The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) received a delivery of four domestically-made G2000 Mk II Fast Interceptor Crafts (FIC) on Friday (Jan. 12). These boats are part of 13 Mk II…

Navantia is displaying a scale model of its ATHLAS 13000 Landing Platform Dock (LPD) in theDSA 2022. The Spanish shipyard is also looking forward to offer the ship to compete…

Leonardo congratulates the Royal Malaysian Navy’s 501 Squadron on reaching the milestone of 10,000 flight hours with their six Super Lynx helicopters.   To mark the milestone Lorenzo Pariani, Leonardo’s…

The first Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Scorpene submarine KD Tunku Abdul Rahman is to return to service in May, following the completion of an extensive in-country refit undertaken by Boustead…

South Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co Ltd (DSME) announced in a statement Monday, November 24, that it has obtained an order from the Royal Malaysian Navy to…

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) unveiled for the first time an official illustration of its future Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) - Second Generation Patrol Vessel (SGPV). The vessel is based…

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is seeking to procure two assault craft for its special forces unit, Paskal. These assault craft will be stationed, one each, at the Lumut Naval…

BHIC Submarine Engineering Services (BSES), a subsidiary of Malaysia’s Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation (BHIC), has been authorised to expand its Scope of Work and raise the Contract Ceiling Price for…

In what might appear as a step toward the announcement of the winning bid, the Commander of the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Rahman bin Ayob, embarked…

Ten people died following a midair collision between an AW139 helicopter and a Fennec helicopter belonging to the Royal Malaysian Navy (Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia - TLDM) at 09:32 on…

Integrated Surveillance and Defense (ISD) has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), for the Indonesian Navy's (TNI-AL) Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) mission…

Defence ties between Malaysia and the US, which has largely remained low profile, is set to receive a fillip with Malaysia planning to increase spending on arms as part of…

European defence conglomerate Leonardo is marking 40 years of its presence in the Malaysian market this year. The company is promoting its military fixed and rotary-winged platforms in addition to…

China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co. Ltd (CSOC) announced that it will offer ship designs for the second batch of the Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) and Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS)…

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) concluded Exercise Malapura, a bilateral maritime exercise, March 3rd. The exercises have been conducted between the two navies…

The Royal Malaysian Navy's (RMN) hydrography vessel, KD Perantau, sank after springing a leak during refit work at the Boustead Naval Shipyard in Lumut, Perak.  

The Royal Malaysian Navy has found one of its gunboats, which was reported missing off the coast of Sabah on Monday, October 6, 2014.

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will conduct the first live firings of Kh-31A anti-ship and Kh-31P anti-radiation missiles (AS-17 'Krypton') from its Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighters during a joint exercise…

The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has finalised 40 agreements totalling RM7.3 billion, encompassing seven contracts valued at RM1.90 billion, 10 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) worth RM280 million, and the…

Malaysia’s Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd (LUNAS) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia at the ongoing show. The two companies have entered into a…

The 18th edition of Defence Services Asia this year (DSA 2024) is expected to be the biggest ever in the history of the event. Orders worth RM5 billion are expected…

It is not a coincidence that the Turkish contingent at the show is one of the largest. The Turkish defence industry, which has seen exponential growth over the last decade,…

Leonardo, which is showcasing a wide range of products at the ongoing show, has a longstanding presence in Malaysia of over 40 years. The company has been especially successful in…

Ada-class corvette manufactured by the Turkish defence company Savunma Teknolojieri Muhendislik (STM), appeared to have won the bid for Malaysia’s Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 (LMSB2) programme. This was indicated…

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) recommissioned two upgraded Keris-class Patrol Craft at Kuantan port on Friday (Jan. 19). Officially named KD Sri Sabah (46), and KD Sri Sarawak (48), both…

STM, Dearsan, ASFAT, and TAIS Shipyard are four Turkish shipbuilding companies currently being evaluated by the Malaysian Ministry of Defense (MINDEF). The winner will be awarded a contract to build…

The Malaysian military’s modernisation ambitions have been boosted by a series of deals inked at the ongoing LIMA. A total of 43 contracts valued at approximately USD2.2 billion were inked…

Leonardo is eyeing significant growth prospects for its helicopter offerings in South East Asia.  The company which is participating in the ongoing LIMA, has a wide range of helicopters in…

