The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) is inviting bids for the acquisition of two new manned maritime patrol aircraft.
An online briefing for the tender was conducted on 1 October 2020 in Kuala Lumpur. Members of the defense ministry’s Defense Industry Division (BIP), Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF)’s MPA Acquisition Project Team and representatives from local and international companies interested in the tender participated in the briefing, according to media reports.
Additionally, the Asian nation wants to buy three medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial systems. The first announcement of plans to buy MPAs and drones was made in late August.
Malaysia; MINDef launches Maritime Patrol Aircraft tender