MRCA: Typhoon and Rafale

can read if free.

http://www.malaysiandefence.com/?p=2948#comment-222745

This article makes Marhalim looks like a Typhoon's salesman

yes, much pro typhoon writing.
more like spec view.

From General impression view Typhoon sure better.
but an aircraft, we should look in electronic, sensor, human interactive with plane too.
for normal people is not easy understand what advantage in rafale。

If free can look back。rafale test flight
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/...-rafale-334383/

chinese translate version
http://www.afwing.com/aircraft/test-dassau...le-fighter.html

So TUDM already decide they want completely new fighter, not add more Cik-Su or Cik-HORNET?

So TUDM already decide they want completely new fighter, not add more Cik-Su or Cik-HORNET?

me think the ASH still will be procure
you know to keep the uncle sam happy

prolly another 10 unit

me think the ASH still will be procure
you know to keep the uncle sam happy

prolly another 10 unit

maybe can buy other than fighter from uncle sam? like P8, B737 MESA,  attack helicopter, Chinook etc.

maybe can buy other than fighter from uncle sam? like P8, B737 MESA,  attack helicopter, Chinook etc.

That too
but thers is a reason why SH will be picked
the US wanted us to have a front role fighter too
esp for Sea Strike role

its a deterrence that actually favors them in this region

UK requests remanufacture of Apaches to AH-64E standard

Gareth Jennings, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
27 August 2015


The UK has requested that 50 of its older model WAH-64D Apache attack helicopters be remanufactured to the latest AH-64E standard. Source: IHS/Patrick Allen

The United Kingdom has requested from the US government the remanufacture of 50 of its AgustaWestland-Boeing WAH-64D Block I Apache Longbow AH.1 helicopters to the latest AH-64E Guardian standard.

The request, which was announced by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 27 August, includes refurbished AN/ASQ-170 Modernized Target Acquisition and Designation Sights (M-TADSs), AN/AAR-11 Modernized Pilot Night Vision Sensors (PNVSs), Northrop Grumman AN/APG-78 mast-mounted fire control radars, as well as other systems and services. In addition, the WAH-64D's Rolls-Royce RTM 322 engines will be replaced by the standard US Army General Electric T-700-GE-701D powerplant.

According to the notification, the work is valued at USD3 billion. The request must first be approved by Congress before being implemented.

The British Army's fleet of 50 WAH-64D helicopters (67 were procured, but one was lost in an accident in Helmand Province and 16 were mothballed in January following the end of combat operations in Afghanistan) have increasingly suffered obsolescence issues, as many of the aircraft's transistor chips are no longer in production. To retain its attack helicopter capability out to 2040 and beyond, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) instigated an Apache Helicopter Capability Sustainment project that looked at several options, including procuring the AH-64E.

Having experienced great operational success with the Apache in both Afghanistan and Libya, the British Army made no secret of its desire to replace its older helicopters with the latest variant now in use with the US Army and others. In January 2014, the deputy commander of the tri-service Joint Helicopter Command (JHC), Brigadier Neil Sexton, made this clear, saying, "The army is absolutely sold on [the Apache's] performance in Afghanistan … [and] rather hopes the AH-64E [will be procured]."

Uncle Sam might be also looking for some type of deal that allow them to use kk or labuan airport.

Published: Friday August 28, 2015 MYT 12:00:00 AM
Updated: Friday August 28, 2015 MYT 7:24:54 AM

Army to go ahead with buying assets

BY NATASHA JOIBI
 
KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry will proceed with acquiring the armed forces’ assets under the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP) despite the current economic challenges.

Its minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said that the ministry and the armed forces (ATM) will continue giving their undivided attention to 11MP despite facing global, regional and national economic challenges.

“This is important. We can’t deny that the economic situation globally, regionally and nationally is challenging. But I am confident that with careful planning by the ministry and the ATM, we will be able to overcome these challenges,” he explained.

According to Hishammuddin, the economic situation will not harm the core of the ministry’s “business” which was to ensure national security and boost the morale of ATM personnel and its veterans.

Hishammuddin said among efforts to be taken by the ministry were the upgrading of the ‘Nuri’ Sikorsky S-61A-4 helicopter, Hercules C-130, Admiral Class Corvette and the acquisition of other assets for the three wings of ATM.

He added that the acquisitions were to meet the needs of the armed forces and overcome threats to national security.

Hishammuddin confirmed that French Defence Minister Jean Yves Le Drian will be visiting the country on Tuesday and that discussions over the acquisition of the French Dassault Aviation Rafale multi-role combat aircraft might be carried out.

“If it is within our ability, I would like the acquisition to be considered. The technical aspects will be accessed by the air force.

“The economic viability and buying power is under the purview of the Finance Ministry,” he said.

According to Hishammuddin, the acquisition can only be carried out if the financial package offered fulfilled the requirements set by the Finance Ministry.

“It can be done in the near future, and with transparency. The asset is not cheap, and it must be accepted by the public.

“It must be something that we need, but at the same time we must be realistic on whether or not we can afford it,” he clarified.

Hishammuddin spoke to reporters at the Defence Ministry yesterday after presenting awards of excellence to children of the armed forces’ personnel, who performed well in the recent Form Three Assessment (PT3) and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination.

China Nears Deal to Acquire Russia's Lethal Su-35 Fighter

Harry J. Kazianis
August 27, 2015

If reports prove accurate, Russia is set to finally close a deal many years in the making—selling China one its most advanced fighter jets.

According to a report in the WantChinaTimes citing work done by China’s GlobalTimes, Beijing will soon be in possession of twenty-four Russian Su-35 fighter jets.

“We are holding talks with our Chinese partners on agreeing a draft contract for the supply of fighter jets,” explained Ivan Goncharenko, first deputy director general of Russia's arms exporter Rosoboronexport.

A sale of the Su-35, considered by many defense officials to be one of the best fighter jets in the world, would be significant for a number of reasons.
For starters, the fighter is highly advanced and would be a strong upgrade for China’s air force.

“It’s a great airplane and very dangerous, especially if they make a lot of them,” said one senior U.S. military official to The National Interest back in December. “I think even an AESA [active electronically scanned array-radar equipped F-15C] Eagle and [Boeing F/A-18E/F] Super Hornet would both have their hands full.”

A U.S. Navy Super Hornet pilot—a graduate of that service’s elite TOPGUN school—offered his own analysis on the plane: “When taken as a singular platform, I like the Su-35’s chances against most of our platforms, with perhaps the exception of the F-22 and F-15C,” the naval aviator said.

The military will hold joint drills with Malaysian forces in the strategic Strait of Malacca next month, the defence ministry said yesterday, as a training exercise launched featuring Chinese, Australian and American troops.

Analysts see the developments as a diplomatic move by Beijing to calm suspicions towards the People's Liberation Army as it extends its reach.

Ministry spokesman Yang Yujun said the drill with Malaysia would involve 1,160 Chinese personnel and two Chinese warships alongside helicopters and transport aircraft. It would focus on disaster relief, search and rescue, and hijack scenarios.