KUALA LUMPUR: According to an unconfirmed new report, the Thais are buying Mi-17s! Perhaps they are also feeling the pinch of the economic crisis… Thailand buys Russian Mi-17 – A U-turn in the defence policy. The Thai government has decided to buy several transport helicopters from Russia. This deal would […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Mindef is planning another round of upgrading, this time around for the Wataniah (Territorial Army). (see story below). Malaysian Defence hopes that this is not just an empty promise again and not a true re-invigorating of the force. If its just to increase their allowances just say so… […]
KUALA LUMPUR: After a short breather, Malaysian Defence would like to highlight what was offered for the NRP. As only the Cougar’s price was mentioned we could only speculate on the identity of the other bidders. Malaysian Defence however believed the tender offered in pound sterling must be the AW101 […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Posted below is the Mindef explaination whether it had followed procedures in choosing the Cougar for the Nuri Replacement Programme. Sorry, for putting it up late, I am a walking wounded… All Rules Were Observed In Acquiring Eurocopter EC725, Says Ministry KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) — The […]
KUALA LUMPUR: Although its Letter of Intent for the Nuri Replacement Programme have come under attack (by none other than an Umno division leader, who had been awarded defence contracts in the past and now taken up by the opposition to attack the soon-to-be leaving PM and his designated replacement), […]
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 […]
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