Public need not worry over air defence assets, says RMAF

Published 3 days ago on 21 August 2018


RMAF’s 11th Squadron Operations Division chief Lt Kol Faisal Abu Bakar speaking to reporters at Subang, August 21, 2018. — Bernama pic

SUBANG, Aug 21— The public need not worry over the national air defence because overall, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) assets can still be used, says RMAF’s 11th Squadron Operations Division chief Lt Kol Faisal Abu Bakar.

“In general, our air force is strong and the assets are in good condition. So the general public do not have to fear or think that we have inadequate military assets or that the RMAF is weak,” he told Bernama when met after the EX HOP exercise ) between the RMAF and the Indian Air Force (IAF) here today.

He added that the RMAF assets and operating system could be safeguarded more effectively with additional budget from the government.

“Some of the military assets are already 10 years old and they need to be well-maintained to last longer. So an extra budget from the government would be good.”

He said this when asked to comment on the capabilities of the RMAF assets, including fighter jets which had been poorly maintained due to lack of provisions.

Tulpar light tank completes initial trials, awaits first contract

Christopher F Foss, London - Jane's International Defence Review
22 August 2018
 
Otokar has completed initial firing and mobility trials of its latest Tulpar light tank, which has been developed to meet potential requirements of at least two export customers.

This system mates the Otokar Tulpar tracked armoured fighting vehicle (AFV) with the Belgian CMI Defence Cockerill 3105 turret already in quantity production for Saudi Arabia (with more than 130 turrets delivered).

The Cockerill 3105 turret is armed with a 105 mm high-pressure rifled gun fitted with a thermal sleeve and fume extractor. The 105 mm gun is fed by a bustle-mounted automatic loader that enables the turret to be crewed by just a commander and gunner.

It also has a 7.62 mm co-axial machine gun (MG) and a bank of electrically operated smoke grenade launchers on either side.


A side view of the latest Tulpar light tank fitted with a CMI Defence Cockerill 3105 two-person turret, showing its bustle-mounted automatic loader, commanders panoramic sighting system, and applique armour. (IHS Markit/Patrick Allen)

In addition to firing conventional rounds of 105 mm ammunition – including armour piercing fin stabilised discarding sabot (APFSDS), high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT), and high-explosive squash head (HESH) – it can also fire a Falarick gun-launched anti-tank guided missile (GATGM) developed in Ukraine. This is laser guided and fitted with a tandem HEAT warhead to neutralise targets fitted with explosive reactive armour (ERA), and has a maximum range of 5,000 m.

The weapon has a computerised fire-control system and stabilised sighting systems, including stabilised sights for commander and gunner consisting of day/thermal channels and a laser rangefinder.

The Tulpar light tank has a crew of three – commander, gunner, and driver – but there is additional space in the rear for two dismounts and more 105 mm ammunition.

Tulpar was developed by Otokar as a private venture to meet the potential requirements of the export and home markets. It was first shown in 2013 in the infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) role and fitted with an Otokar Mizrak remote-controlled turret. The turret was armed with a stabilised 30 mm dual-feed cannon with 210 rounds of ready-use ammunition and a 7.62 mm co-axial machine gun (MG) with 500 rounds of ready-use ammunition.

MKI and MKM pilot exchanging seats

Any1 spotted Typhoon or Rafale over subang airport just now?

Sorry can't differentiate which is which, but a pair of delta winged aircraft with front canards that resembled those mentioned above just now at around 11.30am.

body skin baru tukar ?
kesan rentung sebab firing gun ?

heat resistant panel
all flanker family got it

50 & 63
71 & 58
all different panel , not a standard panel ?

71 are same like TUDM 15

3 other nations willing to supply diesel-electric submarines to PH

By Priam Nepomuceno  August 22, 2018, 11:49 am

MANILA -- Aside from Russia, three other countries have expressed interest to supply the Philippine Navy with diesel-electric submarines.

"We are now studying the offers of (South) Korea, France and if I'm not mistaken, Indonesia as well," Department of National Defense spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said in an interview with reporters Wednesday, noting that all three have shipyards and facilities capable of constructing diesel-electric submarines.

No other details are available, Andolong said.

Earlier, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Russia is willing to provide advanced versions of its Kilo-class submarines to the Philippines through "soft loans" but clarified that the country is still looking for other sources.

Kilo-class submarines have a surface displacement of 2,350 tons, a length of 73.8 meters and capable of speeds up 17 to 20 knots and can be armed with a variety of torpedoes, missiles and naval mines.

It has a cruising range of about 6,000 to 7,500 nautical miles. In the ASEAN region, Vietnam is known to operate six improved Kilo-class submarines in its fleet.

Lorenzana earlier said that for an island nation like the Philippines, defense could be considered incomplete without a fleet of submarines.

"For a nation with maritime territory, especially (an) island nation, its national defense is incomplete without (a) submarine," he added.

The defense chief also said that an effective active submarine force is a great deterrent for would-be aggressors due to its capability to travel underwater unseen, giving it the element of surprise.

A submarine force is a great morale booster to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, he added. (PNA)

Any1 spotted Typhoon or Rafale over subang airport just now?

Sorry can't differentiate which is which, but a pair of delta winged aircraft with front canards that resembled those mentioned above just now at around 11.30am.

FNSS/Pindad Medium Tank (Kaplan MT) live firing test.

Malaysia defence ministry to probe claims 3 military personnel still serving Hishammuddin




"As such I have ordered an immediate investigation to be carried out and action will be taken if there is any breach of existing practices and regulations," he said on his official Twitter account on Saturday (Aug 25).

Mohamad was commenting on a news portal report that  two Navy special operations force (Pascal) officers and a commando were still serving as escorts to Hishammuddin, who was no longer holding the portfolio following Barisan Nasional’s defeat in the 14th general election.

Read more at https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/m...erving-10653600

I think I heard the Rafales taking off again, but now the sky is overcast

Tepat2 11.30am every day got exercise?

are you fucking kidding me??twitter???is he new trump?or should i said Malaysia trump?does the sound of minister does not convey the professionalism and now want to use trump method 

at least h20 admit it and now those ATM personnel will need to face military police
at least you got to hear it which is nice... 

Our ex IGP pioneered this style in Msia

Can hear but cannot see, like watching porn blindfolded

Tegang tapi takleh lepas

are you fucking kidding me??twitter???is he new trump?or should i said Malaysia trump?does the sound of minister does not convey the professionalism and now want to use trump method 

at least h20 admit it and now those ATM personnel will need to face military police
at least you got to hear it which is nice... 

I think I heard the Rafales taking off again, but now the sky is overcast

Tepat2 11.30am every day got exercise?

are you fucking kidding me??twitter???is he new trump?or should i said Malaysia trump?does the sound of minister does not convey the professionalism and now want to use trump method 

at least h20 admit it and now those ATM personnel will need to face military police
at least you got to hear it which is nice...