do Singapore SOF deployed in Afghanistan?

do Singapore SOF deployed in Afghanistan?

Location: Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur


Friday 4th March

0900-2200: Static Display/Career promotion

1600-1620: Army Band Performance

1640-1700: War Dog demonstration

1700-1715: Parachute (freefall demonstration)


Saturday 5th March

0900-2200: Static Display/Career promotion

0900-1115: Full Dress Rehersal of Army March Past

1600-1620: Army Band Performance

1640-1700: War Dog demonstration

1700-1715: Parachute (freefall demonstration)

2100-2230: Army Cultural Troupe performance



Sunday 6th March

0855-0900:Para Warrior Dance show

0900-2200: Static Display/Career promotion

0900-0950: Army Contingent and assets march past

0950-1115: Army Specialist Demonstration: Parachute demonstration
Red Warriors motor acrobatic show, Anti-Terrorist Unit Demonstration

credit to Dzirhan

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Malaysian Armed Forces 78th Anniversary 2011
credit to mcwood of militaryphotos.net

Battle of Pasir Panjang, the Opium Hill Stand

Today on 14 Febuary 69 years ago, one company of the Malay Regiment has make their stand in the history.
How many of us remember this,
Me too, I for a moment I forget one of the most epic battle our own Malay Regiment has defending our land from the invasion of Japan,
This battle has take the name of the 1st Malay Regiment and Lt Adnan Saidi as a heroes that stand to the Japanese forces till the end.
Lt Adnan Saidi



Adnan Bin Saidi
In World War II (1915 - February 14, 1942), Lieutenant Adnan Bin Saidi was a Malayan hero during the Battle of Singapore. He was born in 1915 at Kajang, Selangor along the western Malay coast and was a Muslim of Minangkabau(Western Sumatra) descent. Minangkabau people belong to the Malay stock.When Adnan was 18, to join the army, Adnan ran away from home and because of his brave courage and intelligence his rank rose up.
Al-Fatihah and R.I.P

thanks to my dad and kurien for reminding me!.
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Thales and Hitech Padu Cooperate for Malaysian Naval Combat Management System


Tacticos 430W (photo : Thales)

HeiTech Padu and Thales Nederland to cooperate in Naval Combat Management System

HeiTech Padu Berhad and Thales Nederland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that confirms their cooperation in the development of a Malaysian Naval Combat Management System.

Both companies agree that, based on a transfer of technology and the implementation of a sophisticated joint software development environment, the Thales Tacticos Combat Management System offered for the Second Generation Patrol Vessel will be developed and produced in Malaysia. Additionally HeiTech Padu will also be involved in the delivery of the Tacticos system currently built for the modernization of the Kasturi Class.

With the experience of HeiTech Padu to deliver real-time network and software applications for the security and defence domain, Thales is convinced to start a cooperation that will serve the Royal Malaysian Navy with first class systems as well as contribute to the development of the Malaysian defence industry. One of the immediate effects will be the establishment of an in-country support facility.

HeiTech Padu selected Thales Nederland as preferred partner based on the leading position of Thales in Naval Combat Management Systems as well as the extensive and proven track record of Thales in international industrial cooperation.

HeiTech Padu Executive Chairman, Dato' Mohd Hilmey Mohd Taib: "is honoured by the confidence given by Thales for HeiTech to spearhead the integration and localisation of their state of the art Combat Management System. HeiTech is committed to take full advantage of this opportunity and hence contribute significantly to the Malaysian defence industry."

Thales Nederland CEO Gerben Edelijn is proud of this MoU: “This agreement emphasizes the strength of our Tacticos Combat Management System and it reinforces the excellent relation between Thales and its Malaysian partners.”

About HeiTech Padu
HeiTech Padu Berhad, a public listed company on the main board of the Bursa Malaysia is Malaysia's leading Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Solutions Provider. HeiTech has delivered high impact ICT solutions, focusing on niche market segments for the defence and security, insurance, financial, health, education, manufacturing and utility industries. Our testimonies include the delivery of mission critical projects for Malaysian Government agencies. The two decades of collaborative partnership with the Government reflects the trust and confidence in our value proposition and commitment. Capitalizing on HeiTech's technical strength and expertise of more than 1,000 workforce, coupled with our home-grown solutions, we are well poised to deliver breakthrough ICT solutions for Malaysian and beyond. www.heitech.com.my.

