SHAH ALAM: Airbus Helicopters and the Royal Malaysian Navy held a ceremony at Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference to celebrate the excellent flight operations record, as well as the achievement of 20,000 flying hours of the AS555SN Fennec fleet. Fabrice Rochereau, Head of Sales, Asia Pacific, Airbus Helicopters presented […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
SHAH ALAM: IT appears that Gading Marine – a subsidiary of the Gading Group – is offering the Damen Sigma 92m design for the RMN LMS Batch 2 project. The Sigma 9113 combatant design is among the items showcased at the Gading Marine booth at DSA 2022. According to the […]
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 […]
SHAH ALAM: Communications mods on Keris class. It appears that apart from the modification of ultra/very high frequency radios from China made ones to Rohde & Schwarz ones, the Keris class 11th LMS squadron had and are also getting GPS receivers. The installation of the GPS receivers was revealed when […]
SHAH ALAM: Ides of March. According to Wikipedia, The Ides of March is the 74th day in the Roman calendar, corresponding to March 15. It was marked by several religious observances and was notable for the Romans as a deadline for settling debts. The deadline for settling of debts seemed […]
KOTA KINABALU: The fourth and the last LMS, KD Rencong was commissioned into RMN service here today (January 28, 2021). The ceremony was conducted by RMN chief Admiral Reza Sany who read out the commissioning declaration before handing it over to the Rencong first CO, Commander Khairuddin Ahmad. Like her […]
SHAH ALAM: New leads in LCS investigations. Local media is reporting that the MACC has discovered new leads in its investigations into the LCS procurement and its contract. The MACC arrested two men, one 79 and the other 49, to help investigations into the case, Bernama reported. From FMT. PETALING […]
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