SOF units, perhaps?

Brazil Considers Buying Russian Pantsir-S1, Igla Air Defense Systems



MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Brazil is discussing the purchase of advanced Pantsir-S1 and Igla air defense systems from Russia in the near future, the head of the Brazilian Defense Ministry’s Industrial Technology Department told Sputnik Brazil on Wednesday.

"Brazil does not currently have medium-range air defense systems. We plan to fill in this gap in the very near future," Gen. Aderico Mattioli said.

When asked about a timeline delivery for the systems the general did not rule out first deliveries next year, ahead of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Mattioli told Sputnik Brazil that his country adopted a Western-style defense industry model alongside the program's pros and cons. He suggested that Russia and Brazil could step up cooperation on military technology, benefiting from cooperative research.

"Our main goal is to make our defense industrial base more self-reliant, and one of the ways to do that is to enhance strategic partnership between Brazil and Russia," the military official said.

The Pantsir-S1 is a short-to-medium range surface-to-air missile system first entering service with the Russian army in 2012. Igla is a portable infrared homing surface-to-air missile defense system that can be hand-carried.

http://sputniknews.com/military/20150923/1027385664.html

that's why well managed armed forces have independent assessors to ensure the standards are upheld according to the training and doctrine developed... usually these units reports straight to the chief of staff.. atec/aggressors they are called

The U.K. Unveils Its Soldier of the Future



The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence has unveiled its high-tech soldier suit of the future. Equipped with centipede-like armor, biometric sensors, and advanced networking and communications, Future Soldier Vision (FSV) is designed to make British soldiers safer and more effective on the battlefield.

In war, the side with the most information usually wins. FSV is a set of armor, computers, antennas, and sensors that are worn over standard military fatigues. The goal is to make each soldier a networked sensor in wartime, capable of sharing and receiving information, calling for support, and coordinating action over long distances.

Wearable technology is a big part of FSV, and a lot is derived from civilian uses. A camera on top of the helmet allows soldiers to record real-time video from behind cover, peaking the tops of their helmets just over an obstacle to observe the enemy. Think of it as a way for the brass to FaceTime with the enemy—without the enemy knowing it.

Think of it as a way for the brass to FaceTime with the enemy—without the enemy knowing it.

Soldiers will be equipped with ballistic goggles projecting a heads-up display into the wearer's field of vision, displaying critical information. An Apple Watch-like wrist device will allow wearers to communicate with one another, and a soldier-proof handheld computer will aid in communications, position location, and information sharing.

Future Soldier Vision is also big on biometric technology. The suit is packed with biometric sensors measuring vital statistics such as blood pressure and heart rate. The data can then be pushed up the chain of command, allowing the Army to keep track of the soldier's vital signs.

The battlefield is growing increasingly deadly, with new dangers such as improvised explosive devices and cluster munitions. Future Soldier Vision counters these threats by increasing all-around protection as well as soldier mobility. The new helmet extends protection to the ears while electronically augmenting the wearer's hearing and blocking out harmful noises. The ballistic vest is segmented like an insect's exoskeleton, allowing it to flex as the soldier moves.

Of course, all of this stuff needs power and lots of it. FSV's electronics are powered by a battery pack that hangs off the back of wearer's bulletproof vest. A separate battery powers the helmet.

There are potential problems. Soldiers operating in the field for an extended period will need to recharge their batteries, and it's not clear how that's supposed to happen. If the network goes down—and the enemy will try his hardest to make sure it does—FSV-equipped troops could lose access to things as basic as maps. Buggy software could also harass troops. Any of these three problems could turn all of this fancy, expensive equipment into dead weight.​

Future Soldier Vision is one concept for where soldier tech should be in 2025. Like a concept car, FSV isn't necessarily representative of the future of war. But it is representative of where people who think a lot about war believe it is headed. Networked, protected and augmented, the British soldier of the future could be more lethal than ever before.

http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/r...-of-the-future/

Air Force: 'Korea Will Be Able to Continue KF-X Project without 4 Core Techs from US'



Air Force Chief of Staff Jung Gyeong-doo said that even though the U.S. may not provide four core technologies required for the development of the KF-X Korean fighter, Korea will be able to push forward with the KF-X project. The F-35A purchase contract does not include providing the four core technologies, either, Air Force Chief of Staff Jung said in a parliamentary inspection of the Air Force Headquarters on Sept. 22.

Earlier, in Sept. 2014, the Korean military demanded the transfer of 25 technologies such as AESA radar, flight control, avionics, and weapons, while deciding to introduce 40 F-35A fighters for 7.34 trillion won (US$6.23 billion).

But the U.S. government refused to approve exports of the four core technologies due to national security concerns, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said. The four items are AESA radar, infrared search and tracking equipment (IRST), electro-optical target tracking devices (EO TGP), and RF Jammers. The Korean military was planning to use the technologies in 2025. It was known that the four technologies were not included in the official contract when the Korean government decided to introduce F-35A fighters.

The DAPA is considering going ahead with the production of AESA radar, infrared search and tracking equipment by way of technological cooperation with third countries such as those in Europe and the development of other technologies in Korea.

But today, during the parliamentary inspection, lawmakers voiced concerns about a delay in the Korean fighter development program, since Korea has promoted the program under the premise that Lockheed Martin, the producer of the F-35A, will transfer core technologies to Korea.

Some military pundits say that Korea is one of the biggest buyers of U.S. weapons, but the U.S. is very loath to transfer technologies to Korea after selling them arms. “Lately, the U.S. is recognizing Korea as a competitor in the international arms market,” said a military official. “The U.S. did not give Korea promised technologies after selling the F-15K.”

http://www.businesskorea.co.kr/article/nat...project-without

Why tanks have no windows: 40cm of bulletproof glass smashed by RPG (VIDEO)




A Russian amateur video demonstrates what happens to a really thick piece of bulletproof glass when it is hit by a military-grade anti-tank weapon.

