Well everyone get hold on lcs market which they seem to be very optimistic about it.
though the current price tag scaring off customers away.
About fire power lcs type are meant to be light frigate.

This LCS trend is a fad created by US navy. There already warships existing, like OPV/corvettes or light frigates that are already doing the LCS's "job" of inshore naval operations with none of the high price tags or unproven tech.

I dun think it is unproven it was just a naming term.
perhaps sound more catching rather than using light frigates.
Let just put it as evolution of tech for light frigate toward speed, stealth design and smarter weapons system.

Not to mention even, it even sold seperately as addon for ifv

As long as vehicle have the minimun requirements, then it can be fitted. You don't have to redesign a whole new system or in this case turret just to fit.

http://www.kurganmash.ru/en/turrets/turret%5Fbmp3u/

Just that they are trying to fit destroyer or cruiser technology onto a ship half their size.

The best part they are doing it right now.

hi guys,

any news regarding RMK-11?

Did Beijing concede to US by calling off S China Sea land reclamation?



An aerial view of Woody Island, the largest of the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, May 20. (Photo/Xinhua)

China's foreign ministry suddenly announced this week that it is suspending land reclamation efforts on islands and reefs in the disputed South China Sea.

The official media line on the suspension is that it is because the projects are "complete," however other media outlets have framed the decision as a compromise reached between Beijing and Washington, according to Duowei News, a media outlet run by overseas Chinese.

China and the United States have insisted on their respective positions in the disputes over the South China Sea, from the Chinese military asking US jets conducting patrol duties in the area to leave, to China's issuing of a defense white paper to show its concerns over its maritime interests and the 2015 Shangri-La Dialogue, where representatives from the two countries defended their respective positions.

President Xi Jinping of China plans to visit the US in September and China and the US are set to engage in more economic cooperation. This has fueled rumors about Beijing's compromise on the dispute.

China is unlikely to have suspended its land reclamation efforts in the region simply because of protests from other countries, so one possibility is that the country has achieved its projected goal and the timing is a handy way to suggest Beijing is making a major concession.

Another possibility is that the US and China have reached an agreement. The foreign ministry's announcement on June 16 just days after General Fan Changlong, vice chair of China's Central Military Commission, ended his US visit on June 12, suggesting this possibility.

Another possibility is that the move was a good will gesture on China's behalf. The US has repeatedly complained of China's land reclamation activities and the angry responses from Beijing contributed to a souring of bilateral relations, which is not in China's national interests.

Generally speaking, the maritime disputes in the South China Sea involve six parties, namely China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia and Taiwan. Of these, Brunei has abandoned its territorial claim over Louisa Reef in the Spratlys, Malaysia has a relatively minor claim in the Spratlys, Vietnam and the Philippines make claims to major island chains while China and Taiwan maintain a similar claim to virtually the entirety of the South China Sea. The US has become involved to appeal to China on behalf of its ally, the Philippines, and to maintain its influence in the region.

http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclas...=20150620000095

New Russian Military Drone Can Detect Highly Camouflaged Objects



A cutting-edge Russian drone equipped with unique dual-band radar was demonstrated by specialists of the Russian Air Force during the Army-2015 forum, the press office of the Defense Ministry reported.

"The new Russian unmanned aerial vehicle Merlin-21b is equipped with a proprietary compact radio-radar station and was demonstrated at the Army-2015 forum," the ministry said.

The new drone is capable of conducting aerial surveillance in any weather conditions and in any time of the day and transmitting data in real time.

"The decimeter band of the radar allows detection of objects hidden from visual view and camouflaged with leaves. While the centimeter band allows capturing of hi-resolution images," a representative of the Defense Ministry said.

Merlin-21b is capable of conducting flights at an altitude of up to three kilometers and has a flight range of up to 600 kilometers.

http://sputniknews.com/military/20150620/1023619575.html

Army, Air Force Take Bomb Disposal to New Level with Lasers



With lasers, operators can negate the threat of improvised explosive devices, makeshift bombs, mines, and other unexploded explosive ordnance from a safe distance.

