Well, first of all THHE and Destini need to prove that they have what it takes to do further construction of patrol boats and OPVs. If the ships they are currently building are built on schedule, with no additional cost overruns and their service proves satisfactory to their users, I see no reason the government shouldn't utilize the company for building further Naval and coast guard OPVs in the future. Same with smaller patrol boats. The good news is Destini had successfully built the six 43 meters Bagan Datuk-class NGPC in pretty much record time and with no fuss or cost issues (The entire NGPC contract cost RM 380 million), so I think they earned some brownie points with the government there.


NGPC KM Sri Aman

As for now, the OPV batch contract costs RM 740 million for 3 ships, this includes the initial design and TOT. As we already bought the blueprints from Damen, further OPVs of Damen 1800 design can be built at cheaper cost. THHE themselves claim they are ready to shoulder the challenge, but I guess we'll see how they fare with the current order.

sos

If somehow government can allocate to the APMM the construction of 2 NGPC for each annual budget, by 2030 they can replace the entire old patrol boat fleet of the APMM with a reasonable cost.

The APMM currently use a lot of old ex-TLDM patrol boats with an average age of 30-40 years. Some even reach 50 years old already.


This post has been edited by MilitaryMadness: Apr 11 2019, 04:32 PM

oh btw Destini is also belong to the same owner of NGV Tech

Launching ceremony of Indonesian Navy 3rd DSME Type 209 Submarine by PT PAL on April 11th 2019. Based from report contract signing for additional 3 more DSME Type 209 Submarine is scheduled this Friday April 12th 2019. Photo by Antara Foto/Zabur Karuru.



This post has been edited by azriel: Apr 12 2019, 06:10 AM

So long as the project is delivered on time, with reasonable cost, and without major defect, nobody cares, go ahead and make money.

But when the project is fucked up because people are greedy, then you really should start questioning if peoples' loyalty are to the country, or themselves.

Especially in the case of Govt business and sovereign defence like this

To date NGV Tech/Destini has delivered though the problem with Samudera Class due to the issue with the UN with their sales agent dealing with Iran.

Other then that they have been doing well Destini and Destini Prima

Yeah good for them. I quite like the MMEA ships.

was referring more to PSC

what do you know about Amin Shah btw?

Those endons got infinity pocket ka? Deep indeed.

Every month got new toys.😅

Read more: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-04/12/c_137969510.htm

This post has been edited by azriel: Apr 12 2019, 06:21 AM

recycled news... buy something talk 100x, 10% chance of actually seeing reality... on the other hand, they have bigger budget and buy in small quantities

They have a massive economy actually

GDP of US$ 1 trillion compared to our US$ 0.3 trillion

Then since their salaries are comparatively low, their personnel costs are low as well, leaving more allowance for Capex and Opex

Indo defence budget was about US$ 8 billion compared to our US$ 3.75 billion, yet they spent 1/3rd less than us, 0.8% of GDP compared to our 1.25% of GDP

Indonesia has big potential to be an Asian tiger, if they ever get their act together

This post has been edited by KLthinker91: Apr 12 2019, 07:39 AM

Yes, the Gagah Samudera-class training ships were actually already finished construction up way back in 2012 & 2013 and were built with no problems. The contract for both ships was signed with DSME Korea at LIMA 2011 for RM 380 million. The delay in delivering the training ships to the TLDM (commissioned in 2018) was not about any construction delay or budget issues, but the shipyard's own financial problems and foresclosure.



Also, the Gagah Samudera-class is also a design that can be easily converted into a naval or coast guard OPV. Probably needs a bigger gun though.

Looks like LHD

What is that? It doesn't mean what I think you mean izzit?

Lol. Actually most of that news became a reality. From news of AH-64E, Leopard 2s, NASAMS, Javelin ATGM...etc. Heck even news of Indonesia buying the AH-64E here in Lowyat are calling Indonesian penipu scammer.

APMM needs RM550 million to maintain maritime assets


Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin visiting the MMEA Air Station , Subang

SHAH ALAM - The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) requires at least RM550 million to maintain assets, especially vessels and outdated boats to launch maritime operations more effectively.

Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yasssin said the maintenance and overhaul of APMM assets should be carried out continuously so that the service life of existing assets can be maintained.

"A provision for APMM for asset maintenance worth RM550 million for three years. I understand that APMM faces various challenges in implementing its functions and roles.

"MMEA is still facing a lack of infrastructure such as jetties, personnel quarters and low numbers of officers & sailors," he told a media conference on his working visit at Subang Maritime Air Station, here, today.

Also present were Home Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Seri Alwi Ibrahim and APMM Director-General, Admiral Maritim, Datuk Seri Zulkifli Abu Bakar.

Muhyiddin said that since the APMM was established in 2005, the agency has carried over more than 300,000 maritime search operations and managed to make over 11,000 arrests covering various maritime crime offenses.

"Maritime Malaysia also recorded significant achievements and was commendable when it decreased maritime crime statistics from 48.6 per cent in 2006 to 2.2 per cent in 2018," he said.

He said the APMM will receive three Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) soon, built using local expertise.

"These new assets will definitely increase the efficiency of the MMEA operations. In addition, the MMEA's intention to own a mothership will someday Insha-Allah will be given the best attention.

"MMEA will also be empowered with significant air assets in carrying out piracy, robbery and search and rescue (SAR) activities," he added.

"I was informed that MMEA already has its own strategic plan called the Pelan Perancangan Strategik Maritim Malaysia.

"My hope is that the plan will be able to develop the human capital and infrastructure of MMEA to the highest level in line with maritime enforcement agencies in Asia Pacific in particular and in the world in general" he said.

sos

USS Blue Ridge

Good to have this one parking at perlabuhan klang.

😅

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I don't know about match grade rifle accuracy....but just saying that rifles don't have equal accuracy

Yes...you can change barrel easily...but standard SS2 barrel is heavier than SS1, especially because it's longer. Of course, AK-47 is based on different kind of use, but I'm just saying that rifles have different accuracy.

For sub-par rifle, I have a different opinion, if it's defective enough like G36 and INSAS, then it's sub-par

Of course, I'm just saying that rifle quality also matter. No matter how skilled you are, if you use a relatively inaccurate rifle like AK-47, you won't perform well....