so in order to solve the problem they dont have, they create a problem to solve the problem...wut!!!

they have bad track record on military despite a lot of practice...some blame on lack budget some blame on bad management...imo i dont even know what happen to them...

I would like to comment long but not now, currently busy with my dad readmitted into ICU due to Lung problem

I only wanted to say that the craftsmanship is not one of the problem because iirc DCNS or now Naval Group actually oversees the quality control due to its name. But rather the other factor that contribute to the lateness is the government itself in this matter.

and ps: Please stop smoking guys!

Sorry to hear that. Hope your dad get well soon.

be strong bro....hope your father will be good and well soon

tq both of you for prayers!

Hnggghhhhhh.....

Read more: https://m.antaranews.com/en/news/135612/pra...-defense-system

Read more: http://www.malaysiandefence.com/going-going-gone-part-2/

This post has been edited by azriel: Oct 31 2019, 09:24 PM

https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/10/30/de...-six-rmn-ships/

Wait..

Whaaaaaat?!?

What's the deal with that really?

This is most important, ignore /k

Good luck, all the best

This post has been edited by KLthinker91: Oct 31 2019, 10:02 PM

Eksesais Pahlawan tingkat keupayaan benteng pertahanan negara



LUMUT, 31 Okt -- Eksesais Pahlawan yang menggabungkan ketiga-tiga perkhidmatan Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) mampu meningkatkan keupayaan dalam melaksanakan operasi terutama bagi mempertahankan negara.

Panglima ATM Jeneral Tan Sri Zulkifli Zainal Abidin berkata seramai 2,314 pegawai dan anggota daripada ketiga-tiga perkhidmatan iaitu Tentera Darat, Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) dan Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) terlibat dalam eksesais itu yang bermula sejak 24 Okt lepas sehingga 7 Nov ini.

Katanya eksesais yang diadakan secara Latihan Pos Perintah di Pangkalan TLDM dan Latihan Medan di sekitar Lumut dan Sitiawan di sini bertujuan menilai doktrin yang diguna pakai, menguji keberkesanan aset ATM dan meningkatkan tahap profesionalisme anggota.

“Eksesais kali ini berbeza dengan eksesais sebelumnya yang mana kali ini senario dibangunkan adalah berkonsepkan konvensional dan 'asymetric warfare' yang merupakan ancaman semasa dihadapi kesemua negara.

“Dalam pada itu, eksesais ini turut melibatkan penggunaan sistem simulasi daripada ketiga-tiga perkhidmatan yang tidak pernah dilaksanakan sebelum ini,” katanya ketika merasmikan Pembukaan Eksesais Pahlawan 16/2019 di Auditorium Venus, Kapal Diraja (KD) Sultan Idris 1, Pangkalan TLDM di sini hari ini.

Teks ucapan Zulkifli dibacakan Panglima TLDM Datuk Mohd Reza Mohd Sany.

Zulkifli berkata eksesais pahlawan turut melibatkan aktiviti-aktiviti seperti atur gerak aset TLDM dan TUDM dalam keselamatan maritim di Selat Melaka dan Laut China Selatan serta pelaksanaan operasi informasi oleh bahagian staf perisikan pertahanan dan komunikasi di bawah markas ATM.

“Ini bagi menguji semua sistem dan peralatan komunikasi dalam perkhidmatan, tembakan sistem roket lancar berganda di Tanjung Hantu dan Pusat Operasi Pertahanan yang akan berperanan sebagai pusat operasi dan pemerintahan atasan.

“Kali terakhir eksesais diadakan adalah pada tahun 2015 secara Latihan Pos Perintah sahaja dan pada kali ini ia diadakan secara besar-besaran.

"Diharap setiap anggota dapat berlatih sebaik mungkin bagi menguji, mengemas kini setiap prosedur, publikasi, proses kerja dan sistem pemerintahan operasi bersama,” katanya.

sos

Malaysian and Australian Navies conduct joint training in South China Sea


HMAS Stuart

The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) launched a bilateral exercise with its Australian counterpart at the Sepanggar naval base, near here, Wednesday.

The Malaysia-Australia Exercise or Mastex, which started Tuesday, is carried out biennially to strengthen military relations between Malaysia and Australia.

The nine-day exercise involves a total of 500 sailors from both navies, two RMN ships namely KD Kelantan and KD Lekiu, and two Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessels, the Anzac-class Frigate HMAS Stuart and the Sirius-class resupply ship HMAS Sirius.
The opening ceremony was officiated by the RMN Eastern Fleet Command's Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations, Captain Azhar Baharum. Also present was the Assistant Defence Advisor to the High Commissioner of Australia to Malaysia, Captain Doug Griffiths.

sos

RAF succesfully tests its first P8A Poseidon MPA



The first of Britain’s new fleet of nine maritime patrol aircraft has taken to the skies. The flight of the Poseidon MRA Mk1 (P-8A) was completed successfully at the hands of Boeing test pilots. Following this first test flight, the aircraft will transfer from Boeing Commercial Airplanes to Boeing Defense, Space and Security to be fitted out with the Poseidon-specific military systems. The aircraft is scheduled to be delivered to the Royal Air Force, initially at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, in October 2019 and is due to arrive in the UK in early-Spring 2020.

