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After independence, Malaysia moved forward by establishing and developing its own defence industry. Malaysia has improved its defence industry through its defence companies by locally manufacturing and producing weapons, such as ammunition, rifles, armoured cars, warships and light aircraft including unmanned aerial vehicles for the armed forces.
The Ministry of Defence (Malay: Kementerian Pertahanan; Jawi: كمنترين ڤرتاهنن ), abbreviated MINDEF [1] or KEMENTAH, [2] is a ministry of the Government of Malaysia that is responsible for defence, national security, army, navy, hydrography, air force, armed forces, intelligence services, counterintelligence, military intelligence, national service, and veterans affairs.
In 2022, it was reported that the Malaysian government had finalised a tender [41] and a contract worth $172 million for two ATR 72-600 maritime patrol variants was awarded to Leonardo, one of ATR's parent companies in 2023. [42] The deal, described by the Malaysian defence minister as the first phase will see deliveries begin in 2026. [43]
Defense Minister Khaled Nordin said Malaysia opposes all forms of injustice against the Palestinian people but is also a “free trade country.” He said the exhibition is a space for the defense ...
An annual FPDA Defence Chiefs' Conference (FDCC) is hosted by either Malaysia or Singapore, and is the highest military professional forum of the FPDA and serves as an important platform for dialogue and exchange of views among the Defence Chiefs. [10] There is also a Five Powers Defence Arrangements Ministerial Meeting (FDMM). [11]
The equipment of the Royal Malaysian Air Force can be subdivided into: aircraft, munition, tactical decoy, pod, radar, air defence and firearm. Aircraft A ...
The Malaysian Armed Forces Council is a Malaysian military body established under Article 137 of the Constitution of Malaysia and is the constitutional body responsible (under the general authority of the King as Supreme Commander) for the command, discipline and administration of Malaysia's armed forces. It is composed of the following members;
The Royal Malaysian Air Force Regiment (Abbr.: RMAF Regiment, Malay: Rejimen Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia – Rejimen TUDM) is a ground-based formation that is part of the Royal Malaysian Air Force. It comprises units that serve as special forces , air force infantry , security forces , and ground combat instructors.