Reporting in, silently.

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Added on January 24, 2011, 4:25 am
But more importantly here, both countries did a helluva job.

It's just that certain spoiled, latte-sipping keyboard children (coughcoughMalaysiannetuserscoughcough) went on with their usual of overanalyzing things and coming up to the conclusion that "because other countries did it better, thus ours is the worst and should be frowned upon".

After all, the fictitious-powered mindset of commoners when the topic of military operations comes to mind is that if all the badguys die then it's a good thing.

Not SAS. 'Tis be Ozzie's TAG. Not sure if they are part of the SASR.

BTW, V6 already? Hot damn!

Yes. I have to agree. On contrary lack of casualty(none) on both sides showed how well prepared, and organized Paskal were. No 'badguys' died signified a 1337like trigger discipline from our side.

I still consider them part of the SAS anyway.

Still, thanks for mentioning.

Got this today. Arrived late due to the floods. Now waiting for Picatinny mounts from Accuracy International. Going shooting with some army guys later next week.

TLDM bakal guna kapal tempur lebih canggih

CNS pada IMDEX 2009 menawarkan Gowind class sebagai Littoral Combat Ship kepada Malaysia untuk proyek Second Generation Patrol Vessel (image : DCNS)

LABIS - Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) tidak akan menggunakan kapal Meko A-100 yang menjadi asas kepada Kapal Ronda Generasi Baru (NGPV) untuk membangunkan skuadron Kapal Tempur Pesisir (LCS) sebaliknya, ia menggunakan model baru yang lebih canggih.

Sumber pertahanan memberitahu Utusan Malaysia, model baru itu mempunyai reka bentuk halimunan termoden yang setanding dengan keupayaan halimunan kapal friget kelas Delta milik Singapura yang diiktiraf selaku kapal perang tercanggih di rantau ini selain, memiliki kemampuan tempur tiga dimensi yang mantap.

Jelasnya, pembinaan LCS daripada model baru tersebut juga akan membolehkan negara menguasai pembuatan kapal perang termoden sekali gus, memenuhi tuntutan pertahanan abad ke-21 yang menekankan kepada ciri-ciri halimunan kerana kerajaan bukan sahaja membeli kapal tersebut tetapi teknologinya sekali.

"Sebuah kapal akan dibina di negara asal syarikat pengeluar tersebut iaitu di Perancis, manakala baki lima lagi kapal akan dibina oleh syarikat tempatan iaitu Boustead Holdings Berhad yang mana surat tunjuk minat (LOI) sudah pun diserahkan kepada syarikat ini.

"Kita memilih kapal ini kerana ia mempunyai keupayaan tempur termoden sesuai dengan kehendak TLDM memandangkan kapal-kapal perang negara serantau juga sudah memiliki teknologi terkini dan langkah ini bertujuan bagi menjaga perairan negara terutama di Laut China Selatan," katanya di sini hari ini.

Sumber itu bagaimanapun enggan mendedahkan lanjut mengenai spesifikasi sebenar kapal perang itu tetapi rata-rata penganalisis pertahanan tempatan menjangka kerajaan akan memilih Kapal Kelas Gowind buatan DCNS iaitu syarikat perkapalan sama yang membina kapal selam pertama negara.

Selain dibina dengan aplikasi teknologi halimunan, Kapal Gowind yang sepanjang 105 meter juga mampu membawa 16 peluru berpandu pertahanan udara jarak sederhana (50 kilometer) sama ada Aster 15 atau Mica RF; lapan peluru berpandu antikapal (Exocet, Harpoon atau RBS-15 MK.3) serta torpedo.

Pada masa yang sama, kapal berkenaan juga boleh membawa helikopter serta berupaya menjadi kapal induk kepada semua jenis pesawat tanpa pemandu (UAV) bagi tujuan pemantauan laut.

Ditanya mengenai apakah jenis persenjataan yang akan dipasang pada kapal perang tersebut, sumber tersebut berkata, pihak TLDM sedang mengkaji perkara berkenaan tetapi beliau yakin, jenis peluru berpandu sedia ada akan digunakan kecuali melibatkan pertahanan udara.

