PETALING JAYA: Someone commented that I had cheated when I quoted Defense News in 2009 that the US Army was looking to replace the M4. Yes, 2011 had come and the M4 remained in the service of the US Army. Did I cheated when I reported the story. Of course […]
I admit any increase in the Malaysian defence budget must first be accompanied with wholesale reforms in Jalan Padang Tembak if we want to see real changes in the Armed Forces and country. […]
PETALING JAYA: We are still waiting with bated breath whether or not Wikileaks will release a US diplomatic cables from the Kuala Lumpur embassy. Further reading.. With thousands of cables supposedly available, hopefully we will get something. Not so much on politics of course, but Malaysia’s defence matters especially concerning […]
I know I maybe putting the cart before the horse, but I believed that the RMAF new MRCA programme will be tendered soon. […]
Based on the national interests that need to be maintained, Malaysia must have a level of defense capability that can ensure the key areas can be protected in any way. Malaysia also has to maintain and increase the capability to protect the sovereignty rights on the land and water territory including EEZ, continental shelf and all its strategic maritime and air space routes. Thus, capability development of MAF has to be based on the main purpose to protect the national interest of the three regions. In the meantime, the national defense is not limited to preparedness to face any conflict that might occur but a guarantee of independence and sovereignty, defending national interest and catalyst for national development programmes […]
Flankers as tankers? […]
SHAH ALAM: Its an open secret that RMAF wants the Super Hornets to replace its Hornet and Fulcrum fleets. The story below is self-explainatory. If would be great if we can get the same savings from the US Navy multi-year purchase as the story indicates that it will save some […]
KUALA LUMPUR: The new Army had in his first meeting with the Press after taking as the PTD last May had said that the Army was reviewing the soldier’s personal equipment needs “from head to toe” and this will see a marked improvement from previous years. Lets hope in the […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Based on the Trends in international arms transfers, 2009 Paul Holtom, Mark Bromley, Pieter D. Wezeman and Siemon D. Wezeman SIPRI Fact Sheet it appears that Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, are in an arms race. The 722 percent figure cited by the publication really sounds alarming doesnt it? […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Due to its late arrival, I was unable to cover the arrival of KD Tun Razak at Lumut on Friday. I am guessing however most are aware of the arrival of the second submarine of the Perdana Menteri-class. The Star in its report on Saturday quoted the RMN […]
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