SHAH ALAM: Par the course. It appears that the Ismail Sabri administration will continue with the plans formulated by the Armed Forces for the last decade which was codified into the 2019 Defence White Paper. This was expected as the administration have only some 14 months to go before the next general election so it was par the course.
RMN AW139 MUH CGI. Gading Aerospace
In fact, I believe the next administration will also followed the same plan though like the DWP no one will dare to put a monetary value on it so the rolling plan for RMK12, which it self is basically the same ones from RMK11 and RMK10 apart from items already procured or dropped. This will go on and on – basically forever – until someone starts doing something else of course.
Tejas LCA MK 1. Wikipedia Commons
The decision to follow the current defence plans was confirmed in a written reply by the Defence Minister in parliament on September 14. The question posed by Bukit Bendera MP Wong Hon Wai was:
A CGI of P-4 MPA by De Havilland and PAL Aerospace. PAL Aerospace
Minta MENTERI PERTAHANAN menyatakan apakah usaha terbaru untuk meningkatkan keupayaan tentera laut dan tentera udara sejajar dengan Kertas Putih Pertahanan untuk menjaga keselamatan dan kedaulatan ruang udara dan ruang laut negara.
RMAF F/A-18D Hornet fires a Maverick missile at Eks Ababil 2021. RMAF
Tuan Yang di-Pertua,
Kertas Putih Pertahanan (KPP) telah menetapkan bahawa strategi pertahanan negara perlu dilaksanakan mengikut tiga tonggak utama iaitu Cegah Rintang Berpadu, Pertahanan Komprehensif dan Perkongsian
Berwibawa. Lanjutan itu, KPP juga telah menggariskan pelan jangka panjang bagi pembangunan Angkatan Masa Hadapan untuk Angkatan Tentera Malaysia ( ATM).
Bagi segmen keupayaan tentera laut, selari dengan aspirasi KPP ini, Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM), kini sedang melaksanakan beberapa inisiatif seperti:
1. Pelan pembangunan keupayaannya melalui Program Transformasi Armada TLDM 15ke5. Pelan ini dijangka akan dapat mengatasi cabaran yang dihadapi TLDM dalam menguruskan aset-aset yang mengalami keusangan dengan mentransformasikan 15 kelas kapalyang lama kepada hanya 5 kelas kapal yang baharu. 5 kelas kapal tersebut terdiri daripada Littoral Combatant Ship (LCS), Littoral Mission Ship (LMS), Multi Role Support Ship (MRSS), New Generation Patrol Vessel (NGPV) dan Kapal Selam.
RMN planned procurement under the 15 to 5 plan.
Pada masa ini, TLDM telah melaksanakan perolehan 4 buah kapal LMS kumpulan pertama dari China melalui kerjasama Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd dan China Shipbuilding & Offshore
International Co. Ltd. LMS 1 (KD KERIS) dan LMS 2 (KD SUNDANG) telah memasuki inventori TLDM, masing-masing pada 31 Disember 2019 dan 14 Januari 2021, manakala LMS 3 (BADIK) pada 14 September 2021 dan LMS 4 (RENCONG) dijangka tiba di Malaysia pada Disember 2021.
2. Dalam tempoh Rancangan Malaysia ke-12 (2021-2025), TLDM merancang untuk melaksanakan perolehan seperti berikut:
a. Perolehan sebanyak 8 buah kapal LMS kumpulan kedua mulai tahun 2022;
b. Perolehan sebanyak 2 buah Multi Role Support Ship (MRSS) yang dijangka bermula pada tahun 2024, bagi
memenuhi keperluan operasi ATM melalui kemampuan Strategic Sealift antara Semenanjung Malaysia dengan
Sabah dan Sarawak; dan
c. Perolehan 3 buah Helikopter Operasi Maritim (HOM) dan 13 buah Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC). HOM dijangka akan memasuki inventori TLDM pada Mac dan Mei 2022, manakala FIC pula akan diterima secara berfasa mulai Mac 2023 hingga Mac 2024.
3. Dalam tempoh Rancangan Malaysia Ke-13 (2026 – 2030), TLDM merancang perolehan 6 buah Kapal Peronda Generasi Baharu (NGPV).
Bagi segmen keupayaan tentera udara pula, sejajar dengan KPP TUDM akan memperkasakan kuasa udara dengan mengoptimumkan keupayaan bagi menghindari sebarang ancaman terhadap kedaulatan dan kepentingan negara. Perlaksanaan konsep pertahanan negara di setiap kawasan berkepentingan diintegrasikan melalui operasi domain udara yang mampan (effect based).
