Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF)

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The Su-30МКМ was developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau on basis of the super maneuverable fighter the Su-30MKI. The aircraft has the same aerodynamically perfect airframe, state-of-the-art engine with the Thrust Vector Control (TVC) and the most advanced digital fly-by-wire system. The MKM version differs from the MKI by virtue of the composition of the onboard avionics. The French company ТHALES supplies the Head-up display (HUD), navigational forward-looking IR system NAVFLIR and Laser Designation pod (LDP Damocles). Aircraft carries missile approach warning sensor (MAWS) and laser warning sensor (LWS) manufactured by the AVITRONICS company (South Africa).

The electronic warfare (EW) system, up-to-date radar (with a phased antenna array capable of simultaneously tracking 15 and attacking 4 targets), optic-location system with the laser rangefinder are all produced by leading Russian manufacturers.

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 MAY 22

Future Malaysia Navy Littoral Combat Ship LCS Maharaja Lela finally enters water


According to a photo published by Malaysia Military Review on May 20, 2024, the first Malaysian littoral combat ship Maharaja Lela entered water.



Mahararaj Lela class LCS Maharaja Lela. (Picture source: Malaysia Military Review)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/05/future-malaysia-navy-littoral-combat.html  

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  JUL 2

US Officially Transfers CN235 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to Malaysia


On June 27, 2024, the United States officially handed over three CN235-220 maritime surveillance aircraft to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)
during a ceremony held at Subang Air Base. US Ambassador to Malaysia, Edgard D. Kagan, formally handed over the “Universal Hand Control Unit”
(UHCU) of the aircraft’s electro-optical/infrared sensor turret to RMAF Commander Gen. Tan Sri Dato' Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan.  


The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) acquired its CN235 aircraft in several batches, with the first units entering service in the early 1990s.
(Picture source: Malaysian Air Forces)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/07/us-officially-transfers-cn235-maritime.html  

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 Hanwha and Cendana to Upgrade K200 KIFV

10 Agustus 2024


Upgrade on K200 armored vehicles of the Malaysian Army (image: Hanwha)

Hanwha Aerospace signed contact on August 2 with Malaysian special vehicle manufacturer Cendana Auto to enhance the performance of the
K200 armored vehicles that have been in service for more than 30 years.

Under the terms of the agreement, both companies will select a prototype for initial upgrades. Following a verification period, the scope of
enhancements will be expanded to include all K200 vehicles currently in service with the Malaysian military.



Malaysia reportedly acquiring a total of 111 K200 KIFV from Korea under three contracts in 1993 (42 units), 1994 (22 units), and 1995 (47 units)
(photo: Wiki)

This initiative represents a significant step for Hanwha Aerospace to bolster its reputation as a trusted and reliable defense suppliers in the global
market by conducting all levels of activities from arms development & manufacturing to the supply of components, and even MRO services.

(Hanwha Aerospace)


https://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2024/08/hanwha-and-cendana-to-upgrade-k200-kifv.html  

Malaysian navy ship sinks near Singapore after suspected underwater collision https://t.co/kVRKO5v4He via @scmpnews

— Tango III's Military News (@IiiTango) August 26, 2024

Le Koweït est d’accord pour revendre ses anciens F/A-18 Hornet à la Malaisie https://t.co/J5Zs0yUu7F

— jacques frédéric (@jacquesfrd89032) October 10, 2024

#AusArmy and Malaysian Army soldiers deepened old bonds during Ex Southern Tiger. Personnel engaged in blank and live-fire drills to develop interoperability, while exchanging cultural insights to strengthen mutual understanding. #YourADF pic.twitter.com/JdGUoSK18X

— Defence Australia (@DefenceAust) October 23, 2024