Naval Base In Line For Advanced Air Defense System, Says Defense Minister
January 27 2015
The Malaysian navy has decided to equip its Teluk Sepanggar naval base with an advanced air defense system, reports Bernama, Malaysia's national news agency.
The new system, which should be able to combat future threats, is needed in response to developments in the South China Sea and eastern Sabah waters, said Defense Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.
The particular system to be acquired will be selected at a later date, the minister said on Sunday during a visit...
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