Antara inisiatif TUDM dalam meningkatkan keupayaan kuasa udara ialah:
1. Pembangunan Pelan Strategik TUDM yang berasaskan kepentingan negara yang mendokong warfighting concept dengan mengabungkan pelbagai domain pertahanan – Darat, Laut, Udara dan Siber. Pelan ini seperti yang digariskan di dalam Kertas Putih Pertahanan adalah merentasi ruang lingkup kerangka kedaulatan di kawasan teras, lanjutan dan hadapan.
2. Mekanisme tindak balas TUDM merangkumi komponen pasif (diplomasi ketenteraan dan pengesanan ancaman) dan komponen aktif (penghindaran dan penyingkiran ancaman) melalui atur gerak
aset-aset mengikut keperluan semasa.
3. Merangka beberapa perolehan aset baharu TUDM bagi memenuhi keperluan operasi seperti Fighter Lead In Trainer (FLIT) – Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA), Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA), Long Range Air Defence Radar, Medium Range Air Defence Missile System (MERAD), Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial System (MALE-UAS) dan Helikopter Utiliti.
Perolehan aset tersebut adalah bagi meningkat kuasa operasi TUDM di samping menaiktaraf sistem pengawasan ruang udara, sistem perisikan udara dan mengoptimumkan operasi TUDM.
Selain itu, ATM amnya dan khususnya TLDM dan TUDM sentiasa mendokong aspirasi pertahanan di dalam menjalin hubungan kerjasama serantau dan antarabangsa melalui pelbagai inisiatif perkongsian
berwibawa (hubungan dua hala dan pelbagai hala).
Orion E UAS. Rosoboronexport JSC
Despite the minister stating that the LMS Batch 2 will be funded in 2022 and MRSS 2024, I think we will have to wait for the 2022 budget for that to be sorted out first. The Armed Forces is however already bracing for cuts in the procurement budget for the next few years as the government grapples with the fall-out caused by the pandemic. If they don’t fund the MPA and UAV projects – tendered out and waiting for decisions – it is doubtful that the government will fund the FLIT/LCA, LMS Batch 2 and the MRSS as well.
Three MRSS designs on display at the RMN booth at DSA 2018
It is also interesting to note the minister failed to even mention the elephant in the room….Anyway, Happy Malaysia and Armed Forces Day.
Only then each and every long-term plans could be put back on track.
Not surprised that the new Menteri Pertahan continuing the previous works. A few things I would like to point out;
- Why saying TLDM is following the original 15 to 5 plan when a new requirement is out for 2nd Batch LMS? I agree with other commenters that its not 15 to 5 plan anymore. We all know why there is new requirement from 2nd batch LMS.
- I am surprised that TLDM still wanted new NGPVs (Kedahs) that have old radars (yes I am talking about you TRS-3D) with the current NGPV don't even have missiles and no built in ASW capabilities (which IMO it should have to a limited degree).
- I rather have a slightly larger LMS (1000 tones above) that have anti ship missiles and some sort of SHORAD missiles but still way cheaper than NGPV.
- Rather than building 6 new NGPV (which should be around usd250 million each), TLDM should opt for 2 more LCS (usd500 each) and 4 more LMS (~usd100 million each)
- For MRSS, the Indonesian MRSS should fill the bill
adequately IMO
- Adding more Scorpenes are fine unless TLDM needs AIP or Lithium ion batteries. From my understanding DCNS keeps upgrading the systems from time to time.
- It seems the minister did not mentioned the ASW helos......
NGPV is meko n MRCA is Kuwaiti hornet right
Marhalim,
Foresee incoming hiccup again?
Yeah!!! We (Aus) are going for nuclear subs.
Luqman,
- The 5/15 is dead as a dodo.
- The TRS-3D can have its software upgraded. Just because it came out a whole ago doesn't mean it has no use or is obsolete - look at the DA-08s.
- The intention for follow on Kedahs to be fully fitted out and to have some level of modifications.
- I personally don't see why we need more Kedahs but they have better endurance, range and seakeeping compared to the "cheaper" LMSs.
- Various designs on paper 'fit the bill". Depends on what the RMN specifies.
@Azlan
- Software could improved TRS3D to some degree, but there are other newer AESA options like TRS4D and NS100 sure it will be a bit more expensive. I think its time for the navy to go for from PESA to AESA. Then again, TRS3D is capable enough for a 2nd rate ship role.
- Really hope the 2nd batch of Kedah will be fully fitted (and the 1st Batch as well)
- I believe the newer Kedah should have torpedo launchers. Even the old Kasturi had it. If somehow BNS could fit it in the Kedah. The hangar could be replaced with a retractable one so there would be space for torpedos.
