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(Saint-Cloud, France, August 10, 2023) – As part of the contract signed by Indonesia on February 2022 for the acquisition of 42 Rafale, the second tranche of 18 Rafale came into force today. This follows the entry into force in September 2022 of the first tranche of 6 Rafale, bringing the total number of aircraft on order to 24.
The President of Indonesia opened the military parade on a BMP-3. A military parade was held in Indonesia on October 5 to celebrate the anniversary of the Indonesian Armed Forces. The military parade was accepted by Indonesian President Joko Widodo standing on a Russian-made BMP-3F. Indonesian President Joko Widodo said the military parade demonstrates Indonesia's readiness to face global challenges. Previously, Indonesia acquired Russian armored vehicles three times: in September 2007, 17 BMP-3, in May 2012, 37 BMP-3, and in April 2019, 40 BMP-3. The BMP-2 can also be seen at the parade. The date October 5 was chosen in Indonesia to celebrate the National Armed Forces Day, created in 1945.
New details on the export of MİLGEM warships to Malaysia
Within the scope of the LMS Batch II Program, Malaysia is preparing to procure 3 MİLGEM ADA Class Corvettes from Turkey in the first stage and 5 MİLGEM ADA Class Corvettes in the final stage. The contract could reportedly be signed in the first half of this year.
Under the Coastal Task Ship (LMS) Batch II Procurement Program, Malaysia will procure 3 corvettes in the first stage. At a time when Malaysia is evaluating MİLGEM ADA Class Corvettes for the LMS Batch II Program, STM signed a goodwill agreement with the Technology Depository Agency Berhad (Malaysia-TDA) in May 2023, including technology transfer in the field of military maritime.
According to Defense Security Asia; STM is expected to be selected as the 'prime contractor' in the Royal Malaysian Navy's LMS Batch II Program. The project, in which 3 Coastal Duty Ships will be procured with a budget of more than 400 million dollars in the first stage, is carried out through a 'State-to-Government (G2G) Agreement'.
The signing of the contract for the construction of 3 LMS Batch II vessels and the 13th anniversary of the contract. A decision is expected to be made to build 5 more ships during the Malaysian Plan (2026-2030). Thus, by 2030, the Malaysian Navy will have 8 Coastal Duty Ships based on the MİLGEM ADA Class Corvette design.
Within the scope of the LMS Batch II Program, Malaysia is preparing to procure 3 MİLGEM ADA Class Corvettes from Turkey in the first stage and 5 MİLGEM ADA Class Corvettes in the final stage. The contract could reportedly be signed in the first half of this year.
Under the Coastal Task Ship (LMS) Batch II Procurement Program, Malaysia will procure 3 corvettes in the first stage. At a time when Malaysia is evaluating MİLGEM ADA Class Corvettes for the LMS Batch II Program, STM signed a goodwill agreement with the Technology Depository Agency Berhad (Malaysia-TDA) in May 2023, including technology transfer in the field of military maritime.
According to Defense Security Asia; STM is expected to be selected as the 'prime contractor' in the Royal Malaysian Navy's LMS Batch II Program. The project, in which 3 Coastal Duty Ships will be procured with a budget of more than 400 million dollars in the first stage, is carried out through a 'State-to-Government (G2G) Agreement'.
The signing of the contract for the construction of 3 LMS Batch II vessels and the 13th anniversary of the contract. A decision is expected to be made to build 5 more ships during the Malaysian Plan (2026-2030). Thus, by 2030, the Malaysian Navy will have 8 Coastal Duty Ships based on the MİLGEM ADA Class Corvette design.
Malaysia launches Ambitious Program to extend life of 'Pendekar' PT-91M Tanks
POSTED ON FRIDAY, 29 MARCH 2024 14:52On March 25, 2024, the Malaysian Ministry of Defense announced the launch of a Life Extension Program (LEP) for its 48 main battle tanks, the "Pendekar" . This initiative, unveiled by Defense Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, highlights Malaysia's commitment to maintaining and enhancing its military arsenal.
