On the occasion of the Defence Services Asia Exhibition & Conference (DSA), Leonardo and the Ministry of Defence of Malaysia signed the Industrial Collaboration Programme Agreement (“ICP Agreement”) following the sale of two ATR P-72Ms (the maritime patrol version of the ATR regional transport aircraft) to Malaysia, with related logistics and training services, the main procurement contract signed in May 2023.
These initiatives will facilitate the transfer of technological knowledge and explore new opportunities for collaboration. Specifically, universities including MIAT (UniKL) will be involved in research and development activities in the aeronautical sector, allowing the acquisition of new academic skills useful for the advanced training of young aeronautical engineers.
The local companies will support Leonardo in the development of the aircraft destined for Malaysia, according to the specifications outlined in the contract. A key element of the ICP Agreement will also be Leonardo’s support for the RMAF.
These include projects aimed at optimising processes in the aviation sector to support the operation of the ATR P-72M fleet and supply chain management. These initiatives will benefit from the expertise gained through the Leonardo Empowering Advanced Partnerships (LEAP) programme, implemented by Leonardo to enhance its supply chain.
The ATR P-72M is a twin-turboprop aircraft designed for complex maritime patrol missions. It is the latest specialized variant of the ATR regional transport aircraft, part of a wide range of mission configurations including maritime surveillance, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface unit warfare (ASuW), search and rescue (SAR), environmental protection monitoring, medical evacuation, and transportation of personnel and materials.
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