Air Commodore Richard Barrow, Senior Responsible Owner for the Poseidon Programme, said:

“The first cadre of RAF engineers and aircrew have been trained on the P-8A Poseidon which marks the resurgence of the RAF’s long-range maritime patrol capability. The Poseidon MRA Mk 1 will enhance the UK’s maritime patrol capability with advanced, state-of-the-art, Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare sensors. This is an exciting time for the Royal Air Force especially for those based at RAF Lossiemouth”

Poseidon ZP801 will also carry the name Pride of Moray. This name celebrates the Maritime Patrol Aircraft heritage of Moray as well as looking forward to the Poseidon’s future home in RAF Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland.

The RAF will procure a total of nine Poseidon aircraft which will be based at RAF Lossiemouth from Autumn 2020. The Poseidon will provide a globally deployable fifth-generation maritime patrol capability; specifically, the Poseidon will work side-by-side with the Royal Navy in securing the seas around the UK and abroad.

sos

Mindef committed to Sabah, Sarawak security: Mat Sabu



Kuala Lumpur: The Ministry of Defence is committed to strengthening security in Sabah and Sarawak to curb external threats including transborder kidnapping, said its Minister Mohamad Sabu.
He said said the territorial sovereignty, security and prosperity of the people are a priority of the government.

“Generally, the security of Sabah and Sarawak at present is regulated by operations by the military services namely the army, the Royal Malaysian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Air Force,” Mohamad was quoted as saying by defence news website airtimes.my on Wednesday.

“In line with the setting of 2019 as a year for training and alignment, the army continues to streamline its structure in Sabah with the establishment of the 5th Infantry Division and the 13th Infantry Brigade which were launched at the Lok Kawi Camp on Sept 4.

"Under the 12th Malaysia Plan, the 32nd Infantry Brigade will be established and based in Kalabakan, Tawau Sabah.

"Naval operations in Sabah are focused on preventing encroachment, kidnapping, piracy activities and other crimes that violate Malaysia's laws," he said during a debate on the Supplies Bill 2020 at the Dewan Rakyat.

According to Mohamad, the navy will transform its fleet with the introduction of littoral mission ships and an unmanned aerial system which will empower the service to carry out operations in Sabah and Sarawak waters.

Touching on the air force, Mohamad said two air bases and an air operations support centre in Tawau continue to be upgraded to ensure Sabah and Sarawak are safe.

“The air force has also deployed a Hawk fighter squadron at the Labuan Air Base for air patrol duties and close air support," he said.

“The Beechcraft B200T maritime patrol aircraft and EC725 helicopter are also stationed at the Labuan Air Base for monitoring Malaysian waters in the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea and assisting the operations of the Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom).

"The Hercules C130 squadron at Labuan Air Base and the CN235 transport aircraft and the Nuri helicopter squadrons at the Kuching Air Base are responsible for providing air transport support in Sabah and Sarawak."

Mohamad also said the armed forces still maintain its commitment to Esscom by strengthening security in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (Esszone).

sos

Interesting indeed, have not heard of CG Haenel until now. B&T does get some press due to their suppressors and their "pistols" thats slowly coming into the US.

Haenel seem to have pricing at a level that can be considered fairly sane.

I originally wanted a B&T APR308 but the import cost was crazy and there was no reason the AXMC couldn't do the same job for less. Haenel make really good firearms and I've had the pleasure of some rangetime with the RS8 and J10, which were priced competitively.

But of course a large military contract entails a very large ramp up from their current quantities, and for all means and purposes, they make good stuff, but can they supply firearms for a national army?

This post has been edited by Fat & Fluffy: Nov 1 2019, 04:18 PM

It's hard for these not-so industrialized companies. They may make good high quality and accurate weapons, but if they can't expect to produce the numbers a large national army wants an at a reasonable price, why bother joining the competition?

There are many armies that end up selecting weapons with lower capabilities as long as the company can supply them in sufficient numbers and most importantly, with an economical cost.

I guess if they win a large contract they can go and tap into the equity market for funding either via floats or traded debt. A lot of places have done so, but it's a gamble.

It also greatly depends on what the German army has put forth as a supply timeline. They're probably betting that with the contract in hand and a long enough timeline, they can ramp up in time.

But with rapid ramp up, 2 things always suffer, QA/QC and the availability of spares. Both really critical points for a military supply contract.

Then again, my VP9 Tact's slide lock shit itself, so I'm not a fan of H&K either these days.