A country sees its soldiers in a different way. Many killed US soldiers who had perpetrated some questionable acts in Afghanistan and Iraq are also considered heroes by many Americans. Other countries also do the same.

It isn't easy to explain this phenomenon to people from other countries.

Indonesians currently don't blame Singapore for the executions of Usman Harun, because Singapore has the right to perform the execution. B

Usman and Harun are still a symbol of steadfastness and willingness to follow orders. It may be confusing, but both of them are respected for their life sacrifice, regardless of what they did.

have to agree with this..captain of USS Vincennes shot down plane full of civilians, balik US dpt medal...

Saudi Nuclear weapons already 'on order' from Pakistan

In light of its disapproval regarding recent US rapprochement to Iran, Saudi Arabia is seriously considering purchasing nuclear weapons for itself. The Saudi leadership is concerned that gradual lifting of Iranian sanctions by the US may encourage an accelerated Iranian nuclear weapons program. 

According to the BBC, Saudi Arabia has covertly made a deal with Pakistan, itself an Iran rival, for nuclear weapons development to use against Iran. Reports say according to a senior NATO official, reports exists of "Pakistani-made nuclear weapons sitting in depots awaiting immediate delivery to Saudi Arabia" under the threat of an Iranian nuclear weapon. The Saudi leadership has indicated on numerous occasions to US envoys stating that if 'Iran crosses the threshold, we will get nuclear weapons'. The report is further corroborated by the former head of Israeli Intelligence, General Amos Yadlin, who stated that if Iran obtains a nuclear weapon "Saudi Arabia will not wait for a month. They have paid for the bomb. They will go to Pakistan and bring back what they need".

It is known that the Saudi leadership has covertly financed and co-developed Pakistani nuclear weapons research, including the visit of Defense minister Prince Abdul Aziz al-Saud to the Pakistani Nuclear research facility in 1999 and 2002 and met with renowned nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan. Although Saudi Arabia itself is a signatory of the non-proliferation NFA treaty, it has argued efforts to ensure the middle east is a Nuclear weapons-free zone has been severely undermined by the alleged existence of Israeli nuclear weapons.


Satellite photos taken in 2013 showing an undisclosed Saudi Ballistic missile base at Al-Watah, 200 miles south-west of Riyadh
News Link: BBC: Saudi Nuclear weapons already 'on order' from Pakistan

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U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division react to simulated enemy contact, during a Mounted Stryker convoy demonstration for Malaysian Army Soldiers, at KDP, Malaysia, Sep. 15, during bilateral exercise Keris Strike 14. KS14 contributes to a regional peacekeeping capability in Asia, which in turn fosters important worldwide peacekeeping operations. (Photo courtesy of 2nd Infantry Division of the Malaysian Armed Forces)

Saudi Nuclear weapons already 'on order' from Pakistan

In light of its disapproval regarding recent US rapprochement to Iran, Saudi Arabia is seriously considering purchasing nuclear weapons for itself. The Saudi leadership is concerned that gradual lifting of Iranian sanctions by the US may encourage an accelerated Iranian nuclear weapons program. 

According to the BBC, Saudi Arabia has covertly made a deal with Pakistan, itself an Iran rival, for nuclear weapons development to use against Iran. Reports say according to a senior NATO official, reports exists of "Pakistani-made nuclear weapons sitting in depots awaiting immediate delivery to Saudi Arabia" under the threat of an Iranian nuclear weapon. The Saudi leadership has indicated on numerous occasions to US envoys stating that if 'Iran crosses the threshold, we will get nuclear weapons'. The report is further corroborated by the former head of Israeli Intelligence, General Amos Yadlin, who stated that if Iran obtains a nuclear weapon "Saudi Arabia will not wait for a month. They have paid for the bomb. They will go to Pakistan and bring back what they need".

It is known that the Saudi leadership has covertly financed and co-developed Pakistani nuclear weapons research, including the visit of Defense minister Prince Abdul Aziz al-Saud to the Pakistani Nuclear research facility in 1999 and 2002 and met with renowned nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan. Although Saudi Arabia itself is a signatory of the non-proliferation NFA treaty, it has argued efforts to ensure the middle east is a Nuclear weapons-free zone has been severely undermined by the alleged existence of Israeli nuclear weapons.


Satellite photos taken in 2013 showing an undisclosed Saudi Ballistic missile base at Al-Watah, 200 miles south-west of Riyadh
News Link: BBC: Saudi Nuclear weapons already 'on order' from Pakistan

to be used with df21? 

Now their purchase of the chinese missiles makes sense. GG Iran.

Maybe we should get as well, although ASEAN set as nuclear free zone, the non-nuke version should be ok right? 
Tembak from Kelantan to sabah if sulu come invade again  

soldiers in uniform against military with civilian collateral.. usmanharun was targeting civilian.. wasnt sg at that time, it was malaya i think..
did it with uniform against what he thought was a threat... it was a mistake not on purpose
looks so old
to be used with df21? 

I think if a country start getting ballistic missiles, we can safely suspect they have intentions to use them with some sort of WMD warhead. In truth, a Ballistic missile with conventional warheads just isn't worth it. Nobody wants to buy a sophisticated multi-million dollar missile just to deliver a 2,500 lbs conventional warhead.

I bet nobody believed that North Korea will only want to use their ballistic missiles with conventional warheads, rite?

it serve no real purpose

like i say it just like two mark 84 fitted with paveway kit. Note it will be cheaper and safer to operate as well

unless or course it fitted with cluster munition.   

2500 of cluster munition on wide area

The new DF-21 missiles are solid-fueled and takes much less time to prepare for launch. It also has GPS and satellite navigation systems to ensure a more accurate weapon,even with a conventional warhead. Also this time the Saudis also bought the missile's dedicated transporter and command vehicles,making them more mobile and versatile than their predecessors.


Saudi DF-3 ballistic missiles on display in 2014 at the conclusion of 'Saif Abdullah' military exercises

News Link: Saudi Arabia displays nuclear-capable ballistic missiles for the first time

I can only re-iterate this...

"A country sees its soldiers in a different way."

The a400 is taking shape, but any news of the current c-130h to be upgraded to c-130j models?

whose gps? and whose satellite..
they were soldier carrying out duty without uniforms... they were covert ops aka spys... caught dont need 2 follow geneva convention?

Can a400 land on pulau layang layang??

Can a400 land on pulau layang layang??

Spec wise, no problem. Lima station landing strip is 1.5km in length

Probably cutting it very close if the plane is taking off/landing on max capacity. Landing and taking off with reduced payload should help lessen the strain on the airframe and help reduce the runway space needed for the plane.

Also, most pilots would be more comfortable with landing/taking off when they have at least 1/3 of spare runway space in front of them,in case of unforeseen circumstances (insufficient engine power, overshot landing). Considering the airfield at Pulau layang-layang most probably ends in the sea, I'd imagine this would be a major issue to our pilots.

Anyway, is it true that a single A400M costs $195 million USD? Seem a bit high,especially when the latest version of the C-130J Super Hercules is supposed to cost about $100 million USD each. So in theory,we can buy 2 C-130Js for the price of 1 A400M. Plus we're already familiar with the C-130 Hercules airframe in terms of pilot & tech staff training, service, maintenance and supply of spare parts, so have to take that into account in terms of savings. When we get the A400M we'll have to start everything from scratch.

but that's probably just me (a C-130 Hercules fanboi  ).