KUALA LUMPUR: Not many of us realised it, but the Nuri’s first flight 50th anniversary was celebrated on March 11. With the Nuri expected to soldier on until 2020, we should also be celebrating the Nuri’s 50th year in RMAF service by 2014/2015 period or it will be forgotten as […]
KUALA LUMPUR: I did not mention it but someone did and its obvious that even if we lacked the money, the PV second batch would probably get the nod in the official Tenth Malaysian Plan. Its not that its the sole locally sourced defence item but theres other forces in […]
KUALA LUMPUR: From cursory readings of the mini-budget, Malaysian Defence acknowledged that the Tenth Malaysian Plan Part 1, funding is financially unattainable. While Malaysian Defence agree with some of the objections raised – where are you going to find the money, Simon – nonetheless it must be pointed out that […]
KUALA LUMPUR: The story below is certainly a huge wake up call for our Flanker boys. The success of the Aussies offer a genuine competition to our very own Archer in the air-to-air arena. However this maybe an alternative to our Hornet boys whom are always left behind with inferior […]
S300 SAM system. A cheaper alternative to purchasing 100-odd 4th-generation fighters. Absalon-class combat support ship. A much better ship for RMN’s MPSS requirement. See below KUALA LUMPUR: Life is unfair. Even while the Armed Forces are still reeling from the necessary but painful cuts to its procurement and development budget […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Within the last two years and even recently, there were a lot of voices calling for the formation of an OIC Force to help Muslim countries which come under attack especially in the wake of the slaughter in Gaza and the larger extent, Palestinian territories. Since the OIC […]
KUALA LUMPUR: After years of hesitation (perhaps because they do no want the Hawk and the other aircraft were not ready), the UAE finally decided to opt for the Aermacchi M346 it was announced at the current IDEX 09. The M346 was originally came about from the collaboration of Aermacchi […]
KUALA LUMPUR: The story below updated our earlier discussion on the Sabah radars. It appears that the first radar transmitter andn its C2 unit is operational. Although the radar system was donated by the US government, the MINDEF is providing the funds for the extra equipment needed. The Bernama story […]
KUALA LUMPUR: The story from Bernama below explains everything. Military operations are not cheap, not even peace keeping missions. That is why we must be frugal in these trying times. Furthermore, the money spent is the short-term cost alone, and wont involved the long term costs of maintaining those ships […]
KUALA LUMPUR: With the floating of the tender below, Malaysian Defence is guessing that the Land Rover Defender will remain in service in the armed forces, at least until 2020. Even with the seasonal purchases of Vamtacs, G-Wagens and Fords, the Defender remained the numero uno 4×4 in the armed […]
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