sos 2016
Well I have not seen the command and mortar variant turrets yet, so its new to me

Its from july 2012 and the news isnt available anymore
But the googlel cache still got it so its just another recycled news



Denel inks R3.5 billion deal with Malaysia | defenceWeb

Written by defenceWeb, Tuesday, 10 July 2012

Denel has signed a 340 million euro (R3.5 billion) contract with Malaysia to supply a range of turret and integrated weapon systems to be fitted onto 8 X 8 armoured infantry fightingvehicles. The deal has been several years in the making.

Zwelakhe Ntshepe, the Group Executive Business Development and Corporate Affairs of Denel, says this is the largest export contract in the company’s history and will result in a significant cash injection and job creation in the local industry. The turrets will be exported to Malaysia over a seven year period – with the first consignment ready for delivery this coming January.

Ntshepe says the final negotiations with Malaysia were concluded at the recent Defence Services Asia Exhibition held in Kuala Lumpur, together with their local partners DRB-Hicom (Deftech).

Denel Land Systems (DLS) CE Stephan Burger says his company will be responsible for a number of strategic components that have been designed and developed at its campus in Lyttelton:
· 69 x two man turrets fitted with the South African GI30 30mm main gun.
· 54 x missile turrets equipped with the GI30 30mm gun and Denel Dynamics Ingwe anti-tank missile system. The order also includes the supply of 216 laser-guided Ingwe missiles.
· 54 x remote control weapons systems.

This post has been edited by KYPMbangi: Dec 19 2016, 05:20 PM

Mm I see.

Indonesian police vow crackdown on Islamic vigilantes



JAKARTA: Indonesia's police chief vowed on Monday (Dec 19) to crack down on any vigilantes trying to enforce Islamic rulings before Christmas, saying religious edicts do not amount to law in the world's largest Muslim-majority nation.

His remarks came as religious hardliners attempted to stop retail workers from wearing Santa hats inside malls, saying the festive garb is un-Islamic.

Indonesia's highest Islamic council issued a fatwa - or religious edict - making it sinful for businesses to force their Muslim staff to wear Christmas attire.

The ruling inspired dozens of hardliners to rally outside malls in Indonesia's second-largest city Surabaya at the weekend, earning a sharp rebuke from police chief Tito Karnavian.

"I have ordered my officers to arrest those doing sweeps in an anarchic fashion, because it is a violation of the law," he told reporters.

He also reprimanded two police units caught passing on the ruling to their officers, telling them fatwas "are not a reference for positive law".

The Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), the prominent hardline group behind the weekend's action, defended its conduct.



"We Muslims were just spreading the fatwa, because as Muslims it is an obligation to support our clerics," Mohamad Mahdi al-Habsyi, the head of Surabaya's FPI chapter, told AFP.

The FPI has urged followers on social media to report any cases of Muslims being forced to wear Christmas attire.

Most of Indonesia's 255 million inhabitants practise a moderate form of Islam, often infused with influences from local ethnic groups.

However critics say an unwillingness by authorities to take action has emboldened fringe radical groups and fuelled intolerance.

- AFP/ec

The Most Hated Unit in the United States Army

For Indonesia, 1st flight with Westland 07 at the controls.



http://www.rotorblur.co.uk/aw101___eh101.html

no worry, EMALS versi soon

http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-.../6011481645514/

This post has been edited by azriel: Dec 20 2016, 02:28 PM

dat recoil impact
though most likely due to the soft ground

dah pakai ground plate pun macam tu lagi
gilos

120mm mortar?

Read more: http://www.blogbeforeflight.net/2016/12/in...den-flight.html

This post has been edited by azriel: Dec 20 2016, 04:35 PM

yup.. got more explosives compared to 105mm howitzer + better range too.

2017 LIMA Malaysia

This will be the first time that the RSAF F15SG is showcased at LIMA.

Also the first showcase of the Embraer KC390 in Asia.

http://www.limaexhibition.com/download/lis...g_aircrafts.pdf

U.S. Navy test fires Raytheon SM-6 missile at sea



PACIFIC MISSILE FIRING RANGE, Hawaii, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy fired two Raytheon-built Standard Missile-6 missiles to intercept incoming medium-range ballistic missile targets during a recent flight test.

