South Korea's defense giant, Hanwha Aerospace, has partnered with Malaysian special vehicle manufacturer Cendana Auto to undertake a significant modernization of the Malaysian Army's aging K200 tracked infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). These vehicles, which have been in service for over three decades, are set to be upgraded under a new agreement signed by the two companies in early August 2024. Read more.
| The Malaysian Army acquired approximately 111 K200 IFVs from South Korea in the 1990s, with an additional batch of upgraded K200A1 vehicles delivered later (Picture source: USAG/Humphreys) |