Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday (May 20) launched 'Ribat', the first High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicle (HMLTV) fully designed and built by local defence company Mildef International Technologies Sdn Bhd.
00:00Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday launched RIBAT, the first high-mobility light tactical vehicle, HML-TV, fully designed and built by local defence company Mildef International Technologies' Sendirian Berhad.
00:17The unveiling took place at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025, Lima 2025, held at the Masuri International Exhibition Centre.
00:29Named by the Prime Minister himself, RIBAT embodies the spirit of safeguarding the nation through a combination of faith, patriotism and technological strength.
00:39The name also refers to the traditional concept of guarding borders and ensuring public safety, symbolising readiness, bravery and sacrifice for the nation.
00:50According to Mildef, the RIBAT was developed entirely by local engineers at the company's facilities in Seremban and Sepang.
00:59The multi-role tactical vehicle is designed for patrol missions, convoy protection and special operations, and features a modular ballistic protection system adaptable to mission needs.
01:11The launch of RIBAT marks a significant milestone in Malaysia's push for defence self-reliance and regional defence industry cooperation.
01:20In conjunction with the launch, Anwar also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, between Mildef and PT Pindad, a leading Indonesian defence manufacturer.
01:32The collaboration aims to boost exports, technology transfer and system integration between the two nations.
01:39He also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement, MOA, between Mildef and the Defence Science and Technology Research Institute, Stride, a key research agency under the Defence Ministry.
01:52The partnership will focus on joint research and innovation in defence technologies.
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