The radar on KD Pahang KUALA LUMPUR: Following up on my earlier posts on smart procurement for our security agencies, the Coast Guard will probably be able to do a better job by working with the RMN instead of buying a couple of amphibians with an iffy surveillance fit. For […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Although the 9th Malaysian Plan (9MP) Mid-Term Review have been announced last week, the exact details concerning the defence sector have yet to be revealed. It must be noted that the full details of the defence sector allocation was never publicly annnounced when the plan was tabled about […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Mindef today floated a tender for a taser gun for the Army. I sincerely hope that t is for UN ops, illegal immigrants and special duties operations and not normal operations. Well lets hope they actually buy a few crates at real world prices and not “Get Me […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Defence has noted that it will probably cheaper to use an aerostat to monitor the coastal waters of Sabah for illegal immigrants and other intruders. Aerostats are not perfect the solution of course, there are certain limitations but we also have other solution of course like UAVs […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Bombardier has issued a press release on the MMEA purchase of the two CL-415 amphibians. There is no mention of the contract price on the deal. However, the release did note that the contract is also for training and integration as MMEA purchased the Multi Purpose version equipped […]
A file picture of the CL-415 taken at a Malaysian port in 2002. I had the opportunity to fly on board a CL-415 during LIMA 95. The two pilots, both old geezers, tried hard to make us puke by performing some crazy flying, some actually did but I did not. […]
The latest model of the Batch 2 Frigate shown during DSA KUALA LUMPUR: Najib will be in London from this Monday to attend a Commonwealth Mini-sunnit and other matters. One must keep their ears to the ground whenever the DPM and Defence Minister visits London. Why? From past experience we […]
* It had come to my attention that the figures cited below is incorrect in context to the theme of the discussion. The US$233 mentioned below is only for the initial contract. The whole contract for the 24 Electric Jets is actually US$2.4 billion. It is for that reason I […]
The Star of the Show! KUALA LUMPUR: Due to the congestion on roads leading to PD on Saturday, we decided to stay at home over the weekend. Since there was nothing to do on Sunday, after lunch, we decided to give the children a closer look at RMAF planes with […]
KUALA LUMPUR: For those living around Klang Valley especially near Subang look out for the 50-aircraft fly past in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of RMAF this Saturday. The Sukhois, Fulcrums, Hornets and the other air assets will be in Subang for the show, on Saturday and Sunday. The base […]
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