Our ships too small to install VLS you mean?
On a side note, any latest news on the Malaysian Gowind frigate order? Construction still progressing as planned I hope? Fingers crossed we won't have another Lekiu-class fiasco.

brahmos VLS is too long for a small ship like kedah class, inclined would be a better option like the indian navy did. Maintenance and installation would be much easier as well
1) Yes most likely but depends. 15ton for marine grade vessel especially military one is not very heavy. Kashtan CIWS is even heavier   But seeing Kedah class available space and current configuration on indian navy, 4 missile tubes would be the max, each 2 facing port and starboard  side. The space for VLS front of the deck most likely again will be reserved for defence system installation

2) structure wise again depends where the navy want to put them. if VLS, then have to cut a hole on the hull. In external, just place it in line with structure with a few minor reinforcements. Not that difficult for a ship, just a few extra added metal on critical support structure. Military ship are constructed using higher strength steel unlike civilian plus kedah class module system, most likely supported

3) depending on the drought. 22 knot is not technically its max speed. Max speed is top secret    22knot you can call it cruising speed, for a cutter hull design ship, higher cruising speed is need for more fuel economy according to my fren from ALAM apparently to raise the hull above water  

4) No, ship work in a diff way, the engine and propeller will provide a constant push. what drag a ship or slow a ship down is the surface area or drought in contact with water. The more, the more friction. The less, the faster it goes. That why i say, if the drought does not drop much, the speed wont be affected significantly. Besides that, the marine grade diesel engine can go 110 or 120% continuously is needed

5) This i cant answer you. 1st, I dunno the specific details. But since it come with a sealed missile canister, i assume it does not need much power. But depending on the target acquisition system. Not sure if need a new system or can piggy back on existing one.

Neh, when you want something, the service provider will do everything for you including where to place bla bla. You just have to pay them like how you want to customised your car. BTW, it just speculation no need to get so serious, the brahmos news was during DSA 2010. By then even the navy may have changed their mind 

Posted: 11 Sep 2014, 1515 hours (GMT +8)

Keel Laying for the RSN's First Littoral Mission Vessel


Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Chan Yeng Kit (right) officiating at the Keel Laying Ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy's first Littoral Mission Vessel. On his right was Mr Ng Sing Chan, President of Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd.

The keel laying ceremony for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN)'s first Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV) was held at Singapore Technologies Marine (ST Marine) in Jurong today. Permanent Secretary (Defence) Mr Chan Yeng Kit officiated at the ceremony. The keel laying of the first LMV marks another significant milestone for the RSN.

This LMV is the first of eight new LMVs to be built for the RSN by ST Marine, together with ST Electronics and DSO National Laboratories. The Defence Science and Technology Agency is the overall programme manager and systems integrator for the LMV programme.

The LMVs, to be equipped with advanced combat systems, will be highly versatile and capable of embarking on various mission modules to fulfil a full spectrum of operations. To enable enhanced operational efficiency with a leaner crew size, cutting-edge technologies and innovative concepts have been integrated into the design of the LMVs.

The LMVs will replace the existing Fearless-class Patrol Vessels, which have served the RSN well for close to 20 years. The addition of the LMVs to the RSN will enhance the capabilities of the RSN for the seaward defence of Singapore.

luckily is lousy ship only

luckily is lousy ship only

lousy ship?
better study first,
This type of ship is exactly we also need asap，i event hope gov can consider buy 24 unit for use in patrol ESCCOM, south china sea and Malacca strait. 
it just new trend design navy ship not for for war fighting, it specially design OPV for anti-Piracy, anti-narcotic, anti-Smuggling , anti-terrorism at sea, it happens now in south china sea and Malacca strait and also suitable use in Esccom.
80 meter ship，With advance radar, 2 RIB for fast boarding/insertion, event UAV heli or Unman boat，76mm navy， gun 25mm Typhoon navy gun, 2x 20mm navy gun， 2 x 12.7 mm navy gun， n 1150 tons  with 30 navy personal and 30 Mission personal. design look like mini Gowind L'Adriod.

24 units?    msia gomen kena toto?

just patrol gun boat, not that expensive. expected USD 100 million + each. (just built in s'pore) not local built.

macam pergi pasar beli sayor..

lousy ship?
better study first,
This type of ship is exactly we also need asap，i event hope gov can consider buy 24 unit for use in patrol ESCCOM, south china sea and Malacca strait. 
it just new trend design navy ship not for for war fighting, it specially design OPV for anti-Piracy, anti-narcotic, anti-Smuggling , anti-terrorism at sea, it happens now in south china sea and Malacca strait and also suitable use in Esccom.
80 meter ship，With advance radar, 2 RIB for fast boarding/insertion, event UAV heli or Unman boat，76mm navy， gun 25mm Typhoon navy gun, 2x 20mm navy gun， 2 x 12.7 mm navy gun， n 1150 tons  with 30 navy personal and 30 Mission personal. design look like mini Gowind L'Adriod.

