KUALA LUMPUR: The story below from Defense News is self-explanatory. However it did not mentioned whether export customers like Malaysia and South Africa, would be involved, though it is likely that the French will consult with our government. Malaysian Defence sentiment on the matter is clear, cancel the deal but […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Back in January Malaysian Defence asked the same question and even posted a poll on this site. A total of 81 people responded and the majority believed that none of the three names listed on the poll, Hishammudin Hussein, Shafie Afdal and Muhyiddin Yassin, will head Jalan Padang […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Defence has a habit of writing open letters to the PM since starting this website. This time around its for the PM-designate, YB Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who is set to take over the hot seat, soon. We all know that many are not in favour […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Not many of us realised it, but the Nuri’s first flight 50th anniversary was celebrated on March 11. With the Nuri expected to soldier on until 2020, we should also be celebrating the Nuri’s 50th year in RMAF service by 2014/2015 period or it will be forgotten as […]
KUALA LUMPUR: I did not mention it but someone did and its obvious that even if we lacked the money, the PV second batch would probably get the nod in the official Tenth Malaysian Plan. Its not that its the sole locally sourced defence item but theres other forces in […]
KUALA LUMPUR: From cursory readings of the mini-budget, Malaysian Defence acknowledged that the Tenth Malaysian Plan Part 1, funding is financially unattainable. While Malaysian Defence agree with some of the objections raised – where are you going to find the money, Simon – nonetheless it must be pointed out that […]
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 […]
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