https://www.shephardmedia.com/author/dzirhan-mahadzir/News authored by Dzirhan Mahadziren-gbSun, 24 May 2026 03:33:10 +0000https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/malaysian-army-vehicle-renewal-slowed-politics-scandal-economic/Malaysian Army vehicle renewal slowed by politics, scandal and economic strainDzirhan Mahadzirhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/malaysian-army-vehicle-renewal-slowed-politics-scandal-economic/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/MIFV-CH25_Dzirhan.jpgDespite political and economic headwinds, companies are positioning themselves for current and upcoming Malaysian Army requirements. Shephard spoke with some of them at DSA 2026.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/malaysia-defence-budget-sets-out-procurement-goals-for-2026/Malaysia’s defence budget sets out major procurement goals for 2026Dzirhan Mahadzirhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/malaysia-defence-budget-sets-out-procurement-goals-for-2026/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Dzirhan-105mmMod56.jpgThe country has allocated RM21.70 billion for defence spending next year, with some major procurements set to be initiated across the country’s army, navy and air force.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/malaysia-signs-nsm-launcher-deal-issues-littoral-combat-ships-support-loi-and-acquires-first-usv/Malaysia signs NSM launcher deal, issues Littoral Combat Ships support LOI and acquires first USVDzirhan Mahadzirhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/malaysia-signs-nsm-launcher-deal-issues-littoral-combat-ships-support-loi-and-acquires-first-usv/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Naval_Strike_Missile_NSM.jpgAs LCS delays persist, RMN re-arms Lekiu-class frigates and embraces unmanned systems amid budget constraints.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/malaysia-advances-armoured-modernisation-with-435-million-tarantula-vehicle-deal/Malaysia advances armoured modernisation with $435 million Tarantula vehicle dealDzirhan Mahadzirhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/malaysia-advances-armoured-modernisation-with-435-million-tarantula-vehicle-deal/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Tarantula_MILDEF_Malaysia.JPGMildef International Technologies will supply high-mobility armoured vehicles featuring systems from Aselsan under a new strategic agreement.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/malaysias-armed-forces-go-shopping-for-hundreds-of-support-vehicles/Malaysia’s armed forces go shopping for hundreds of support vehiclesDzirhan Mahadzirhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/malaysias-armed-forces-go-shopping-for-hundreds-of-support-vehicles/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Urovesa_VAMTAC_Malaysia.JPGMalaysia is issuing tenders to acquire more than 300 vehicles of 11 different types as part of efforts to recapitalise and restructure its ground forces.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/kai-proposes-surion-variants-to-fill-malaysian-helicopter-capability-gaps/KAI proposes Surion variants to fill Malaysian helicopter capability gapsDzirhan Mahadzirhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/kai-proposes-surion-variants-to-fill-malaysian-helicopter-capability-gaps/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/slide_img01_bMkMh3H.jpgDespite previous challenges in unifying procurement efforts across the Malaysian Armed Forces services, KAI has aimed to offer tailored Surion variants to fulfil specific requirements.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/malaysia-inks-us148-billion-in-deals/Malaysia inks $1.48 billion in support deals for submarines and aircraftDzirhan Mahadzirhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/malaysia-inks-us148-billion-in-deals/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/DSA__Defence_Services_Asia_C-130_A400M_CN-235_Scorpene_Leonardo_Airbus-5.jpgThe deals signed ranged from submarine and aircraft support to the purchase of maritime patrol aircraft and anti-tank weapons.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/malaysian-navy-rvises-transformation-plan-for-fleet-modernisation/Malaysian Navy revises transformation plan for fleet modernisationDzirhan Mahadzirhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/malaysian-navy-rvises-transformation-plan-for-fleet-modernisation/Naval Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/RMN-fires-Exocet-MM40.jpgDespite the delay, graphics outlining the revised plan were showcased at DSA 2024, offered insights into the Royal Malaysian Navy’s strategic vision for fleet modernisation.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/us-ordnance-sees-growing-demand-for-small-arms-and-machine-guns/US Ordnance sees growing demand for small arms and machine gunsDzirhan Mahadzirhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/us-ordnance-sees-growing-demand-for-small-arms-and-machine-guns/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/M60D_phillipines_jolo.jpgThe company believes its willingness to accommodate client requests, accept small orders and implement user feedback for continuous improvement has contributed to its success.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/md-helicopters-expands-presence-in-indo-pacific-eyes-potential-customers/MD Helicopters expands presence in Indo-Pacific, eyes potential customersDzirhan Mahadzirhttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/md-helicopters-expands-presence-in-indo-pacific-eyes-potential-customers/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/288656013_400337655468317_3150845881792605688_n.jpgMD Helicopters aims to bolster its footprint in the Indo-Pacific region, targeting countries like Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia for potential sales of its TH530 trainer and AH530 Light Attack Scout helicopters.