The
vehicle, to be manufactured by DEFTECH in Malaysia, is
based on the FNSS-designed PARS 8x8 multi-purpose, multi-mission,
wheeled armored vehicle. The vehicle will be redesigned
by FNSS and DEFTECH engineers specifically to meet the
requirements of the Malaysian customer.
“This
effort will not only benefit the Malaysian Army, but will
also further develop the indigenous capability in Malaysia,”
said John Kelly, vice president of exports and international
business for BAE Systems’ Land & Armaments sector.
“BAE Systems, Inc. actively looks to support FNSS
in its ambition to market its land vehicle expertise globally.”
Malaysia’s
AV-8 8x8 armoured wheeled vehicle program involves the
local design, development and manufacture of the vehicle,
as well as the integrated logistic support. FNSS will
provide the technical assistance and technology transfer
to enable DEFTECH to produce the vehicles in Malaysia.
The AV-8 will be Malaysia’s first indigenous 8x8
armored wheeled vehicle family consisting of 12 variants,
for use by the Malaysian Army.
