Indonesian Army Caesar SPHs & Astros MLRSs parade rehearsal for TNI 70th Anniversary. Photo by Kompas TV.



This post has been edited by azriel: Oct 5 2015, 07:25 AM

End of ISIS? Putin 'sending 150,000 soldiers to Syria to WIPE OUT evil Islamic State'







http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/609757...e-jets-military

heh... send reservist aka conscripts? no the regulars? hmm...

Moscow scuppers US coalition plans for no-fly zone in Syria





http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/cee6fcba-69...l#axzz3negtcJxs

maybe send reservist to take over regular's position in the motherland or basically relying on conscripts to do the duty ?

either way, i'm more interested in what Putin is getting in return for support for Assad,
oil rights? trade deals? infrastructure projects?

KD TAR Static Dive


KD TAR bergerak menuju ke boya tambatan yang disediakan khas oleh JLS bagi tujuan evolusi ini



Kru KD TAR sedang menarik tali untukbertambat di boya



KD TAR bersedia untuk menjalankan evolusi penyelaman statik



Proses penyelaman statik sedang dilakukan


KD TAR semakin ‘tenggelam’


Evolusi berjaya apabila boya penanda ‘berdiri’ tegak seterusnya bacaan diambil

http://www.navy.mil.my/index.php/media-mas...ku-abdul-rahman

The US and allies had 4 years to do the no fly zone in Syria.

When the Russian came then this PR about difficulty to do a no fly zone with Russian presence.

No need all that. The continued use of a Russian warm-water port (Tartus) and air base (Lataqiyyah) in Eastern Mediterranean for the Russians to operate is reward enough. A chance send a 'f*ck you' note to Washington as Assad is still able continue his rule even after 4 years of attempted western-sponsored 'regime change' is a good bonus for Putin though.

This post has been edited by MilitaryMadness: Oct 5 2015, 03:11 PM

Huge submarine deployment: North Korea plays a dangerous game with latest military tactic - Nikkei Asian Review



http://asia.nikkei.com/Politics-Economy/In...military-tactic

China's GF-4 satellite can be used to monitor US carriers



China will be ready to launch the Gaofen-4 satellite into space, which will be capable of tracking down every single US aircraft carrier around the globe, before the end of 2015, reports the China Youth Daily.

During the Taiwan Strait Crisis in 1996, in which China fired missile tests in the Taiwan Strait and drew the response of the US Navy, the PLA realized that its mission to "liberate" Taiwan could never work without defeating US aircraft carriers.

Since then, China has spent nearly 20 years preparing for confrontation with a US aircraft carrier. In addition to purchasing Sovremenny-class destroyers, Kilo-class submarines as well as Su-30 fighter bombers from Russia, the PLA developed new types of anti-ship ballistic missiles, such as the DF-21D and DF-26, to destroy large American warships in battle. Both missiles were demonstrated to the public for the first time during the military parade held on Sept. 3 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of V-J Day.

It is also important for the PLA to ensure the accuracy of its missiles. This is the reason why advanced satellite systems like Gaofen-4, also known as GF-4, are being launched into space, both to monitor the movement of US aircraft carriers and provide precise targeting for missile strikes. The satellite is equipped with a visible light and infrared staring optical imager and was launched into orbit by a Changzheng-3B rocket from the Xichang space center located in southwestern China.

http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news/content...000067&cid=1101

RT EXCLUSIVE: First-hand look at Russian 'smart bombs' used in Syria against ISIS



Russia has been taking out Islamic State facilities across Syria with high precision weapons, making it possible to avoid civilian casualties. RT's Murad Gazdiev, embedded at the Russian military airbase in Latakia, takes a look at the modern guided missiles used by Russian pilots.





https://www.rt.com/news/317643-russian-prec...-weapons-syria/

This post has been edited by BorneoAlliance: Oct 5 2015, 07:29 PM

Hawkei: Army to spend $1.3 billion on Australian-made replacement for ageing Land Rover fleet





http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-05/fede...ehicles/6827164

The Republic of Singapore Air Force

A commemoration ceremony was held at Changi Air Base (West) last week to celebrate 121 SQN's 150,000 Accident-Free Flying Hours.

150,000 accident-free flying hours might look like a mere number, but did you know this translates to a non-stop flight of more than 17 years without an accident? This is certainly one mean feat that our 121 SQN just celebrated!

"One of the key success factors has been our strong safety culture. Today, safety has been woven into our fabric, and has become our way of life. We constantly help check each other's 'six' and execute our every task with due consideration for safety. Even in our day-to-day operations, we constantly remind ourselves not to be complacent and not to be lulled into routines." - LTC Clement Wee, CO 121 SQN, highlighting how they execute safe and effective operations over the past 42 years.





who say no malay in singkie airforce... see d guy on the left



http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/tran...h-flier-colonel



This post has been edited by alaskanbunny: Oct 5 2015, 11:58 PM

Hawkei will only open shop in 2019.

https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/650972742867533824

Russian Warplanes Destroy ISIL Base in Syria's Idlib







http://sputniknews.com/middleeast/20151005...estruction.html

Smart missiles and bombs Russia uses to take out ISIS in Syria (PHOTOS)



Russia’s smart weapon inventory used in Syria is a choice of time-proven bombs and missiles equipped with state-of-the-art system guidance. Precision weapons are used from high altitudes to exclude encounters with portable air-defense systems.

Russian precision bombs use the GLONASS navigation system to home in on targets, while missiles are expertly guided by the weapon system operator.

A trusty weapon in the surgical strikes being carried out in Syria is the KAB guided bomb, which has two variants: KAB-250 and KAB-500.