- For comparison, the Russian Steregushchiy corvette is of the same displacement but have towed sonar array and torpedos.
- As for sea keeping, from what marhalim reported, the new LMS might be closer in size to the Kedah and Damen 1800 OPV, so sea keeping would not be a huge problem.
Imho, the 2nd batch ngpv should utilise the gowind design albeit scale down size, minus the missiles and torpedo, to have some economies of scale
So how about LCS are they not talking about it
@Luqman https://www.malaysiandefence.com/back-into-the-future/
The plan had always been to augment the LMS & NGPV fleets in order to fully replace the old patrol boats. A difference is now they had to rebuild/ rehull/ refurb some of these PCs to keep them running in parallel while waiting for new ships to come onboard. Whether its sensible to still keep on plugging for new outdated Kedahs hulls is beyond me, but while the 15-to-5 Plan have changed it still very much alive, the essence of it are being followed by subsequent admirals. TLDM have a very clear idea what MRSS they need and I'm sure they can justify it, if its a Dokdo then so be it. The problem is cash.
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Our economy need to be strenghtened,
just like before PRU14.
Only then each and every long-term plans could be put back on track.
Not surprised that the new Menteri Pertahan continuing the previous works. A few things I would like to point out;
- Why saying TLDM is following the original 15 to 5 plan when a new requirement is out for 2nd Batch LMS? I agree with other commenters that its not 15 to 5 plan anymore. We all know why there is new requirement from 2nd batch LMS.
- I am surprised that TLDM still wanted new NGPVs (Kedahs) that have old radars (yes I am talking about you TRS-3D) with the current NGPV don't even have missiles and no built in ASW capabilities (which IMO it should have to a limited degree).
- I rather have a slightly larger LMS (1000 tones above) that have anti ship missiles and some sort of SHORAD missiles but still way cheaper than NGPV.
- Rather than building 6 new NGPV (which should be around usd250 million each), TLDM should opt for 2 more LCS (usd500 each) and 4 more LMS (~usd100 million each)
- For MRSS, the Indonesian MRSS should fill the bill
adequately IMO
- Adding more Scorpenes are fine unless TLDM needs AIP or Lithium ion batteries. From my understanding DCNS keeps upgrading the systems from time to time.
- It seems the minister did not mentioned the ASW helos......
NGPV is meko n MRCA is Kuwaiti hornet right
Marhalim,
Foresee incoming hiccup again?
Yeah!!! We (Aus) are going for nuclear subs.
Luqman,
- The 5/15 is dead as a dodo.
- The TRS-3D can have its software upgraded. Just because it came out a whole ago doesn't mean it has no use or is obsolete - look at the DA-08s.
- The intention for follow on Kedahs to be fully fitted out and to have some level of modifications.
- I personally don't see why we need more Kedahs but they have better endurance, range and seakeeping compared to the "cheaper" LMSs.
- Various designs on paper 'fit the bill". Depends on what the RMN specifies.
@Azlan
- Software could improved TRS3D to some degree, but there are other newer AESA options like TRS4D and NS100 sure it will be a bit more expensive. I think its time for the navy to go for from PESA to AESA. Then again, TRS3D is capable enough for a 2nd rate ship role.
- Really hope the 2nd batch of Kedah will be fully fitted (and the 1st Batch as well)
- I believe the newer Kedah should have torpedo launchers. Even the old Kasturi had it. If somehow BNS could fit it in the Kedah. The hangar could be replaced with a retractable one so there would be space for torpedos.
- For comparison, the Russian Steregushchiy corvette is of the same displacement but have towed sonar array and torpedos.
- As for sea keeping, from what marhalim reported, the new LMS might be closer in size to the Kedah and Damen 1800 OPV, so sea keeping would not be a huge problem.
Imho, the 2nd batch ngpv should utilise the gowind design albeit scale down size, minus the missiles and torpedo, to have some economies of scale
So how about LCS are they not talking about it
@Luqman
https://www.malaysiandefence.com/back-into-the-future/
The plan had always been to augment the LMS & NGPV fleets in order to fully replace the old patrol boats. A difference is now they had to rebuild/ rehull/ refurb some of these PCs to keep them running in parallel while waiting for new ships to come onboard. Whether its sensible to still keep on plugging for new outdated Kedahs hulls is beyond me, but while the 15-to-5 Plan have changed it still very much alive, the essence of it are being followed by subsequent admirals. TLDM have a very clear idea what MRSS they need and I'm sure they can justify it, if its a Dokdo then so be it. The problem is cash.