Malaysia plans to buy 136 fast-mobility armored vehicles

The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) will increase the procurement of equipment for the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), including 12 helicopters, 3 Coast Guard Vessels (LMS) and 136 fast-mobility armoured vehicles.

Malaysia dự kiến mua 136 xe bọc thép cơ động nhanh

Malaysian Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin affirmed the importance of modernizing military equipment. (Source: The Star)

Speaking at MINDEF headquarters in his 2024 New Year message, Minister of Defense Mohamed Khaled Nordin stressed that the procurement aims to continue modernizing military equipment and assets, thereby ensuring that MAF is ready to face any threat.

According to Mr. Mohamed Khaled, equipping with adequate and modern weapons is necessary in the current defense and security context. Malaysia's defense system must be enhanced with many advanced technologies, especially in the context of security risks existing in many different forms.

MAF also plans to procure equipment such as maritime patrol aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems, light fighter-type guided trainer aircraft, 155mm self-propelled guns and light armoured personnel carriers.

The Royal Malaysian Navy will receive fast interceptors, beacons and anti-submarine equipment for the Prime Minister-class submarines, while the Royal Malaysian Air Force will be provided with complete long-range radars and ancillary equipment based in Bintulu, Sarawak.

According to Minister Khaled, MINDEF will enhance the welfare of its members and veterans by improving MAF medical services in 2024.

Specifically, MAF will enhance medical services with information technology systems at each armed forces hospital, as well as specialist clinics and mental health programs.

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