most likely not HSE goyang kaki
most worker dont bother aboyt HSE, oily glove just throw one side. Some even smoke
HSE canot be babysitting 24/7

Five French soldiers have been killed in an avalanche while on a training exercise in the Alps.

The avalanche came down close to Valfrejus, not far from the Italian border, where some 50 soldiers were training off-piste.

Search dogs and helicopters immediately began looking for the soldiers.

Last week, two school pupils and a Ukrainian tourist were killed by an avalanche in Les Deux Alpes, 124km (80 miles) away.

A teacher is now under investigation for manslaughter after he apparently led his pupils on to a closed ski run shortly before the avalanche.

Heavy snow has fallen in the region recently.

About 10 of the military team were immediately found by rescuers and four were described as lightly hurt. But the five who died went into cardiac arrest.

The improved JPADS software, by Draper, autonomously flies a cargo-carrying parafoil to a precise location.
It applies position, navigation, and timing algorithms to be highly accurate, and adapt to real-time environmental conditions.

In recent tests in Arizona, JPADS were dropped from planes, and immediately determined their location using optical sensors to compare local terrain with commercial satellite imagery.

The new JPADS also works with little knowledge of the aircraft's location at the point of being dropped.

According to defense researcher Joseph Bermudez, North Korea acquired its first unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from China between 1988 and 1990.

By late 1993, North Korea is said to have begun producing its own analogues of the Chinese Xian ASN-104 UAV, initially called the Panghyon ("Fender"). A later model based on the more advanced ASN-105, presumably called Panghyon-2 is also believed to be produced.

By 1994 North Korea gained access to the Syrian military's Tu-143 Reys reconnaissance UAVs, which are powered by a turbojet engine. North Korea is alleged to have weaponized the drone, making it capable of carrying nuclear or biological weapons.

The same year, North Korea bought 10 export variant Pchela-1T ("Bee") drones from Russia's Kulon Scientific Research Institute.

At around the same time, the institute developed the Pchela-1IK, which had infrared controls, making it capable of flying at night.

In 2005, South Korean intelligence came to possess a detailed North Korean plan of action in case of war. The plans showed that North Korea would direct its military from deep underground bunkers, making decisions based on intelligence from spy satellites and UAVs.

South Korea first learned of UAV use by the North in 2010, when it detected an unidentified UAV on the border over the Yellow Sea.

In February 2012, a military source told Yonhap News that North Korea was developing a strike drone based on the US-made MQM-107 Streaker drone

South Korea only rang the alarm bells in April 2014, when three "mini-UAVs" were found in South Korea, apparently sent in from North Korea. The UAVs were programmed with GPS coordinates to take photographs of strategic installations in South Korea

Examination of the drones showed them to be modifications of Chinese-made Sky-09 and UV10 drones, the use of which by North Korea was previously unknown to South Korean intelligence.

The finding led South Korean officials to assume that multiple successful drone flights were already made over South Korea without being noticed.

South Korea deployed a radar system to detect low-flying drones after the discovery, believed to be operational in late 2015.

The South Korean forces were more effective in deterring the drone in the latest incident on January 13. Ground troops fired warning shots with small arms, while audio systems sounded a warning to the other side of the DMZ, leading the drone to retreat back to North Korean territory.

Indonesian Navy’s first SIGMA 10514 PKR launched at PT Pal Surabaya Shipyard

18 January 2016

Damen frigate modularly constructed in the Netherlands and Indonesia in collaborative construction project

PT PAL has launched the first of two SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided-missile frigates designated for the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL). PT PAL built these ships in collaboration with Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS). The ceremony was attended by the Guests of Honour, namely the Indonesian Minister of Defense, Ryamizard Rycudu along with Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs, Rizal Ramli; ambassadors from neighboring countries; the Governor of East Java, Soekarwo and Chief of the Navy Admiral Ade Supandi.

