LIMA ‘17 Special – In Focus: Leonardo ATR 72MP

Leonardo debuted the ATR 72MP publicly at LIMA ’17 in Langkawi, since the type’s introduction into service with the Italian Air Force (Italian: Aeronautica Militare, (AM)) in December 2016. Designated the P-72A by AM, this state-of-the-art aircraft is at the forefront of maritime patrol capability, enabling defence, homeland security and environmental protection missions. Multi-mission Platform […]

LIMA ‘17 Special – Team RSAF & RSN

At LIMA ‘17, and reflecting the close bilateral relationships with our closest neighbour, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) both took part in the aerospace and maritime segments of the exhibition. The RSAF was represented by a Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter from 120 Squadron “Redhawks” and a […]

LIMA ‘17 Special – Warriors in the Skies

On 21 March, 2017, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak officially declared the opening of LIMA ‘17 in an early morning ceremony. What followed next was the most exciting and dynamic display ever performed by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF; Malay: Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM)) in the 27 year history of LIMA. In […]