NEW DELHI: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirms that Malaysia is exploring the possibility of acquiring India's Brahmos air-to-surface missile system, while emphasising that discussions are still ongoing and no final decision has been made.
In an interview with India's NDTV, the Prime Minister said discussions took place during the bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, but the rightful decision maker would be Malaysia's Air Force.
"(We) did discuss but my position is always to get the departments or agencies concerned, those having the expertise in the Air Force, they should then continue.
"They have had initial discussions and I told Modi that I am very supportive of that because this relationship is build on trust and we want to cement it in all fields," he said.
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, acknowledged India's defence capabilities.
The Brahmos is a long-range, ramjet-powered supersonic cruise missile that can be launched from submarines, ships, fighter aircraft or transporter erector launcher.
It is a joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Russian Federation's NPO Mashinostroyeniya, who together formed BrahMos Aerospace. – Bernama
