wikileak side of the stolen F5 engine story....
so will there be any changes in USA/Malaysia military relations?

inb4 i am trolling and pengkhianat negara.....

Copter crashes at Subang airport

SUBANG JAYA: A helicopter crashed shortly after taking off at the Subang airport Thursday morning.

It is learnt that three people - a pilot and two trainees - were on board the Augusta AW139 helicopter when it crashed.

The pilot suffered minor injuries but the others were unhurt in the 8.18am incident.

The chopper's rotors were also damaged.

The airport was closed to all flights. Sources revealed that at least 14 flights at the airport were delayed.

It is also learnt that the 15-seater twin-engine helicopter belongs to a private company providing charter services and aerial works.

Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) director-general Datuk Azharuddin Abdul Rahman confirmed the crash.

"We are currently investigating the cause of the crash. The helicopter crashed almost immediately after taking off," he said when contacted, declining to elaborate.

The investigation would likely to be centred on whether it was human or technical errors which led to the crash.
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Royal Malaysian Police Crime Awareness Day 2011
credit to mcwood @ militaryphotos.net

Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency receives Power Boost 2011
credit to mcwood @ militaryphotos.net

Australian Radar 'Failing to Detect Boatpeople'


JORN radar (photo : DSTO)

SYDNEY: A defence radar system costing nearly $2 billion has failed to detect any of the more than 200 asylum seeker boats that have landed on Australian shores in the past two years, a report said Sunday.

Under a front-page headline "Border Radar Fiasco", the Sun-Herald said the Aus$1.8 billion (US$1.9 billion) Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) was only able to detect vessels equivalent to an Armidale class patrol boat.

The Armidale, which is used by the navy, is 56 metres long (183 feet) and has a displacement of 270 tonnes.

It means the system is not alerting authorities to the often small, rickety boats that have ferried thousands of asylum seekers to the country on well-worn routes from Indonesia.

This is despite successive governments in Canberra promising over the past decade that JORN would detect people-smuggling and illegal fishing boats, which are typically about nine to 15 metres (29-49 feet) in length, the report said.

"The (radar) is expected to detect objects on the surface of the water that are equivalent in size to an Armidale class patrol boat or larger," a Customs and Border Protection spokeswoman told the newspaper.


Armidale class patrol boat (photo : Australian DoD)

"The ability to detect surface objects smaller than this is highly improbable based on one or more factors including object size, construction, prevailing ionospheric and environmental conditions.

"As a consequence "no sightings of suspected irregular entry vessels have been passed on to Customs and Border Protection," the spokeswoman said.

According to Department of Immigration figures, 220 "suspected irregular entry vessels" have landed in Australia since January 2009.

Asylum seeker boats are often intercepted close to land by Customs ships that operate their own smaller radar systems.

JORN consists of land-based radars in Western Australia, Alice Springs and Queensland and can monitor air and sea movements across 37,000 square kilometres (14,300 square miles), according to the Sun-Herald.

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Russia to Start Supplying Submarines in Vietnam in 2014


Kilo 636 submarine (photo : Skyscrapercity)

ST. PETERSBURG, (RIA Novosti) Russia will start supplying Kilo class diesel submarines to Vietnam in 2014, a representative of state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport said on Friday.

The submarines are equipped with "Club-S cruise missile systems," Oleg Azizov said.

Russia and Vietnam signed a $3.2-billion contract on the delivery of submarines in December 2009 during the visit of Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to Russia. This is the largest deal in the history of Russian exports of naval equipment.

Kilo class submarines, nicknamed "Black Holes" for their ability to avoid detection, are considered to be among the quietest diesel-electric submarines in the world.

The submarine is designed for anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface-ship warfare, and also for general reconnaissance and patrol missions.

The vessel has a displacement of 2,300 tons, a maximum depth of 350 meters (1,200 feet), a range of 6,000 miles, and a crew of 57. It is equipped with six 533-mm torpedo tubes.

At least 29 Kilo class subs have been exported to China, India, Iran, Poland, Romania and Algeria.
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First flight of Japanese ATD-X Likely in 2014


Mitsubishi ATD-X aircraft (photo : Militaryphotos)

Tokyo has reaffirmed its plan for a 2014 first flight of its experimental Mitsubishi ATD-X Shinshin stealth demonstrator, while it also considers three fighters for its F-X requirement.

"The first flight of the ATD-X is scheduled in Japan fiscal year 2014," said Japan's defence ministry.

"The ATD-X is a trial product of a high-manoeuvrability stealth aircraft adopting various state-of-the-art technologies that may be applied to future fighters, and confirm and verify the practicality and operational effectiveness of systems under various flight conditions," said the ministry. "It is also intended for the study of air defence against stealth fighters that might be deployed in the neighbouring region in the future."

Japan unveiled the first full-sized mock-up of the ATD-X at Japan Aerospace 2008. Many observers, noting the immense costs and risks in developing an indigenous fighter, have speculated that the project was a bargaining chip to help Tokyo gain access to theLockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, which Washington steadfastly refused to sell to its Pacific ally.

