Malaysia starts international tender for new maritime patrol aircraft

[Zarvan]

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is pushing forward with their acquisition of new Maritime Patrol Aircraft, with a first batch of two aircraft up for tender, Asia Pacific Defense Journal reports.

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Airbus C-295 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (Picture source: Airbus)

An online briefing for the tender was conducted on 1 October 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, and participated by members of the MOD’s Defense Industry Division (BIP), RMAF’s MPA Acquisition Project Team, and representatives from local and international companies interested in the tender.

The RMAF presented its plan to acquire a full-spectrum Maritime Patrol Aircraft in line with the RMAF’s Capability Development Plan 2055 (CAP55), with Phase 1 of the project looking to acquire two new MPAs. A total of six MPAs will later be required to meet its capability requirements, and to replace ageing assets.

Among the aircraft considered by the RMAF were the Airbus C-295, Leonardo ATR-72, Boeing P-8A Poseidon, Kawasaki P-1, and the PTDI CN-235.

Malaysia starts international tender for new maritime patrol aircraft

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is pushing forward with their acquisition of new Maritime Patrol Aircraft, with a first batch of two aircraft up for t

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[lcloo]

Looking at our financial position, I would expect we will buy from Indonesia CN235-220.

 

[powastick]

Malaysia is desperate, the current outbreak is coming from illegals crossing from Indonesia and Philippines. Also was compounded by Malaysia having a election in Sabah.

 

[Indos]

Looking at our financial position, I would expect we will buy from Indonesia CN235-220.

Considering Malaysian ZEE and sea territory is not that large, yup it would be enough to buy CN 235-220 that has 11 hours flight endurance. Malaysia can actually extend the endurance if they ask PTDI to make the plane able to have two additional fuel tanks, just like what PTDI made for Vietnam NC 212i planes.

Two Malaysian Air Force CN 235 have also undergone MSA convertion in PTDI facility with the next plane will come in January 2021 inshaAllah.

Vietnam NC 212i

PT. Dirgantara Indonesia (Persero)

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