Weststar GK-M1

GK-M1 is a Malaysian lightweight armored vehicle designed and manufactured by a local company Weststar Defence. This vehicles has similarities to the Humvee made by United States.

History
In April 20, 2016, Weststar Defence received a contract from the Malaysian Armed Force to equip them with 44 GK-M1 Rapid Rover vehicles. An additional 44 were also expected to be ordered.

During the Defence & Security Exhibition 2015 convention, Thales announced that it had signed a contract to supply the Malaysian military with FORCESHIELD anti-air defense system which is consist of Starstreak missiles, Control Master 200 radar and weapon control system. This system will be install on GK-M1.

Operators

 * 🇲🇾 Malaysia