A strong maritime flotilla is on display at Langkawi with the Royal Malaysian Navy itself showcasing a large number of surface and sub-surface assets in addition to international warships participating…

The ongoing cooperation between Indonesia and France in the maritime space is centered on the former’s intent to acquire the Scorpene conventional attack submarine (SSK). Indonesia has decided to reinforce…

After repeated delays, the fate of five from six Maharaja Lela-class Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) for the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) seems to be set with the first ship to…

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) formally received two Leonardo AW139 helicopters on Friday (1 July). As part of a contract signed in 2020 for three AW139, these two helicopters were…

PT PAL signed a contract with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy for one Landing Platform Dock (LPD). The contract was one of six agreements signed during the Indonesian president's…

In a public announcement released by the Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) on Wednesday (Mar. 30), there have been 54 deals worth RM4.6 billion achieved on the third day of…

European defence conglomerate Leonardo is looking to further enhancing its existing presence in Malaysia, which leads back to over 30 years. The company is marking a strong presence at the…

Leonardo’s AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter is gaining a stronger presence in Australasia among military operators, with approximately 30 percent of the global fleet base in the region. Over the…

Raytheon is highlighting the capabilities of its Naval Strike Missile (NSM), a long-range, precision strike anti-ship missile that is capable of destroys enemy ships at distances greater than 100 nautical…

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) announced that its SuperLynx Mk100 maritime helicopters have been awarded with 15 years of Excellence in Flight Safety Operations. The RMN has been operating the…

Malaysia has now decided to build all four Littoral Mission Ships (LMSs) in China revising an earlier contract to build two at home. As part of the revision, Malaysian shipbuilder…

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is likely to issue a tender shortly for purchasing about 20 fast interceptor craft (FIC) as part of its effort to strengthen the maritime security.…

The first Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Scorpene submarine KD Tunku Abdul Rahman will return to service mid-year, following the completion of an extensive in-country refit undertaken by Boustead Heavy Industries…

European missile major MBDA, which has a long-standing presence in Malaysia, is displaying a wide variety of new generation weaponry, at the ongoing airshow, that it believes are a perfect…

Italian defence conglomerate, Leonardo, which has a strong historical footprint in Malaysia in addition to many other partners in the region, is now aiming to further enhance its in-country presence.…

The Malaysian armed forces have completed Full System Acceptance (FSA) for their new ForceSHIELD Ground-Based Air Defence System (GBADS). The milestone was achieved with support from Thales and its Malaysian…

The AW159 Wildcat helicopter is being shown in Malaysia for the first time by Leonardo Helicopters as a contender for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s requirement for more anti-submarine helicopters. The…

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) plans to upgrade four of its Kedah (Meko 100 RMN)-class corvettes for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations, RMN official has confirmed.  

Turkiye’s Secretariat of Defence Industries (Savunma Sanayii Başkanlığı-SSB), has two main objectives: modernization of Turkish Armed Forces, and establishing&developing a self sufficient Turkish defence industry ecosystem. SSB is also coordinating…

The Malaysian armed forces are accelerating their procurements of modern military equipment in their quest to transform their combat capability. Despite a growing indigenous defence manufacturing ecosystem, Malaysia remains a…

Singapore Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen’s presence at the ongoing show and his meeting with Malaysia's Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as well as Malaysian Minister of…

BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL), the Indo-Russian manufacturer of cruise missiles is presenting its offering for use on air, land and sea at the ongoing DSA. BAPL officials say they…

European missile major, MBDA is participating at the ongoing LIMA with an eye on equipping the RMAF’s new Korean Aerospace Industry (KAI) FA-50 fighter jets with its ASRAAM air combat…

PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has completed the upgrade of  three CN235 MSA (Maritime Surveillance Aircraft) for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). The RMAF had contracted for the upgrade of three…

Indonesia’s state-owned enterprise, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) also known as Indonesian Aerospace (IAe) is one of the largest aerospace firms in the Southeast Asia region. PTDI is showcasing its aerospace…

European airframer Airbus considers Malaysia as a strategic market and is showcasing its range of offerings being used by the Malaysian military in addition to commercial aircraft operated by Malaysian…

Northrop Grumman (NG) is promoting the E-2D Hawkeye AEW aircraft to Malaysia, as well as India and the UAE. NG attended the recent LIMA show in Langkawi, where it was…