief of Staff for Communications, Warfare and Information Systems (KPSI) at the Navy Headquarters. This courtesy visit
2023 Budget: Focus on Procurement of New Assets, Maintenance of Existing Assets
KUALA LUMPUR: Procurement of several new assets by the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) need to be expedited through Budget 2023, to be tabled this Oct 7, to safeguard the country’s economic security and sovereignty. International defence and security expert Prof Dr Adam Leong Kok Wey said although the Royal Malaysian Navy
Royal Malaysian Navy to Receive First LCS in January 2026
KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) will receive two littoral combat ships (LCS) which are expected to be handed over to the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) in January and September 2026. MAF Chief, General Tan Sri Affendi Buang said, the construction of the ships had started in early September
KD Lekir’s RIMPAC Participation Proves Resilience of Navy Assets
MANJUNG: The participation of KD Lekir in the Rim Of The Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 exercise in Honolulu, Hawaii has proven the resilience and readiness of the Royal Malaysian Navy assets. Western Fleet Vice Admiral Datuk Abu Bakar Mohd Ajis said KD Lekir's ability to overcome challenges and carry out the exercise
RMAF Weaponry on Parade for National Day 2022
During the parade in conjunction with the 2022 National Day Celebration, the RMAF also displayed it's Weaponry Assets. Three prime movers were deployed which brought the weaponry assets for display. The first prime mover carries missiles used by Sukhoi aircraft, namely 1 x KH-31A missile is an "air to surface missile"
Senior Minister of Defence Invited Media to View LCS in Boustead Naval Shipyard
Lumut, 13 August 2022- The Senior Minister of Defence repeatedly asserted that there is nothing he and the Ministry of Defence will hide regarding the LCS. This determination was once again proven today when MINDEF opened the opportunity for approximately 20 media agencies to visit Boustead Naval Shipyard in Lumut Perak. This