why is it with such formidable power they still cant defense themsleve against the NK?
i kept on reading that SK will only be able to fight back with US help, and that also after NK steamroller it's way all the way till seoul first!

Turkey’s leading land based defence systems company FNSS, has achieved another success with its PARS Wheeled Armoured Vehicle (WAV) family. Recently FNSS was awarded a contract to supply the PARS WAV to a new customer.

The contract is already effective and FNSS has started to fulfil its obligations under this new contract which includes delivery of a series of vehicles in various configurations. The exact customer, vehicle types, total budget and additional details will remain confidential.

In 2011 FNSS has achieved the highest export value among the Turkish defence industry based on a single contract with the Malaysian AV8 program.

“This latest success for the PARS vehicle family, which has become a world standard in 8x8 and 6x6 wheeled armoured vehicles, has once again highlighted the status already achieved by FNSS on the international market. In competition alongside the world’s other top companies, FNSS has once again demonstrated the real quality and value of its vehicles, securing the highest scores in both the technical and value domains. We will continue to maintain our customer’s satisfaction at the highest level by meeting the contract requirements in terms of the schedule, budget, and quality”, says K. Nail Kurt, General Manager and CEO of FNSS.

I'm a military fanboi for over 15 years, but 15 minutes ago only I learned that the FN FAL can be loaded with stripper clips. I guess you live and learn.



edit: needs a different receiver cover though.

why is it with such formidable power they still cant defense themsleve against the NK?

i kept on reading that SK will only be able to fight back with US help, and that also after NK steamroller it's way all the way till seoul first!

for something designed and produced just after WW2, not surprising.......I miss having my M1 Garand in Video Games..... 

Russia, Indonesia to Sign Contract on Sale of 4 Be-200 Amphibious Planes

09:34 18.02.2016 (updated 09:38 18.02.2016)

According to a source in the Russian defense industry, Indonesia plans to buy four Beriev Be-200 amphibious planes from Russia.

SINGAPORE (Sputnik) – Indonesia plans to buy four Beriev Be-200 amphibious planes from Russia, a source in the Russian defense industry said Thursday, adding a contract could be sealed shortly.

"They are currently finalizing talks to agree on the terms and conditions in the contract," the source told RIA Novosti.

The Be-200 is a unique Russian amphibious aircraft that is well-suited for firefighting missions. It can land on water and scoop up thousands of gallons of water into its hull and then drop its load onto a fire. The plane can be reconfigured for search-and-rescue or passenger flying.

Indonesian Air Forces' Chief of Staff Agus Supriatna announced last November that Jakarta wanted to add Russian amphibious planes to its air fleet.

At the moment, the Kalashnikov concern has refused to name the types of weapons which are being produced using this new technology, online publication RNS reported.

An estimated 100 million AK-47s have been built worldwide since it went into mass production in February 1947. The reliable and easy-to-use assault rifle is still favored by an assortment of armed forces, guerrilla groups, terrorists and even common thugs in at least 55 countries.

Russia has unveiled the export version of the Sukhoi Su-30SME (NATO reporting name: Flanker-C) multipurpose fighter jet at the Singapore Airshow 2016

Unlike the Su-30MKI fighter jet, the avionics suite mounted on the Su-30SME aircraft’s version lacks French-made components

The Su-30SM (SM standing for serial-produced, upgraded) multipurpose fighter jet is designed both to gain air supremacy and attack ground and surface targets. The fighter jet has canards and engines with a controlled thrust vector, which makes the aircraft supermaneuverable

The Su-30SM fighter jet is equipped with the Bars multipurpose control radar

The Su-30SM fighter jet can be used to train pilots for future single-seat fighter jets

Good for indo   but but ... Prevention is better than cure. Stop so being generous with annual gift

Singapore Airshow 2016: Indonesian Army acquires three Rajawali UAVs

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
16 February 2016


A mock-up of the Rajawali-330 UAV at the Singapore Airshow 2016. The Indonesian Army awarded a contract for three such platforms in December 2015. Source: IHS/Ridzwan Rahmat

Key Points

• The Indonesian Army has signed a contract for three fixed-wing surveillance UAVs
• Acquisition is in line with the wider aspiration to leverage on unmanned systems for defence-related operations

The Indonesian Army (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Darat, or TNI-AD) has signed a contract for three fixed-wing surveillance and reconnaissance UAVs known as the Rajawali-330.

The platform is based on UMS SKELDAR's F-330 fixed-wing surveillance UAV and is being co-developed under licence by Indonesian defence equipment manufacturer PT Bhinneka Dwi Persada (BDP).

"The contract was awarded in December 2015", said Christeven Bong, PT BDP's executive engineer, in an interview with IHS Jane's at the Singapore Airshow 2016 on 16 February. "The contract includes three operational UAVs with associated sensors, three training UAVs, and related command-and-control components such as operator consoles," said Bong. He has however declined to reveal the value of the contract, citing confidentiality issues.

