Defence Contract

How Much Is That LCS in The Window?

SHAH ALAM: How much is that LCS in the window? The honest answer is no one knows, really. They didn’t know it when the Boustead Naval Shipyard (BNS) was awarded the Letter of Award (LOA) back in 2011. They still didn’t know when the RM9 billion contract was signed back […]

Defence Contract

What Happened to the NSM?

SHAH ALAM: What happened to the NSM? On April 5, the Australian government announced the acquisition of AUS$3.5 billion (RM11 billion) worth of missiles and mines for its Defence Force (ADF). The weapons are the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range (JASSM-ER) for the Royal Australian Air Force; the Naval […]

budget

Defence Ministry Contracts At DSA 2022

SHAH ALAM: The Defence Ministry today publicly announced the signing of 54 contracts – LOAs, contracts and LOIs worth RM4.6 billion at the third of DSA 2022. The release from the minister is below: 1. The signing ceremony of Contract Documents, Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) and the handing over of […]

Malaysian Defence

DSA 2022 Gading Marine FIC Batch 2

SHAH ALAM: Gading Marine it appears is the builder of the 13 Fast Interceptor Craft or Fast Combat Boat (FIC/FCB) announced by the RMN earlier this year. A model of the FIC Batch 2 is displayed at the RMN booth at DSA 2022 with the designation of FIC G2000. It […]

Defence Contract

Leonardo AW159 Over Sea and Skies

SHAH ALAM: At DSA 2022, Leonardo is promoting its AW159 maritime helicopter. Leonardo’s AW159 is opportune for maritime missions through its modular equipment, which provides and enhances its true multi-role capability. The helicopter remains the most affordable, modern and agile platform available for Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW) […]

defence Industry

Leonardo at DSA 2022

SHAH ALAM: Leonardo at DSA 2022. At DSA Leonardo’s main focus will be on maritime security requirements, promoting its solutions based on the latest technology such the ATR 72MP patrol aircraft, equipped with Leonardo’s ATOS surveillance mission system, which offers a user-friendly ‘mission tactical picture’ by fusing data collected by […]

Malaysian Defence

Ammo For Keris Class, Part 3

SHAH ALAM: Ammo for Keris class, Part 3. Last July and November, I wrote about the tenders for ammunition for the 30 mm CS/AN3 Single Barrel Rapid Fire Naval Gun on the Keris class. There were at least three tenders, one for 30mm High Explosive Incendiary (HEI) rounds, being sourced […]