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Training Grenades Out in the Wild

SHAH ALAM: Back in 2021, Malaysian Defence posted the story on the request for bids (RFB)for 20,000 eco-friendly training hand grenades (EFTHG). The LOA of RM2.8 million for the RFB was awarded to Prima Technology Sdn Bhd. In 2023, the training grenades were shipped home so it is likely that […]

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Bid Prices for Army Support Vehicles, Updated

SHAH ALAM: Previously, Malaysian Defence wrote about the support vehicles tendered out for the Army. The vehicles are boat carriers, Starstreak missiles, automatic grenade launcher and heavy machine guns carriers, medium recovery vehicles, 10 tonne and one tonne GS cargo trucks, boat trailers and all terrain support vehicles. Six bidders […]

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When September Ends, Part 2

SHAH ALAM: The Defence Minister DS Khalid Nordin today stated that Aerotree Defence and Services Sdn Bhd has been given until October to deliver the four UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters under a leasing contract to the Army Air Wing or Pasukan Udara Tentera Darat. From the Star: KOTA TINGGI: The […]

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Army Main Assets Bid Prices

SHAH ALAM: In previous postings, Malaysian Defence wrote on the tenders for the supply and delivery of main assets for the Army. This includes laser range finders, tactical and logistical support bridges, skid steer loaders and night vision goggles. For the laser range finders, 15 bidders took part with prices […]

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Thai AF Selects Gripen E/F Over Vipers

SHAH ALAM: Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) on Tuesday announced it has selected the Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets from Sweden over the US-made F-16 Block 70 Vipers. In a statement, RTAF chief ACM Phanphakdee Phattanakul said the selection committee made its decision after studying additional details submitted by both […]

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Getting Ready for Local Testing or Delivery?

SHAH ALAM: ON August 22, Slovakian company – Konstrukta Defence – announced that its truck mounted EVA M2 6X6 SPH has completed its first shooting tests. It also said the vehicle also successfully completed the first non-shooting tests for vertical grade, trench and climb rate. It is interesting to note […]

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Avionics Upgrade for RMAF Hercules

SHAH ALAM: The Defence Ministry has issued a tender for the upgrade of six Hercules C-130 airlifter of the Royal Malaysian Air Force. The tender was published in two newspapers and also on the ministry’s website on August 20. It was not published on the Eperolehan website. The tender notice: […]