I remembered reading somewhere that the 'teeth-to-tail ratio' (the ratio of soldiers who do secondary work like logistics support or intelligence duties vs soldiers who are actually fighting on the front lines) in the US military is so massive, it was speculated that only 30% of the US military are front-line soldiers.

Wonder if this is true? 

our RMN 3th Generation 6000 tons Frigate (NAAWF) project in 2023, will have High Energy Laser (HEL) defense system on board. 

mana dapat weed ni?

6000tons can very much a destroyer class already   which is beyond the realm of reality/ imagination

it more believable that we go for a improved gowind with AAW capabilities armed with sg formidable class weapon
the type 26 faced various design delays in fact during gowind tender, the type 26 was not more a concept on paper while the gowind already have a basic design

well in euro trend now newest frigate already go to 6000 tons level after long experience and study.
well UK already begin construct first 3 unit Type 26, fund already approval early this year.
suppliier start make component, and hull section start assembly begin 2017 at shipyard. 
depend what type radar use in AAW Gowind, some radar support Aster some not.
in euro have 2 type radar， 1 is support US weapon/missile, 2 type is support euro weapon and missile.

That why we need proper frigate。not like Gowind class ...
for Type 26, beginning 2015 major design already fix, and announce, major component already announce too.
current warship construction not like last time, it device to multiple section, so company involved this project just do their section, inlcude BAE it self.
and BAE only do final assembly all section together at shipyard. untill 2017, hard to see the ship, but went the start assembly, every ship can complete assembly in 6-9 month.

aluminium alone is very weak against rpg and I doubt it can withstand HE shells either, deswai modern aluminium armor now comes with another layer ceramic armor

something to think about as rpg equipped infantry section is becoming a norm nowadays, including ours

Counter-battery fire is also a concern for artillery units. Having decent protection is important in SPG design, if not you only have is an artillery gun on tracks.

if that's the case armor n lightly armored makes not much of a diff

Russia offers loan for this countries to buy its military asset.... indonesia,armenia,pakistan,venezuela, bangladesh... i bet russia will offer us the same loan if we want.....

I dont know whether using loan to purchase military equipments is a good practice from an economic POV...

plus SU series also much cheaper fighter.

seem we already got 1 squadron SU30MKM, budget use for other squadron like Mig29 replacement.
Ex RMAF also mention RMAF np plan to get more Russia fighter,  maybe a litter bit issue on support ,remember engine damage, pilot seat ejected and aircraft and engine lifespan. although price is cheaper but operation cost much higher 
also now with MH17 issue, hard for MY buy any russia weapon.

My PS just dream idea for Gowind AAW spec .... 

Prefer FREMM,
ya about $100m,  if we construct 3-4 ship, cost still acceptable.

yes, the results from TOT/IP is train many ship designer and engineering,
so Gov should BNS ask propose design 500 tons patrol ship to replace our Perdana, handaanl, Jerung Kris  gun boat (about 16 unit),  those ship design as patrol boat with cheaper cost to built, like usd 40-50m per-ship, basic surface radar+navigation radar, with 1x 40mm main gun + 12.7 navy gun as weapon should be enough. target 24-32 unit, construction can be divided to few local shipyard which have capability to construct it.  main job is for anti-Piracy/anti-smuggling/SAR. we have so many sea border issue, need alot patrol boat.