Malaysian Air Force, Navy orders $2.7 million in personal locator beacons

ST. PAUL, Minn., 14 June 2008.Digital Angel's SARBE division will supply emergency identification equipment with a combined value of approximately $2.7 million to the Malaysian Armed Forces. Delivery of all equipment is due by the end of Q2 '09.

The company will supply its high-performance SARBE G2R Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) along with associated spares, support equipment and training.

The SARBE G2R PLB will be carried by aircrews operating fixed and rotary-wing aircraft in the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and Navy (RMN) for use in emergencies to summon assistance. The equipment supplied replaces older SARBE equipment that will soon become obsolete due to upgraded search-and-rescue satellite systems.

This purchase by the Malaysian government illustrates its commitment to equip their pilots and air crew with the best survival equipment available.

The selection of G2R followed a rigorous selection process where all alternative products were considered. Technical superiority and the support given by Signature were cited as key reasons for selection.