The Rajawali-330 has an overall length of 2.27 m, a height of 0.9 m, and a wingspan of 3.3 m. It has a maximum take-off weight of 21.5 kg and can carry a maximum payload of 10 kg. Powered by a single piston engine, the Rajawali-330 has a top speed of 70 kt and a cruise speed of 43 kt. At maximum payload, the UAV has endurance in excess of eight hours.

The platforms to be delivered to the TNI-AD will each carry one electro-optical/infrared camera for day and night surveillance, one hyperspectral camera, and one mapping camera with Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) capabilities.

According to the company, the first platform will be delivered at the end of March 2016 with subsequent deliveries made by the end of the year.

nk got prc, just like sk got usa

yes seoul is sacrificial lamb, too close to the border
analyst predicted the nk artillery barrage could be up to anywhere at half million rounds per hour

Don't think got so teruk lah. Seoul is quite a bit beyond most tube artillery range y'know and even most multiple missile artillery tops at about 60-80km. So what Seoul might face would be SRBMs, the longer ranged Grad missiles and maybe the biggest howitzers NK have unless they invade and successfully set up ALL their artillery inside SK with no interference from SK air/arty... which is highly unlikely.

China has deployed the powerful HQ-9 air and missile defense system to Woody Island — also known as Yongxing — in the Parcel archipelago, marking a new level of escalation in Beijing’s quest to control the South China Sea

Only the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber can safely operate in the vicinity of an HQ-9 for any length of time

Like the S-300P — on which it was partially based — the HQ-9 has a range of roughly 120 miles and can engage targets flying at 90,000 feet

HQ-9 — unlike its American and Russian contemporaries — uses active electronically scanned array radar technology

According to Missile Threat, the Chinese developed much of the HQ-9’s technology from a Patriot battery Beijing acquired from Israel

HQ-9 might use the Patriot’s “track-via-missile” guidance system — allowing the HQ-9 interceptor to fly directly at an incoming missile

It’s all part of China’s emerging anti-access/area denial strategy

Malaysia has joined a major military exercise led by Saudi Arabia for the first time

While the exercise has been going on for 15 years, this is the first time Malaysia has taken part in it

Malaysia had sent armed personnel and equipment to Riyadh last year to evacuate people trapped in Yemen – both its own citizens as well as those of neighboring states – with the help of Arab states and aid agencies

Each of these moves has raised concerns that Malaysia may be getting directly involved in military operations by Saudi-led coalition against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen

Hishammuddin went on to add that Malaysia was participating in the exercise as it would provide its armed forces with an opportunity to understand humanitarian assistance and disaster relief procedures and methods to extract Malaysians from conflict zones

Saudi sources also indicated that the members of the new “anti-terrorism” coalition will gather in Saudi Arabia next month for the first meeting

Singapore Airshow 2016: Saab to provide weapon, battle system for Indonesia's 'tank boat'

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Navy International
18 February 2016


A model of the X18 fire support vessel on display at IndoDefence 2014. Source: IHS/Ridzwan Rahmat

Key Points

• The Indonesian government has ordered a prototype of the X18 fire support vessel
• Vessel will be used to evaluate platform's suitability ahead of a proper acquisition programme

Swedish defence company Saab will be providing a remote-controlled weapon system and a battle management system for a prototype of the X18 fire support vessel (FSV) being acquired by the Indonesian Ministry of Defence, the company told IHS Jane's on 18 February at the Singapore Airshow 2016.

The X18 FSV, more commonly referred to as the 'tank boat', is an 18 m platform concept that has been developed by Indonesian shipbuilder PT Lundin. A model of the platform was unveiled at the IndoDefence 2014 exhibition in Jakarta.

"The prototype will be collaboration among Indonesian defence industries and some foreign suppliers", said Peter Carlqvist, Saab's vice-president and head of the company's Indonesia office. "Saab will be supplying the Trackfire remote weapon station and a variant of our company's battle system", he said, adding that the product will be similar to the company's 9LV combat management system.

The platform has an overall beam of 6.1 m, a draught of 0.9 m and a top speed of 30 kt. With a fuel capacity of 6,000 litres, the X18 has a standard range of 350 n miles at 25 kt and 900 n miles at 9 kt. The FSV's primary weapon will be a Cockerill 105 mm high-pressure gun provided by Belgian company CMI Defence.

Although a contract for the prototype has not been formalised, the Ministry of Defence has given approval for the vessel's construction to commence. "We should expect a formal contract very soon", said Carlqvist who added that the completed prototype is scheduled to be tested in about 24 months' time.

The deployment of new equipment caves comes amid renewed tensions between NATO and Russia