Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that the development of assets and housing for the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) aligns with the government's goal of safeguarding the welfare of its members. The Prime Minister mentioned that the goals supporting the "Madani Malaysia Concept" will provide benefits not only to the military personnel
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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
The MAF Asset Acquisition System Needs to be Overhauled, to Avoid External Interference
KUALA LUMPUR, 31 July - The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) asset acquisition system needs to be overhauled to ensure that no more external parties reap excessive commissions from the asset acquisition process. The Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the overhaul was necessary to prevent outside interference in the acquisition
RMN Studies the Operational SOP of old Ships to avoid the Unfortunate Incident of HTMS SUKHOTAI
Malaysian Navy Needs More Helicopters
KOTA KINABALU: The Royal Malaysian Navy wants more Maritime Operational Helicopters (HOMs) to strengthen security patrols of the country’s waters and airspace, especially in East Malaysia. Its chief Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany said the application for two other HOMs was currently at the Defence Ministry level before being
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
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
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
2022 MINDEF Action Plan – Achievements in First Quarter of 2022
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 April 2022 - Senior Minister of Defense, YB Dato' Seri Hishammuddin Hussein today informed that the latest achievements of the work of the Ministry of Defense Malaysia (MINDEF) and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) in implementing various plans under the 2022 Action Plan covering 8 Thrusts