STM Lays the Keel for Malaysia’s LMS Batch 2 Corvettes
STM held the keel laying ceremony for Malaysia’s future Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) Batch 2 corvettes based on Ada-class corvettes in Istanbul Shipyard.
Malaysia News
Navy / Maritime
Air
Malaysia Finalses Second-Hand F/A-18 Hornet Deal
The Malaysian Mod is expected to finalise the purchase of 30 ex-Kuwaiti F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter planes, which would serve as interim multi-role fighters.
Navy / Maritime
Malaysia Releases the Details of Desan's Future Shipbuilding
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) made a written statement about the multi-purpose mission ship they are getting from Turkiye.
Navy / Maritime
Bilateral Relations
Malaysia-Turkiye to Strengthen Cooperation in Defence
Malaysia and Turkiye have reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral relations with a special focus on defence, energy security, science, and technology.
Navy / Maritime
Istanbul Shipyard Offers MRSS Design to Malaysian Navy
Istanbul Shipyard presented its Multirole Support Ship (MRSS) to the Malaysian Navy’s procurement programme, including three ships for amphibious operations.
Navy / Maritime
Construction of LMS Batch 2 Corvettes Begin
STM has started the construction of Malaysia's LMS Batch 2 corvettes based on MİLGEM design with the steel cutting ceremony.
Unmanned Systems
Malaysia Discusses Cooperation on ANKA Armed UAV
Malaysian Minister of Defence Khaled Nordin shared that a meeting with Turkish counterparts covered ToT and industrial cooperation on ANKA UCAV.
Air
Malaysia Considers Acquiring Russian Su-57 Jets
The Royal Malaysian Air Force seeks new jets to enhance its defence capabilities. The local media favours the Russian Su-57 as the strongest candidate.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
DASAL Inks Cooperation Deal with Malaysian Firm
Turkish DASAL, known for its multi-rotor UAV designs, has signed a cooperation agreement with Malaysian PM Arms and Ammunition.
Air
Logistics
Bilateral Relations
Turkiye to Support Malaysian Aircraft
Turkiye and Malaysia agreed that Turkish ASFAT will secure the readiness of Malaysian A400M, S-70A, CN-235, and C-130 aircraft.
Navy / Maritime
STM to Construct Malaysian LMS Batch 2
Turkish STM will construct the Malaysian Navy’s Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) Batch 2 Project. The Secretary of SSB announced the procurement.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
Malaysia Considers Turkish KUZGUN Missiles for Warships
Malaysian Dayatech Merin company has shown its concept for a turreted launcher which is intended for TÜBİTAK SAGE’s KUZGUN missiles to be used on warships.
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
LUNAS Shipyard Malaysia Signs MOU with PT PAL Indonesia
Lumut Naval Shipyard has signed an MOU with Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL to promote the construction of new ships at the DSA in Malaysia.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
ROKETSAN Exports ATGMs to Malaysia
It was announced that the Malaysian Army would procure 18 units of medium-range ATGMs from Turkish ROKETSAN during DSA 2024.
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