DSA 2004

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40 countries confirm participation in DSA 2004
KUALA LUMPUR April 4 - Forty countries have so far confirmed their participation in the 9th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA 2004), to be held here from April 12-15.

The general manager of DSA Exhibition and Conference Sdn Bhd, Marina Yahya, told Bernama last Monday that about 550 companies had confirmed their participation in the tri-services defence and Government security show, ranked the second largest event in the world defence calendar.

Among the participating countries are Austria, Brazil, Britain, China, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Spain and the United States.

The DSA 2004, to be held at the APAC Exhibition Centre in Subang, is scheduled to be opened by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Marina said that major Malaysian defence companies and players were also in the show. Among them were Deftech, MMC Defence, PSC Naval Dockyard and SME Ordnance.

According to Marina, among the interesting features would be the display of actual products and equipment, such as the main battle tanks, military trucks, defence vehicles and weaponry systems.

She said that in conjunction with the DSA 2004,there would be an international conference on Planning, Design and Construction of Hardened and Protective Facilities (Hardfac 2004).

The conference will bring together professionals and academicians to discuss and find solutions to avert future disasters that cost lives and money, especially in view of the terrorist attacks on facilities in the region and throughout the world.

The Malaysian Government has also invited Ministers in charge of defence from several countries to the show.

 

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The 9th DSA exhibition & conference will generate RM50 million earnings
KUALA LUMPUR April 6 - The Ninth Defence Services Asia 2004 (DSA 2004) exhibition and conference is expected to generate RM50 million in foreign earnings.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Tuesday the four-day event on global defence and government security services would also create economic spin-offs for the hospitality and supporting services industry which expected to rake in the earnings.

"DSA 2004 has attracted 550 companies from 46 countries, including 26 national group pavilions from Australia, Brazil, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, South Africa, Russia, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States of America, among others" he told a news conference on DSA 2004 at his ministry here.

Najib, who is also Defence Minister, said that living up to its reputation as the world's second largest tri-service defence exhibition, this year's DSA had expanded by 30 per cent in terms of size and exhibitor participation and occupied a total exhibition space of 27,000 square metres.

He said the Malaysian national pavilion comprised 35 companies including Deftech, which is the single largest exhibitor in this year's show.

The leading global players participatin the evnet include Alvis, BAE Systems (Britain), Boeing (USA), China National Aero Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC) (China), EADS (Germany), Korea Defence Industry Association (KDIA) (South Korea), MBDA (France), Nammo A.S (Norway), Norinco (China), Rosoboronexport (Russia), Thales (France), Ruag (Switzerland).

Najib said the show would generate interest among the defence and security related industry which would attract some 20,000 trade visitors worldwide including 800 senior defence officials and several defence ministers.

He noted that the DSA had enabled the transfer of technology to local companies and provided a viable platform for the country to become a regional procurement centre to serve the needs of the Asia Pacific region.

"It (DSA) has enabled countries within the region to enjoy tremendous savings in their defence budgets by purchasing defence equipment and materials from Malaysia," he said.

However, Najib said, the local defence manufacturing industry was still considered to be in its infancy and had strong prospects for further growth as it offered long-term prospects for those committed to supplying the government's defence requirements.

"Development of the local defence industry is vital. It promotes and strengthens bilateral trade relations and investment opportunities to spur economic growth between trading nations through appropriate government-to-government offset programmes," he said.

To a question, Najib said that the government would sign four contracts and 12 Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) during the event.

He also said that the government was looking into the possibility of purchasing some important requirements such as airborne early warning systems, surface vessels, tactical communication equipment, military vehicles and additional fire power.

"Once we know the financial affordability of the government in the near future we will be able to prioritise our requirements," he said when asked when these procurements would be made.

He was also asked about plans to buy Boeing aircraft for defence purposes.

"It is still under consideration but we cannot make any commitment at this stage because of the considerable financial outlays that it will involve, specifically in the Boeing deal and also in terms of overall ceiling under the Eighth Malaysia Plan (2001-2005)," he said.

"We will look at a balanced development that takes all the three services into account...basically it is still a balanced force development," said Najib.

 

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S. Africa's participation in DSA indicates govt's commitment
KUALA LUMPUR April 8 - Participation of 21 South African defence-related companies in the Defence Services Asia 2004 (DSA 2004) indicates the commitment of its government to assist the local defence industry where possible and to gain a foothold in the international market.