The KAB-250 guided bomb was developed in the 2000s specifically for the 5G PAK-FA fighter jet, where it is mounted in inside bays, which explains its distinctive egg-shaped form.



The bomb can also be used by other modern Russian fighter jets, such as the Sukhoi Su-34 bomber, which drops these weapons on Islamic State targets in Syria from an altitude of 5,000 meters.



Laser-guided missiles in Syria differ in ammunition power and are reportedly laser guided versions of the Kh-25L and Kh-29L.



Sukhoi Su-24 and Su-25 ground-support fighters also use non-guided air bombs. A sophisticated targeting system allows pilots to plant bombs with lethal accuracy.

Islamic State command centers are multilevel underground bunkers made of reinforced concrete, so it takes a special bunker-busting BETAB-500 air bomb to knock them out. Once a concrete-piercing BETAB-500 accelerated by its jet booster breaks in and explodes, any underground installation is completely destroyed.



Fragmentation demolition OFAB-250 air bombs have also been spotted under the wings of Sukhoi fighter jets at the Khmeimim airbase. These munitions are used to eliminate unprotected targets, such terrorist training camps and arms depots.



https://www.rt.com/news/317662-russian-smart-bombs-syria/

Is This the Most Underestimated Ship in China's Navy?



The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)’s Type-71 Yuzhao-class is an underestimated piece of kit. In service since 2007, the PLAN commissioned its fourth Yuzhao, the Yimengshan, earlier this year. The ship is supposed to complete sea trials by this December. Although the displacement of these ships vary slightly, they are each capable of transporting a fully complemented battalion of PLAN marines, 15-20 armored vehicles, and four Z-8 or Z-18 helicopters (the former being a copy of the French Aerospatiale SA 321 Super Frelon.) Each Yuzhao can hold up to four Yuyi landing craft (hovercraft), which in turn can carry a platoon of marines or armored vehicles. Each hovercraft can carry up to 60 tons, which would allow it to embark a Type 96 main battle tank.

Comparable to the USS San Antonio-class, the Yuzhao displaces around 20,400 short tons and, according to China State Shipbuilding Corporation, has a maximum range of 10,000 nautical miles (19,000 km). This basically gives the ships the necessary range to operate anywhere in the Eastern Pacific or Indian Ocean. They are not heavily armed, however, which explains why they are not as frequently exposed in the foreign media as China’s other “sexier” recent naval additions. Each ship carries only a single 76 mm AK-176 gun. However, they are reasonably well protected by four AK-630 Close-in Weapons Systems (CIWS), as well as chaff and decoy launchers. By comparison, another modern vessel in service with the PLAN, the Type 54A Jiangkai II-class frigate, carries only 2 CIWS.

The Yuzhao has already proven its operational utility. Since 2008, all three operational Yuzhaos have deployed in the ongoing anti-piracy campaign in the Gulf of Aden (see here and here). These have primarily provided logistical support to the other warships and the embarked special operations forces safeguarding civilian ships in the region. Furthermore, two ships in the Yuzhao series, the Kunlunshan and Jinggangshan, participated in the search for Malaysia Airlines MH 370 in the Indian Ocean in 2014.

A military’s equipment often indicates what kind of wars they are planning to fight. Acquiring anti-ship missiles and attack submarines, for example, is often a clue that a state is preparing to fight a large opponent by employing an anti-access/area denial strategy. A state which acquires advanced air-lift and amphibious capabilities is probably preparing to conduct power-projection missions away from its own shores.

The Yuzhao is almost certainly designed at least partially with a possible invasion of Taiwan in mind. However, as their operations to date show, the Yuzhao-class can also be used for a wide range of other missions, such as so-called humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HA/DR), or for the evacuation of Chinese citizens abroad. As China’s use of military assets in Libya and Yemen shows, this is a realistic possibility. If a large number of Chinese citizens were stranded in a coastal war-zone and evacuation by civilian airliners or smaller-scale ships was impractical, the Yuzhao could be a useful tool. Having one of these ships permanently stationed close to potential hot spots could ensure quick dispatch and would be doubly useful (Xuzhou in Libya, and the Weifang and Linyi in Yemen, anyone?). Another potential area of use could be in the disputed South China Sea.

The PLAN has another useful ship in its rapidly expanding fleet. According to IHS Jane’s, the PLAN is planning to commission another two Yuzhao-class ships in the coming years. Whatever their intended use is, the name of the class of ships is apt: Yuzhao roughly translates to “Omen” or “Prognosis” in Chinese.

http://thediplomat.com/2015/10/is-this-the...in-chinas-navy/

http://www.janes.com/article/55039/south-k...lopment-accords

U.S. and Russian Airstrikes in Syria Show Divergent Strategies

Russian airstrikes, Sept. 30 to Oct. 4

Russia has mostly attacked rebels fighting the government, not ISIS. Targets include some American-backed rebel groups and groups which the United States considers terrorist organizations.



U.S. airstrikes, Sept. 25 to Oct. 4

The United States has focused on ISIS and on supporting Kurdish forces. But Americans have also hit some targets that could benefit the Syrian government, like in Palmyra and Deir al-Zour.





http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/09...compare-strikes

Inside DARPA: the world’s most powerful military wonk



The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, also known as DARPA, is America’s top-secret military research agency. It was created in the late 1950s to develop breakthrough technologies for national security. Its $3 million annual budget and exemption from standard bureaucratic regulations allows DARPA to hire only the most qualified individuals to research and develop sophisticated technologies exclusively for military use.

New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist Annie Jacobsen goes behind the curtains of DARPA to reveal how the most powerful military science agency in the world works.

http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2015/...l-military-won/