Malaysia’s defence budget sets out major procurement goals for 2026
The country has allocated RM21.70 billion for defence spending next year, with some major procurements set to be initiated across the country’s army, navy and air force.
I/ITSEC 2012: Development of severe trauma simulation kits complete
Severe trauma prosthetics manufacturer Simetri has completed production of simulation kits ready to be delivered to the US Army.
A total of 91 kits are on order and have been developed at a rate of some 12 kits per week.
Moulage Sciences and Training is the prime contractor and seller of the kits while Simetri is the developer and manufacturer.
‘Each kit consists of a full simulation for each limb… and also partial amputation,’ Angela Salva, president and CEO of Simetri, told Shephard at a pre-I/ITSEC briefing. ‘It helps show how to treat, stabilise, save lives and prepare for transport.
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