Got a snap of the heli they using (gegar sikit tadi) huhuhu will post it up later

Well, the land rovers were packed with equipment and in immaculate condition (not a speck of dust on them). Either they were doing a demo somewhere or they just going for a joy ride after cleaning up their stuff. They were wearing camo pro-tec helmets too.

They might be the commandos coming in for the training or jalan2 cari makan lol

Lol, still waiting who will win the Malaysian MRCA contract.

Eurocopter to supply six EC725 combat search and rescue helicopters to PT Dirgantara Indonesia for customization and delivery to Indonesian Air Force
Jakarta, 5 April 2012

A contract is signed today between Eurocopter and PT Dirgantara Indonesia/Indonesian Aerospace for the supply of six EC725. To be received in 2014, Indonesian Aerospace will customize and deliver these combat search and rescue configured helicopters to the Indonesian Air Force under a contract signed with the Indonesian Ministry of Defence last month.

The aircraft, for delivery from Eurocopter starting in 2014, will be shipped to Indonesian Aerospace's facility in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, where they will be reassembled and customized before delivery to the Indonesian Air Force under a contract signed, between the Ministry of Defence and Indonesian Aerospace, on 12th March 2012. The EC725, a combat-proven multi-role helicopter in the 11-ton class, was selected by the Air Force in 2011 to meet its requirements for a Combat Search and Rescue capable helicopter fleet.

"The selection of the EC725 by the Air Force is a renewed demonstration of the confidence that the Indonesian Air Force has in the Super Puma family of helicopters and enables Eurocopter to further strengthen its long standing relationship with Indonesian Aerospace relating to the Super Puma family," said Olivier Lambert, Eurocopter’s Senior Vice President for Sales and Customer Relations.

The EC725, a member of Eurocopter's successful Super Puma/Cougar family, will further extend Indonesian Aerospace's involvement with the type. As well as building several SA330 Puma and AS332 Super Puma under license in Bandung for the Air Force, Indonesian Aerospace has held a contract with Eurocopter since 2008 for the manufacture of EC225 and EC725 tail booms and complete airframe assemblies.

"This contract for the EC725 will propel Indonesian Aerospace into a new era of co-operation with Eurocopter, enhancing the company's capabilities at the forefront of rotorcraft technology," stated Budi Santoso, President Director of Indonesian Aerospace.

The twin-engine EC725/EC225 rotary-wing aircraft family features high-performance navigation and mission systems, including a unique digital four-axis autopilot. Offering excellent flight autonomy, this powerful machine is also great for tactical transport as it has a large cabin with seating for 25 persons. As a result, the EC725 military version and its EC225 civilian/parapublic variant have become the reference for civil and military search and rescue, off-shore and passenger transport missions around the world.

About Eurocopter
Established in 1992, the Franco-German-Spanish Eurocopter Group is a division of EADS, a world leader in aerospace and defense-related services. The Eurocopter Group employs approximately 20,000 people. In 2011, Eurocopter confirmed its position as the world’s number one helicopter manufacturer with a turnover of 5.4 billion Euros, orders for 457 new helicopters and a 43 percent market share in the civil and parapublic sectors. Overall, the Group’s helicopters account for 33 percent of the worldwide civil and parapublic fleet. Eurocopter’s strong international presence is ensured by its subsidiaries and participations in 21 countries. Eurocopter’s worldwide network of service centers, training facilities, distributors and certified agents supports some 2,900 customers. There are currently more than 11,300 Eurocopter helicopters in service in 149 countries. Eurocopter offers the most comprehensive civil and military helicopter range in the world and is fully committed to safety as the most important aspect of its business.

About PT Dirgantara Indonesia
Since being established in 1976, PT Dirgantara Indonesia/Indonesian Aerospace (IAe), one of the indigenous aerospace companies in Asia with core competence in aircraft design, development and manufacturing of civilian and military regional commuter aircraft, has successfully exploited its manufacturing capability. The company has diversified its products not only in the field of aircraft but also other area such as Information Technology, Automotive, Maritime, Simulation Technology, Industrial Turbine, and Engineering Services.
Indonesian Aerospace has delivered more than 300 units of aircraft and helicopters, defence systems, aircraft components and other services.

http://www.eurocopter.com/site/en/press/Eu...=true&width=700

Me too, but am not rooting for Typhoon though!

After GE baru nak announce kot.
have to wait until 2013 perhaps.
I rooting for SH but hope it will come with good weapon package.
else vote go for Rafale or SU-35/30.

My bet is the F/A18F Super Hornet for the RMAF.

Cope Taufan 2012 under way in Malaysia
Posted 4/5/2012 Updated 4/5/2012

by Master Sgt. Matt Summers
Cope Taufan Public Affairs

4/5/2012 - PENANG, Malaysia -- The Pacific Air Forces-sponsored Exercise Cope Taufan 2012 kicked off here April 2, partnering Airmen from the U.S. Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force in efforts to improve interoperability and enhance combat capabilities.

The biennial live-flying exercise between the two air forces includes dissimilar basic fighter maneuvers and dissimilar air combat tactics training.

"Exercise Cope Taufan provides our USAF members a tremendous opportunity to improve tactics, techniques and procedures for sustained operations at a deployed base while enhancing our partnership with the men and women of Malaysia," said Lt. Gen. Stanley Kresge, 13th Air Force commander, in a letter to U.S. Airmen taking part in the exercise.

More than 100 Airmen from the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan, are participating in the exercise, which also provides quality training for maintenance personnel.

"This is really good training for us and makes us better at our mission," said 1st Lt. Riley Hestermann, 67th AMU officer-in-charge, who's participated in seven other exercises across the Pacific. "These exercises also give our Airmen a chance to get involved with unique cultures and work with Airmen from different countries to share ideas."

The 67th Fighter Squadron from Kadena will pit their F-15 Eagles against RMAF MiG-29 Fulcrums, F/A-18 Hornets and Hawk 208 aircraft during Cope Taufan. Earlier this year, the 67th FS won the 2011 Raytheon Trophy as the best air superiority squadron in the Air Force.

PACAF has conducted exercises with the RMAF since the early 1980s. By participating in exercises with military forces from partner nations in the Asia-Pacific region, the U.S. demonstrates its commitment to peace and stability in the region, according to PACAF officials.

Exercises like Cope Taufan enhance collective defense capability by strengthening regional partnerships and interoperability of regional air forces.

http://www.pacaf.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123296640

According to Dzirhan
"the 67th FS won the 2011 Raytheon Trophy as the best air superiority squadron in the Air Force."

this is going to be very interesting indeed!

I saw 5 G-Wagons armed with .50 cal and fully clad commandos on my way from seremban to KL on PLUS highway last Wednesday..

Not against SU30MKM?

They wish kekekeke

11 Squadron ace of trump card RMAF

So far the MKM only participated once in ex with other nation

Do come to PWTC tomorrow because there will be a training demo in the morning 0900 and the PTD will be coming to inspect the commandos demo training at 1500. What i heard from them is that they are going to use LIVE bullet for the demo during the show...

thats nice..

Ok not PTD but TPTD...

The choppers,boats and everything will be there tomorrow~

wa shre kat mymil!

Who know can meet up with me? Hehehehe

cis... am hunting you
kekekeke