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RMAF Develops Nation's First Laser Anti-Drone System
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RMAF Develops Nation's First Laser Anti-Drone System

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has developed Birdie-X, the nation's first laser-powered anti-drone system.
  • The system was created in collaboration with STRIDE, a research agency under the Ministry of Defence, and Benua Defence Sdn. Bhd.
  • Birdie-X aims to counter the increasingly complex threat posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has achieved a historic milestone in national defense with the creation of Birdie-X, the country's inaugural laser-powered anti-drone system. This advanced technology is specifically designed to combat the growing and complex threat posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

Lieutenant Colonel Hairul Zaimy Ibrahim, the system's inventor, explained that the development of this high-tech weapon was driven by current operational needs. The proliferation of drones in modern conflicts highlighted the urgent requirement for such a defense mechanism.

The Birdie-X system is the result of a strategic collaboration involving the RMAF, STRIDE (a research agency under the Ministry of Defence), and Benua Defence Sdn. Bhd. The system was recently showcased in Kuantan, marking a significant advancement in Malaysia's defense capabilities against aerial threats.

The development of this high-tech weapon was driven by current operational needs.

— Lieutenant Colonel Hairul Zaimy IbrahimExplaining the motivation behind creating the Birdie-X system.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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