Malaysia Embraer supply chain: Defence Ministry explores aerospace deal amid RMAF C-390 talks
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is exploring opportunities to participate in Brazilian aerospace and defence company Embraer’s regional and global supply chain as part of efforts to strengthen the local defence industry.
Malaysia is actively exploring potential partnerships within Embraer's supply chain in Brazil, as part of its efforts to bolster the nation's defence industry. This comes after a recent informal visit by Frederico Lemos, chief commercial officer of Embraer Defence and Security, to the Malaysian Defence Ministry headquarters. During the meeting, the focus was on identifying avenues for local cooperation, including Embraer's involvement in the regional and global supply chain.
This development aligns with Malaysia's strategic goals outlined in the National Defence Industry Policy (DIPN), which aims to enhance the capabilities of the local defence sector. The New Straits Times has previously reported that Embraer's C-390 is being considered as a potential replacement for the Malaysian Air Force's (RMAF) aging C-130 Hercules fleet.
The RMAF chief, General Tan Sri Muhamad Norazlan Aris, emphasized that the new aircraft should have a similar carrying capacity to the Hercules, striking a balance between size and functionality. The C-390, capable of carrying up to 26 tonnes of cargo and approximately 80 soldiers, meets the operational requirements necessary for the replacement.
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