Malaysia, Australia team up on drones to boost maritime surveillance
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) to expand maritime surveillance and enforcement capabilities across the country’s vast waters.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Australia have formed a partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance their maritime surveillance and enforcement capabilities. The deal focuses on the use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), also known as drones, leveraging Australia's expertise in drone technology alongside Malaysia's understanding of its maritime environment and enforcement needs.
MMEA director-general Maritime Admiral Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah highlighted that the RPAS technology could act as a "force multiplier" by bolstering aerial surveillance and extending the agency's coverage of maritime areas. This cooperation aims to share expertise, best practices, and develop a practical, safe, and suitable capability for MMEA's operations.
The MoU was signed by Malaysia and Australia to address maritime security challenges, such as cross-border crime, smuggling, and unlawful activities at sea.
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