India, Malaysia Seek Closer Military Ties
NEW DELHI India and Malaysia will explore ways to strengthen military ties between the two countries during the Jan. 30-Feb. 4 visit of the Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, to Kuala Lumpur.
As part of its Look East policy, India has been increasing strategic ties with countries such as Singapore, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia.
During his visit, Browne will meet Gen. Tan Sri Dato Sri Zulkifeli bin Mohd Zin, the Malaysian chief of Defence Force, and Gen Tan Sri Dato Sri Rodzali bin Daud, chief of Malaysian Air Force, and discuss a wide range of bilateral issues on defense cooperation, said an official of the Indian Defence Ministry.
A team of Indian Air Force pilots and technicians were in Malaysia in 2008 for two years to train the Malaysian pilots, weapon system operators and maintenance staff for the induction and operation of their newly acquired Su-30 MKM fighter aircraft from Russia.
India also helped Malaysia set up a Systems School for the Su-30 MKM at Gong Kedak Air Base.
The Air Chief would be visiting Gong Kedak and Subang Airbases and hold talks on issues including professional exchanges, Su-30 Training, Courses, Maintenance and Logistic issues, says the Indian Defence Ministry release.
Malaysia also seeks training in submarine operations from Indian personnel. Besides, Malaysia has also evinced interest in the procurement of the supersonic cruise missile Brah Mos, said Defence Ministry sources.
India and Malaysia first signed a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation in 1992.
India, Malaysia Seek Closer Military Ties | Gannett Government Media | defensenews.com
NEW DELHI India and Malaysia will explore ways to strengthen military ties between the two countries during the Jan. 30-Feb. 4 visit of the Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, to Kuala Lumpur.
As part of its Look East policy, India has been increasing strategic ties with countries such as Singapore, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia.
During his visit, Browne will meet Gen. Tan Sri Dato Sri Zulkifeli bin Mohd Zin, the Malaysian chief of Defence Force, and Gen Tan Sri Dato Sri Rodzali bin Daud, chief of Malaysian Air Force, and discuss a wide range of bilateral issues on defense cooperation, said an official of the Indian Defence Ministry.
A team of Indian Air Force pilots and technicians were in Malaysia in 2008 for two years to train the Malaysian pilots, weapon system operators and maintenance staff for the induction and operation of their newly acquired Su-30 MKM fighter aircraft from Russia.
India also helped Malaysia set up a Systems School for the Su-30 MKM at Gong Kedak Air Base.
The Air Chief would be visiting Gong Kedak and Subang Airbases and hold talks on issues including professional exchanges, Su-30 Training, Courses, Maintenance and Logistic issues, says the Indian Defence Ministry release.
Malaysia also seeks training in submarine operations from Indian personnel. Besides, Malaysia has also evinced interest in the procurement of the supersonic cruise missile Brah Mos, said Defence Ministry sources.
India and Malaysia first signed a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation in 1992.
India, Malaysia Seek Closer Military Ties | Gannett Government Media | defensenews.com