Imagine we send out a fleet of
2 052d
6 sgpv
2 scorpene
2 support ship
I think many would be careful
But just imagine the problems of integrating China and France sensors and weapons

haha based on the schedule from the Air traffic controller, the rehearsals are heald at noon for the last 2-3 days. But have been getting info that they are up and flying since 9am. My flight in will be at 9am tomorrow. Doubt i got enough time to catch them. Want to make sure i have a rough idea on the formation so i can be more prepared on the actual opening day itself. I believe the flybys are meant for the opening.

Planning to catch the opening from the lookout point and the next few days from the quarters area to get those take off shots.

oh and by the way, got news that TNI-AU has got Su-35 ordered now. A whole squadron of 16 aircraft that is.

Source

Getting aggressive under widodo eh..

France to Return Money to Russia if Mistral Not Delivered - Arms Trader



LANGKAWI (Sputnik) — France will return money for Mistral-class helicopter carrier if it is not delivered to Russia, Rosoboronexport Director General said Tuesday.
The delivery of two Mistral-class assault ships to Russia was agreed under a $1.5 billion deal between Russian state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport and French shipbuilder DCNS, signed in 2011.

"In fact, the money Russia spent on the purchase of the ships will be returned in full, no doubt, even with usury," Isaykin said adding that "everything is specified by the contract."

France was expected to deliver the Vladivostok, the first of the two ships, by November 14, 2014. However, on November 25, 2014, French President Francois Hollande said that the shipment would be suspended due to alleged Moscow's interference in the Ukrainian internal crisis.

He noted that France would lose most from the non-delivery of Mistral ships as it's image would be damaged greatly.
"A party that does not comply with its obligations will suffer more damage. First of all, moral damage, damage to the image of the country. I think that the French side is well aware of this," he said.

Russia will make final decision on non-delivery of Mistral warships by May since time frames still allow holding talks with France, Isaykin said. France and Russia are currently holding active talks, he added.

http://sputniknews.com/military/20150317/1019587839.html

sure can..... Euro 600 million please ...... 

pinoy really shithole of asean ... they cant do anything about spratly ... when all the chinese base and airstrip completes, it will become problem for the rest of asean.

Armata T-14 tank with detached turret armor system, showing the bare gun mount and other systems



Compare with turret with armor system installed: