Takde sebab pun diorang tak tolong. Kalau diorang dalam masalah sama dekat2 perairan kita,rasanya kita pun tolong. Operasi humanitarian macam ni tak patut dilibatkan politik.

Probably cannot afford. Malaysia anti-aircraft system are quite outdated in my view. Our best AA weapon, the Jernas (Rapier) Missile is already nearly 20 years old now. Can it catch up with new tech aircraft like Gen 3.5 or 4 fighter aircrafts? Other missile systems are MANPADS (Man-portable Air defence system) like IGLA or Starburst that are,in my opinion only effective in defending against helicopters and are not so effective against modern fast-flying aircraft. Autocannons like the Oerlikon 35mm and Bofors 40mm are only useful in point-defence situations. I believe we never had long-range SAM systems,amirite?

Also lacking are SPAAG (Self-propelled Anti-Aircraft gun) Mobile AA systems like the Flakpanzer, ZSU-23-4, Pantsir or Tunguska which are very,very important in protecting army formations on the move. While the best air defence weapon is a fighter aircraft,backup AA systems are essential because fighters may have be deployed elsewhere or may have not the time to respond to a surprise air attack by low flying fighter-bombers or attack helicopters.


Tunguska M1 (NATO: SA-19 Grison) Missile/Autocannon Mobile Air Defence System


Pantsir S-1 (NATO: SA-22 Greyhound) Missile/Autocannon mobile Air Defence System

I love these things!!!

This post has been edited by MilitaryMadness: Mar 14 2014, 08:52 PM

Again,we take on another issue.

Is this the new Russian Tactical gear system?

Wah,arms show still need beautiful girls ah?

I thought for weapons nuts see shiny new gun can angkat stim already

If macai logic is to be trusted,Malaysia would have been lost years ago everytime US warship does port calls.




Nimitz-class carrier USS John C.Stennis at anchorage in Kota Kinabalu during port visit 1.10.2012


Nimitz-class carrier USS Carl Vinson docks at Port Klang for port visit 13.1.2012


USS George Washington docks at Port Klang on transit to the Pacific fleet base in Hawaii from the Afghanistan theatre 11.10.2012


USS John C.Stennis docks at PKCC Port Klang with escorts USS Dewey,USS Mobile Bay & USS Pinckney 4.9.2011

US carriers make port visits to Malaysia nearly every year,no big deal. Smaller vessels make a port call in Malaysia every month I think.

For those who paranoid US Army ni ada kat Malaysia.....

RAF scrambles Fighters after 2 Russian Air Force Tu-95 Bombers detected off the coast of Scotland 23/4/2014



Link: RAF intercept Russian "Bears" off UK coast - BBC News

This post has been edited by MilitaryMadness: Apr 24 2014, 11:16 AM

Ukraine crisis update:

The Ukrainian army is said to have opened an offensive on the separatist-held city of Slaviansk, eastern Ukraine. Gunfire and explosions can be heard near and inside the city. Unconfirmed reports say a Mi-24 helicopter has been shot down by separatist militias, it's pilot is reported dead and the assistant pilot/gunner is injured but alive and have been captured by separatist militias. Another helicopter (unknown what type) is also reported to have made an emergency landing due to as yet unknown reasons.

Reports also said some armored vehicles are seen burning,but whether they belong to government or separatists is still unknown.

Operations are reportedly still ongoing. More updates as they happen.

Update: unconfirmed reports have surfaced saying another Ukraine military helicopter have been shot down by separatist militias.

Update: The earlier report of Ukraine army Mi-24 helicopter shot down has been confirmed by Ukraine Interior Ministry via SkyNews and BBC. Reports say it was shot down with a guided Missile of unknown type by separatist militias. The pilot was reported to be KIA while the injured assistant pilot/gunner has been captured by separatist militias and have been sent to the hospital for treatment.

