Maybe the classification is not just the weight of the tank.


Photo by Alzard



This post has been edited by azriel: Aug 18 2017, 04:35 PM

True, but it still is weird at the return of the roles of different types of tanks when the MBT is supposed to have taken the role 'universal tank': A complete combination of powerful engines, better suspension systems and lightweight composite armour allowed it to have the firepower of a super-heavy tank, the armor protection of a heavy tank, and the mobility of a light tank all in a package with the weight of a medium tank.

Nowadays wanna reintroduce a specific tank as being 'medium'.

1 thing knowing, anoter thing SEEING
Those soldiers look like toys next to that monster!

But MBTs are now more resembling heavy tanks.

Though I do think the Pinoys are just trying to dress up what is essentially an APC with a big gun

Read more: http://www.janes.com/article/73172/indones...1400-submarines

then pimp it up with timber armor

Read more: http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/n...xican-navy.html

A 60+ tonnes Leopard 2RI MBT of the Indonesian Army 8th Kostrad Cavalry Battalion during exercise in Baturaja South Sumatera. Credit to Yonkav 8.

Singapore Army: Infantry 60th Anniversary

"We are Infantry!"

To mark 60 years of history for our Infantry formation, our Infantry Tribe marched through a 60km relay march across the island.

The march took the Infanteers from Pasir Labar Camp in the west of Singapore to Basic Military Training Centre on Pulau Tekong before the Tribe rallied at Selarang Camp, the Home of Infantry. The march through past and present homes of HQ Infantry, their four Training Institutes and active Infantry Battalions signifies the coming together of the Tribe. With the theme 'When the Infantry Moves, the Army Moves', the march is a testament of the Infantry Spirit!

Frontliners - Level 5 : Tahan




The reality of life on the frontlines is often different from public perception. Khoirul & Aliff provide more insight on some of the lesser known challengesthat Police Coast Guard officers and SCDF Firefighters have to overcome.



Previous episodes;

Republic of Singapore Navy: MV Swift Rescue

When our submarines deploy, they know that MV Swift Rescue stands ready to respond to any emergency, anytime and anywhere.

The RSN is the only navy in Southeast Asia with a full-fledged submarine rescue capability. But with the signing of submarine rescue agreements with countries such as the US, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea and Vietnam, we are able to extend this capability to our friends in times of need and to serve as a force for good.

Ex Malapura 2017: Exercise between the RSN and the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN)

A closing ceremony for the bilateral Ex Malapura was held at RSS Singapura - Changi Naval Base yesterday morning, which marked the successful completion of another exercise between the RSN and the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN).

This year's exercise involved 600 personnel, six warships, and two helicopters. Beginning with joint planning and training at Lumut Naval Base, both navies then conducted drills in conventional naval warfare and maritime security in the Malacca Strait.

Besides the official interactions, personnel from both navies also celebrated their friendships through sports and cocktail receptions.

Read more about Ex Malapura here: http://bit.ly/2v3AUb7

Indonesian Army 8th Cavalry Battalion Leopard 2A4 & Leopard 2RI MBTs live firing exercise in Baturaja South Sumatera.

HOW CHINA IS HELPING MALAYSIA’S MILITARY NARROW THE GAP WITH SINGAPORE, INDONESIA

http://m.scmp.com/week-asia/geopolitics/ar...singapore?amp=1

j16 soon?

10 US sailors missing after destroyer USS John S McCain collides with oil tanker




https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/au...with-oil-tanker

lol SCMP

2 major mishap in short time
something is wrong in the USN

USS John S McCain collides with oil tanker off coast of Singapore; 10 missing, 5 injured





SINGAPORE: Ten sailors are missing and five are injured after a US destroyer was involved in a collision with a merchant ship east of Singapore on Monday (Aug 21), the US Navy said in a statement.
"The guided-missile destroyer USS John S McCain (DDG 56) was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC while under way east of Singapore and the Strait of Malacca on Aug 21," the statement from the US 7th Fleet Public Affairs said.
"The collision was reported at 6.24am Japan Standard Time (5.24am, Singapore time), while the ship was transiting to a routine port visit in Singapore.
"Initial reports indicate John S McCain sustained damage to her port side aft. The extent of damage and personnel injuries is being determined. The incident will be investigated," the statement added.

Search and rescue efforts are under way in coordination with local authorities: "In addition to tug boats out of Singapore, the Republic of Singapore Navy ship RSS Gallant (97), RSN helicopters and Police Coast Guard vessel Basking Shark (55) are currently in the area to render assistance.
"MV-22s and SH-60s from USS America are also responding," the statement added.


"The ship is currently sailing under its own power and heading to port," the US Navy said in an update.



The merchant vessel Alnic MC is described as a 180-metre long Liberian flagged oil and chemical tanker on the MarineTraffic website. It has a deadweight of more than 50,000 tonnes.
Malaysia has also sent a a ship to render assistance. Its navy chief Admiral Ahmad Kamarulzaman Ahmad Badaruddin told Channel NewsAsia that the KD Handalan has been deployed.



Shipping data showed it last sent a transponder signal at 2258 GMT on Sunday. The ship data showed it was "ballasting", meaning that it was not loaded full of oil for cargo.
The US Navy vessel is named after US Republican Senator John McCain, a Vietnam War-era naval aviator who was shot down and held prisoner for five-and-a-half years. He is now undergoing treatment for brain cancer.
"Cindy & I are keeping America's sailors aboard the USS John S McCain in our prayers tonight - appreciate the work of search & rescue crews," McCain said on Twitter.

According to a crew member, the Alnic MC was carrying nearly 12,000 tonnes of fuel oil, but there was no oil spill.
"We are carrying 11,987 tonnes of fuel oil. There is no oil spill. We were carrying fuel oil from Taiwan to discharge to Singapore ... We are proceeding to Raffles Reserved Anchorage where the owners will investigate the matter. There was some damage to the valve," the crew member who did not want to be identified, told Reuters via telephone.
According to VesselsValue, which provides shipping and maritime data, the Alnic MC was scheduled to arrive in Singapore at 11am Monday.
The vessel's position at 6.58am Singapore time was at latitude 1.42018 and longitude 104.4326, according to VesselsValue.

VesselsValue added that the vessel is owned by a Greek company Brave Maritime Corporation and is reportedly worth US$17.36 million (S$23.6 million).

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) lists the Raffles Reserved Anchorage to the South of Bukom Island to be reserved for "vessels requiring emergency repairs and damaged vessels or as directed by the Port Master."

The McCain is the second US guided-missile destroyer to be involved in a collision in two months. In June, the USS Fitzgerald collided with a Philippines container ship off the coast of Japan, killing seven navy sailors. The two senior officers and the senior enlisted sailor on the Fitzgerald were removed after the incident.
The USS Fitzgerald and USS John S McCain are both ballistic missile defence (BMD) capable ships and part of the same Japan-based destroyer squadron. The Seventh Fleet has six ships assigned to BMD patrols, with half of those out on patrol at any one time.

Asked whether the U.S. Navy would need to bring forward other ships to maintain its strength, a spokesman for the Seventh Fleet said it was "way too early to know".
This story is developing. Refresh for updates.

Read more at http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singap...oast-of-9141592

just to confirm, are the really going with the name Maharaja Lela?

Royal Thai Army T-84 Oplot-M live firing. Credit to original uploader.





http://thaidefense-news.blogspot.co.id/2017/08/oplot-t.html