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DSA 2018: Wuxi confirms UAV sales to Indonesia and Malaysia
A representative at the Wuxi-based Jiangsu Digital Eagle Technology Development Company confirmed the first overseas sales of its YFT-CZ36 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing …
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DSA 2018: Purveyors of protected mobility vehicles eye Malaysia
An interesting aspect to the DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur was the number of 4x4 protected mobility vehicles on display, as prospective sellers anticipate …
Land Warfare
DSA 2018: China unveils new Fire Dragon missile
Beijing-based Norinco unveiled its Fire Dragon 280A tactical missile for the AR3 multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS) at the DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. The …
Land Warfare
DSA 2018: Rapid Ranger rides into Malaysia
Thales, in conjunction with local partner Global Komited (a Weststar subsidiary), exhibited a Starstreak very short-range air defence system mounted on a URO Vamtac 4x4 vehicle at …
Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA 2018: Chinese company adds sparkle to UAVs
Sparkle Tech exhibited its newest UAV, the Tiger Shark, at DSA 2018 in Kuala Lumpur. This Chinese company, headquartered in Hong Kong, has been manufacturing …
Training
DSA 2018: Honeywell to supply engines for Taiwan’s AJT
Honeywell confirmed that it closed a contract last October to supply F124 engines for Taiwan’s new advanced jet trainer (AJT) that will be built by …
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Digital Battlespace
DSA 2018: Rohde & Schwarz offers solutions
19th April 2018
After already achieving success in the Malaysian market, Germany-based Rohde & Schwarz showcased its range of products for military communications and intelligence solutions for Southeast …
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Land Warfare
DSA 2018: Malaysia buys LG1 howitzers
19th April 2018
The DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur witnessed a rarity on 19 April, an actual purchase contract, on this occasion for 18 LG1 Mk III 105mm …
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Defence Helicopter
DSA 2018: Arnold Defense offering new rocket launcher
19th April 2018
US-based Arnold Defense showcased its new LWL-12-A lightweight rocket launcher for light armed helicopters at this week’s DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. In the …
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Digital Battlespace
DSA 2018: China’s Orwellian nightmare comes true
19th April 2018
George Orwell would have déjà vu if the late author of 1984 attended this week’s DSA exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. Beijing-based Yitu Technology showcased its artificial …
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Defence Helicopter
DSA 2018: Malaysian MD 530Gs approach their Destini
19th April 2018
When the Malaysian Army ordered its six MD 530G scout helicopters from MD Helicopters, as announced on 1 February 2016, the first aircraft were to …
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Digital Battlespace
DSA 2018: Hanwha defends with Naval Shield CMS
19th April 2018
Hanwha Systems displayed a mock-up of a triple-display console for its combat management system (CMS), which it generically calls Naval Shield, at the DSA 2018 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA 2018: Turkish robots march into Malaysia
18th April 2018
On 18 April, Aselsan signed a cooperation agreement with Malaysian firm DefTech at the DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, with the focus on robotics …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA 2018: Al Seer gazes eastwards
18th April 2018
Al Seer Marine Technologies, a company based in the UAE, promoted its second-generation USVs at the DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. While one of …
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Digital Battlespace
DSA 2018: Black Tiger enters Asia
18th April 2018
The Black Tiger Group, a cybersecurity provider, is offering Asia customers packages that include threat intelligence, protection from cyber terrorism, and security of critical infrastructure, …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
DSA 2018: DefTech advances unmanned technology
18th April 2018
DefTech displayed several UAVs at its booth at DSA 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, including a brand new Camar tactical UAV that possesses a 4m wingspan. …
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Land Warfare
DSA 2018: Malaysian Guardians approach Lebanon
17th April 2018
The Malaysian Armed Forces’ new 4x4 protected vehicles for its peacekeepers stationed in Lebanon are currently in transit to the strife-torn country, Shephard learned at …
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Land Warfare
DSA 2018: AV8 Gempita production approaches midway
17th April 2018
DefTech exhibited three variants of its AV8 Gempita 8x8 armoured vehicle family at the DSA 2018 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur – the ATGW, Surveillance and …
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Defence Helicopter
DSA 2018: Asia-Pacific looks to Leonardo for helos
17th April 2018
Last week Leonardo demonstrated the AW159 Wildcat to the Malaysian military at RMN Base Lumut. The two Wildcats, from the UK’s 847 Naval Air Squadron, …
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Naval Warfare
DSA 2018: China offers multirole ship design to Malaysia
17th April 2018
China is offering Malaysia a co-build option for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s requirement for a Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS), a design loosely based on a landing helicopter …
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Naval Warfare
DSA 2018: Malaysia looks beyond China for next-gen LMS
17th April 2018
Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation (BHIC), a Malaysian shipbuilder, displayed a scale model of an evolved Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) at the DSA 2018 exhibition in …
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Defence Notes
DSA 2018: Taiwan showcases hardware
17th April 2018
Taiwan’s state-owned military industry is offering ships, missiles and radars to defence customers at this year’s 2018 DSA in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The display by …
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Land Warfare
DSA 2018: Kaplan MT seeks Indonesian qualification
17th April 2018
The Kaplan MT medium tank, a joint design between Turkish firm FNSS and Indonesian company PT Pindad, is set to undergo qualification tests in Indonesia, …
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Special Operations
DSA 2018: Testing times ahead for Malaysian SOF vehicles
16th April 2018
The competition is hotting up for new special operations vehicles for special forces and airborne units of the Malaysian Army, with a quartet of companies …
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Land Warfare
DSA 2018: Tigon goes on trial in Malaysia
16th April 2018
Hanwha Defense Systems selected DSA 2018 in Kuala Lumpur as the location to unveil its new Tigon 6x6 armoured wheeled vehicle. In fact, soon after the …
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Land Warfare
DSA 2018: Malaysian Army awaits new CBRN armoured vehicles
13th April 2018
The Malaysian Army is preparing to take delivery of a fleet of new chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) reconnaissance vehicles. The CBRN-configured vehicles are based …