KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS), commonly known as the counter-drone system, to be received by the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) from Japan under the Official Security Assistance (OSA) programme will be deployed at several strategic locations, including Sepanggar in Kota Kinabalu and Labuan.
General : Japanâs RM40 Mln Counter-drone System To Be Deployed In Sepanggar And Labuan
MINDEF, Mohamed Khaled Nordin, C-UAS, OSA, Japan
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Malaysia will deploy a Japanese counter-drone system worth RM40 million at strategic locations like Sepanggar and Labuan to enhance defense capabilities.
- Malaysia receives a RM40 million counter-drone system from Japan under OSA 2026.
- The system will be deployed at strategic locations to counter aerial threats.
- Malaysia seeks continued Japanese defense assistance for maritime security.
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