RMAF’s two new copters arrive

PETALING JAYA: DESPITE the prudent defence budget, the rejuvenation of the air force’s assets is long overdue, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Featured Photo: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi taking a closer look at the EC725 at Subang Skypark yesterday. Pic by Effendy Rashid UP-TO-DATE: They are part of 12 Eurocopters ordered from France Zahid was on hand yesterday to receive the first two of 12 Eurocopter......

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Eurocopter delivers the first two Royal Malaysian Air Force EC725s

Eurocopter delivers the first two Royal Malaysian Air Force EC725s from an order for 12 medium-lift, twin-engine helicopters. The initial two Eurocopter EC725 helicopters for the Royal Malaysian Air Force were formally presented today during a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, with the first unit being delivered on time and the second unit coming three months ahead of schedule. Malaysia is to receive a total of 12 EC725s through 2014, creating a highly......

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Britain Offers Malaysia RM10bil Arms Package

The British government has offered Malaysia an arms package which can be worth more than RM10 billion if all options are exercised. The proposed package includes new Hawk jet trainers, advanced frigates, howitzers and future soldier systems for the army, industry sources told theSun. Separately, the British government is also backing the offer by BAE Systems to sell 18 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets for the Royal Malaysian Air Force's multi-role......

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