i wonder if we can use parts from that/any crash helicopters as spares. I mean in terms of industrial/technical. are we allowed to do that?

i wonder if we can use parts from that/any crash helicopters as spares. I mean in terms of industrial/technical. are we allowed to do that?

because not all arrived from the 2nd insurgency war
some of the nuris even delivered in the late 80s

if you want to talk relic the Hercules are even older but no one bats an eye about it

probably cause our Hercules dont fall out of the sky as often

fancy infographic. My friend operates SPYDER

seems SG has more air defence capability than some NATO armies

We knew Chevrolet was turning the Colorado pickup truck into some kind of military test bed, but I was not expecting the thing to look straight out of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. Forget a Raptor rival, GM has gone totally Hollywood and I kind of love it.

Let’s get this out of the way first– the Colorado ZH2 is technically “real” (though these media shots look a lot like illustrations) but you will not be running in fear while these things roam the streets any time soon.

Don’t let it be your excuse for enlisting either: I wouldn’t count on satellite radio or Recaro seats making it onto the battlefield.

The ZH2 was born out of the U.S. Army’s desire to test the viability of hydrogen as a fuel for ground vehicles. But I can assure you it only got that Hollywood body kit out of Chevrolet’s desire to have some cool pictures for a press release.

Not that I’m complaining, I’ll never knock an opportunity for a car designer to get let off the leash a little.

But at least it sounds like the ZH2 will get a little further off the car show carpet than the last ZR2 concept did; the Army actually is taking this thing out to their enormous sand boxes to see how hydrogen holds up in the kinds of hell that soldiers call their office over the next year.


GM reports that they worked directly with the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center to take the Colorado ZH2 “from contract to concept in less than a year.”

You probably recognize the crew cab from the civilian Colorado as introduced in 2015, but the chassis has been stretched and body ended up at over 6.5 feet tall and 7 feet wide.

Oh, and don’t worry, it has red tow hooks. Did I mention the red tow hooks? You’re not a real off-roader with that shit, hoss.

Royal Thai Air Force places order for two additional EC725s

4 October 2016

• Acquisition is Phase III of fleet strengthening programme initiated in 2012.

• The two new helicopters will join its existing operating fleet of four EC725s (Phase I) for similar military missions, with two more (Phase II) to be delivered this year.

• Delivery is expected in 2019.

Marignane – The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has ordered two additional mission-ready twin-engine EC725 (now marketed as the H225M Caracal) multirole utility helicopters as part of the continuation of its fleet strengthening programme agreement launched in 2012. Delivery of the two additional EC725s is scheduled for 2019.

The RTAF’s EC725s are specially equipped with fast roping, cargo sling, search light and electro-optical systems (EOS) to perform combat search and rescue (CSAR) missions, search and rescue (SAR) flights, troop transport operations and other tasks. These additional helicopters will join an existing fleet of four EC725s to perform similar missions. Two EC725s that were booked in 2014 will also be delivered by the end of this year. Upon signing this latest contract, the RTAF may also consider to further expand its fleet of EC725s.

“This latest contract marks the great confidence the RTAF has placed in the EC725 and its proven capabilities to fulfil its most challenging missions,” said Philippe Monteux, Head of Southeast Asia and Pacific region. “We are honoured to be a partner of the RTAF’s fleet modernisation and strengthening efforts and we remain committed to ensure full support and comprehensive services to the RTAF.”

Airbus Helicopters’ EC725 is an 11-ton twin-engine multirole utility helicopter featuring high-performance navigation and mission systems – including a unique digital four-axis autopilot to deliver excellent flight autonomy. It is a member of the successful Super Puma / Cougar family of military helicopters, with more than 500 units delivered worldwide. It is currently operated by the armed forces of France, Brazil, Mexico, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and was selected last month by the State of Kuwait, with an order placed for 30 helicopters.

EXCLUSIVE: Russia has deployed an advanced anti-missile system to Syria for the first time, three US officials tell Fox News, the latest indication that Moscow continues to ramp up its military operations in Syria in support of President Bashar al-Assad.

It comes after Russia's actions led to the collapse of a cease-fire and the cut-off of direct talks with the U.S. 

While Moscow’s motives are not certain, officials say the new weapon system could potentially counter any American cruise missile attack in Syria.

Components of the SA-23 Gladiator anti-missile and anti-aircraft system, which has a range of roughly 150 miles, arrived over the weekend “on the docks” of a Russian naval base along Syria’s Mediterranean coastal city of Tartus, two US officials said.

It is the first time Russia has deployed the SA-23 system outside its borders, according to one Western official citing a recent intelligence assessment. The missiles and associated components are still in their crates and are not yet operational, according to the officials.

The U.S. intelligence community has been observing the shipment of the SA-23 inside Russia in recent weeks, according to one official.