Sebelum ini, Menteri Pertahanan, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi dilaporkan memberitahu, kapal LCS yang bakal dibina bagi memperkukuhkan perairan negara tidak lagi mengguna pakai konsep fitted for but not with seperti aplikasi pada kumpulan pertama kapal NGPV jenis KD Kedah.
sosej

SAF Troops Thunder On in New Zealand


The SSPH is a tracked self-propelled howitzer which fires 155mm rounds at a maximum rate of six shots per minute. (all photos : Cyberpioneer)

Amidst the unusually chilly summer this year, the Singapore Armed Forces' (SAF) artillery troops are certainly keeping warm as their big guns fired hot and true at the Waiouru Training Area, New Zealand.

On 22 Jan, they received a special guest as Minister of State for Defence Associate Professor Koo Tsai Kee visited the SAF troops participating in the exercise, together with the New Zealand Defence Minister Dr Wayne Mapp.

As part of their visit, both ministers observed a battalion live-firing exercise involving the Singapore Self-Propelled Howitzer (SSPH), Primus. This marks the second consecutive year they are observing the exercise.

About 350 personnel from the 21st and 24th Battalion, Singapore Artillery, have been in New Zealand since 17 Jan for the annual artillery exercise codenamed Thunder Warrior.

The SSPH, which carries a 155mm artillery gun, is able to hit targets up to 30km away at a maximum firing rate of six rounds per minute.

When cyberpioneer spoke to personnel from the two units on 21 Jan, they had just spent the previous night preparing for the next day's live-firing operations.

"The men were working in low-light conditions, strong winds and nine-degree weather. Yet, they were still able to deliver accurate fire this morning," said Colonel (COL) Steven Seng. He is the Exercise Supervising Officer and Commander 3rd Division Artillery.


The TPQ36 Weapon Locating Radar (WLR) enables artillery units to pinpoint the source of “enemy” fire as well as estimate the final impact area of their firing.

"They have shown that they are able to adapt and improvise, and I'm very proud of their fighting spirit," he added.

Commanders on the ground have also been doing their part to keep morale high by taking extra measures to ensure the safety of the soldiers under their charge.

"The weather is cold and the men might not feel that they are losing water, so we have been constantly reminding everyone to hydrate themselves," said Lieutenant Colonel Chang Pin Chuan, Commanding Officer 24SA.

"SAF medics have also been told to check on the men to look out for signs of cold rash and hypothermia on a daily basis."

This year's exercise also sees the inclusion of the Ammunition Resupply Vehicles (ARV), which is used to ferry artillery rounds to various gun positions around the training area.

Based on the Bronco chassis, the ARV is able to traverse harsh and undulating terrain to deliver ammunition where required.

Previously, fresh ammunition would be ferried by wheeled vehicles such as the five-tonne transport truck, or the SSPHs would return to base in order to pick up new rounds.


An Ammunition Resupply Vehicle (ARV) charges ahead to provide fresh ammunition for the artillery guns.

"Wheeled vehicles are not as mobile as tracked vehicles out in the field. Having the ARV allows the guns to be resupplied faster," explained COL Seng.

The ARV was trialled in 2010 as part of the Thunder Warrior series of exercises. It has since been incorporated into the Singapore Artillery's operations.

Established in 1997, Exercise Thunder Warrior is an annual artillery exercise that has been held for over 10 years. Since then, the exercise has grown in complexity and size. In 1999, it became a battalion-level exercise, with a New Zealand detachment participating alongside SAF troops.

Assoc Prof Koo's visit is part of the regular ministerial exchanges between Singapore and New Zealand. The SAF and the New Zealand Defence Force interact through a wide range of bilateral and multilateral training exercises, professional exchanges and courses. The two countries are also part of the Five Power Defence Arrangements.

Exercise Thunder Warrior 2011 will conclude on 1 Feb.


An SSPH firing a round at the Waiouru Training Area, New Zealand.


Assoc Prof Koo (second from right) and Dr Mapp sharing a light moment while being briefed by LTC Chang (left) on the role of 24SA in this year's Exercise Thunder Warrior

Assoc Prof Koo speaking to the SAF exercise troops who have performed well thus far. He praised the troops for doing their best and reminded them to look out for each other's safety.

sosej mindef

credited to mcwood of militaryphotos.net

credited to mcwood of militaryphotos.net

Paid edi. Just waiting for permit to take it home. The polis have been held up by the flood and all + the new system.

I still consider them part of the SAS anyway.

Still, thanks for mentioning.

any other pics on the latest paskal ops aboard the malaysian ship taken by the pirates?

TAG can be comprised of forces from 1CDO and 2CDO as well, so there are distinctions.

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