We need fac more than ever.
250 tonnage - 600 tonnage should be ideal for us to operates at silu sea.

An AH-64E Apache Guardian from 1st Armed Reconnaissance Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, and a Mi-35 Attack Helicopter from 31st Squadron, Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Darat, take off for a flight together during an attack/reconnaissance training mission in Semarang, Indonesia, Sept. 9. The training is part of Garuda Shield 2014, where units from United States Army Pacific are focusing on peace support training capacity and stability operations with the TNI-AD. (U.S. Army photo courtesy of 25th Combat Aviation Brigade)

Published: Saturday September 13, 2014 MYT 12:00:00 AM
Updated: Saturday September 13, 2014 MYT 8:31:30 AM

Where M’sian Top Guns are trained

by lim wing hooi


Flight instructor Major Rose Adrianna checking a training plane with her student.
 
IT COULD be the look of an aerodynamic shape, or simply the engineering marvel that keeps a young boy’s eyes glued to the aircraft that speeds through the runway before lift-off.

But for air force Major Saravanasennan R. Veerasennan, who had his sight fixated on becoming a pilot, his interest was to fly the aircraft.

Today, not only is he a pilot, but he is also an instructor of military pilots.

“I have always been a passionate student of science, particularly aircraft and rocket-related technologies,” he told StarMetro.

Recollecting his younger days, he said he was selected as one of 60 cadet officer candidates after a stringent selection process of more than a thousand candidates to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) College in Alor Setar in 1997 as the first step to realise his dream.

After graduating with a diploma in aeronautical engineering, the next phase of challenge began where he put his knowledge to test and his hand to the yoke, or known as a control column used to piloting fixed-wing aircraft in the No 1 Flying Training Centre (1 FTC) or known as PULATIBANG 1 among the military fraternity.

Known as the “home where Malaysia’s military pilots are born”, the centre celebrated its golden jubilee on Aug 23.

Air Force Chief General Tan Sri Rodzali Daud congratulated the pioneers of the flying school who had grown it to what it was today.

“I am proud that the school has passed the test of time and raised to a respected level of capability, professionalism and readiness of what we witness today,” he said.

After relocating from Kuala Lumpur to the RMAF Base in Alor Setar in 1964, the early days of the centre was mainly staffed with officers seconded from the Royal Air Force from England.

Captain John F. Woodard (Rtd), the first commanding officer (CO) from July 1, 1964 to Jan 1, 1966, who was present at the event, shared his experience of Malaysian hospitality and its determined pioneers to build the centre.

“I remember being invited to the officers’ weddings. It is an eye opener to see the different cultures and how different races hold their weddings,” he said, proud to see how the place had grown.

Former RMAF chief air vice-marshal (Rtd) Tan Sri Sulaiman Sujak said he knew he was groomed to be a Malaysian air force chief.

“I need people to believe that they are in a professional air force, and are passionate that we will succeed,” he said in an interview.

Since the first Chipmunk training aircraft seconded from RAF, the RMAF has since purchased various training aircrafts, including the Piston Provost, Bulldog 100, Dove, Cessna 402B, Aerotiga MD3, Pilatus PC-7 to current model, the Pilatus PC-7 MK II.

Rodzali said there were plans to add five more planes by year-end.

The centre would also train more instructors locally.

“Since 1966, 1,200 pilots have graduated from here. This include pilots for other services, namely the army, navy and also pilots from foreign air forces such as Bangladeshi Air Force and Indonesian Air Force” said Rodzali.

The pilots would then further their training in different squadrons that operated various planes, from transport aircraft, fighters to helicopters.

Rodzali further added that the challenges for the air force in the 21st century were unpredictable and military campaigns demanded an agile air force that is capable of conducting a wide range of military operations in various dimensions, from peace time and conflict, local or abroad and conventional or unconventional warfare.

Current CO Colonel Yee Yit Hong said the instructors evaluated their students, not just from the flying perspective, but also their social and psychology among other aspects.

He added that knowledge, skill and attitude remained key elements of what made a professional RMAF pilot.

“We maintain stringent standards and at the same time do our best to understand the student as a whole and go all out to assist them to the best of our ability,” he concluded.

Impossible la.. U think najib wan buy made in singapore products??

Impossible la.. U think najib wan buy made in singapore products??

Japanese submarine purchase would be historic and controversial

Australia’s move towards buying up to 12 Japanese Soryu submarines represents a historic and deeply controversial shift in national defence and military acquisition policy.

If, as seems increasingly likely, political and industry leaders in Tokyo and Canberra can agree on terms, the Japanese submarines would be Australia’s first major strategic defence procurement from an Asian power and would significantly boost the country’s regional maritime power.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/sep/...d-controversial