KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- A Defence Geospatial Information Rapid Team (DGIRT) vehicle has been introduced as a pilot project to accelerate the delivery of geospatial information in the field, supporting defence, security and disaster management operations.
DGIRT Vehicle To Boost Geospatial Data Collection For Defence, Disaster Response
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A Defence Geospatial Information Rapid Team vehicle, launched on Defence Geospatial Day 2026, combines specialised equipment, electric motorcycles and drones to speed up accurate geospatial data collection for defence, security and disaster response.
- The vehicle was developed by JUPEM with the Malaysian Armed Forces and first used in the Batang Kali landslide.
- It aims to accelerate data collection and improve response times at disaster sites.
- The launch coincided with Defence Geospatial Day 2026, themed “Advancing Defence and Security Through Geospatial Capabilities.”
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