DSA 2024 : Malaysia Firms Mindmatics unveils first loitering munition called TODAK.

9 May, 2024 - 8:15 | Defense News Army 2024

At the DSA 2024 exhibition held in Malaysia from May 6 to May 9, 2024, the Malaysian company Mindmatics introduced for the first time the loitering munition named TODAK. This small payload munition, which is easily accessible to armies, aims to equip units with the capabilities to strike at more significant targets.
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Todak loitering munition presented for the first time at DSA 2024 exhibition (Picture source: Army Recognition)

Mindmatics Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysia-based company specializing in personal care services. Founded on November 2, 2001, and headquartered in Kajang, Selangor, the company has also ventured into defense technology alongside its medical technology development activities, facing financial challenges. This was demonstrated by its presentation of the Helang VTOL drone at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2022 exhibition. This drone is designed for surveillance missions and has been deployed by the Eastern Sabah Security Command for border surveillance missions, and now for the introduction of the TODAK loitering munition.

The TODAK loitering munition is described as carrying AI to detect targets and adjust its flight accordingly. Additionally, human control is possible through a device capable of controlling multiple loitering munitions. Launched by a catapult, TODAK is announced to have a setup time of less than 15 minutes. Capable of operating within a radius of 40 km at a maneuvering speed of 100 km/h, the munition carries a 3 kg armor-piercing explosive charge, which it launches at a speed of 170 km/h before impact. The TODAK munition can loiter for more than 40 minutes at a maximum altitude of 20,000 feet (6,000 meters). Relatively small in size (2000x1350x180mm) and powered by an electric motor (Li-ion battery 25.2V), its discretion and high altitude enable significant stealth.

Today, loitering munitions are an indispensable tool in combat operations. As vehicles have become essential for moving units over long distances, loitering munitions that combine autonomy and endurance enable strikes on vehicles that cripple an enemy's operational capabilities. Several other nations are researching and developing loitering munitions or kamikaze drone programs.

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DSA 2024 : Malaysia Firms Mindmatics unveils first loitering munition called TODAK.