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Joint exercise marks deeper Singapore-Indonesia defence ties



Under heavy enemy fire, more than 400 Singapore and Indonesian troops fought together, storming and capturing a series of buildings and clearing the area for two Leopard tanks to roll in.

The combined field battalion exercise at Murai Urban Training Facility near Lim Chu Kang yesterday was the culmination of the annual flagship exercise between the two infantries.

Four Leopard main battle tanks took part for the first time in this year's Exercise Safkar Indopura, marking a deepening of defence cooperation between both sides.

These tanks added to the complexity of the mission, and allowed the crew from both armies to exchange knowledge. They included two that were operated by combined crews of four men each.

Exercise Safkar Indopura, held annually since 1989, began on Nov 13 this year.

To mark 50 years of bilateral relations this year, a combined jump from 3,000m with two lead jumpers, each carrying his national flag, was planned for the exercise's closing ceremony.

Despite the gloomy weather, the ceremony, officiated by Chief of Army Melvyn Ong and the Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) Chief of Staff Mulyono carried on, with the troops forming the number "50" on parade.

Calling the exercise the "cornerstone of the interactions between TNI-AD and the Singapore Army", Major-General Ong said the frequent bilateral interactions over the past 50 years have shown a high level of mutual trust between both countries.

He added: "This is not a relationship of chance. It's only through the willingness and initiative of both nations that we are able to take a long-term approach and work towards achieving our collective goals."



To demonstrate the close defence cooperation between the two armies, the troops fought alongside each other under a combined headquarters helmed by two exercise directors - one from each side.

A total of 474 infantry and armour soldiers were involved in Safkar Indopura this year - 300 personnel from the Singapore Army and 174 from TNI-AD.

Planning exercises, urban operations training and live firing were also conducted.

Maj-Gen Ong noted that it was the first time Singapore had trained with soldiers from a foreign military in a Leopard tank, adding that it was a clear indication of the mutual trust and understanding both sides have developed over the years.

Major Medi Haryo Wibowo, 38, commanding officer of TNI-AD's 312th Infantry Battalion, said: "The exercise was excellent because our troops from both armies can share knowledge, and have mutual respect and understanding."

On his experience training with the Indonesians, section commander Muhammad Abdul Rahman, 19, said: "I was very impressed by their aggressiveness in battle.

"Some of them really shouted and made sure that every one of their men knew what to do. I could hear the shouts from far away."

Read more: http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/sing...s-with-combined

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Russian defence ministry appoints gorgeous 26-year old former anchor as spokesperson



Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has appointed a new spokesperson, a 26 year-old former correspondent Rossiyana Markovskaya, who is already winning over hearts not only with her professionalism but also because of her gorgeous looks.

Markovskaya is from Vladivostok where she graduated from the Department of Journalism at the Far Eastern Federal University. She worked for the Vladivostok State TV and Radio Company, and later became a correspondent for the federal television channel Zvezda.

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Besides the new 110 meters OPV the Indonesian Coast Guard (BAKAMLA) also ordered new 80 meters OPV designed by TERAFULK Ship Design and to be built by PT Citra Shipyard - Batam.



http://www.terafulk.com/index.php?r=news&id=20

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US Navy aircraft with 11 aboard crashes in Philippine Sea

PHILIPPINES: A United States Navy aircraft carrying 11 crew and passengers crashed into the ocean southeast of Okinawa while en route to the USS Ronald Reagan on Wednesday (Nov 22).

According to a note on the US 7th Fleet website, the names of those onboard are "being withheld pending next of kin notification".

"Personal recovery is underway and their condition will be evaluated by USS Ronald Reagan medical staff," it added.

Read more at http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/...ine-sea-9428906

China New Heavy 8X8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle Unveiled











NORINCO (China North Industries Corporation) is developing a new VP10 wheeled armored personnel carrier for the China Army and export.

NORINCO VP10 is an amphibious wheeled armored personnel carrier will be amphibious and air-transportable by Il-76 or Y-20.

President Putin urges Russian businesses and enterprises to be capable of switching to wartime production at a moment's notice


A factory worker assembling an RPK light machine gun. President Putin has urged Russian factories to be capable of switching to war production rapidly

Vladimir Putin has said that all Russian businesses must be ready to meet war-time needs at any moment. The Russian President made the remarks at a meeting of world military chiefs in Sochi on Wednesday.

It comes a day after he said Russia should aim to overtake the West in terms of military technology because: 'If we want to win, we have to be better.'

Speaking on Wednesday, Mr Putin added: 'The ability of our economy to increase military production and services at a given time is one of the most important aspects of military security.

'To this end, all strategic, and simply large-scale enterprise should be ready, regardless of ownership.'

Russian military spending largely declined throughout the Nineties due to the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the following economic chaos, but starting in 2000 the country has massively increased its defence budget. The amount it spent on its armed forces more than doubled between the turn of the millennium and 2004, and has shot up even faster in recent years.

It is now the world's third largest military spender, behind the US and China.

Russian military morale is also buoyed by the largely successful Russian air and ground campaign in Syria. A concerted effort by Russian air power and the reorganization & retraining of the Syrian Arab Army is showing fruit, with ISIS territories reduced to just a few pockets of resistance in cities in the east of the country, located along the Euphrates River.

http://www.janes.com/article/75873/pt-pali...security-agency