22 Desember 2016
MiG-29N of the RMAF (photo : JKSC)
BARANOVICHI (BelTA) – Malaysia is interested in expanding cooperation with Belarus in repairs of military aircraft. Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Malaysian parliament Pandikar Amin Mulia made the statement as he visited OAO 558 Aircraft Repair Plant in Baranovichi, Brest Oblast on 21 December, BelTA has learned.
Pandikar Amin Mulia said: “Malaysia is considering expanding cooperation with Belarus in the near future in matters concerning aircraft repairs. I will recommend our defense ministry to pay close attention to the capabilities of the Belarusian company in Baranovichi.”
The Malaysian side has already worked with OAO 558 Aircraft Repair Plant although only as one-time contracts. It is now necessary to take the bilateral relations to the next level, stated the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Malaysian parliament. “Today I've contacted the deputy defense minister of our country and informed him about my tour of the aircraft repair company in Baranovichi. He spoke in positive terms about cooperation with the company,” noted Pandikar Amin Mulia. The MP said he was pleased with the work the Baranovichi-based company does.
Pavel Pinigin, Director of OAO 558 Aircraft Repair Plant, noted that the Belarusian company is ready to expand cooperation with the Malaysian Defense Ministry in repairing and modernizing aircraft of the MiG-29 type.
The delegation of the Malaysian parliament led by Pandikar Amin Mulia went on a tour of the manufacturing division of the aircraft repair company. Members of the delegation were made familiar with some peculiarities of the technology used to repair and upgrade aircraft and helicopters of the Belarusian army as well as unmanned aerial vehicles.
OAO 558 Aircraft Repair Plant specializes in repairing and upgrading the aircraft Su-22, Su-25, Su-27 (Su-30), MiG-29, and An-2 as well as the helicopters Mi-8 (Mi-17) and Mi-24 (Mi-35). The Belarusian company is capable of repairing the airframe and all the components. It can enhance aircraft and take extra preventive measures to increase the reliability of aircraft and helicopters. The company cooperates with over 30 countries.
(BelTA)
It should be and thoroughly. So it may save Malaysian pilots lives in the future.
BalasHapus- Dear RMAF, just get rid of all Mig-29, and buy another dozen Su-30MKM, OR even 1/2 dozen would do just fine! since Malaysia have no budget to buy Rafale or EuroThyphoon!
BalasHapus- enough wasting monies to maintain Mig-29!!
malysia will not buying any asset from russia right now..they kill syrians.
Hapuswell...Israel kill muslims, so do US, France, UK either using drones or their bombers! China also killed Muslim Uighurs, India killing Muslim Kashmir...you want more examples of Weapon Manufacturer Countries who killing Muslims at daily basis?
HapusWhy you said the MAlaysia have no budget for this? As far as i knew this country are rich at all.
BalasHapusmalaysia got money..but for me,they doing right..spending to much money for military is wasting..just humble and invest more in economy sectors...with much money in future,we can have any weapons if we want...for example,after rapid pengerang project in johore finish soon,malaysia will be biggest petroleum operator in asia..2nd largest in the world...in future,indonesia no need to worry oil supply from singapore,we can supply for you...
BalasHapusUpgrade cost 15milion dolar each full spec .
BalasHapusits looks like a good statement..but just at your level..maybe you are too young for foreign policy..keep reading and some day coming you will understand..
BalasHapusOf course your 'level' definitely have zero idea how to answer my simple question!
Hapusof coz..ur question too silly..do u realize whts happen right now at syria?..there's any western block joined bashar military cmpaign..
HapusGanti aja udah MIG 29 RMAF nya...
BalasHapusapa dipikir mig 29 mal itu barang rongsok? itu heavy fighter lho, setelah upgrade dia bakal bisa dibanding dengan raptor. kalo mau ganti ya sekalian f22 jabgab nanggung ntar masuk lobang yg dibikin sendiri.
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