Malaysian Army
Only One KJA Programme
SHAH ALAM: Only one KJA programme. In a previous post I wrote that there was a possibility that the Army would embarked on two Kenderaan Jenis A (armoured vehicles – KJA) in the near future […]
Malaysian Army
commentary
Light Attack Helos
SHAH ALAM: Light attack helos. With the MD530G contract effectively cancelled – its not done yet – what kind of light attack helicopters are available to the Army, if it’s in the market for one […]
Defence Contract
Going, Going… Gone Part 2…
SHAH ALAM: Going, going..gone part 2. It appears that the deal for six MD Helicopters MD530G light scout attack helicopters is likely to be cancelled. Defence Minister Mohamed Sabu told the Parliament today that “the […]
budget
LMG, Sniper Rifles, Mortars and LAW
SHAH ALAM: LMG, Sniper rifles, mortars and LAW. On the same day, the Defence Minister said that STRIDE was developing 12.7mm sniper rifles and 120mm mortar, the Army published tenders for mortars, light machine guns […]
Defence Contract
When It Rains It Pours
SHAH ALAM: When it rains it pours AKA Army Recapitalisation Programme, Part 2. If anyone think that I was off my rockers with the Army Recapitalisation Programme posts, let it be known that it is […]
Defence Contract
On The Way, NLAW
SHAH ALAM: On the way, NLAW. In June, last year, I reported that Malaysia may well have purchased the Saab NLAW (Next generation Light Anti-tank Weapon) based on a tender for a multi modal transport […]
Malaysian Army
Retender for NCO Phase 1B (1), Updated
SHAH ALAM: Retender for NCO Phase 1B (1). The Defence Ministry has reissue a tender for the the Phase 1B (1) of the NCO project. An advertisement for the same tender was issued on Dec. […]
Malaysian Army
Another KJA Programme Or Two
SHAH ALAM: Another KJA Programme. In my earlier post on the MIFV/Adnan Upgrade I mentioned that the Army has another KJA – armoured vehicles – programme being planned for the near future. Its two actually […]
Malaysian Army
South Korean HMG for RMN
SHAH ALAM: South Korean HMG for RMN. It appears that the RMN has bought an unknown number of South Korean S&T Motiv K6 12.7 mm heavy machine guns. This is based on an advertisement for […]
Lessons
Going, Going, Gone…
SHAH ALAM: Going, Going, Gone. The government wants to cancel the deal for the MD530G light scout attack helicopter and the MH109A5 self propelled howitzer. It is unclear why they want to cancel both contracts […]
