RMAF's Paskau tests new combat fatigues
RMAF chief General Datuk Seri Muhamad Norazlan Aris said the new Paskau camouflage fatigues are undergoing field trials to evaluate their suitability.
"While preliminary technical assessments have been completed, this phase focuses on testing its comfort, durability and performance across different environmental conditions," he told the New Straits Times.
It is understood that the new camouflage was designed and developed entirely in the country by the Science and Technology Research Institute for Defence as part of efforts to enhance operational capability and strengthen national defence self-reliance.
The uniform was featured for the first time at the Paskau honorary blue beret presentation to the RMAF chief on Saturday.
Named "Vorcamo Belantara" — the first word being short for Versatile Operations Resilient Camouflage — the pattern is designed to provide terrain-adaptive concealment, battle-grade resilience and long-wear endurance in Malaysia's diverse operational settings, including jungle, urban and coastal environments.
Norazlan said once the testing and evaluation phase is completed, a comprehensive report will be submitted for approval prior to its official implementation.
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