Malaysia Defence & Economy Forum

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A Big NO to Anoa for our 6x6 APC...
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Hanwha Defense System's Tigon 6x6 APC goes on trial in Malaysia

Hanwha Defense Systems selected DSA 2018 in Kuala Lumpur as the location to unveil its new Tigon 6x6 armoured wheeled vehicle.

In fact, soon after the exhibition, the giant South Korean defence conglomerate will be conducting a fortnight-long trial with the Malaysian Army for this new-generation vehicle. The Tigon is a successor to the Black Fox, which was developed by Doosan DST, and which was acquired by the Indonesian Army.

Four different weapon systems are currently on offer for the Tigon: a crew-served 12.7mm machine gun, and three types of RWS ranging from 12.7mm machine gun to 30mm cannon to 90mm gun. The vehicle’s weight varies from 21t to 22t depending on what weapon is selected.

The actual vehicle that will be used for the trials was exhibited on a stand belonging to AVP Engineering, a Malaysian company that has partnered with Hanwha for a number of years.

The Malaysian Army has long held an ambition for a 6x6 APC, especially for the type of United Nations peacekeeping mission that Malaysia is currently performing in Lebanon. There were once reports connecting the Anoa, a 6x6 APC from PT Pindad in Indonesia, to the Malaysian Army, but such a deal never materialised.

Doosan, which was since absorbed by Hanwha, had previously demonstrated the Black Fox to the Malaysian Army.

If the Tigon is selected by Malaysia, Hanwha would make the hull and subsystems while AVP Engineering would outfit the interior as part of a transfer of technology agreement.

 

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~USD78 billion new developments in Msia

 

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Chinese defense firms display products for Southeast Asia at DSA

2018-04-17 13:21 Xinhua Editor: Gu Liping

Visitors tour the "China Defence" exhibition area at the Defence Services Asia 2018 (DSA 2018) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 16, 2018. Defense Services Asia 2018, a biennial defense and weaponry show, opened Monday in the Malaysian capital city Kuala Lumpur. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

Chinese defense firms are displaying their products for Southeast Asia at the ongoing Defense Services Asia (DSA) 2018, a biennial defense and weaponry show held in Kuala Lumpur from Monday to Wednesday, hoping to expand their exports.

These products include littoral mission ships (LMSs), of which Malaysia has signed a contract with China to acquire four.

China's State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense organized a delegation comprising of five Chinese defense firms, including China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co., Ltd. (CSOC), which is in charge of building the first two LMSs for Malaysia.

Though its pavilion in the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Center is not very large compared with some exhibitors, one can find all kinds of models of ships and vessels on display, including China's submarines and its first aircraft carrier the Liaoning.

Both Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and Malaysian Navy chief Ahmad Kamarulzaman had visited the pavilion to see the LMS model.

"We are here to promote different types of submarines, with their displacement ranging from 200 tons to 2,600 tons," CSOC deputy general manager Liu Song told Xinhua at the show.

As for surface warships, he highlighted both corvettes, with a displacement from 1,400 tons to 4,000 tons.

Liu also mentioned radar systems, torpedoes, naval mines, bateau bridges used by land forces as well as weaponry systems for individual soldiers.

"Malaysia can serve as a window and can bring some demonstration effect," said Liu, referring to the LMS procurement contract. "We want to make the most of this exhibition to demonstrate to clients in Southeast Asia and hope they can buy more from us."

The LMS contract was reached between China and Malaysia in May last year, when Najib paid a state visit to China. Under the contract, China will help build the first two, while the remaining pair will be built by Malaysian defense firm Boustead Heavy Industries via technology transfer.

Liu said that the building working for the first two LMSs are expected to begin in July. The arrangement of weapons and equipment on an LMS can be adjusted to clients' requirements, said a product description provided by CSOC.

CSOC is not the only Chinese company that has shown optimism. China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) displayed a model of VT4 main battle tank, which was bought in bulk by the Thai military.

"As more and more countries begin to acknowledge the technical strength of Chinese-made weapon system, they will buy more," said Xu Hongyu, a senior manager with NORINCO.

Aside from the tank, NORINCO also showcased the Sky Dragon 50 surface-to-air missile system, multiple launch rocket system AR3 and an anti-ship missile called TL-7B.

Xu said NORINCO has always considered the Southeast Asian market to be one of its most important.

Dubbed as one of the top five defense shows in the world, this year's show has drawn some 1,500 companies from 60 countries and regions, including big names such as Airbus, BAE Systems, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Thales, said the Malaysian Ministry of Defense, the organizer of the defense show.

It is estimated that more than 50,000 professional and public visitors will walk into the exhibition area of 43,000 square meters at the exhibition center during the three days.

Yang Yunli, deputy president of China Aerospace Long-March International Co., Ltd (ALIT), said that currently defense cooperation between China and Southeast Asia is still incommensurate with what the two sides have achieved in economic, political and economic ties, he said, but noting there is a lot of potential.

ALIT showcased its LY-80 air defense missile system, WS-3A precision guided multiple launch rocket system and the renowned CH-4A/4B UAV system.

"As a peace-loving nation, China is willing to export its sophisticated technologies and mature products to friendly counties to help build their modern defense system and safeguard regional and world peace," said Yang.

 

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The conceptual design that Istanbul Shipyard has proposed for the Malaysian Multi-role Support Ship program.

Could you give me some information on this? Has the MRSS program been actively continuing or has the platform been selected?

 

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Apparently PM Najib got their hands extended in indonesia...

I guess Indonesia is still a corrupt country or their police who seized of yacht did not know and understand the law....

Who can deny this statement that money can buy everything ....

