Defense News, MELBOURNE, Australia — Malaysia is moving ahead with its plans to acquire much-needed maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) and medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial systems to enhance maritime security, with the Southeast Asian country announcing that it will be issuing separate tenders for each type. The Aug. 25 announcement comes in
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Basic Drone Operation Course by 3 Div
RMAF Establishes New Unmanned Aerial System Squadron
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
Royal Malaysian Navy Receives 6 Insitu ScanEagle UAVs
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