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs, Rizal Ramli said: “The Launching of PKR1 is a great momentum for the development of the Indonesian Shipbuilding and Maritime Industry. This has shown that Indonesia has the human resources and skills to develop naval vessels. However, we must still improve our technology and knowledge in order to compete internationally. Certainly, this is what we hope to achieve from our partner DSNS.”

Mr. Firmansyah Arifin, President Director of PT Pal: “The launching of the first PKR went very smoothly. We are confident that the installation of the remaining technical parts of the vessel will be carried out in due time, so that the delivery phase can be achieved on or ahead of schedule.”

The SIGMA 10514 PKR frigate was a project initiated in August 2010 by the Indonesian Ministry of Defence. The Ministry awarded a contract to Damen for the construction of the first SIGMA 10514 PKR in December of that year. The first steel was cut by the former Minister of Defence, Mr. Purnomo Yusgiantoro in January 2014 and the keel was laid in April 2014 at PT PAL shipyard in Surabaya. The PKRs are designed and built to endure various missions.

Purpose

Primarily, the vessel will be operated for Anti-Air Warfare, Anti-Surface Warfare, and Anti-submarine Warfare. However, it is also compatible with Maritime Security, Search and Rescue, Patrol, and Humanitarian Support tasks. TNI-Al will be strongly empowered by this state-of-the-art maritime capacity.

Modular construction

The SIGMA 10514 PKR has a proven design and is uniquely built using a modular approach. SIGMA stands for Ship Integrated Geometrical Modularity Approach. In essence, the PKRs are divided into 6 modules of which 4 were built in PT PAL’s shipyards while the other two modules were built and fully tested at DSNS in the Netherlands. The modular building enables greater flexibility, is more cost effective and allows for building in various locations worldwide. Essentially, it provides a large portion of technological transfer. When the 6 modules were complete, PT PAL had the responsibility of integrating them into one sole vessel.

Main characteristics

Technically, the PKR has a length of 105.11 metres, a beam of 14.2 metres and a displacement of 2,365 tons. The vessel features a fully air-conditioned accommodation for up to 122 persons. The helicopter deck is suitable to host a medium sized helicopter hanger with a weight of max 10 tons. The vessel is also equipped with two rigid hull inflatable boats (RHIBs) for rescue and patrol operations. The frigate has a speed of 28 knots, and can sail up to 5,000nm at 14 knots. The endurance is at least 20 days at sea.

The propulsion system of the PKR vessel utilises a combined diesel or electric (CODOE) which consists of two 10,000kW maximum continuous rating (MCR) diesel engines, two 1,300kW electric motors, two double input gearboxes and two 3.65 metre controllable pitch propellers. The vessel is equipped with a sophisticated platform management system that enables operating, control and monitoring of the ship’s auxiliary systems. The vessel will naturally be equipped with a complete, state-of-the-art sensor and weapon package to counter air, surface and sub-surface threats. For self-defence, the vessel is also equipped with comprehensive electronic warfare systems.

The sensory aspect of the SIGMA is equipped with 3-D surveillance radar with a range of 250 km. Furthermore, there is a target indication radar which also has an electro optical fire control system. The sensor array also comprises a Friend or Foe Identification (IFF) system and a hull mounted sonar.

Sharing expertise

Naturally, this strategic project between PT PAL and DSNS also led to a flow of knowledge transfer from Damen to its Indonesian counterpart. In fact, more than 300 people from PT PAL benefitted from the extensive sharing of shipbuilding expertise. PT PAL shipyards also ameliorated its infrastructure as part of the project. Mr. Arifin: “The partnership between PAL and Damen is undoubtedly a great opportunity. In particular, PT PAL has extensively benefitted from a transfer of knowledge and technology. For instance, we have improved our yard standards and trained our workers. Certainly, we would highly recommend the continuation of this strategic partnership for the future.”

Finnish Defence Force urban ops in subway.



ATGM SPIKE and NLAW platoon misssion.

