LANGKAWI: The Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) Naval Air Wing marked a significant milestone at LIMA ’25 with the commercialisation of its award-winning innovation, the Compact Tactical Light (CTL), through a landmark procurement deal.
The CTL was developed in response to operational challenges faced during the rescue mission of the hijacked MV Bunga Laurel in the Gulf of Eden, where RMN Special Forces encountered difficulties distinguishing between friend and foe in complete darkness. The CTL addresses this issue by transmitting coded signals that are invisible to the naked eye, enabling precise visual identification in low-light environments.
Having garnered widespread recognition, the CTL has received several accolades, including:
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Champion, National Intellectual Property Award
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Champion, Perak Innovation Competition
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Champion, Royal Malaysian Navy Innovation Award
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Silver Award, Seoul International Invention Fair
In a major step forward, CTL has been selected to represent the RMN in the Innovation Segment of the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) Pavilion at LIMA ’25. The technology has officially entered the commercial phase through a partnership with Choppertech Services Sdn Bhd, which now serves as its marketing partner for the defence industry.
The signing ceremony between Choppertech Services Sdn Bhd and Lorenco Defence Private Limited for the official procurement of CTL took place today at the MINDEF Pavilion. The agreement was witnessed by First Admiral Ruzman bin Mat, Commander of the Naval Air Wing.
This milestone underscores the RMN Innovation Team’s commitment to delivering impactful, home-grown defence solutions. It also reflects Malaysia’s broader ambition to advance its capabilities in cutting-edge defence technology and contribute to the global maritime innovation landscape.