The South African High Commission's Counsellor (Economic) here, Sureiya Adam, in a statement Thursday announced the official participation of her country which will have a National Pavilion at the exhibition.

DSA 2004, to be staged at the APAC EXhibition Centre in Subang from April 12 to 15, will feature many aspects of defence technology covering land, avionics and maritime systems.

"The participation is considered a priority by South African captains of industry as this defence expo attracts many senior decision-makers and trade visitors," she said.

She said that the opportunity to meet and network with international exhibitors to explore joint ventures was conducive to creating a mutually beneficial business environment.

"Another objective is to encourage black economic empowerment (BEE) that will lead to local job creation and enhanced exports from South Africa," she said.

It will also be the fifth time that a South African pavilion will showcase indegenous design systems extremely suitable for the harsh environmental conditions experienced by a large number of international defence forces.

The South African companies which will exhibit and demonstrate their unique technologies and systems are Hazmat, TEC and Protechnik (a Division of Armscor Business), Avitronics and Avitronics (Maritime), Grintek Ewation and Grintek Communications Systems, Imperial Armour, MOH-9 Ceramics, Wave Length Innovations, Night Vision Optics, Reutech Radar Systems, Fuchs Electronics, Truvelo Manufacturers, Milkor, Cochrane Steel Products, Safety Xpress Stromberg, Makpla, RDI, ATE, Volt Ampere and Sir Dicks Uniform.

 

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Deftech aims to take lead as defence equipment parts producer



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DRB-Hicom Defence Technologies Sdn Bhd (Deftech), a wholly owned subsidiary of DRB-Hicom Bhd, hopes to become the leading local and regional defence equipment and spare parts supplier, manufacturer and repairer in the near future, its CEO Riduwan Saari said.

He said the company was banking on the upcoming Defence Services Asia exhibition 2004 to serve as a platform for it to go beyond the local market and expose its products.

揟he exhibition will drive the company to a higher level, while ensuring that it becomes a force to be reckoned with,'' he told a press conference in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.

The four-day event beginning Monday will be the world's second largest defence services exhibition on global defence and government security services. Deftech is the largest single exhibitor in this exhibition covering 1.670 sq m at the Asia Pacific Auction Centre in Subang.

The company will exhibit 19 vehicles, which are complete with Deftech's configuration and fabricated locally. The group will exhibit the world's largest tank transporter in terms of size, which can carry a load of up to 60 tonnes.

Deftech would also be handing over the tank transporter, Andan M vehicles and Duro 6x6 HMTT vehicles to the Defence Ministry at the exhibition.

Riduwan also said that Deftech had entered into several commercial and industrial collaboration agreements for the promotion and sale of various equipment systems with some international manufacturers.


The tank transporter manufactured by Deftech is capable of carrying a payload of up to 60 tonnes.
揇eftech plans to sign a few agreements during DSA 2004, including agency agreements with Chaiseri of Thailand, Sri Sentosa from Brunei Seri Begawan and also a commercial industrial collaboration with Flyers LLC of US,?he said.

Deftech presently operates from two locations - Kuala Lumpur and Permaju Jaya Industrial Estate in Pekan. The company has invested more than RM70mil in its facility in Pekan.

 

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BAE systems needs new Contracts they are now shutting down there last surface ship dockyard, meaning, they cann't produce surface ships. damm this isn't good!! i think they are going to use Italian and french dock yards to produce english ships there are about thousand people being made redundant. i hope they get orders they make such nice stuff its just that theyre marketing sucks.

 

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Well they are offering Malaysia the Lekiu II which is supposedly a more heavily armed frigate. malaysia has a requirement for 4 more frigates, so they better step up their efforts.

 

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Well they are offering Malaysia the Lekiu II which is supposedly a more heavily armed frigate. malaysia has a requirement for 4 more frigates, so they better step up their efforts.

Lol by the time they have the offers i ma sure they would of shifted there final production to french docks or even italian docks i think BAE is moving towards more Electronic warfare like Aircrafts and other sort of missiles. Couple of years back they had to shut there commercial Aircraft manufacturing industry that had couple of thousand involved in the manufacturing those all were made redundant. :roll

 

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Special army vehicles to go on display

PETALING JAYA: The Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2004 exhibition that starts tomorrow will showcase four newly developed customised military applications vehicles.

