Entirely hypothetical :

I was wondering, with most people fascinated with MY vs SG military prowess why has the topic of Borneo (Sabah + Sarawak) vs Peninsular M'sia not come up ?

If "uncensored/free media" websites are to be believed, S'wak leaders alone have between USD15billion in personal wealth, combine that with Corporate output, the figure could comes close to USD100billion. So what's keeping them from forming their own militia with the excuse of insufficient protection from Federal Gov (which is true in terms of Air Power, Border Control, Land Combat ... heck if Singapore/Indon/Thai set foot now, S'wak is pretty much an open gate).

With USD100bil in cash (no credit terms ) , what would you buy ?

Ospreys, tho a good delivery platform, has too many technical problems recently

it more suitable for spec op mission , yes????

personally, im more interested on the logistical challenges between the two in cases of emergency with our current assets. how to move the assets and personnel as the shortest route between the peninsula and the borneo states have to go through indonesian teritory...

and for Sarawak, if Taib wanted to, maybe he'd wanna consider reviving the Sarawak Rangers as a state military unit, answerable to the Sarawak state govt the way Johor Military Force is now (though JMF is answerable to the Sultan himself).

Considering the fact that JMF was once almost abolished in the early 90's the idea was shelved as it was considered to be more senior than RAMD. Taking similar consideration, the Sarawak Rangers was once the oldest military unit before its disbandment into the current RRD.

Just my 2 cents anyway..

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This post has been edited by lucifer_666: Sep 24 2012, 01:41 AM

RMAF may lease Gripens an option
By Marhalim Abas | Last updated on 24 September 2012 Monday | 10:02am

PETALING JAYA (Sept 23, 2012): The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is considering an offer from Sweden to lease up to 18 JAS39 Gripen fighter jets for its Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) programme.

RMAF chief Tan Sri Rodzali Daud told theSun leasing the Gripens is a cheaper solution considering the huge capital expenditure needed for the procurement of new fighters.

"The Gripens had been leased to European air forces, so there is nothing new about such a deal.

"The aircraft also meets all of our MRCA requirements although I admit it is short on gas and range due to its small size," he said when asked to comment on claims by defence industry sources that Sweden has offered a lease-buy option for the Gripens.

Sources told theSun that offer was made after Gripen and the Sukhoi Su-30MKM were eliminated from the MRCA programme following technical evaluation by RMAF test pilots.

They said the three top contenders, namely Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon, would compete for the final stage of the programme, where their transfer of technology packages and off-set offers would be evaluated before the winner is selected.

Rodzali denied that Gripen and Sukhoi were no longer considered for the MRCA programme as "we are still evaluating all of the aircraft".

He also denied that RMAF had ranked the aircraft in the technical evaluation.

Instead, he said, the aircraft's strengths and weaknesses were documented for further evaluation.

According to him, one important factor for the final selection would be the lowest support cost. "If the Super Hornet is seen as the favourite, it is because we already have the Hornets (eight units) in service."

Asked how many Gripens will be leased if the offer is accepted, he said "preferably it will be 18 planes as specified in the MRCA".

He said despite budgetary constraints, the MRCA programme will go ahead as the air force has planned to retire the 10 MiG-29N Fulcrum air superiority fighters by 2015. "We may need a special budget, one that covers three Malaysian plans," he added.

Rodzali declined to confirm the budget allocation for the MRCA programme but sources told theSun the air force could only procure 12 jets if it opts for the Super Hornet, Rafale or Typhoon.

Hungary and Czech operate the Gripens under a 10-year lease-and-buy contract, for around RM398 million a year, which covers servicing and training.
Rodzali dismissed any hint of an arm race in the impending buy.

"The reason we are looking for new fighters is because of the capability gap. We need to ensure we are on par with other nations.

"Another reason is technology. Technology is moving rapidly. We cannot afford to be left behind."

http://www.thesundaily.my/news/497484

meh the kinks have pretty much been ironed out but the maintenance cost for the osprey is shit bricks

still safer than the CH-46s
Expeditionary roles

implying using off every asset they have in their coffer.
It is not easy to invade Sarawak either. full force invasion will be notice by the armed force very fast.

WTA you guys all forced to vote umno?

It would be interesting if they going to opt for leasing Gripen in many way.

these is pretty much a politics BS.
Anyway Plz refrain from bringing in politics in the thread as the effort to keep these thread cleans.

from the front page note.


thanks.

This post has been edited by yinchet: Sep 25 2012, 07:34 AM

huhuhu sorry i though is all about military question

The question is already a politics questions not a military question.

kk don't flame me puhlease

if all armed forces are forced to vote BN, Kelantan would be under BN right not.
as they have large Infantry stationed over there!

the power of Military Law cannot withstand Nik Aziz wizardry

dude where have you been?
stuck at Angsi Delta for too long not gooding yo!

It was reported in La Tribune that Indonesia ordered 37 units Nexter Caesar. This might well be the first 2 of 37 units ordered.

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This post has been edited by azriel: Sep 26 2012, 11:13 AM

anyone have HD version for the GGK video?

how many DP you want in the video?
You can get 400+DPI in youtube version. IINM.

i wish to get 720 or 1080 if possible.. so can play for my femly on tv

This post has been edited by hizperion: Sep 26 2012, 11:31 AM