BAE Systems Hopes To Supply Eurofighter Typhoon To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The UK-based global defence and security company, BAE Systems, hopes to supply its Eurofighter Typhoon, the world's most advanced multi-role combat aircraft to Malaysia. BAE Systems South East Asia managing director John Brosnan said the company had submitted its proposal to the Ministry of Defence, and discussed with local industrial partners on collaboration. "We have the best aircraft and industrial package to go with it," he told reporters at a media briefing on the company's Malaysia Industrial Participation here Wednesday. On the contract value, Brosnan said it was too early to ascertain the price as this depends on the number of aircraft, as well as the support level required by Malaysia. "Once the government has evaluated the initial phase, it will issue the detailed specifications, including the support level, and we can then put in the pricing," he added. BAE Systems has a 30-year presence in Malaysia and has been supporting the operations of the Royal Malaysian Air Force Hawk trainers while preparing pilots to fly frontline aircraft. The company reported sales of US$30.7 billion last year and has customers in more than 100 countries. --BERNAMA