Meanwhile, the
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed F-35A Lightning II are vying for the F-X requirement to replace Japan's McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantoms. Tokyo issued a long-awaited request for proposals for the deal in April.

According to Tokyo's mid-term defence programme for the years 2011-15, the Japan Air Self-Defence Force has initial plans to procure 12 aircraft, with the final number yet to be determined. At a media briefing at the Paris air show, however, Boeing said the F-X requirement is for 42 aircraft.

Boeing added that it elected to offer the Super Hornet as opposed to a variant of the F-15 because Japan seeks a diversity of fighter types. The country operates a large force of F-15Js, but was concerned about readiness in the event of a problem with a specific type of aircraft.

Under F-X, substantial parts of the aircraft selected will be produced in Japan. Both Boeing and Lockheed have a long history of industrial co-operation with Japan on fighter programmes, while Eurofighter is a newcomer. The strong diplomatic ties between the USA and Japan, and the possibility that they may one day face common threats in the form of North Korea or China, would appear to favour the US aircraft over their European rival.

Tokyo expects proposals to be submitted by the end of September. The defence ministry said it will request that funds for the F-X purchase be appropriated for FY2012, with the aim of inducting the aircraft in 2016.

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Australia Plots Biggest Postwar Military Sale

Leopard AS1 MBT of the Australian Armed Forces (photo : Redbubble)

SYDNEY - Australia said June 29 that it would undertake its biggest disposal of military equipment since World War II to fund a major upgrade, with combat aircraft, helicopters and ships all up for grabs.

Over the next 15 years, the Australian Defence Force will replace or upgrade up to 85 percent of its equipment, said Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare.

This means the force will dispose of up to 24 ships, 70 combat aircraft, 110 other aircraft, 120 helicopters and 600 armored vehicles in the next decade. The government wants to use the revenue generated to fund new purchases.

Clare said Britain has generated 650 million pounds ($1 billion) since 1997 by disposing of its unwanted military assets, but Australia has spent about $20 million Australian dollars ($21.2 million) offloading similar equipment in that time.

"That's why I am reforming Australia's system of military disposals - to reduce costs, generate potential revenue and provide opportunities for defense industry involvement," he said.

As it plans to spend billions on new submarines, naval helicopters and F-35 stealth fighter jets over the next 20 years, Australia also is positioning for bulk sell-offs, with the first offer of up to 24 ships over the next decade.

Companies can bid for all ships, a class of ships or a single ship, Clare said.
"By disposing of this equipment in bulk, it will increase the amount of revenue Defence can raise and reinvest in new equipment," Clare said in a statement.
"It also provides the scale which gives real opportunities for business," he added.

Clare said the government would attempt to help preserve important historic pieces of military equipment.
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Malaysia's Aerotree Defence to Purchase Three EC135s

EC-135 helicopter (photo : Eurocopter)

Malaysia's Aerotree Defence & Services has signed a letter of intent with Eurocopter for three EC135 helicopters for use in military training and utility roles.

The deal, which covers deliveries from early 2012, was signed at the Paris air show by Aerotree Group executive chairman Norida Hamzah.

"With the purchase agreement for this new EC135 fleet - which was handled through Eurocopter Malaysia - Aerotree will be positioned to diversify its activities, as well as developing services in the larger markets within the commercial and enterprise sector," said Eurocopter.

Aerotree's major customer is the Royal Malaysian Air Force, for which it provides target towing and electronic warfare services, plus air combat manoeuvring instrumentation equipment.

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DSG Technology MEA Supercavitating Rifle Ammo



Norwegian company Defense & Security Group (DSG) has developed a line of ammunition that can be fired into water or from underwater to above the surface without changing its trajectory.

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lol dissappointed.the objective of all hostage situations is ensuring the safety of all hostages.if all the hostage takers are still alive the mission would still be successful if all hostages are safe

Turbomeca Increases Its Footprint in Malaysia Signing a MoU with HeliPartner Engines


Makila 2, the engines of the EC 725 helicopter (photo : Safran)

Olivier Andriès, Chairman and CEO of Turbomeca (Safran group) and Nonee Ashirin, Chairman of HeliPartner Engines, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the financial participation of Turbomeca within HeliPartner Engines.

This MoU has been signed in presence of Dato' Fri Dr. Haji Ismail Bin Haji Ahmad, Secretary General Ministry of Defence Malaysia, Tan Fri Aziz Zainal, Malaysian Ambassador in France and Raymond Lubrano, HeliPartner Engines CEO.

With the signing of this MoU, Turbomeca will further develop its presence in Malaysia andenhance its customers’ proximity in the region.

The main purpose of this agreement is to improve Turbomeca answer to the requirements ofan ever-expanding helicopter activity in Malaysia, mainly through offshore, military andparapublic activities.

