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Malaysian IFV Modernization Efforts On Display At DSA 2026
Hanwha Aerospace and Malaysian vehicle manufacturer Cendana have unveiled an upgraded version of the K200 infantry fighting vehicle, dubbed the MIFV-CH25, at the Defence Services Asia 2026 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. The upgraded vehicle features significant improvements, including a remote-controlled weapon station and an electric-hydraulic rear ramp. According to a Hanwha official, the prototype has undergone evaluation by the Malaysian Army, which currently operates 111 K200 IFVs. The MIFV-CH25 is being positioned as a modernization option for the in-service fleet, although no upgrade contract has been awarded yet, as reported by Janes.