KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Army (TDM) will continue enhancing the deployment of personnel and assets along the nation’s borders to ensure that security remains robust.
Army Chief Jeneral Datuk Azhan Md Othman said the effort is being reinforced with modern technology, including drones, scrambler motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and optronic equipment.
He said these high-tech assets enhance surveillance capabilities while safeguarding the welfare and safety of front-line personnel.
Amid an increasingly complex global security landscape, he said TDM is undergoing a holistic transformation in line with the Defence White Paper to remain operationally ready at all times.
“This evolution requires a modular, lethal and deployable force.
“We must be prepared for multi-domain warfare and regional geopolitical uncertainties,” he told a press conference after officiating the 93rd Army Day Parade at Sungai Besi Camp here yesterday, Bernama reported.
TDM is expected to receive eight helicopters as part of a 15-year leasing programme starting next year to strengthen the Army Air Wing.
The procurement of self-propelled howitzers is also progressing smoothly, with the assets expected to enter service in stages from next year.
Azhan said these new acquisitions are crucial to maintaining the army’s highest level of readiness in line with current defence requirements.
The parade, held in regimental format, involved 36 officers and 847 other ranks, led by Lieutenant Colonel Ahmad Safuan Jaafar.
It featured eight regimental colours and eight detachments from various TDM corps and regiments.
The event also included a flypast by the Army Air Wing involving four helicopters – two Agusta A109 and two MD530G aircraft.
