Tag: DefTech
Multi-Role Ready
Multi-role combat vehicles (MRCVs) give a good range of options (and savings) over fleets of role specific combat vehicles.
The main battle tank, infantry...
Interview FNSS: Ceyhun Süer – Middle and Far East Programs Director
1. FNSS stands out as the most successful company with export projects among the Turkish defense industry companies operating in the Southeast Asia region....
Remote Firepower
Taking the gunner out of harm’s way provides flexibility in terms of where a weapon is sited, how large in can be and how...
COVID adds to Malaysian Defence Funding Problems
Published in the September/October 2020 issue - Malaysian defence acquisition, not rapid at the best of times, has been hit hard by frequent changes...
Malaysia’s Defence Doldrums
Dzirhan Mahadzir -Â Despite an approaching Defence White Paper, fiscal frugality looks set to dominate near-to mid-term defence acquisition projects.
Despite a change of ruling party...
Greater Potential Pending
The Malaysian Government continues to have ambitious plans for all branches of its armed forces, but more focus needs to be applied to budgetary...
Metal Gear Solid
Armoured Combat Vehicles (ACVs) have been given considerable attention by armies in the Asia-Pacific over the last few years. Major efforts have been taken,...
UAE’s NIMR Automotive announces new partnerships
NIMR Automotive has expanded its business into the Southeast Asian region following agreements with industry partners in Thailand and Malaysia.
NIMR has been working closely...
Chaiseri looks to build on first win 4×4 success
Thai military vehicle manufacturer Chaiseri looks to capitalise on its recent success with its First Win 4x4 multipurpose vehicle, having secured an order from...
Vexing Questions
Prior to the 2013 Sabah Incursion, the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) was focusing its development into a force capable of all aspects of conventional...