The made-in-Malaysia products are the Defender 130 Tactical Command Post, Defender 130 Crew Cab Light Recovery Vehicle, Defender 130 Troop Carrier and Defender 6x6 Multi-Role Vehicle.

They are based on the Land Rover Defender and jointly developed with the armed forces.

They will be displayed at the Apac Exhibition Centre in Subang until Thursday.

In a statement, Land Rover (M) Sdn Bhd managing director Ali Shuib said the company had invested about RM1mil in research and development to produce the special application vehicles.

 

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Special army vehicles to go on display

PETALING JAYA: The Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2004 exhibition that starts tomorrow will showcase four newly developed customised military applications vehicles.

The made-in-Malaysia products are the Defender 130 Tactical Command Post, Defender 130 Crew Cab Light Recovery Vehicle, Defender 130 Troop Carrier and Defender 6x6 Multi-Role Vehicle.

They are based on the Land Rover Defender and jointly developed with the armed forces.

They will be displayed at the Apac Exhibition Centre in Subang until Thursday.

In a statement, Land Rover (M) Sdn Bhd managing director Ali Shuib said the company had invested about RM1mil in research and development to produce the special application vehicles.

the tactical command post vehicles are on there way out i did post something on the new next generation of integrated command centers, in one new mobile quick assembled feild centre that would now be introduced into the american Army. these new centers eliminate most of the field vehicles and they can replace upto 6 vehicles with one of these mobile centres.

 

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Austria to shift assault rifle Steyr production to Malaysia


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Date line: SUBANG, Malaysia
Top Austrian arms producer, Steyr Mannlicher, will shift production of its Steyr assault rifles and pistols to Malaysia, Defence Minister Najib Razak said Monday.

"Steyr Mannlicher will transfer fully the license to manufacture and export Steyr rifles and pistols in the global market to Malaysia," Najib said after opening a four-day international defence exhibition here.

Major international arms manufacturers from the United States, Britain, South Africa and France are showcasing their state-of-the-art equipment, from battle tanks to infantry gear.

Najib said the Steyr assault rifles and pistols could be promoted in the Middle East and Africa as the weapons were technically superior compared to other makers found in the region.

"Considering the size of the market, it could be potential revenue earner for the country," he said.

Najib announced that local defence firm National Aerospace Defence Industries (NADI) had concluded the deal with Steyr Mannlicher to manufacture Steyr rifles and pistols.

The joint venture firm, incorporated in March, would be known as Steyr Mannlicher (M) Sdn Bhd.

"With this development, Malaysia is now one of the leading manufacturers of military rifles and pistols in the world," he said as he launched the Steyr AUGA3 model.

The rifle has a grenade launcher and inbuilt attachments for various sighting systems. Arms experts say its main competitor is the Heckler and Koch G36 assault rifle.

Najib said with full manufacturing rights located in Malaysia, Malaysians would acquire the skills to develop the weapon system to a higher degree of technical sophistication.

Chee Eng Boon, chief executive officer of SME Aerospace Sdn Bhd, a unit owned by NADI, told reporters that the production of the Steyr AUGA3 rifle would begin by the end of the year.

SME has produced the earlier Steyr AUGA1 since 1992 under licence, he said.

Chee said Malaysia hoped to export the AUGA3 rifle to Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia and Oman. "We hope to explore new markets and produce up to 15,000 units per year."

Christian Simku, Steyr Mannlicher manager, said Malaysia was picked to produce the Steyr rifles and pistols because it had a proven track record and the new weapon had potential.

"Australia and many Middle East countries are interested in the latest rifle," he said, adding that each weapon cost some 2,000 dollars.

 

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"Australia and many Middle East countries are interested in the latest rifle," he said, adding that each weapon cost some 2,000 dollars.

Congrats to malaysia, but the above comment re Australia doesn't sound right.


That seems a bit optimistic.

1) Australia made its own Steyrs at the small arms factory, we didn't buy them from the Austrians as we customised them for local conditions (triggers, spring and firing mechanisms, plus inter changeable barrels to fire .22 rounds for training)
2) Existing war stocks cover the attrition rate
3) Our next combat weapon is locally made. It uses a bullpup configuration plus the metalstorm technology to fire multiple 40mm grenades. It looks like a fat Steyr, but it definitely isn't one.

