Malaysia

Malaysia Acquires Turkish Vessel Capable of 30-Day Continuous Operations

Malaysia has acquired a large Multi-Purpose Mission Ship from Turkish shipbuilder Desan, valued at $68.8 million.

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Russian Security Chief Meets Anwar in Malaysia

Top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu held talks on defense and security with Malaysia's leader on Thursday, as Moscow seeks to boost ties with Southeast Asia after its sudden rapprochement with the United States under President Donald Trump.

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Japan Eyes Drone Exports Amid Asian Allies’ Interest

Countries under Japan’s Official Security Program (OSA) have expressed interest in Tokyo’s dual-use drones, prompting the East Asian country to explore exporting them.

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STM Commences Production of Three Malaysian Ada Corvettes

Turkish shipbuilder STM has cut the steel of three Ada-class corvettes for the Royal Malaysian Navy as part of a contract signed in June.

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Malaysia Rents Leonardo Helicopters for Military

Kuala Lumpur has awarded Italian defense firm Leonardo a contract to lease helicopters to the Malaysian Armed Forces.

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US Approval Pending Over Kuwait to Sell F/A-18 Jets to Malaysia

Kuwait is in negotiations to sell its F/A-18C/D Hornet multi-role fighters to the Malaysian Air Force subject to US approval.

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Malaysian Army Orders 800 M72 Anti-Tank Weapons From Nammo

The Malaysian Army has placed an order for 800 M72 lightweight anti-tank weapons manufactured by Norwegian-Finnish joint venture Nammo.

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Turkish Company to Build Three Littoral Mission Ships for Malaysian Navy

Ankara-based STM has signed a memorandum of understanding to produce three Littoral Mission Ships for the Royal Malaysian Navy.

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Attacker Accused of Islamist Links Kills Two Malaysia Policemen

A machete-wielding attacker suspected of ties to an Al-Qaeda-linked group stormed a police station in Malaysia in a dawn raid and killed two officers.

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Malaysia Signs 40 Defense Deals Worth $1.5B at DSA 2024

The Malaysian Ministry of Defence has announced the signing of up to 40 defense agreements with various companies.

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