French Air Force Caracal KUALA LUMPUR: Since the announcement, Malaysian Defence have been trying to find out the real factor or factors behind the selection of the EC725 Cougar (Caracal in French service) for the Nuri Replacement Programme. The helicopter, although not the preferred RMAF choice – which is of […]
KUALA LUMPUR: The press release from MBDA below is self-explainatory. However, it is more revealing than the release by RMN itself. MBDA must be pleased by the success, considering the problems it encountered before with its missiles in service with the RMN. Royal Malaysian Navy Conducts Successful Firing of Otomat […]
KUALA LUMPUR: The news from Bernama (below) is self-explainatory. Neither Pak Lah and Najib were around for the launch this time around. Malaysia’s Second Scorpene Submarine Launched, Named ‘Tun Razak’ From Abdul Muin Abdul Majid CARTAGENA (Spain), Oct 8 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s second Scorpene submarine was launched by Raja Permaisuri […]
KUALA LUMPUR: The USAF finally retire its fleet of MH-53 Pave Lows from service on Oct 1. The helicopter, a cousin of our own Nuri (from the same manufacturer Sikorsky) had been in service for almost 40 years now although Malaysian Defence cannot determine the actual age of the helicopters […]
KUALA LUMPUR: The story from Bernama (below) to Malaysian Defence seemed redundant. Since money was paid for the release of the hijacked sailors and tankers, the involvement of the armed forces, will always be looked upon as trivial despite the sacrifices of the individual soldiers and sailors. Malaysian Armed Forces […]
KUALA LUMPUR: The Bernama story below explained everything. I hope MISC have chartered a plane in Kenya to send our boys ASAP. As for the other ship’s crew, we prayed for their safe return. Bunga Melati Lima Freed PUTRAJAYA, Sept 28 (Bernama) — One of the two Malaysian International Shipping […]
KUALA LUMPUR: The Bernama story below explained the whole thing. You heard it here first. Simon, you owe me. Eurocopter Awarded Tender To Replace Nuri KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) — The Defence Ministry has agreed to acquire new helicopters from European helicopter manufacturers, Eurocopter, to replace the Nuri, Prime […]
KUALA LUMPUR: It looks like that our first A400M wont be around by 2012 then. By the looks of things and if we are lucky, we may end up with the first plane in 2015! By that time, Malaysian Defence hoped somebody would decided whether we still need the Airbuses […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Pictured above is a section of Aussie soldiers armed with the latest F88 Austeyr assault rifles during training exercise in Germany, last week. Both AR are equipped with a removable ACOG optic sight on a rail, with lights and laser designators. The soldier’s AR in the middle is […]
KUALA LUMPUR: With half of the country expecting Pak Lah to suspend the constitution and rule by decree, this weekend to stave off Anwar’s relentless quest for the premier post, Malaysian Defence would like this opportunity to offer his views on the issue. If indeed he does resort to emergency […]
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