The video was produced by Aleksandr Kotlovoy, a Russian TV presenter who has a career working in several science entertainment shows. He and his crew conducted an experiment to see whether 45 layers of bulletproof glass totaling 40 cm would be enough to stop a hit from an RPG-7, a Russian shoulder-fired anti-armor rocket grenade launcher.



The experiment demonstrated the supremacy of the military technology. The hypersonic propulsion, which an RPG produces to pierce through tank armor, was more than capable of penetrating the multilayered glass and “kills” the crash dummy behind it. It even smashed through a second thick panel of glass a couple of meters in front of it in the hope of dispersing and lessening the impact.

The experiment was meant to demonstrate why tanks do not have large bulletproof windows, according to the commentary on the video.

https://www.rt.com/news/316210-rpg-vs-bulletproof-glass/

The new kind of transparent ceramic is under development. It'll be just as tough as the ceramic armor used in many armored vehicles.

From Marhalim....

Are we going to send out our forces? I hope not... Let Saudis and those Arabs settle their own problem....

This post has been edited by patt_sue: Sep 23 2015, 07:40 PM

France Confirms Sale of Two Mistrals Built for Russia to Egypt



"President of the Republic spoke with President Sisi. They agreed on the principle and terms of the purchase of two Mistral-class projection and command ships by Egypt," the statement reads.

Earlier it was reported, that a delegation of high-ranking Egyptian officials is currently in Paris to negotiate the purchase of two Mistral-class helicopter carriers originally built for Russia.

According to France’s La Tribune daily, the Egyptian military is also considering the purchase of two Gowind-class corvettes from France under a 2014 contract, the newspaper cited a confidential source as saying.

La Tribune indicated, however, that Cairo was unhappy with the high price tag on the two helicopter carriers. Russia’s contract for their construction and delivery stood at 1.2 billion euro (over $1.3 billion).

Since 2014 Egypt bought 24 Rafale fighters in a €5.2Bln-deal. Paris and Cairo also signed a contract estimated at ‎€1bln ($1.1 billion) to supply four Gowind-class corvettes to Egypt.

The implementation of the Mistral deal, reached in 2011, was initially suspended by France in 2014 over Russia's alleged participation in the Ukraine conflict.

The Mistral deal was officially terminated in August. France repaid Russia around 900 million euro ($1 billion at the current exchange rates) in compensation for terminating the contract.

http://sputniknews.com/business/20150923/1027393230.html

Boeing Tanker Faces Key Flight Test



Boeing Co. ’s troubled new refueling tanker is about to face its biggest test, the results of which could put the nearly $50 billion contract on a steady course—or risk new delays and added costs.

Eight months after it was originally supposed to take to the air, the KC-46 military tanker is scheduled to make its maiden flight as soon as Friday, the Pentagon said. The flight kicks off a series of tests on a single plane over a four-month period.

Chicago-based Boeing already suffered $1.26 billion in overruns associated with the KC-46’s development, including an $835 million charge to earnings in July to fix the plane’s design and address manufacturing issues in the fueling system.

The compressed flight trials will determine whether the plane, a heavily modified version of Boeing’s civilian 767 jetliner, can link up with, and refuel, five different types of U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine aircraft. An earlier version without refueling systems started flying in December.

The Air Force is to decide by April whether to purchase the first batch of tankers. Boeing’s contract calls for it to deliver 18 by August 2017. A spokeswoman insists it will not begin purchases “until all criteria have been met.” The service is “not pleased with the schedule slips,” she said, noting Boeing has exhausted all schedule margin.

A Boeing spokesman said the company is “making good progress” on redesigning the plane’s fuel system components and is remains on schedule for the 2017 delivery deadline.

Many problems with the tanker’s fuel system design and manufacturing discovered over the past year are to be fixed by Boeing later in the testing program and aren’t needed for the April decision, officials said.

Righting the tanker project is an early challenge for Dennis Muilenburg, who became Boeing chief executive in July. The fixed-price contract, which puts Boeing on the hook for any cost overruns, could eventually lead to revenue of about $49 billion for 179 aircraft.

Former Boeing executives and engineers say the tanker’s troubles stem partly from changes to Boeing’s defense business in recent years that diminished valuable know-how. It had delivered refueling aircraft to Japanese and Italian militaries between 2008 and 2012 from a Boeing facility in Wichita, Kan. Those projects ran years late and significantly over-budget.

“They didn’t do a great job, but they sure learned a lot,” said a retired senior Boeing executive.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/boeing-tanker-...test-1442964371

<<Ex Valiant Mark>>
Iron sharpens iron. That’s why we conduct exercises with other militaries. At the recent Exercise Valiant Mark, soldiers from The Singapore Army's 7th Singapore Infantry Brigade charged up the beach with Marines from the U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. It’s also a great way to build personal and military-to-military ties.









*from sg its not the regular infantry but from the guard unit

old vids:

kd perantau
kedah not psc-nd>boustead? i thought ngv is gagah n teguh?
scorpene?
sgpv-lcs?

black hawk down 2: Saving Arab Privates

kd perantau - yes got problem, but at least it didnt burn down like its sister ship at a shipyard in johor
scorpene? - its maintenance got problem ker? none i know of
sgpv-lcs? - delay in design issue stemmed from finance ministry dun wanna release payment for some of the equipments selected, then again dcns is the one who designs it, boustead only helps building it

what item MOF don't want opt pay?

more like delay in payment for some minor equipment
take it with a grain of salt, its just insider rumors

ok ....

Our 2nd A400M may first fly soon. mostly on next month.

Brazilian Military Police helicopter crashes in Maceio; killing it's four crews





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