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Barnama
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
RIBAT Showcases Local Talent And Innovation In Defence Industry
By Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli LANGKAWI, May 20 (Bernama) -- Behind its compact and rugged design, the country's first high mobility light tactical vehicle (HMLTV) RIBAT holds an extraordinary story of determination, courage and the capability of local talent willing to take great risks for the advancement of the country's defence industry. Fully designed by Mildef International Technologies Sdn Bhd (MILDEF), the armoured vehicle is not just a symbol of physical strength, but also reflects the perseverance of a local company in creating a defence asset which, it was assumed all these while, could only be produced by advanced countries. In an exclusive interview with Bernama, MILDEF managing director Datuk Seri Mohd Nizam Kasa shared that the idea to create RIBAT came about following their success in producing the earlier model, the high-mobility armoured vehicle Tarantula. "RIBAT is a type of specially-designed vehicle we felt was needed after the company produced the Tarantula. This vehicle is compact and suitable for all types of missions… it can operate at the borders (or) any assigned tasks,' he said. More interestingly, Mohd Nizam said RIBAT, which carries high symbolic value and refers to the spirit of guarding and defending the country based on faith, patriotism and technology, was named by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim himself. In conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA'25), which began today, Anwar also launched RIBAT at the MILDEF Pavillion of the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC), thus making the company the first producer of national tactical armoured vehicles. Behind the success of RIBAT's production lies an even bigger achievement as it was fully designed by Malaysians, right from the sketching, research and development (R&D) and production stages to the final tests… everything was done domestically. Mohd Nizam said that about 60 to 70 per cent of the vehicle's components, which are equipped with a modular ballistic protection system and designed for missions such as patrols, convoys and special operations, were developed by local engineers while its components, such as the engine and transmission, were imported before being assembled and tested in the country.
Malay Mail
20-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Anwar launches Malaysia's first locally built tactical vehicle ‘RIBAT' at Lima '25
LANGKAWI, May 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today launched 'RIBAT', the first High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicle (HMLTV) designed and fully built by local company Mildef International Technologies Sdn Bhd (MILDEF). The launch was held in conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA'25) at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC). More interestingly, RIBAT was named by the Prime Minister himself, which carries high symbolic value and refers to the spirit of guarding and defending the country based on faith, patriotism and technology. RIBAT refers to the practice of guarding and controlling the border to defend the safety of the people. It symbolises preparedness, courage and the spirit of sacrifice for the sake of the country. At the event, Anwar witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MILDEF and major Indonesian defence company PT PINDAD, and the collaboration is set to open up opportunities for exports, technology transfer and system integration between the two regional nations. The Prime Minister also witnessed the inking of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between MILDEF and the Defence Science and Technology Research Institute (STRIDE), which is a prominent research agency under the Ministry of Defence. The MoA is aimed at focusing efforts on the development of two more tactical vehicle platforms that will be fully designed domestically. At the agreement signing, MILDEF was represented by its managing director Datuk Seri Mohd Nizam Kasa; PT PINDAD by Sigit Puji Santosa; and STRIDE by Ministry of Defence secretary-general Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Malaysian Armed Forces chief Gen Datuk Mohd Nizam Jaffar also witnessed the signing of the agreement. Meanwhile, MILDEF said in a statement that the launch solidified its position as the country's leading land defence industry, thus making it the first producer of national tactical armoured vehicles to successfully penetrate the regional and international markets. MILDEF added that RIBAT was developed by local engineers with the support of industrial-grade engineering facilities in Seremban and Sepang, in addition to being equipped with a modular ballistic protection system and designed for missions such as patrols, convoys and special operations. Mohd Nizam said the launch of RIBAT not only illustrated the capability of the local industry but is also a manifestation of the success of the government's policy in empowering a self-reliant and high-impact defence ecosystem. 'RIBAT is the result of local innovation, which proves that Malaysia is not only capable of being a user of defence systems but also a creator of strategic technology trusted by both the government and the global community,' he said. Since its establishment in 2005, MILDEF has grown from a group of young engineers to become a key player in the national defence industry with its success in building various assets, such as the high mobility armoured vehicle (HMAV) Tarantula, the Rentaka 4x4 and now the HMLTV RIBAT.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PM launches first locally-made high mobility light tactical vehicle ‘Ribat'
LANGKAWI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today launched 'RIBAT', the first High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicle (HMLTV) designed and fully built by local company Mildef International Technologies Sdn Bhd (MILDEF). The launch was held in conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA'25) at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC). More interestingly, RIBAT was named by the Prime Minister himself, which carries high symbolic value and refers to the spirit of guarding and defending the country based on faith, patriotism and technology. RIBAT refers to the practice of guarding and controlling the border to defend the safety of the people. It symbolises preparedness, courage and the spirit of sacrifice for the sake of the country. At the event, Anwar witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MILDEF and major Indonesian defence company PT PINDAD, and the collaboration is set to open up opportunities for exports, technology transfer and system integration between the two regional nations. The Prime Minister also witnessed the inking of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between MILDEF and the Defence Science and Technology Research Institute (STRIDE), which is a prominent research agency under the Ministry of Defence. The MoA is aimed at focusing efforts on the development of two more tactical vehicle platforms that will be fully designed domestically. At the agreement signing, MILDEF was represented by its managing director Datuk Seri Mohd Nizam Kasa; PT PINDAD by Sigit Puji Santosa; and STRIDE by Ministry of Defence secretary-general Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Malaysian Armed Forces chief Gen Datuk Mohd Nizam Jaffar also witnessed the signing of the agreement. Meanwhile, MILDEF said in a statement that the launch solidified its position as the country's leading land defence industry, thus making it the first producer of national tactical armoured vehicles to successfully penetrate the regional and international markets. MILDEF added that RIBAT was developed by local engineers with the support of industrial-grade engineering facilities in Seremban and Sepang, in addition to being equipped with a modular ballistic protection system and designed for missions such as patrols, convoys and special operations. Mohd Nizam said the launch of RIBAT not only illustrated the capability of the local industry but is also a manifestation of the success of the government's policy in empowering a self-reliant and high-impact defence ecosystem. 