Cap55 means 2055? .. That's a pretty long  35 more years (exclude this year) or 7 5-year Plans...

Interesting.. That's RM11.2-RM14 billion spending spread over the 35 years? Meaning about RM320-RM400 million a year...and by  2055 you get the end results of CAP55. Is my understanding of what u say correct?

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Philippines opens tender for 2 new Landing Platform Docks


Philippine Navy Tarlac-class LPD BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602) in Hawaii for RIMPAC 2018. Photo c/o US Navy.

The Philippines’ Department of National Defense (DND) released an invitation to bidders for a new tender for two (2) new Landing Platform Docks (LPD) for the Philippine Navy (PN).

The budget for the ships is Php5.56 billion (US$107.5 million), which was described to allow improved amphibious operations capability, transport and logistics, and sea basing capabilities.

Filipino defense page MaxDefense Philippines detailed the project’s technical requirements, while also explaining that the deal includes the supply of two complementing Landing Craft Utilities (LCU) and Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) for each LPD.

Each ship is expected to be at least 120 meters long, with a displacement not less than 7,200 tons, capable of operating at sea state 6, a maximum speed of at least 16 knots powered by two diesel engines, and a maximum range of at least 8,000 nautical miles. 

The ship should also have a hangar for 1 and flight deck for two 10-ton medium helicopters, accommodation for a marine battalion of 500 men and space for at least 8 amphibious assault vehicles, and can carry two existing missile-armed assault boats of the Philippine Navy.

It was expected that Indonesian state-owned shipyard PT PAL and Dutch shipbuilder Damen would be leading the tender, although offers were said to have been made from Indian and South Korean shipbuilders. PT PAL previously delivered an earlier batch of LPDs to the PN, subsequently named as the Tarlac-class.

The new LPDs are expected to replace the remaining World War II-era Landing Ship Tanks (LST) still in service with the PN, as it moves to retire all legacy ships by 2020.

SAMI Inks MoU with ST Engineering at International Paris Air Show

(Source: Saudi Arabian Military Industries; issued June 19, 2019)

PARIS --- Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ST Engineering, a global technology, defence and engineering group specializing in the aerospace, electronics, land systems, and marine sectors, to identify and explore commercial opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to collaborate in land, aviation, naval, electronics, and weapons and ammunition sectors, as well as future systems. 

Dr. Andreas Schwer, CEO of SAMI, said: “The agreement with ST Engineering represents SAMI’s commitment to establishing and strengthening industry partnerships to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s journey towards localizing half of its military spending, increasing local content, boosting exports, and attracting foreign direct investment as envisaged in the Saudi Vision 2030. We are keen on leveraging the expertise and capabilities of ST Engineering to realize our overarching goal of establishing a sustainable military industries sector in the Kingdom.” 

Vincent Chong, President & CEO of ST Engineering, said, “We are delighted to ink the MoU with SAMI, which cements the intent between the two companies to explore how we can work together to help modernize and enhance the defense capabilities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is a key market for the ST Engineering Group. 

“Given our proven technological and defense solution expertise, as well as core competencies in the aerospace, electronics and marine sectors, I am confident that we will be able to identify areas in which ST Engineering can provide strong and value-added support to the Kingdom.” 

Signed at the International Paris Air Show, the MoU will entail introducing the 8x8 Terrex 2 platform to the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF), developing a next-generation Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) for RSLF, and exploring partnership in MRO capability for commercial and military customers.

In addition, it will include building ships and naval crafts, examining scope for participation in C-130 upgrade and development of a new transport aircraft, and helping modernize the Saudi electronics manufacturing industry.

Indonesian PT PAL is offering a new version of 123 meters Startegic Sealift Vessel (SSV) for the Philippines Navy new Landing Platform Dock (LPD) Project which featured many requirements asked by Philippines Navy's Techical Specs some of which are not available on the Tarlac Class. Credit to MaxDefense Philippines.


https://www.asiapacificdefensejournal.com/2...-2-new.html?m=1
https://m.facebook.com/MaxDefense/

i wonder whether pinoy would be open to bid by prc... also how competitive indos will be vs prc...

read this

http://www.malaysiandefence.com/another-view-on-tudm-cap-55/

it can be done...but the problem always  if the govt can commit or not...a credible military take decade of planning and commitment just to achieve that...we fall short on that always...

Screenshot pics of PT PAL Indonesia's 123 Meters Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV) New Version being offered for the Philippines Navy new LPD project. Credit to PT PAL Indonesia.









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CIWS location a little odd dont u think?

Ah.. 1.6-2b USD.. I thought it was in RM! Not so affordable then.. Other services also need funds.

Past 5 year Defence Development Exp is about Rm16B. There will probably be a cut in 2021-2025 period. Say RM14b. Split into 3 services n joint forces budget.. I think Tudm should be lucky if can get USD1 b.

CIWS location a little odd dont u think?

Strictly speaking a remotely-controlled autocannon turret is not a CIWS.

CIWS are usually autonomously operating automatic systems that only needed to be activated to do their jobs. All have their own detection and targeting systems that engages targets automatically without the need for remote control.

Strictly speaking a remotely-controlled autocannon turret is not a CIWS.

CIWS are usually autonomously operating automatic systems that only needed to be activated to do their jobs. All have their own detection and targeting systems that engages targets automatically without the need for remote control.

Seem like a standard position. CIWS center high up with 30mm guns on each side.



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bro...as someone here said,the MRCA budget was 3 billion...that was USD ok...at exchange rate of RM4=1USD,its around RM 12 billion .. 

if the govt can fork up 3billion USD for one time purchase,for sure they can reserve less than that for each 5 year plan...but again..like i said,the govt want to commit to it or not...

Yeah right... USD3 billion. SItting in FD somewhere, just waiting for Tudm to drawdown.. 😆

Looks like the CIWS is AK-630.

Seem like a standard position. CIWS center high up with 30mm guns on each side.