LIMA 2017: Fulmar meets its Destini
The Fulmar X UAV is combining with New Generation Patrol Craft (NGPC) of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) to create a more effective surveillance tool to monitor Malaysian waters.
The first boat, KM Bagan Datuk, was commissioned at Port Klang on 15 March and it put in an appearance at the LIMA 2017 exhibition in Langkawi. Both Thales and Destini Shipbuilding & Engineering were highlighting their respective contributions at the show.
This was the first sale of the Fulmar X for Thales España. Destini is actually the direct customer, as the shipbuilder was responsible for sourcing a UAV
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