The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center, or AMRDEC, Prototype Integration Facility, or PIF, U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command and the Redstone Test Center developed the technology.

The AMRDEC PIF will integrate the U.S. Air Force's laser, interrogator arm, console and other features into the Category I Cougar MRAP.

"Building the [Recovery of Airbase Denied by Ordinance, or RADBO] prototype was right in the wheelhouse of what the PIF is set up to do," said Steven Colvin, PIF project manager. "We were able to assemble a strong team of mechanical, electrical and design engineers to solve the problems, fabricators and integrators to build the prototype and technical writers to document the installation, operation and maintenance of the system."

"We may see hundreds to thousands of small unexploded ordnance items on a runaway or airfield but the RADBO will allow us to reduce the time it takes to get an airfield operational," said Marshall "Doc" Dutton, Air Force explosive ordnance disposal modernization program manager of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center on Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. "Currently, if a runway gets hit it can take days to weeks to get cleared. With the RADBO, runways can be cleared and operational at a much quicker pace."


RADBO's laser can detonate bombs up to 300 meters and the Army's integrated interrogator arm and manipulator claw, which can pull 50 pounds of debris up from cracks and underneath rubble. Infrared cameras, driver vehicle enhanced capabilities and two alternators were installed to provide more than 1,100 amps of power.

"The biggest challenge for the PIF was the integration and mechanical maneuvering of adding a second alternator," Colvin said. "The stock alternator was only 570 amps and we needed more to power the laser. After modifying the nose of the Cougar MRAP and shifting the fan and radiator forward we were able to install an additional alternator and double our power."

Another non-combat use of the RADBO is the ability for immediate range clearance allowing fighter pilots to use the range immediately after a live-ordnance drop training exercise. Since ranges can be cleared immediately for repeated use, this capability has the potential to save lives on the battlefield.

"The PIF and the test center support have been superb," Dutton said. "We anticipate producing 14 more RADBO after the developmental testing phase to support the AFCENT command. We look forward to partnering with the PIF in the future."

Current testing on the RADBO includes munitions testing, hot and cold storage and electromagnetic interference. Developmental testing will conclude in July at RTC but additional tests will continue with airmen on Tyndall Air Force Base in September 2015.

The PIF is a subordinate unit of the Engineering Directorate, which plans, develops, manages, and conducts Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command programs in the areas of total lifecycle systems engineering, product assurance, test, and evaluation.

http://www.ameriforce.net/blog/military-ne...h-lasers-061915

Indonesian Army MBTs & Armoured Vehicles - Baturaja, South Sumatera.





Credit to the original uploaders.

I think that military procurement will not be under RMK anymore
this is so procurement decisions could be done much more independently

Pro-Russian Ukrainian separatists in Russian 'Flora' summer BDUs arriving at a motor pool for military exercises

Looks like 1990s Russian Army.

This post has been edited by MilitaryMadness: Jun 20 2015, 06:45 PM

Final Acceptance of 3 Units RTAF EC725 Helicopters.





http://www.rtaf.mi.th/news.aspx?p=947

This post has been edited by azriel: Jun 20 2015, 06:52 PM

2 units of Zwaardvis class submarines that PSC Naval Dockyard Sdn Bhd bought from Holland hoping that the RMN will buy from them.





The Submarine that Never Was

This post has been edited by azriel: Jun 20 2015, 07:30 PM

Looks... kinda outdated?

Cuz it is, old story from the 90's

so I assume that is a good thing since the procurement can be more flexible now..ATM wont be tie down with the budget from RMK for 5 years..

I'm more worried about budget allocation

Packed so tightly on an unpaved road........

Unfortunately, that won't happen....

All projections similarly indicate that Indonesia will end up being the 3rd strongest country in Asia after China and India.....even stronger economically than Mother Russia.

Indonesia actually doesn't actively seek to re-arm itself. The defense budget is always kept at under 1 percent GDP, but with the rising economy, even at such a low ratio...the defense budget is also increasing rapidly....

With the extra money, why not start a MEF program??