More pictures of the Philippine Navy BRP Tarlac (601) launching ceremony.



http://www.tribunnews.com/images/regional/...n-indonesia#img

Royal Malaysian Navy denies training ship caught fire

By FAISAL ASYRAF - 19 January 2016 @ 1:04 AM

KUALA LUMPUR: Royal Malaysian Navy refuted claims that the engine of the Teguh Samudera training ship was caught on fire.

Navy Chief Admiral Datuk Seri Ahmad Kamarulzaman Ahmad Badaruddin, in a statement, said that in the small incident which occurred at 9.50am yesterday was actually the canvas of the engine cover in the main engine room which was caught on fire.

"There was no casualty involving the Navy personnel. The fire was put down by Sitiawan Fire and Rescue Department in half an hour," he said.

Ahmad Kamarulzaman also stated that the Royal Malaysian Navy would not be held responsible for the incident as the training ship was under maintenance by Limbungan Grade One Marine Services Sdn Bhd at Kampung Acheh in Sitiawan, Perak.

The company will investigate the matter.

Gareth Jennings, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
18 January 2016

MD Helicopters Inc (MDHI) has signed up a launch customer for its MD 530G armed reconnaissance and light attack platform, which it expects to announce 'imminently', and is in discussions with potential customers for a new armed variant of its MD 900/902 Explorer helicopter also, IHS Jane's was told on 18 January.

Speaking at the IQPC International Military Helicopter conference in London, Andrew Pillado, vice-president business development, said that the company is in the very final stages of negotiations with an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) customer for a number of its single-engined MD 530G platforms, with a contract expected to be announced in the coming days.

The CIA’s program, launched in 2013, initially was conceived as a way of strengthening moderate rebels fighting Bashar al-Assad’s regime

officials have explained that the CIA-backed groups were capturing new territory by “fighting alongside more extremist factions

CIA-backed groups collaborated with Jaysh al-Fateh, an Islamist coalition in which Jabhat al-Nusra—al-Qaeda’s official Syrian affiliate—is a leading player

April 2015 showcased the symmetries between CIA-backed forces and Nusra when he attributed the rebels’ successes to suicide bombers (frequently deployed by Nusra and other jihadists) and “American anti-tank TOW missiles.”

a rebel group that received TOW missiles through CIA channels, explained that “there is something misunderstood by world powers: We have to work with Nusra Front and other groups to fight” both Assad’s regime and the Islamic State.

The fact that CIA-backed groups collaborate with Nusra does not necessarily prove that they harbor jihadist sympathies

Because of Nusra’s strength, CIA-backed factions have entered what has been called a “marriage of necessity” with the jihadist group

Nusra had allowed CIA-backed groups to retain physical control of the missiles so as to maintain the veneer of autonomy, thus allowing them to sustain their relationship with the CIA. In short, Nusra has at times gamed the system.

CIA decided to drastically increase lethal support to vetted rebel factions following the Russian intervention into Syria in late September

German Tornado jets deployed to Syria for spying missions can't fly at night because the cockpit lights blind the pilots

The six aircraft sent to Syria are fitted with surveillance technology and had been touted as being capable of taking high-resolution photos and infrared images, even at night and in bad weather.

night flights were impossible as pilots are blinded by the cockpit light which is far too bright.

'It is possible that the night goggles worn by pilots result in reflections,'

After the jet is assembled and before it can take flight, three laser-guided robots apply the Radar-Absorbing Material (RAM) to each of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II variant aircraft.

First, each F-35 variant is assembled in Lockheed Martin’s mile-long production facility.

Once an F-35 is ready to leave the production line, it is carefully rolled …

… into the windowless, multistory, 226,000-square-foot Aircraft Final Finishes (AFF) complex.

The jet is placed in one of two paint bays where three laser-guided robots are programmed to spray RAM on all surfaces except the tails and various parts that are coated at a separate area called the Robotic Component Finishing System.

According to an SAE International report, the first coating process was completed on a F-35B in 2008 and took three days.

Lockheed Martin’s AFF facility services seven planes a month and is expected to increase to 17 jets by 2020.