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Singing to An Ocean

SHAH ALAM: Singing to An Ocean. It has been four weeks after LIMA 17 and I guess it’s the time to post some photographs of the maritime segment. From the pictures below one can surmise that one can design a purposeful, a good looking ship even under a tight budget. […]

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RMAF Display at LIMA 17

SHAH ALAM: As there was not much action in the exhibition halls, let’s spend our time on the air display, specifically the RMAF ones. This time around, the Sukhoi Su-30MKM of the 11 Squadron was joined by the Hornet of the 18 Squadron for the solo display. After an absence […]

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Contracts and Nuri Handing Over

LANGKAWI: Contracts and Nuri Handing over. Nuri tail number M23-37 was officially handed over to the RMAF today marking the start of in service flight trials for the helicopter with the new digital cockpit. NADI Group, the parent company of Airod Sdn Bhd, signed the proof of concept contract at […]

Malaysian Defence

Hawk Upgrade

LANGKAWI: Airod Sdn Bhd will be the prime contractor for the Hawk upgrade program. The letter of intent will be officially signed this morning, the last trade day of LIMA 17. Other contracts will also be signed at the same ceremony – worth some RM9 billion according to DPM DS […]

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Two Contenders for MRSS

LANGKAWI: Two Contenders for MRSS. Despite the MOU between Boustead and PT PAL, there is yet no guarantee that they will get the contract to build the MRSS. Facing off against the offering is a contender from China though it is not clear which ship or the shipyard yet. Although, […]

Malaysian Defence

LIMA 17 Preview

LANGKAWI: LIMA 17 preview. I have been thinking about writing a preview of LIMA 17 for some time now. However considering that we will be muddling through the year I could not figure out what to write even with the coming of LIMA until I actually arrived at Langkawi today. […]

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LIMA 17 Launched

SHAH ALAM: LIMA 17 was officially launched at the Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris yesterday. And as had been reported by Malaysian Defence, it will be a new company managing the show, EN Projects (M) Sdn Bhd. The launch of LIMA 17 was officiated by Army chief Jen Raja Mohammed […]

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LIMA 17 Dates Confirmed

SHAH ALAM: THE Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace 2017 (LIMA 17) will be held on March 21 to March 25, next year. The dates for the show was confirmed by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein last week on his official Twitter account. LIMA 17 will be held as its […]