Otokar showcased COBRA II and ARMA 6x6 at DSA 2026
Otokar displayed armoured vehicles in Kuala Lumpur, aligning its portfolio with growing demand for mobile, protected land systems in the Asia-Pacific region.
Malaysia News
Expo and Air Show
Land
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN and Malaysian MILDEF Sign MoU for ATGM Integration
ROKETSAN announced a MoU signed with Malaysian armoured vehicle manufacturer MILDEF, covering the integration of ROKETSAN anti-tank missiles on platforms.
Land
Expo and Air Show
Nurol Makina Signs MoU for Joint 4x4 Production in Malaysia
Nurol Makina has signed a MoU covering the joint production of 4x4 armoured vehicles in Malaysia with Nadicorp Holdings/Badanbas during DSA2026 exhibition.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
MILDEF Shows Tarantula 4x4 with SARP 100/12.7 RCWS
Malaysian armoured vehicle manufacturer MILDEF will show Tarantula 4x4 armoured vehicle with ASELSAN’s SARP 100/12.7 RCWS during the DSA2026 exhibition.
Air
Unmanned Systems
TUSAŞ Malaysia: Partner in ANKA-III and HÜRJET Production
TUSAŞ’s Malaysia subsidiary is contributing to the production of ANKA-III stealth UCAV and HÜRJET advanced trainer for the important structural sections.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Malaysian Air Force ANKA-S UCAVs Near Operational Status
Royal Malaysian Air Force has flight-tested its newly acquired ANKA-S UCAV from TUSAŞ as a validation shortly before the declaration of operational status.
Navy / Maritime
STM Launches the First LMS Batch 2 Corvette for Malaysia
The first LMS Batch 2 corvette out of three for the Royal Malaysian Navy, based on MİLGEM Ada-class design, was launched at the İstanbul Shipyard by STM.
Navy / Maritime
DESAN Starts Construction of Malaysia’s Second MPMS
Steel cutting marks start of Malaysia’s second 99m offshore patrol vessel at ATLAS Shipyard, with both MPMS platforms scheduled for delivery by end-2027.
Navy / Maritime
Malaysia highlights MPMS-2 ship built by Türkiye’s Desan
Malaysia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has shared an official infographic detailing the MPMS-2 ship, which will be built by Desan Shipyard for the MMEA.
Navy / Maritime
Investment
Turkiye and Malaysia to Establish Joint Shipyard in Melaka
Türkiye and Malaysia will build the Enrique of Malacca Shipyard in Melaka with Desan Shipyard, a US$443m venture to further boost regional maritime capacity.
Navy / Maritime
Malaysia to Confirm Second MPMS Order During Türkiye Visit
Malaysia will confirm plans to procure a second MPMS from Türkiye, with the decision linked to PM Ibrahim’s official visit and Foreign Ministry disclosures.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
STM Signs MoUs in Malaysia for Naval and UAV Collaboration
STM has signed MoU in Malaysia covering naval projects and tactical mini UAV systems at the 17th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition.
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
STM Offers Multi-Role Support Ship Design to Malaysia
STM officially unveiled its Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) design for amphibious operations during the LIMA2025 defence exhibition being held in Malaysia.
Expo and Air Show
Türkiye is the second biggest country to take part in LIMA
From May 20 to 24, 2025, LIMA expo will be held in Malaysia. Türkiye is the second largest participation after Malaysia, with 17 company and institutions.
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