 

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Rheinmetall Detec Group at DSA 2004


(Source: Rheinmetall de Tec; issued Apr. 12, 2004)


Between 12th and 15th April 2004, the Rheinmetall DeTec group will be represented at the 9th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference (DSA) at the APAC Exhibition Centre in Subang Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We cordially invite you to visit our stand AG 01 in Hall A (German Pavilion).

Product highlights

As one of the largest and most important defense technology companies in Europe ?Rheinmetall Defence Technologies contributes the outstanding weapon system and the ammunition to the main battle tank Leopard 2, and also produces it抯 fire control system ? we want to give you an overview especially about our competencies in:

--Compact Precision: Fire Control Systems from Rheinmetall Defence Electronics
--Laser Light Module LLM01 from Oerlikon Contraves GmbH
--MASS to protect SKJOLD fast patrol boats: Norwegian Navy opts for decoy countermeasures system
--Ground Based Air Defence from Oerlikon Contraves
--Millennium 35 mm Ahead gun system platform & role flexibility
--Maritime Training Simulators for Indonesia: Rheinmetall Defence Electronics establishes Maritime Training Center
--Rheinmetall Defence Electronics wins multiple upgrade contracts for power station simulators
--SMArt 155 sensor-fuzed munitions for the Army

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Finmeccanica Presents its Integrated Solutions at Kuala Lumpur DSA 2004


(Source: Finmeccanica; issued April 12, 2004)


Finmeccanica Group presents at DSA 2004, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, its capabilities as integrated solutions provider to meet any kind of requirements in aerospace and defence: network-centric warfare, satellite services, homeland security and EEZ control, training of military pilots, air traffic management, C4ISR, naval combat management systems. On display at DSA 2004 are also state of the art product as Centauro, wheel armoured anti-tank vehicle, Falco UAV, A109 helicopter and C-27J tactical transport aircraft.

Finmeccanica, Italy抯 leading high tech Group, is present at DSA 2004 with its companies Alenia Aeronautica (aircraft, aerostructures), Aermacchi (military trainers), Galileo Avionica (avionics, UAV), Marconi Selenia Communications (military and governmental communications), Oto Melara (defence systems) and with the joint ventures AgustaWestland (helicopters) and MBDA (missiles), companies that represent centres of excellence and offer a global product portfolio.

Finmeccanica Group products are being operated in Malaysia for more than two decades. In addition the Group has a long tradition of partnership with Malaysian companies. With its newly opened Asian headquarter in world famous Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Finmeccanica testifies its commitment to be present and work closely with the Malaysian and the Asian industry within a common growth strategy.


FINMECCANICA COMPANIES AT DSA 2004

--Alenia Aeronautica is the Italian industrial leader in aeronautical productions and one of the world's most advanced companies, with products that range from military defence and transport aircraft to commercial aircraft, aerostructures, advanced mission systems and aircraft maintenance and modification. A leading partner in high-profile international consortia, all its relevant know-how is applied to the research and development of new solutions.
Product on display: ATR42MP, C-27J.

--Aermacchi is a world leader in the research, development, production and overhaul of a full range of training aircraft, such as: M346 twin-turbofan new generation advanced and lead-in fighter trainer; SF-260 screener/primary trainer; S-211A turbofan-powered basic trainer; MB-339FD advanced trainer and light close air support aircraft. Aermacchi also participates in military European partnership and civil collaborations.
Products on display: M-346

--Marconi Selenia Communications offers a wide range of equipment, systems and services in the field of avionics, tactical, strategic, professional mobile and naval communications, security. In Avionics the Company offers advanced solutions currently installed on board of more than 50 different platforms worldwide. The products?portfolio includes: Communications, Navigation, Identification (IFF), Support to Mission, Display and Control Panels.
Products on display: Display and control panels - Loam (Laser Obstacle Avoiding System); CNI

--Galileo Avionica with a leading role in avionics, electro-optics and radar programs of all major military airborne European platforms (Tornado, Eurofighter, EH101, NH90), ensures cutting edge technology, along with comprehensive management expertise and consolidated skill in industrial collaboration.
Products on display: Grifo S-7 (radar) - IRST PIRATE - FOCS - Falco (UAV)

--Oto Melara has been established through the merging of Oto Melara of La Spezia and Breda Meccanica Bresciana of Brescia, two world leaders in the fields of medium and small calibre naval guns. Oto Melara is both a reliable partner for national and international companies and a reliable supplier of modern and updated products to Armed Forces world-wide.
Products on display: 76/62 Super Rapid, Single 30-mm Naval Mounting, Centauro (Hall C G29 stand Oto Melara-Fiat Iveco).

