Eastern Sabah Security Zone
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The Eastern Sabah Security Zone is a security zone in the Malaysian state of Sabah that was launched by Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on 25 March 2013 following persistent attacks by pirates an
AV8 Gempita armoured fighting vehicle. 12 units are currently deployed in Tawau.
PASKAL operatives are stationed at Lahad Datu.
PGK operators are stationed at forward operating bases in Mabul Island, Semporna and Banggi Island, Kudat.
A MD-530G Scout Attack Helicopter. Six have been purchased for the Malaysian Army Air Corp's use in ESSZONE.
DefTech AV8
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The DefTech AV8 Gempita is an amphibious multirole armoured vehicle developed by Malaysian defence company DefTech with the assistance of Turkey defence company FNSS. The Gempita resembles some of the
Eastern Sabah Security Zone
…the Malaysian Armed Forces Camp in Lahad Datu. Mechanised Infantry: 18 ACV-300 Adnan infantry fighting vehicle have been deployed in Kota Belud and 12 AV8 Gempita armoured fighting vehicle are in Tawau. There are also AV4 Lipanbara armoured personnel carrier stationed in Sabah. Up to 24 M109 howitzer (Paladin…
DefTech AV8 Gempita being paraded on Malaysia's National Day Parade
AV8 Gempita of Malaysian Army in digital camouflage
Denel LCT30 turret
Sharpshooter 25mm turret