Aviation

HAL to open KL office to support Tejas bid in Malaysia

India has achieved a significant milestone by launching its first overseas sales and maintenance office in Malaysia. #HAL

In the presence of Dr. Ajay Kumar, the secretary of defence, HAL signed an MoU to open an office in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). Major (R) Mohd Husairi Bin Mat Zain of Forte Drus, who serves as HAL’s official representative in Malaysia, and Mr. Ravi K, GM, LCA, of HAL, signed the Memorandum of Understanding. In addition to Mr. Sanjay Jaju, Additional Secretary (Defence Production), additional guests included Mr. B. N. Reddy, High Commissioner of India in Malaysia.

With a presence in Malaysia, HAL will be better able to capitalize on new business prospects for the Fighter Lead-in Trainer, LCA and other RMAF requirements, such as Su-30 MKM and Hawk modifications. It will strengthen India’s commitment to assisting Malaysia’s defence forces and industry in maintaining a viable aerospace and defence sector in Malaysia.

HAL, one of the biggest manufacturers of Su-30 aircraft of Russian origin, is able to provide the RMAF with the necessary support for its Su-30 MKM fleet, which is experiencing low serviceability concerns as a result of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine situation. HAL can assist RMAF in modernizing its Hawk fleet. The RMAF may eventually introduce further HAL platforms like the HTT-40, Do-228, Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), etc.

The Kuala Lumpur branch of HAL will handle marketing promotion of HAL’s assortment of goods and services not just in Malaysia but across South East Asia. Additionally, the office will help the RMAF’s current operating platforms and those of nearby air forces in the area become more serviceable.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”