Defence Contract

PM In London, July 2011. Part II

PETALING JAYA: It appears that I spoke to soon about the Typhoon deal for the RMAF MRCA programme. The proposal for 20-plus Tranche 1 FOC for 10 new Tranche 3 Typhoon was just an idea being floated by the British as they geared up for the programme. And it had […]

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Malaysia -RMN

Did DCNS win the SGPV deal?

PETALING JAYA: Did DCNS win the SGPV deal? I have no idea. But Datuk Zaid Ibrahim says so. Its funny how politicians try to explain some issues but also at the same time make an ass of themselves by making some nonsensical comments. Of course lah, the ships will be […]

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Malaysian Defence

Its D-Day (July 9, 2011)

SHAH ALAM: Despite the last minute the intervention of the King, it appears that the Bersih 2.0 rally will take place. What ever what you might think about the rally – for or against – it is clear that the powers-that-be had not learnt from the current convulsions in the […]

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1Malaysia

The Armed Forces and Demos

PETALING JAYA: I know this will be a contentious issue. I am always wary of dragging politics into military and defence discussions. However, as the Armed Forces, most probably the Army will be dragged into this, it is also inevitable that somehow we need to discuss the issue. The issue […]

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Malaysian Army

M4, Nine Lives?

PETALING JAYA: It appears that the M4 is leading a charmed life. Despite reports of imminent demise, it seemed that the US Army had given its a new lease of life. From Defense Industry Daily On June 14/11, the US Army released a pre-solicitation notice for the procurement of approximately […]

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Malaysian Army

New Trucks for The Army?

PETALING JAYA: After the heady and sometimes heaty discussions into the MRCA, its time get back into the ground, literally. Yes, the Army is finally in the final stages of issuing the tender for the replacement on the Pinzgauer fleet. If you say, its about time, think again. The Pinzgauers […]

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Malaysia - RMAF

MRCA Programme Heats Up

PETALING JAYA: In The Malay Mail on June 6, I wrote that: “FRENCH aerospace company Dassault Aviation is set to open an office in KL soon, signalling its intention to win a lucrative fighter aircraft contract from the Malaysian government. The Malay Mail was informed by defence industry sources that […]

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Malaysian Defence

AV8…What Others Are Saying…

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Defence’s position on the AV8 is clear. Just Say No! to the AV8. Many others says otherwise and well, lets just say we agree to disagree. But others, like the people of Defense Industry Daily is also saying that the AV8 is simply too expensive. Here is […]