Land Warfare
DSA 2022: Malaysian Army ponders future AFV fleet and ATGMs
Money continues to cause problems for modernisation of the Malaysian Army, including replacement wheeled AFVs.
Digital Battlespace
DSA 2022: Network-centric project on track in Malaysia
Despite some COVID-related disruption, the Phase 1B (1) of the Network Centric Operations programme for the Malaysian Armed Forces is on track.
Land Warfare
DSA 2022: Malaysian UNIFIL contingent to receive Ejder Yalçin 4x4s
Twenty new armoured vehicles for MALBATT in Lebanon will include the Aselsan SARP RWS.
Land Warfare
DSA 2022: Pearson envisages bolt-on advantages for Asia-Pacific armour fleets
There are only a few new armour programmes in the Asia-Pacific region and a number of programmes are nearing completion, but Pearson Engineering believes there is potential to provide military armoured vehicle fleets with additional capabilities.
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Land Warfare
DSA 2022: Australian weapons mount specialist seeks bigger Southeast Asian impact
30th March 2022
W&E Platt aims to enhance the STANAG protection rating for its weapons mounts while it attempts to attract business in Southeast Asia.
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Land Warfare
DSA 2022: MILDEF displays light tactical vehicle for Malaysian airborne and commando units
30th March 2022
Malaysian manufacturer MILDEF Technologies showcased its Light Tactical Surveillance Vehicle at DSA 2022.
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Air Warfare
DSA 2022: TAI affirms commitment to Malaysia even if bids fail
30th March 2022
Even if it is unsuccessful in bids for MALE UAV and light combat/trainer aircraft programmes, Turkish Aerospace (TAI) executives confirmed to Shephard that the company aims to build ‘long-term relationships’ in Malaysia.
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Air Warfare
DSA 2022: Widad Skycore seeks to meet Malaysian helicopter needs
30th March 2022
Malaysia's constrained finances are hindering new helicopter procurements, but one Malaysian-based company is hoping to get involved.
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Naval Warfare
DSA 2022: STM positions itself for Malaysian naval programmes
29th March 2022
Turkish shipbuilder STM has put forward designs to meet Royal Malaysian Navy's Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 and Malaysian coast guard requirements.
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Land Warfare
DSA 2022: Dillon Aero seeks to stoke Asia-Pacific appetite for miniguns
29th March 2022
Malaysia already fields miniguns from Dillon Aero on land and rotary-wing platforms but the US manufacturer Dillon Aero is seeking other Asia-Pacific customers.
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Defence Notes
DSA 2022: Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines seal tighter trilateral ties
29th March 2022
The Trilateral Cooperative Arrangement (TCA) between Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines once focused exclusively on maritime and air patrols, but it is now extending beyond those boundaries.
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA 2022: Tactical UAV points way to Malaysian self-reliance
29th March 2022
The Malaysian-developed Deftech Tactical UAV was designed to reduce reliance on foreign OEMs.
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Land Warfare
DSA 2022: Cendana set to complete major 4x4 delivery schedule by year-end
28th March 2022
Cendana Auto will complete delivery of 207 4x4 vehicles in various configurations to the Malaysian Army this year.
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Defence Notes
DSA 2022: Denel eyes Asian opportunities with restructuring process almost complete
28th March 2022
A revamped Denel aims to make an impact in Malaysia and the broader Southeast Asian market, its interim CEO tells Shephard in an exclusive interview.
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Defence Notes
DSA 2022: Benefits of Malaysian offset programme remain unclear
28th March 2022
Malaysia runs a defence offset programme, but there are weaknesses in the way it is being monitored and evaluated.
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Defence Notes
DSA 2022: Malaysian defence budget remains constrained
26th March 2022
The battle against COVID-19, as well as internal politics, is having long-term impacts on Malaysia's defence spending.
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Defence Notes
DSA 2022: Weak appetite in Malaysia for defence procurement
25th March 2022
Minimal quantities of defence procurements are proceeding under Malaysia's current fiscal and political environment.
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Air Warfare
Malaysian MD 530G helicopters finally touch down
28th February 2022
The Malaysian Army is preparing to deploy its new MD 530G light attack helicopters after the delayed delivery of the six aircraft.
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Air Warfare
Malaysia steps up training with US National Guard
25th February 2022
More training is on the agenda as Malaysia waits for an American-built radar to arrive next year.
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Air Warfare
Malaysia receives first leased AW139 helicopters
26th January 2022
Malaysia's air force is leasing four AW139 helicopters, and the first two were received last month.
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Training
Malaysian jet training faces a crunch
19th November 2021
Malaysian fast-jet training is under strain with fleet attrition and groundings.
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Naval Warfare
Malaysia receives third LMS
16th September 2021
Malaysia says ship acquisition plans are on track, as the third Chinese-built Littoral Mission Ship is handed over.
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Special Operations
Malaysia looks for special forces equipment
5th September 2021
Anti-structure weapons and training grenades are on the shopping list of Malaysian army special forces.
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Air Warfare
Malaysia puts pen to paper for LCA tender
22nd June 2021
Malaysia has been talking about new light combat aircraft for some time, but finally a tender is out for 18 aircraft.