“As HeliPartner Engines is a member of the defence industry and is offset beneficiary tosupport the Makila 2, the engines of the EC 725 recently ordered by Malaysia, thisinvestment allows Turbomeca to develop its support capabilities and customer’s proximity in Malaysia.” said Olivier Andriès, Turbomeca CEO.

“I am very pleased with this new agreement, which reinforces the strong partnership between HeliPartner Engines and Turbomeca, initiated two years ago. It demonstrates furthermore our common commitment to the Malaysian aeronautic industry.” announced Nonee Ashirin, Chairman of HeliPartner Engines.

With a commitment to serve their customers better, Turbomeca and HeliPartner Engines embarked in 2009 on a strategic joint partnership to vastly improve the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services being offered to helicopter operators.
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this mafaker again...........

The many atrocities committed by the Malayan Communists Party
credit to mcwood @ Militaryphotos.net

Olson, a United States Army biochemist and biological weapons researcher, was given LSD without his knowledge or consent in November, 1953 as part of a CIA experiment and died under suspicious circumstances a week later. A CIA doctor assigned to monitor Olson claimed to be asleep in another bed in a New York City hotel room when Olson exited the window and fell thirteen stories to his death. In 1953, Olson's death was described as a suicide that occurred during a severe psychotic episode. The CIA's own internal investigation concluded that CIA Director Stanley Gottlieb had conducted the LSD experiment with Olson's prior knowledge, although neither Olson nor the other men taking part in the experiment were informed as to the exact nature of the drug until some 20 minutes after its ingestion. The report further suggested that Gottlieb was nonetheless due a reprimand, as he had failed to take into account Olson's already-diagnosed suicidal tendencies, which might have been exacerbated by the LSD.

F/A-18 ada silent version mcm silent eagle?

xtau pulak aku
if you think of them WWII scene where piles of ammo stacking next to the gun you better think again

Operational Sea Training Excersise (OSTEX) 2011


Kota Kinabalu, 14 Jul – Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia bakal mengintegrasikan aset-aset TLDM dalam siri latihan kemahiran laut atau Operational Sea Training Excersise (OSTEX) 2011 di Perairan Laut China Selatan mulai 15 Julai hingga 21 Julai 2011. Dalam kata lain, OSTEX 2011 yang dilaksanakan dalam situasi peperangan tiga dimensi ini bukan hanya menumpukan kepada latihan peperangan, evolusi ilmu kelautan, navigasi, komunikasi bahkan lebih menitikberatkan integrasi di antara kapal, kapal selam dan pesawat udara dalam pelaksanaan operasi secara bersama.

Majlis Perasmian Pembukaan OSTEX 2011 akan disempurnakan oleh Panglima Angkatan Kapal Selam, Laksamana Pertama Dato’ Pahlawan Muhammad Rosland bin Omar di Pangkalan TLDM Kota Kinabalu, Sabah pada 15 Julai, esok.



OSTEX 2011 melibatkan secara langsung aset TLDM yang terdiri daripada sembilan buah kapal iaitu KD LEKIU, KD LEKIR, KD SELANGOR, KD KELANTAN, KD TERENGGANU, KD PERAK, KD PAHANG, KD MAHAMIRU dan KD LEDANG, dua buah aset strategik negara, kapal selam KD TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN dan KD TUN RAZAK, dua buah helikopter Super Lynx dan dua buah helikopter Fennec serta Pasukan Khas Laut (PASKAL) dan Tim Penyelam.  Selain daripada aset-aset TLDM, Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) bakal menyumbang dalam pelaksanaan latihan gabungan TLDM ini dengan menugaskan pesawat pejuang SU-30 MKM dan F-18D serta pesawat rondaan maritim B200T.



Sebagai langkah penjimatan, OSTEX 2011 sekali lagi menggabungkan tiga siri latihan yang kelazimannya dilaksanakan secara berasingan bagi tiga Markas operasi dalam TLDM iaitu Markas Armada di Pangkalan TLDM Lumut, Markas Wilayah Laut 1 di Kuantan dan Markas Wilayah Laut 2 di Kota Kinabalu.


Gabungan sembilan buah kapal TLDM, kapal selam negara KD TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN dan KD TUN RAZAK serta aset udara milik TLDM dalam memperagakan kewujudan di Perairan Laut China Selatan membuktikan bahawa TLDM tidak pernah leka dan sentiasa berwaspada dalam menjaga kepentingan perairan negara selain daripada rondaan berterusan dan penempatan tim-tim keselamatan di stesen luar pantai kawasan perairan ini.

Majlis Penutup OSTEX 2011 akan disempurnakan oleh Panglima Armada, Laksamana Madya Dato’ Wira Jamil bin Haji Osman di Pangkalan TLDM Kota Kinabalu, Sabah pada  21 Julai 2011 akan datang.

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Hadoi.. navy really need moar ship!

esp in ASW

want to start a company to lobby?

count me in, IINM there is a unfinished hull in construction (have to do research back), maybe can bargain for cheaper price

nevermind let do the TOT, say to the brits we buy type 45 cheap, but incase if falkland is invaded again we come and help!