KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 1,166 personnel from various security agencies and stakeholders took part in the Exercise Eagle Stealth 2026 security drill (Ex Eagle Stealth) to test their level of preparedness and coordination in responding to various security threats at the country’s critical infrastructure.
The National Security Council (MKN) said the exercise, held at Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s (KLIA) Terminal 1, from Nov 10 to 13, aimed to ensure that security operating procedures at the facility remained at an optimal level.
The exercise covered four major threat scenarios: aircraft hijacking, drone threats, chemical, biological, radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) threats, as well as communication disruptions and cybersecurity threats, it added.
“The exercise was conducted in accordance with MKN Directive No. 18: Policy and Mechanism for the Management and Handling of Terrorism Crises (2023 Revision), and involved a seminar, Tabletop Exercise, Field Training Exercise and After Action Review,” the MKN said in a statement yesterday, Bernama reported.
The exercise was carried out through a strategic collaboration with Malaysia Airports and various agencies, including the Malaysian Armed Forces, Royal Malaysia Police and the Fire and Rescue Department.
Also participating were the Health Ministry, Information Department (Japen), as well as corporate sector representatives comprising Sapura Research Sdn Bhd, PETRONAS and Weststar Engineering Sdn Bhd.
MKN said the exercise involved various ministries, departments and stakeholders in strengthening aviation security management.
