KUALA TERENGGANU: The state-of-the-art Su-30MKM simulator centre for jet fighter operations training has positioned Malaysia at the forefront of such technology ahead of other countries in the region with similar aircraft, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.
He said the simulator centre, which houses two sets of dual-seater high fidelity Sukhoi Su-30MKMA simulator systems, would be used by Royal Malaysian Air Force pilots at its base in Gong Kedak here.
"Developed by ICT solutions provider HeiTech Padu Berhad, the simulator centre has the capability to carry out full mission training in a network environment.
"It is unique as the training mission can be conducted using more than one simulated aircraft simultaneously, thereby effectively imitating an actual environment," he said before launching the simulator centre at the Gong Kedak air base here yesterday.
Ahmad Zahid said the system is capable of training the pilot, weapons sensor officer and ground crew with high-level fidelity in simulating an aircraft flight model.
HeiTech executive chairman Datuk Mohd Hilmey Taib said the company was honoured with the trust and opportunity given by the ministry in driving such an initiative.
"We hope the new technology will enhance the RMAF's credibility as the most advanced air force in the region."
He said it was developed based on the Private Finance Initiative business model that made the company accountable for the operation and maintenance of the centre until 2020.
The company, he said, had a proven track record as a long-time partner of the Govern-ment.
"With the capabilities at hand, we are now ready to play a bigger role in the defence industry by focusing on software development and systems integration, which is in line with the National Defence Policy," he said.
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