About Thales
Thales is a global technology leader for the Aerospace and Space, Defence, Security and Transportation markets. In 2009, the company generated revenues of 12.9 billion euros with 68,000 employees in 50 countries. With its 25,000 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design, develop and deploy equipment, systems and services that meet the most complex security requirements. Thales has an exceptional international footprint, with operations around the world working with customers as local partners. www.thalesgroup.com

Thales Nederland employs about 2,000 staff members The company, established in 1922, is one of the leading companies in integrated naval systems for surveillance, weapon control, combat management and system integration worldwide.www.thalesgroup.com/nl
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Russia to start building new S-500 air defense missiles by 2014


New S-400 air defense missiles will be deployed just outside Moscow next month

Russia will start serial production of its next-generation S-500 missile system in 2014, an aerospace defense chief said on Thursday.

The S-500 air defense system will be able to track and destroy ballistic missiles with ranges of up to 3,500 kilometers.

"[The S-500] is currently in development. By 2014, it should enter into serial production," aerospace defense strategic commander Lt. Gen. Valery Ivanov said.

"This system will be able to defend territories at heights of up to 50 kilometers," he added.

Russia's aerospace defense troops currently use S-300 and S-400 systems.

New S-400 air defense missiles will be deployed at Dmitrov just outside Moscow in March, Ivanov said.

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Bomb find at KLIA puts 56 flights on hold

KUALA LUMPUR: Fifty-six flights at the KL International Airport (KLIA) were delayed after a bomb, believed to be from World War II, was found at the site of the KLIA II construction site.

Workers at the site found the bomb on Monday night.

Airport services were stopped twice – from 11am to noon and 3pm to 3.30pm – to ensure the bomb was safely detonated.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha said, as a precaution, the exercise was carried out jointly between the bomb disposal squad and Malaysia Airports Bhd (MAB) security.

He said the two service interruptions were necessary as the bomb was too risky to be moved.

“It was better to detonate it.”

The first detonation affected 37 flights, while the second affected 19 arrivals and departures.

“The bomb was successfully detonated at 3.18pm,” said Sepang Acting OCPD Deputy Supt Baharuddin Mustapha.

All services at the KLIA resumed after that.

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Singapore now officially operate Spyder SR to replace the Rapier system.



The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will be replacing its 30-year old RAPIER air defence system with the Surface-to-air PYthon-5 and DERby – Short-Range (SPYDER-SR) ground base air defence system. The SPYDER-SR will form part of the 3rd Generation RSAF Networked Air Defence capability that builds upon the existing multi-layered air defence system to further strengthen Singapore's air defences. An all-weather air defence system, the SPYDER-SR will enhance the RSAF's capability to effectively deal with a wide spectrum of aerial threats.

The capabilities of the SPYDER-SR air defence system include:

    * Anti-aircraft and anti-missile capability. The SPYDER-SR is a quick reaction surface-to-air missile system capable of engaging a wide spectrum of aerial threats ranging from fighter aircraft, helicopters and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to precision-guided munitions. The SPYDER-SR is able to employ both the Python-5 and Derby missiles which are fitted with infrared imaging and radio frequency seekers respectively.
    * Enhanced effectiveness. Compared to the RAPIER, the SPYDER-SR possesses a longer range for interception and higher altitude. These enhanced capabilities will provide Singapore with an extended air defence envelope against aerial threats. It is also equipped with a 360 degree engagement capability and is able to engage multiple aerial targets simultaneously.
    * Enhanced awareness and responsiveness. Integrated into the RSAF’s Networked Air Defence system, the SPYDER-SR will be able to tap on a real-time integrated air picture created by the RSAF’s wide array of sensors. This gives the SPYDER-SR the ability to respond faster and engage targets with greater precision.

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it's fire resistant cloth, in case of fire on the ship during attack or anything, they can escape from minor burns.. Still i dont get it why they wear it all the time, maybe to make them get used to it, as it is kinda hard to breath by looking the picture.