Malaysia buys RM1.4b tanks from Poland


By LAM LI

KUALA LUMPUR: The Government has sealed a deal worth RM1.4bil partly through contra trade to acquire battle tanks and for defence technology transfer from Poland yesterday. 

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the purchase of the 48 units of the PT-91M tanks would enhance the armoured brigade’s capability while increasing trade opportunities with Poland. 

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