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70 Malaysian workers in Libya crying for help

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians working in Libya are in a state of anxiety as they wait to be evacuated.

“Seventy of my colleagues and I have been holed up at a base camp belonging to Amona Ranhill Consortium Sdn Bhd for the past four days,” said Sivanaesan Nadarajan, an employee at a construction firm in Tajura, 30km southeast of Tripoli.

“None of us have left the compound as the situation is unsafe. There are shootings and bombings going on everywhere,” the 39-year-old told The Star.

“We have enough food and water for now.


Public opposition: The protesters holding the peaceful demonstration at the Libyan Embassy in Kuala Lumpur Tuesday. — Bernama

“But neighbouring construction sites have been burned down,” he said.

Sivanaesan and the other Malaysians are involved in the construction of the Tajura housing project there.

Most communication channels had been cut off, he said, adding that the Internet connection was not stable.

Sivanaesan said they were frustrated by the seemingly slow progress of evacuating them from Libya.

“Workers from other companies are being evacuated now. What is our embassy doing?

“When we get in touch with the embassy staff, none can tell us of any plans,” said Sivanaesan. “They merely ask us to stand by.”

Meanwhile, in KUALA LUMPUR, Deputy Foreign Minister A. Kohilan Pillay said the 190 Malaysians in Libya will be transported in stage coaches out of Tripoli and by sea to Rome.

He said the Malaysian embassy was working out the final details.

“We will be evacuating them very soon. I am standing by for updates from our ambassador there,” he told The Star.

He said evacuation by aircraft was not possible as Libya’s airspace had been restricted in light of the demonstrations there.

He said all the Malaysians, including seven students, were being evacuated from Libya’s capital Tripoli after violent clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces moved the alert level from yellow (caution) to orange (dangerous).

Between 200 and 300 people have been killed in an uprising to oust Muammar Gaddafi who has ruled the oil-rich country for four decades.

Boustead Singapore will also evacuate 31 of its Malaysian and Singaporean staff in Libya who were working on the Al-Marj township project in Tripoli, reported Bernama.

The company said in a statement that it had arranged for all its staff in other projects to be flown out of Libya on the earliest available flights.

Boustead Singapore would suspend its operations in Libya until peace was restored and the full extent of the political situation could be determined to ensure the safety of its staff.

In another development, a group of protesters held a peaceful demonstration at the Libyan embassy in Kuala Lumpur yesterday morning.

Mostly students, they burned a portrait of Gaddafi, followed by cries seeking his ouster.

The two-hour demonstration was dispersed by the police.
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RMAF C-130 plane to evacuate M’sians in Libya

KUALA LUMPUR: The Government has directed a RMAF C-130 aircraft to fly home 190 Malaysians, who have appealed to be evacuated from strife-torn Libya.

National Security Council secretary Datuk Mohamed Thajudeen Abdul Wahab said on Wednesday that the plane was now in Slovakia, and would fly to Rome and then to Tripoli.

“The aircraft is waiting for permission to land from the Tripoli International Airport authorities,” he told Bernama.

Meanwhile, a RMAF spokesman said another aircraft was on standby at the Subang Air Force base, awaiting instructions to help in the evacuation of Malaysians in Libya.
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Malaysia to produce APCs for Asia -Pasific market 2011
credit to mcwood of militaryphotos.net

Lockheed Martin Corp., Archbald, Pa., is being awarded a $21,867,788 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-10-C-0092) to exercise an option for the procurement of 7,665 enhanced laser guided training round Paveway II units for the Navy (7,217) and the governments of Pakistan (300), Spain (88), and Malaysia (60).  In addition, this modification provides for the procurement of 589 wooden containers for the U.S. Navy (500) and the governments of Pakistan (74) and Malaysia (15); 23 replacement-in-kind wooden containers for the the governments of Pakistan (one) and Spain (22); associated data; and non-recurring engineering efforts.  Work will be performed in Archbald, Pa., and is expected to be completed in June 2013.  Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.  This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($20,573,292; 94 percent) and the governments of Pakistan ($866,850; 4 percent); Spain ($254,276; 1.2 percent); and Malaysia ($173,370; 0.8 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program.  The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.
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Engineering crises in the Australian Navy



The latest Navy reports show that the Australian Navy is suffering from a shortage of engineers to run and maintain its fleet. According to the November 2009 report of the Strategic Review of Naval Engineering, the navy has reached critically low levels of available engineers. The reasons for that are mainly morale problems and a failed management system.

According to the report, this is the currently the Navy’s biggest problem and it can be in no case overstated. The Navy is exposed, because of the lack of engineers and the poor engineering policy which is active at the moment. The report also shows troubling news that the Navy has failed to train its engineers to be capable of overcoming the challenges of repairing and controlling new submarines, warfare destroyers and landing helicopter dock ships.

The bigger part of the report is focused on the low qualification and lack of personnel, skills and training. These are the things that Navy should concern, because at the moment they are half-way useless. Due to the severity of this problem, the Navy has already started developing a remediation plan, which focuses on improving the management and repair of naval ships.
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Russian Holiday Salutes


February 23 is the Defender of the Fatherland Day in Russia. A Moscow batallion is preparing to traditionally fire a salute to celebrate the holiday.

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Fire!

China’s OICW: Type 05 Strategy Rifle (ZH-05 5.8mm + 20mm)

Photos have appeared online showing a new combination rifle from China. Like the XM-29 OICW, it combines an assault rifle (chambered in China's standard 5.8mm round) with a semi-automatic 20mm airburst grenade launcher. The below weapon appears to have be built upon a Type-03 rifle.



Another photo shows a different rifle with the rifle and grenade launcher in reverse positions:



A Russian article about the system says

Malaysians flown out of Libya

KUALA LUMPUR: A chartered aircraft has flown 127 Malaysians out from strife-torn Libya, National Security Council secretary Datuk Mohamed Thajudeen Abdul Wahab said.

He said the Boeing 727 aircraft, carrying the Malaysians and 59 people of other nationalities, left the Tripoli international airport at about 10.30am (Malaysian time) Friday and landed in the Tunisian capital of Tunis an hour later.

It is believed that five Malaysian students opted to remain in Tripoli, the capital of Libya which is seeing an uprising against its leader, Muammar Gaddafi.

Mohamed Thajudeen said the plan was to fly the evacuated Malaysians from Tunis to Rome in a C-130 aircraft of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).

A Malaysian Airlines flight is scheduled to leave the Italian capital at 1.30pm (Malaysian time) on Friday with the evacuees.

Meanwhile, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the Malaysian embassy in Libya had been temporarily closed for safety reasons due to the uprising.

He said the Malaysian ambassador to Libya, Mohd Zulkephli Mohd Noor, his wife and embassy staff were among the 127 Malaysians evacuated from that country on Friday.-Bernama

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RMN KD Selangor 2011
credit to mcwood of militaryphotos.net

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

Malaysian Armed Forces 78th Anniversary 2011
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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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Exercise Malapura 21/2011
credit to mcwood of militaryphoto.net

Malaysian Armed Forces Expo @ Dataran Merdeka 2011
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