Lockheed Martin UK offers Vigilance AEW system to Malaysia

Malaysia's long-held requirement to field an airborne early warning (AEW) capability will see Lockheed Martin UK Integrated Systems formally launch a product in the country in December.

Zahid Not in Russia to Sign Arms Deal

PETALING JAYA (Nov 18, 2011): An aide to Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has denied claims that he was in Russia to sign a deal to purchase fighter jets.

Malaysia Plans to Buy 18 Russian Fighter Jets

The Malaysian defense ministry plans to buy 18 Russian Su-30MKM fighters fit to carry Russian-Indian BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, the Izvestia daily said on Tuesday.

BAE Continues to Eye Deal With Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 7, 2011): BAE Systems, the world's second-largest defence company by revenue, is not backing off aggressive efforts to clinch a multi-billion ringgit fighter jet deal with Malaysia, despite the latter's decision not to purchase new military assets for now.

Zahid Eyes New Air Force Support Vehicles for Next Year

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 - Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi today said the Royal Malaysian Air Force will buy new aviation ground support vehicles (AGSV) next year as the existing fleet was becoming too costly to maintain.

Hornets, Typhoons Join Malaysian Exercise

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Eurofighter Typhoons from the Royal Air Force's 6 Sqn have joined aircraft from four other nations in Malaysia for exercise "Bersama Lima 2011". The Royal Australian Air Force sent Boeing F/A-18A fighters and a 737-based Wedgetail airborne early warning and control system aircraft to participate in the manoeuvres that are being conducted from Butterworth air base in Penang.

Malaysia Orders Vingtaqs II System

Vingtaqs II/Rheinmetall Nordic AS

Rheinmetall Nordic AS of N�tter�y, Norway, a member of the Rheinmetall Group of companies, has been awarded a contract to supply the Malaysian armed forces with the Vingtaqs II long-range surveillance, observation and reconnaissance system. Rheinmetall Nordic AS is the successor company of Simrad Optronics AS, which Rheinmetall took over in summer 2010.

Los Angeles-Class Fast Attack Submarine USS Columbia Arrives at Kota Kinabalu

Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) arrived at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Oct. 13 for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific.

DCNS would be Favored to Sell Corvettes to Malaysia

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The French group hopes to export its ships in the family "Gowind" for maritime surveillance. The French naval construction company DCNS is preferred to provide corvettes to Malaysia as part of a call for tenders for 24 copies, said Tuesday the financial daily Les Echos.

Brunei, M'sia Air Forces wrap up 10th SAREX MALBRU

Su-30MKM RMAF

The Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) have achieved all the objectives of SAREX MALBRU 10/2011.

Zahid: Plan to Replace MiG-29 Fleet on Hold

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GEMAS: There are no plans to purchase new military assets in the near future. This includes replacements for the Royal Malaysian Air Force's MiG-29N Fulcrum aircraft, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Training Sub Set For New Role

KD Tunku Abdul Rahman, one of the two Scorpene submarines in the Malaysian navy.

KUALA LUMPUR: A signing ceremony was held at the Malaysian embassy in Paris on Friday for the transfer of ownership of an Agosta 70 submarine, which is to be converted into a museum in Malacca.

Malaysia mulls joint UK warship development

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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — Malaysia is considering a number of defence joint ventures with the UK including the development of navy ships with BAE Systems, reported The Times in London today.

Thales wins Malaysia vehicle contract

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LONDON, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Thales-Malaysia will integrate an advanced open vehicle electronic architecture system for 257 armored-wheeled vehicles of the Malaysian army.

Russian S-400 missile system used for the first time

S-400. Photo: RIA Novosti

Summing up the active phase of the Comradeship-in-Arms-2011 war games earlier today, Russian Defence Minister Anatoly Serdiukov said that Russia has for the first time used its S-400 air defence missile system.

Russia Sees 1,000 T-50 Sales

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LONDON — Russia is projecting it may sell as many as 1,000 T-50 fighter aircraft in the coming decades.

BAE Systems Seeks Feedback on MIG-29N Replacement Programme

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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) --- BAE Systems, which is eyeing Malaysia's MiG-29N replacement programme, is currently seeking responses and gathering information from local companies as well as government agencies on the requirements of the programme and the industry. 

Zahid: Meko 100 Ship Project Is Still On

The Kedah Class (Meko A-100) (www.naval-technology.com)

PORT DICKSON, July 30 (Bernama) -- The Meko 100 ship project had never been stopped and the balance of 17 ships which is optional for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) will be continued depending on the nation's financial standing.  

FNSS bags $559 million Malaysian order for Pars 8×8 APCs

FNSS Pars 8x8/trdefence.com

FNSS of Turkey, a joint venture between BAE Systems, Inc. and Nurol Holding  of Turkey, has received and signed a $559 million letter of offer and acceptance  (LOA) from DEFTECH of Malaysia for the design, development and manufacture of 257 DEFTECH AV-8 8×8 wheeled armored vehicles and Integrated Logistics Support  for the Malaysian Armed Forces.