Update: Ukraine Defense Ministry confirms another Mi-24 Helicopter have been shot down by separatist militias and a Mi-8 helicopter have been forced to an emergency landing due to small arms fire. The fate of the crew of both helicopters are currently unknown.

Ukraine Defense Ministry confirms Helicopters shot down in Slaviansk

This post has been edited by MilitaryMadness: May 2 2014, 03:41 PM

Ukrainian military Mi-8 taking a lot of small arms fire.

Thanx,bro

Local sources say there is an increasing military presence of PLA troops & equipment in the Guangxi region,which borders Vietnam.


Local netizens indicate notable increase of PLA troops & equipment in Fengxiang city, less than 10km from Vietnam border.


Locals say these soldiers have just arrived by train in Chongzhuo city, Guangzhou province.


PLA troops armed with anti-tank equipment move through Chongzhuo city, Guangzhou province.

News Link: PLA troops mass near Vietnam border

Hmmm...Trouble for ASEAN ahead?

We will see,if any violence breaks. but I hope not, for now methinks this move just to pressure Viet government to keep a lid on anti-china protests.

Anyway, modern day PLA is not the PLA in 1979, so if violence breaks,hard to see how PAV would react. PLA now top 5 in global military power.

For good measure, PLA-Navy is sending its largest naval vessels to protect the Haiyang Shiyou 981 oil rig set up in China-Vietnam disputed waters to safeguard against any Vietnamese action.

Ships include the Yushan-class Amphibious warfare ships Kunlun Shan AND its sister ship Jinggang Shan & also the Jiangwei-class missile frigate Mianyang.


Yushan-class Amphibious warfare ship Kunlun Shan


Jiangwei II-class Missile frigate Mianyang

News Link: PLA-Navy deploys largest naval vessels to disputed China-Vietnam waters

This post has been edited by MilitaryMadness: May 19 2014, 12:53 PM

Kelakar, Malaysia tak peduli pun. Presiden2 negara barat siap buat press statement kritik rampasan kuasa Thailand ni, US siap nak tarik balik bantuan keselamatan. Negara jiran kat ASEAN dah tak heran dah pun,dah biasa.

News link: Thai coup draw swift condemnation, US reviewing aid

Haha real world version of Zergling rush

Meanwhile in Ukraine, Pro-Russian separatist militia kill 16 Ukrainian soldiers and injure 30 at checkpoint in eastern Ukraine.
According to witnesses,it's reported the militias hid in armored vans with markings of Privatbank (A banking company). When soldiers see these vans,they waved them on without even checking. After a bit the van stopped, Pro-Russian militias poured out of these vans and slaughtered all the soldiers there. Militia side report just 1 militiaman is dead from this. A lot of military vehicles, including 2 BMP-2 IFVs were destroyed.


Ukrainian soldiers view the aftermath of yesterday's surprise attack by Pro-Russian militias


Corpses of Ukrainian soldiers killed in the Pro-Russian militia surprise attack are covered with blankets


Pro-Russian militiaman inspecting weapons captured after the deadly attack at the Ukrainian army checkpoint

Giler lah,dah tahap Delta Force dah ni....memang confirm la ni kerja Russian Spetznaz. Askar biasa pun takde skill camni.

Chinese SU-27 Fighters flew "within meters" of Japanese observation planes near disputed island in East China Sea.

News Link: Chinese fighters flew within meters of Japanese planes

This post has been edited by MilitaryMadness: May 26 2014, 08:17 AM

In facing global challenges, China's leadership seeks to transform military into a more modern force

Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed to bring the PLA into the modern age. Although the PLA has modern equipments and a more disciplined corps, it is still organized along the lines of a million-man peasant military force from when the People's Liberation Army (PLA) was created by Mao Zedong in the 1950s.

Plans are afoot to reform the People's Liberation Army into a smaller, more mobile & professional ground force and a more independent & assertive PLA-Air Force and PLA-Navy.



News Link: Chinese leadership seeks to modernize military forces