Malaysian Defence
Pic of the Week – Austrian Air Force Typhoon
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Cowgate and the PV fiasco
PETALING JAYA: Now that the action against National Feedlot Corporation is inching forward, I sincerely hope that a probe on the Patrol Vessel project and its former top officials would also begin immediately. This is not first time I had asked for an investigation on the PV project but since […]
Malaysian Defence
Laksamana class frigates and the Ghost of Amin Shah. Updated
PETALING JAYA: No, sdr Amin Shah has not returned from his self-imposed exile (UAE, I am told) but it appears that his playbook from the NGPV is being played out in the SGPV (the official name of the Laksamana class) programme, This is the best description I could give to […]
Malaysian Defence
MRCA and Off-Sets…
PETALING JAYA: No, there is nothing new about the MRCA programme at the moment. But it appears that behind-the-scene moves for the programme are being actively pursued. As off-sets are supposed to be the deal-maker one has to wonder whether the needs of the Armed Forces will again be the […]
Malaysian Defence
Happy New Year
PETALING JAYA: Happy 2012 everyone! I sincerely hope it will be a better year for all of us. —Malaysian Defence If you like this post, buy me an espresso. Paypal Payment
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Another Dogfight
PETALING JAYA: Another dogfight. Apart from the MRCA, the most pursued aviation item in Malaysia are maritime patrollers Back in 2008 I wrote a post on the purchase of the CL415s for the MMEA.. I followed up that post with another stating that it would be cheaper for them to […]
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Laksamana class Frigates, An Overview
KUALA LUMPUR: I had refrained from making any comments on the new ceiling price for the new RMN SGPV/LCS/frigate as awarded to Boustead Naval Shipyard announced on Friday. Yes I did mentioned I believed the cost will go higher but thats it. My hesitation is based on the fact that […]
Malaysia -RMN
LCS contract awarded to BNS
PETALING JAYA: It appears I spoke too soon. From the AFP and BSKL announcement page, it appears that BNS has gotten its LOA from the govt to build the SGPV/LCS or frigate. And more importantly the ceiling price has gone up to RM9 billion. Yes its the ceiling price, it […]
Malaysian Defence
Lima 2011, in Passing
SHAH ALAM: I know, Lima 2011 ended almost a week ago. But I was too busy to do anything about it until now. Anyways actually nothing happened at the show. Only the wonderful flight line – one of the best ever for the Lima series – which featured the debut […]
Malaysian Defence
Upgrades for the Hornets
PETALING JAYA: It appears that the two upgrades for RMAF fleet are being funded despite the reduction in the budget allocation. Hopefully the second upgrade, for arms, will come through soon. From Boeing: Upgrades will deliver enhanced capability for Royal Malaysian Air Force fleet to remain effective, interoperable with allies […]