Malaysia has firmed up plans to replace its ageing Rheinmetall Condor 4×4 light armoured vehicles, military and industry sources have told Jane’s .
The replacement platforms would be two new types of light armoured vehicles – a 4×4 and a 6×6 – said the sources, pointing out that the new 4×4s will be used to replace the Condors (about 30 vehicles) that are currently operated by the Malaysian peacekeeping battalion with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
The UN is likely to reimburse the cost of the procurement, said the sources.
The 6×6s will be procured to replace the Condors operated by the Malaysian Army’s Royal Armoured Corps, of which about 150 units are believed to be active.
(Jane's)