Malaysia opens tender for Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Systems.

 

The TAI Anka, among those believed to be offered to tbe RMAF.

The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MOD) has opened an international tender for the acquisition of three (3) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), specifically Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) models.

It was not mentioned which branch of service of the Malaysian Armed Forces will be operating the UAS, although it is expected that the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) could be the possible operator.

The RMAF previously confirmed that they are looking for 6 Unmanned Aerial Systems to be acquired under their “Capability Plan 2055” (CAP 55) program.

The 3 UAS will be funded under Malaysia’s 2021-2025 budget period. and is expected to be the first batch for acquisition.

The RMAF was said to be interested in at least 4 models, the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, the CAIC Wing Loong, Leonardo’s Falco, and the Anka from Turkish Aerospace Industries.

Closing date for the tender was scheduled on 26 November 2020.


[1] New Straits Times
[2] Malaysia Defence