While the purpose is not clear, one US official asked sarcastically, “Nusra doesn’t have an air force do they?” speaking about the Al Qaeda-linked group in Syria.  The Islamic State also does not fly any manned aircraft or possess cruise missiles, in a sign that Russia is directing its actions to protect itself against any potential attack from the United States or its allies.

The SA-23 can fire two different types of missiles. A smaller missile is used against aircraft and cruise missiles and is known by NATO as Gladiator. The larger missile is used against intermediate-range ballistic missiles and jamming aircraft and is known as Giant. Both missiles use the same type of warhead containing over 300 pounds of explosives, according to military-today.com.

Our rmaf dem good. Sikit sikit, crash. Training, events, crash. Imagine if a real war happens. D enemy will laugh till die?! Sigh, I pity our servicemen. This gomen will kill them first before d enemy does.

bro.......Nuris are old.......and compared to USAF, RMAF aircraft rarely crash.
You're like typical Malaysian.....MAS' last major accident before MH370 was during the 1970s, but even though MH17 and MH370 had nothing to do with MAS maintenance or aircraft quality, all hop onboard the bash MAS bandwagon 

A Nuri helicopter owned by the Royal Malaysian Air Force which was carrying 14 personnel landed on the roof of a Living Skills centre during an emergency landing at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Balung, today.

No fatalities have been reported and the 14 injured personnel are being treated at Tawau Hospital.

Tawau Fire and Rescue senior assistant superintendent Sahidi Mahali said five students were also injured in the 9.45am incident.

He said the department was gathering further information on the case.

Bernama learnt that the helicopter had earlier tried to land on the field of the school.

One of the helicopter's rotor blades was flung about 200 metres away from the scene.

Meanwhile, the RMAF in a statement said the helicopter which was carrying 14 personnel left its base here at 7.35am for routine flight training.

"The crew and passengers are all safe," it said.

According to the statement, RMAF has sent a rescue team to the location and cordoned off the area before taking steps to bring out the helicopter.

"RMAF will form an investigation team on the cause of the incident," it said.

An Indian Air Force Jaguar aircraft crashed in Pokhran area of Rajasthan on Monday after both the pilots had ejected safely.

On a routine training sortie, the jet took off from Jaisalmer and crashed in the area near the India-Pakistan border at around 1.45 pm.

According to IAF sources, the trainer aircraft crashed following a technical snag.

A court of inquiry (CoI) has been ordered, defence spokesperson Lt Col Manish Ojha said.

The Jaguars are deep strike fighter planes, capable of carrying nuclear payload.

Just because China’s “carrier-killer” missile has a greater range than the planes aboard a US aircraft carrier doesn’t mean the US would shy away from deploying a carrier within that range, Richardson has stated on different occasions.

Again, Richardson challenged the notion that a so-called A2/AD zone was “an impenetrable keep out zone that forces can only enter at extreme peril to their existence, let alone their mission.”

Richardson took particular issue with the “denial” aspect of A2/AD, repeating his assertion that this denial is an “aspiration” not a “fait accompli.” The maps so common in representing these threats often mark off the limits of different system’s ranges with “red arcs that extend off coastlines,” with the implication that military forces crossing these lines face “certain destruction.”

But this is all speculation according to Richardson: “The reality is far more complex, it’s actually really hard to achieve a hit. It requires the completion of a really complex chain of events…. these arcs represent danger for sure… but the threats they are based on are not insurmountable, and can be managed, will be managed.”

Now the most powerful and advanced frigate in the fleet, HMS Westminster is due to be handed back to the Royal Navy next spring.

The Type 23 Frigate the first ship to receive the Sea Ceptor missile system, which is also being installed on sister ships Argyll and Montrose during their refits in Devonport.

In addition the Artisan radar, which is rapidly becoming prevalent on the Type 23s, can track more than 800 objects simultaneously as close as 200 metres and as far away as 200,000m.

The Type 23 frigates form the core of the Royal Navy’s fleet and serve alongside the Type 45 destroyers. Originally designed for anti-submarine warfare in the North Atlantic, the Royal Navy’s Type 23 frigates have proven their versatility in warfighting, peace-keeping and maritime security operations around the globe.

Thirteen Type 23 frigates remain in service with the Royal Navy, with three vessels having been sold to Chile and handed over to the Chilean Navy.

Commanding Officer Cdr Simon Kelly said:

“HMS Westminster is emerging from an extended refit period as one of the most capable surface ships in the Royal Navy.

She has benefited from a number of significant upgrades many of which the Royal Navy will invest in the future Type 26 Frigate. The partnership with BAE Systems throughout this period has been excellent, for which I thank all of the team.”

Our rmaf dem good. Sikit sikit, crash. Training, events, crash. Imagine if a real war happens. D enemy will laugh till die?! Sigh, I pity our servicemen. This gomen will kill them first before d enemy does.