--AgustaWestland a Finmeccanica and GKN joint company, is a world抯 leading helicopter manufacturer. The Company has an established product base ranging from the innovative 2.5 ton light single-engine A119 Koala to the 15-ton three-engined EH101 helicopter. Other products include the A109 Power, the A129 combat helicopter, the twin engined Super Lynx 300, the AB139 medium twin, the BA609 tiltrotor and the NH90, in which Agusta has a 32% stake. By investing in both collaborations and the future product base, AgustaWestland offers customers a complete range of modern systems as well as industrial programmes.
Products on display: A109, A119 Koala, A109 LUH, AB139 Low Enforcement, LH101 Utility, LH101 VIP, Super Linx

--MBDA, a Finmeccanica, BAE Systems and EADS joint company, is a leading global player in missiles, offering a comprehensive product range incorporating the most advanced technology.
The complementary range of weapon systems offered by MBDA ensures the most appropriate, accurate and reliable solution to each operational requirement. Supported by its three shareholders, Finmeccanica, BAE Systems and EADS, MBDA has a large industrial and technological base in UK, France and Italy.
Products on display: ASRAAM, MICA, Mistral, MCP, Rapier B1X, Jernas, VL MICA, Spada 2000, Aster 30 - SAMP/T, Aspide 2000, Eryx, Simbad, Tetral, VL Seawolf, Albatros, Aster 15 & 30 (PAAMS), Marte MK2/S, Exocet MM40 Block 3, AM39 and SM 39.

Finmeccanica is Italy's number one high-tech company. With annual revenues of 8.6 billion euro, the Group operates primarily in the aerospace and defence sectors. In aeronautics and helicopters, the group is involved in the production of complete civil and military aircraft, trainers, aerostructures, overhaul and conversion of aircraft, and design, development and manufacture of helicopters and tiltrotors for civil and military use. In the space sector, the Group has achieved excellence in the design, development and manufacture of positioning, earth observation, remote sensing and scientific satellites for civil and military use and of components for space transport systems and orbiting structures and as well as in the business of space services. In defence electronics and systems, Finmeccanica designs, develops and produces missile systems, naval, air and land radars, command and control systems, air traffic control systems, UAV for military and civil use, avionic systems and equipment, and land, naval and underwater defence systems.

 

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Saab says in race for Malaysia surveillance deal

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KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Reuters) - Swedish aerospace and defence equipment maker Saab (SAABb.ST: Quote, Profile, Research) has joined the race to secure Malaysia's maiden order of airborne early warning aircraft, a Saab official said on Tuesday.
Malaysia has proposed to buy four surveillance aircraft, costing over $1 billion, to boost air defence.

Saab is one of three front runners for the Malaysian deal, which is expected to close this year, Saab Senior Vice President Bo Rastedt told Reuters at a Malaysia defence show.

"We are one of the two or three competitors for this system to Malaysia," he said. "In my opinion, the others are Embraer and the Hawkeye."

"We hope they will make the decision or choice this year. It will take around 30 months to deliver," he said.

Saab is offering its 2000 ERIEYE AEW&C system, which is pitted against U.S.-based Northrop-Grumman's (NOC.N: Quote, Profile, Research) E-2C Hawkeye and Brazilian firm Embraer's (EMBR4.SA: Quote, Profile, Research) (ERJ.N: Quote, Profile, Research) EMB-145.

Malaysian defence sources said Boeing's (BA.N: Quote, Profile, Research) 737 AEW&C, which was also assessed, had been ruled out due to high costs.

Malaysia has in recent years revived an arms buying programme stalled by the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis, allocating 10.75 billion ringgit ($2.8 billion) or 10 percent of its five-year development budget on defence under the Eighth Economic Plan, which runs until the end of 2005.

Major purchases unveiled so far include Russian Sukhoi fighters, Polish tanks and three French submarines.

But a much-watched $1.0 billion purchase of up to 18 F/A-18F Super Hornets from Boeing has been shelved for now due to budget constraints.

"We remain optimistic the Royal Malaysian Air Force will fly some day F/A-18 Super Hornets," Don Moran, a Boeing business development director, told Reuters at the defence show. "We always hope for the good news."

