The training focused on foundation war-fighting and combined arms tactics. Credit: Private Sukhraj kaur/Australia Department of Defence.

Australian and Malaysian military personnel have reinforced their partnership through Exercise Southern Tiger. 

The two countries are approaching the 70th anniversary of Australia’s diplomatic presence in Malaysia in 2025. 

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In 2021, Australia and Malaysia upgraded their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership. 

Hosted by the 10th/27th Battalion, the Royal South Australia Regiment (10/27RSAR), the exercise took place across several locations, from 30 August to 24 September. 

These include Cultana Training Area, Murray Bridge Training Area, and Edinburgh Defence Precinct in Australia.  

During Exercise Southern Tiger, a sub-unit from the Malaysian Army was assigned to an Australian Army unit. 

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A company-sized group of Malaysian Army soldiers from different combat and support units within 4th Mechanised Brigade, trained alongside members of the 9th Brigade and the 3rd Health Battalion of Australia. 

This strengthened interoperability and cultural understanding. 

Malaysian Army 14th Mechanised Battalion commanding officer Azllan bin Zainul Abidin said: “This was a very good opportunity to have my soldiers exposed to Australian culture, Australian Army culture, it’s training and training environments. 

“Seeing the differences between our two armies and the way we train will be of great benefit to all those involved.” 

The training focused on foundation war-fighting and combined arms tactics, culminating in a live-fire in complex combat scenarios. 

Australian Army commanding officer 10/27RSAR Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Jackson said: “It’s been a great opportunity for us to train alongside our Malaysian partners. Individual soldiers getting time on the tools is always a good thing. Soldiers are out there training, getting better at their core trades. 

“Meanwhile, the soldiers and officers that organised the training and were involved in planning the exercise also benefited from increasing their understanding of how Army is contributing to implementing the National Defence Strategy.”