SHAH ALAM: IT appears that the Pasukan Khas Laut (Paskal) will continue to use their H&K MP5 sub-machine guns even if they are supplied with other firearms like the Berretta PMX sub-machine gun. The importance of the MP5 to Paskal was demonstrated yet again when a Paskal team together with […]
SHAH ALAM: In an earlier report on the LMS Batch 2, Malaysian Defence had reported that there were four 92-meter sized ships being offered for the programme. Two ships are from Turkey – the Dearsan C92 corvette and TAIS Shipyard with its 92-meter OPV and the South Korean Hyundai Heavy […]
SHAH ALAM: Prime Minister DS Anwar Ibrahim on June 17 said he was embarrassed to see RMN ships from the 70 and 80s taking part in LIMA 2023. Anwar was the guest of honour for the fleet review at LIMA 2023 where fourty ships – half of them Malaysian – […]
SHAH ALAM: In the article the other day on the LCS, Malaysian Defence had to rely on the reported news on what was said in Parliament on June 8. Posted below is the transcript on the exchange on the LCS on that parliamentary session. It must be noted that Deputy […]
SHAH ALAM: Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari told Dewan Rakyat today that the additional time given to Boustead Naval Ship (BNS) to complete the five the LCS was one of the reasons for the increase in cost of the project. He said the additional time given was part of the […]
SHAH ALAM: This is the second story on the contracts, LOI and LOA announced at LIMA 2023 on May 25. Due to time constraints Malaysian Defence was unable to post the whole story on the day itself. Yesterday, the first story on the Army contracts was published. This post will […]
LANGKAWI: Prime Minister DS Anwar Ibrahim launched Malaysian first homegrown, combat management system (CMS) at the System Consultancy Services (SCS) Sdn Bhd showcase at the Mahsuri Interntational Exhibition Centre on May 24. The CMS was designed, developed, tested, and commissioned by SCS team of engineers and technologies. Anwar was given […]
LANGKAWI: Gading Marine Sdn Bhd is o two of its G2000 Mark II 18 metre FIC at LIMA 2023. One of boats is displayed at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC), where the aerospace segment is held while the other at the Resorts World Langkawi the venue of the maritime […]
SHAH ALAM: MBDA (Hall B, Stand B17) is showcasing the latest missile technologies at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) 2023 Exhibition. Particular highlights of the company’s presence are options to equip the new FA-50 combat aircraft recently chosen by the Royal Malaysian Air Force. Together MBDA’s ASRAAM air […]
SHAH ALAM: LIMA 2023, a Preview. LIMA 2023, the 16th edition of the maritime and aerospace show held in Langkawi, starts tomorrow (May 23, 2023). Defence Minister DSU Mohamad Hasan and Transport Minister Anthony Loke is scheduled to open the show later tonight. Both will also grace the opening ceremonies […]
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