Officials have denied the Southeast Asian nation was involved in an arms race, saying the procurements were necessary to replace ageing fleets and counter new challenges in the region.

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European firm wants stake in Airod

PETALING JAYA: Europe’s largest weapons contractor BAE Systems is still interested in acquiring a substantial stake in Airod Sdn Bhd, Malaysia’s main aircraft maintenance provider.

BAE president Sir Charles Masefield said negotiations were ongoing and the firm would like to acquire a “percentage of equity that Airod will allow us to buy.â€

In October last year, the two signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a formal partnership and allow BAE to acquire a 20% stake in Airod.

“We have been talking to Airod about forming a joint-venture company so that we can bring more work to Malaysia,†said Masefield at the Ninth Defence Services Asia Exhibition here yesterday.

He said BAE was interested in providing maintenance and support services for military aircraft.

BAE’s interest in Airod had not waned despite allegations of mismanagement, he added.

PJS Industries Sdn Bhd is the major stakeholder of Airod, which is the main maintenance contractor for the Royal Malaysian Air Force.

Last June, a police report was lodged alleging mismanagement by an unidentified senior official of the firm.

Masefield was reported as saying that police investigations into Airod following the allegations had not affected the firm’s interest.

 

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Avitronics warning system for RMAF Sukhois

PETALING JAYA: South African defence electronics company Avitronics has won a contract to supply 18 multi-sensor warning systems for Malaysia抯 Sukhoi fighter jets.

Chief executive for marketing, Anton Kieck, said the first and second phases of the order were valued about RM80mil.

He said an order for the first phase was received two weeks ago and engineers were already in Moscow to ensure that the system integrates into the Russian-made fighters.

Avitronics hope to receive orders for the second phase ?the development of the prototype ?by year抯 end, and finally the production of the systems, which would take about 18 months.

揟he Malaysian Government specified a westernised avionics suite for its Sukhoi fleet and this will be the first time that the Avitronics multi-sensor warning system be used on a Russian fighter aircraft,?he said.

This order follows numerous government-to-government negotiations and the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between South Africa and Malaysia for greater co-operation in the defence industry.

Avitronics is 49% owned by Swedish car and aircraft maker Saab.

Kieck said Avitronics was also keen to supply electronic warfare protection systems to the Royal Malaysian Air Force fleet of Agusta A109 light reconnaissance helicopters and C-130 transport aircrafts.

Over the last three years, Malaysia had purchased 18 Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets worth more than RM3bil and 11 Agusta helicopters worth RM286mil.

 

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Defence industry on road to self-reliance

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is gradually becoming self-reliant in the supply of military vehicles, equipment and logistics services to the local defence industry.

“We must be less dependent on overseas suppliers in the defence industry and make everything available by developing our own in-house capacity of engineering,†said DRB-Hicom Defence Technologies Sdn Bhd (Deftech) group chairman Tan Sri Mohd Saleh Sulong.

He said that as the largest local military supplier, Deftech would continue to provide the facilities and services necessary to make Malaysia a leading player in the global defence industry.

“We are also actively sourcing new synergies and partnerships that would enable Deftech to provide an even more comprehensive line-up of products to meet the needs of Malaysia, as well as to tap new markets in the region,†he said.


TAKING AIM: The King trying out the Steyr Aug A3 rifle at the exhibition while Najib (right) looks on.
Earlier, Saleh handed over the first batch of three categories of military vehicles valued at RM387.6mil to the Malaysian army at the Defence Services Asia (DSA 2004) exhibition here yesterday.

The delivery was part of a total package consisting of 28 Hicom-Iveco Tank Transporters, 57 High Mobility Troop Transporters and Command Vehicles and 65 locally assembled Adnan armoured personnel carriers scheduled to be delivered.

Present at the hand-over ceremony were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Defence Forces Chief Jen Tan Sri Mohamed Zahidi Zainuddin. Later, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail visited the booths at the DSA, accompanied by Najib and Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Zainal Abidin Zin.

The DSA is a major trade show for high-tech aerospace, naval and maritime equipment. The four-day event is scheduled to end on Friday.

 

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wzhtg, could you please make sure you post articles in the correct post areas.

cheers. gf

 

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WHat is wrong with posting it here. All these are related to or are announcements made during DSA 2004

 

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A few of these articles aren't related to Naval Forces issues. They're more approp in the tech area.