The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has to expedite upgrading the national defence radar system as some of the radars are more than 15 years old.
RMAF chief General Tan Sri Rodzali Daud said the matter had been discussed with the government.
By: Bernama (www.bernama.com.my)
The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has to expedite upgrading the national defence radar system as some of the radars are more than 15 years old. RMAF chief General Tan Sri Rodzali Daud said the matter had been discussed with the government.
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