KUALA LUMPUR: The story below is certainly a huge wake up call for our Flanker boys. The success of the Aussies offer a genuine competition to our very own Archer in the air-to-air arena. However this maybe an alternative to our Hornet boys whom are always left behind with inferior […]
S300 SAM system. A cheaper alternative to purchasing 100-odd 4th-generation fighters. Absalon-class combat support ship. A much better ship for RMN’s MPSS requirement. See below KUALA LUMPUR: Life is unfair. Even while the Armed Forces are still reeling from the necessary but painful cuts to its procurement and development budget […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Within the last two years and even recently, there were a lot of voices calling for the formation of an OIC Force to help Muslim countries which come under attack especially in the wake of the slaughter in Gaza and the larger extent, Palestinian territories. Since the OIC […]
KUALA LUMPUR: After years of hesitation (perhaps because they do no want the Hawk and the other aircraft were not ready), the UAE finally decided to opt for the Aermacchi M346 it was announced at the current IDEX 09. The M346 was originally came about from the collaboration of Aermacchi […]
KUALA LUMPUR: The story below updated our earlier discussion on the Sabah radars. It appears that the first radar transmitter andn its C2 unit is operational. Although the radar system was donated by the US government, the MINDEF is providing the funds for the extra equipment needed. The Bernama story […]
KUALA LUMPUR: With the floating of the tender below, Malaysian Defence is guessing that the Land Rover Defender will remain in service in the armed forces, at least until 2020. Even with the seasonal purchases of Vamtacs, G-Wagens and Fords, the Defender remained the numero uno 4×4 in the armed […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Based on the story below my earlier guesstimate that the A400M, if we continue with the procurement, will most likely be inducted into RMAF by 2020, may well be correct. Malaysian Defence believes its time to cancel the deal and start looking for other options. We dont have […]
KUALA LUMPUR: The Government is expected to table a new economic stimulus package, dubbed the mini-budget, at the next parliament sitting. What ever the package will be, it certainly a welcome relief from the troubles in Perak recently. What ever my wish for a life line for the armed forces […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Reading the story below and realising how much the economic crunch are affecting our armed forces, dont you think we should reconsider our commitments to the UN peacekeeping duties? Malaysian Defence believes it is prudent to do so in these trying times, especially when the countries we have […]
KUALA LUMPUR: IF you are free and keen for Malaysian Armed Forces things head to Dataran Merdeka this weekend. The Armed Forces Career Fair is being held there. –Malaysian Defence If you like this post, buy me an espresso. Paypal Payment
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