'RIBAT is the result of local innovation, which proves that Malaysia is not only capable of being a user of defence systems but also a creator of strategic technology trusted by both the government and the global community,' he said. Since its establishment in 2005, MILDEF has grown from a group of young engineers to become a key player in the national defence industry with its success in building various assets, such as the high mobility armoured vehicle (HMAV) Tarantula, the Rentaka 4x4 and now the HMLTV RIBAT.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PM launches first locally-made high mobility light tactical vehicle
LANGKAWI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today launched 'RIBAT', the first High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicle (HMLTV) designed and fully built by local company Mildef International Technologies Sdn Bhd (MILDEF). The launch was held in conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA'25) at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC). More interestingly, RIBAT was named by the Prime Minister himself, which carries high symbolic value and refers to the spirit of guarding and defending the country based on faith, patriotism and technology. RIBAT refers to the practice of guarding and controlling the border to defend the safety of the people. It symbolises preparedness, courage and the spirit of sacrifice for the sake of the country. At the event, Anwar witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MILDEF and major Indonesian defence company PT PINDAD, and the collaboration is set to open up opportunities for exports, technology transfer and system integration between the two regional nations. The Prime Minister also witnessed the inking of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between MILDEF and the Defence Science and Technology Research Institute (STRIDE), which is a prominent research agency under the Ministry of Defence. The MoA is aimed at focusing efforts on the development of two more tactical vehicle platforms that will be fully designed domestically. At the agreement signing, MILDEF was represented by its managing director Datuk Seri Mohd Nizam Kasa; PT PINDAD by Sigit Puji Santosa; and STRIDE by Ministry of Defence secretary-general Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Malaysian Armed Forces chief Gen Datuk Mohd Nizam Jaffar also witnessed the signing of the agreement. Meanwhile, MILDEF said in a statement that the launch solidified its position as the country's leading land defence industry, thus making it the first producer of national tactical armoured vehicles to successfully penetrate the regional and international markets. MILDEF added that RIBAT was developed by local engineers with the support of industrial-grade engineering facilities in Seremban and Sepang, in addition to being equipped with a modular ballistic protection system and designed for missions such as patrols, convoys and special operations. Mohd Nizam said the launch of RIBAT not only illustrated the capability of the local industry but is also a manifestation of the success of the government's policy in empowering a self-reliant and high-impact defence ecosystem. 'RIBAT is the result of local innovation, which proves that Malaysia is not only capable of being a user of defence systems but also a creator of strategic technology trusted by both the government and the global community,' he said. Since its establishment in 2005, MILDEF has grown from a group of young engineers to become a key player in the national defence industry with its success in building various assets, such as the high mobility armoured vehicle (HMAV) Tarantula, the Rentaka 4x4 and now the HMLTV RIBAT.
Malay Mail
20-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Anwar launches Malaysia's first locally built tactical vehicle ‘RIBAT' at Lima'2025
LANGKAWI, May 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today launched 'RIBAT', the first High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicle (HMLTV) designed and fully built by local company Mildef International Technologies Sdn Bhd (MILDEF). The launch was held in conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA'25) at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC). More interestingly, RIBAT was named by the Prime Minister himself, which carries high symbolic value and refers to the spirit of guarding and defending the country based on faith, patriotism and technology. RIBAT refers to the practice of guarding and controlling the border to defend the safety of the people. It symbolises preparedness, courage and the spirit of sacrifice for the sake of the country. At the event, Anwar witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MILDEF and major Indonesian defence company PT PINDAD, and the collaboration is set to open up opportunities for exports, technology transfer and system integration between the two regional nations. The Prime Minister also witnessed the inking of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between MILDEF and the Defence Science and Technology Research Institute (STRIDE), which is a prominent research agency under the Ministry of Defence. The MoA is aimed at focusing efforts on the development of two more tactical vehicle platforms that will be fully designed domestically. At the agreement signing, MILDEF was represented by its managing director Datuk Seri Mohd Nizam Kasa; PT PINDAD by Sigit Puji Santosa; and STRIDE by Ministry of Defence secretary-general Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin and Malaysian Armed Forces chief Gen Datuk Mohd Nizam Jaffar also witnessed the signing of the agreement. Meanwhile, MILDEF said in a statement that the launch solidified its position as the country's leading land defence industry, thus making it the first producer of national tactical armoured vehicles to successfully penetrate the regional and international markets. MILDEF added that RIBAT was developed by local engineers with the support of industrial-grade engineering facilities in Seremban and Sepang, in addition to being equipped with a modular ballistic protection system and designed for missions such as patrols, convoys and special operations. Mohd Nizam said the launch of RIBAT not only illustrated the capability of the local industry but is also a manifestation of the success of the government's policy in empowering a self-reliant and high-impact defence ecosystem. 'RIBAT is the result of local innovation, which proves that Malaysia is not only capable of being a user of defence systems but also a creator of strategic technology trusted by both the government and the global community,' he said. Since its establishment in 2005, MILDEF has grown from a group of young engineers to become a key player in the national defence industry with its success in building various assets, such as the high mobility armoured vehicle (HMAV) Tarantula, the Rentaka 4x4 and now the HMLTV RIBAT.