The Standard Missile-6, or SM-6, is designed to intercept short-range and medium-range attacks at sea, and replaced the SM-2 Block IV missile. Raytheon officials say the test was conducted to demonstrate the weapon's versatility.

"This test showcased the flexibility of SM-6 by providing both anti-air warfare and ballistic missile defense from sea," Raytheon Missile Systems president Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence said in a press release. "Combined with its anti-surface warfare capabilities, the SM-6 will play a significant role in protecting U.S. and Allied forces at sea and ashore."

The test was part of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency's Sea-Based Terminal Program, which aims to bolster ballistic missile protection using maritime platforms. The SM-6 missiles used in the test were integrated into the Aegis missile guidance system.

In addition to incoming ballistic missile threats, the SM-6 is also designed to engage rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as surface targets. The Dual I variant used in the test achieved initial operating capability in 2016 following a successful flight test in August 2015.

UPI

i thought 120mm mortar up to 10km je
even Soltam don't reach that far right

inb4 round fall back on their head

accuracy wise?

i thought they usually send the f16 black knights

http://en.tempo.co/read/news/2016/12/20/05...nes-from-Sweden

This post has been edited by azriel: Dec 21 2016, 08:22 AM

Singapore steps up security for festive period




Expect tighter security and more bag checks in Singapore this festive season, with Monday's attack in Berlin serving as the latest reminder of the global terror threat.

Security companies are reporting a rising demand for their services from shopping malls, event organisers and local attractions.

On Monday, the police said there will be greater police presence and increased checks on bags during the festive period.

Police and security officers will also be deployed for year-end festivities such as the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown, which will see two major roads in the Civic District - St Andrew's Road and Connaught Drive - closed to vehicles.

Entertainment spaces such as the Esplanade, which houses a mall, are also taking more security measures.



"These include increasing security patrols and maintaining a greater visibility for our security personnel so that members of the public can approach them where necessary," said Mr Ravi Sivalingam, its head of hospitality and services.

Resorts World Sentosa - which has attractions such as Universal Studios Singapore and shopping outlets - will also be stepping up security protocols to tackle the threat of terrorism. Its spokesman said: "We have stepped up our security measures at all our attractions by deploying more security personnel across the integrated resort to monitor for any unusual activities."

Front-line staff are also being trained to identify suspicious people and items, and respond appropriately during a terrorist attack.

Security firms are also beefing up their numbers to cope with countdown parties and celebrations.

With extended hours for shopping malls and public transport operations, a Certis Cisco spokesman said that the firm usually hires part- time officers to complement its existing pool of 7,000 staff.

Another firm, Soverus, said that it typically hires at least 600 ad hoc guards for countdown events, in addition to its force of 750.



Singapore has kept its guard up following reports that the terror threat is greater this festive season.

Pico Guards, which deploys 480 security officers across 60 locations, said that since the middle of last month, almost all its clients had asked for more security patrols.

Last year, only half of them made requests for greater security.

"Increasing patrols and security presence in the malls means deterring potential terrorist attacks," said Pico's deputy managing director Pierce Ang. "So our guards have to work extra hard to do more rounds with increased vigilance."

He added that guards also attend refresher training courses to learn about counter-terrorism measures, and work with cleaning and retail staff to spot suspicious activity.

Mr Ang said: "Given the heightened security risks worldwide and the recent terror events, such attacks can happen any time. The threat must be taken seriously."

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spor...?xtor=EREC-16-1[ST_Newsletter_AM]-20161221-[Singapore+steps+up+security+for+festive+period]&xts=538291

Haha where got....heavy mortars max range only around 7-8 km yo. The mortar bombs themelves are already pretty heavy. Even small pack 105mm howitzer usual range is around 10-15km already.

Unlike normal arty rounds where the propellant charge is pretty large, mortar rounds don't have that kind of provision. You can add only so much propelling charge 'donuts' onto a mortar bomb. Each 'donut' on average gives a 1km boost in addition to the main propellant inside the bomb itself, depending on elevation. At most you can add 5-6 'donuts' to a mortar round.



Also, pls don't think mortars are 1:1 replacement with artillery. Their roles are very different. Mortars are infantry support weapons used in tactical situations. Artillery is a more strategic weapon where you want some shit in a particular grid box destroyed.