Indonesia court rules against luxury yacht seizure

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The Indonesian police's seizure of a luxury yacht at the request of the FBI was unlawful, a Jakarta court said Tuesday, in a blow to the U.S. probe into an alleged multibillion-dollar theft of funds from a Malaysian state investment company.

At the South Jakarta District Court, Judge Ratmoho, who uses one name, ordered the return of the yacht to its owner.

Indonesian police seized the $250 million Equanimity off Bali on Feb. 28 in cooperation with the FBI but were prevented from handing it over to the U.S. after a legal challenge from the yacht's Cayman Islands-registered holding company.
The Equanimity is among assets the U.S. Department of Justice alleges were bought by Malaysian national Jho Low using money stolen from 1MBD, the Malaysian fund, and laundered through Singapore, Switzerland, Luxembourg and the U.S.
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Mahkamah Jakarta putuskan penahanan Equanimity tidak sah

Kapal layar mewah Equanimity.
17 April 2018 8:45 PM

http://www.utusan.com.my/berita/lua...n-equanimity-tidak-sah-1.651416#ixzz5D0PZ1C00

 

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RMN’s MRSS programme
Richard D Fisher Jr, Kuala Lumpur - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
17 April 2018

A Chinese landing helicopter dock (LHD) with amphibious capabilities is one of the designs being considered for the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN’s) multirole support ship (MRSS) programme, officials told Jane’s at the 16-19 Defence Services Asia 2018 (DSA 2018) exhibition in Kuala Lumpur.
The design being considered appears to be a smaller version of the 23,000-tonne LHD design unveiled by the China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Company (CSOC) at the 2012 Defense and Security exhibition in Bangkok. RMN officials said that the Chinese design could carry up to eight helicopters and would be equipped with a well-deck for deploying amphibious vehicles.

http://www.janes.com/article/79354/dsa-2018-chinese-lhd-design-contends-for-rmn-s-mrss-programme

Indonesia:

PT PAL' Makassar class variant for MRSS project proposal

Turkey:

The conceptual design that Istanbul Shipyard has proposed for the Malaysian Multi-role Support Ship program.

 

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Norway's Kongsberg secures RM600m missile job from Malaysian navy

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KUALA LUMPUR: Norway's Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS has secured a 124mil euros (RM597.23mil) from the Malaysian navy to deliver naval strike missile (NSM) to the latter's six new littoral combat ships.

According to Kongsberg's website on Wednesday, Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd is building the ships based on naval group’s Gowind Class design.

Kongsberg president Eirik Lie said this contract is a follow-on to the agreement announced on April 9, 2015 for NSM shipboard equipment.

“The NSM will be deck mounted and integrated to the SETIS combat management system provided by naval group,” he said.

Lie said the contract provides the navy with an important surface-to-surface-missile capability and confirms NSM’s very strong position in the international market.
He added NSM is currently chosen by Norway, Poland, Germany and Malaysia.

Kongsberg is an international, knowledge-based group that supplies high-technology systems and solutions to customers engaged in the oil and gas industry, the merchant marine, and the defence and aerospace industries.

Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/business...-job-from-malaysian-navy/#2em1qJaUM1kH66Gd.99

 

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RM 17.8 billion is equivalent with Rp 53.4 trillion or USD 3.96 billion ya ...

We are not NATO (No Action Talk Only) like our jiran ....
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Malaysian government inks RM 17.8 billion worth of defence deals during DSA 2018

The heavy investment by the country to raise its defence technology capabilities proves the caretaker government does not view the security of the people and external threats lightly.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun said this was evident from the signing of agreements worth RM17.8 billion in conjunction with Defence Services Asia 2018 (DSA 2018) and National Security Asia (Natsec) 2018 exhibitions here today.

"The agreements signed at DSA 2018 and Natsec 2018 today proved the (caretaker) government takes seriously the needs of new technology in combating security threats such as cyber attacks and control in Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom).

"It also shows the confidence of foreign countries to cooperate in developing security technology and the national defence of the country," he told reporters here today.

According to him, the move to improve defence technology is also a positive step taken by several security agencies under the caretaker Home Ministry and caretaker Defence Ministry.

The caretaker government through the caretaker Home Ministry and caretaker Defence Ministry signed eight contracts, three memorandums of understanding (MoU), 11 letters of acceptance and another agreement worth RM17.8 billion in total.

Earlier, caretaker Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said most of the contracts were contributed by six offset programmes worth about RM14.4 billion.

"The offset programme is the best alternative to raise the defence capability of the country to obtain latest military technology from several leading defence economies including transfer of technology and know-how to our local industry to create efficient engineering and reduce dependence on foreign companies," said Hishammuddin.

 

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The main rival of IFX ...
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Malaysia Manufactures 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft by 2030

The size of the aircraft was similar to the Russian's MiG-29 and also categorised as fifth generation (photo : Wish Eiddkaew)

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is expected to have its very own combat aircraft by 2030, said Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Faculty senior lecturer Dr Mohd Roshdi Hassan.

He said he was now embarking on a study which involved various technical aspects, including the design and capability of the engine, for the aircraft.

"We already have the design of the aircraft body according to its functions. Basically, it is the design of a two-engine multi-role combat aircraft or MRCA.

"(In fact,) the design can be modified into a single-engine light combat aircraft (LCA). It is up to the government to determine which type of design to be developed into the real aircraft," he told Bernama when met at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NatSec) Asia 2018 exhibitions here.

Mohd Roshdi said the aircraft would take at least 10 years to be built if it was given the go-ahead by the Defence Ministry and there were interested parties from defence companies to work together in developing the design.

This was because the process would involve various developments of the aircraft and weapons prototypes before it could be fully operational or marketed to the regional and international markets, he said.

The academician explained that the size of the aircraft was similar to the Russian's MiG-29 and also categorised as fifth generation, at par with other fighter aircraft produced by developed nations that were now entering the sixth generation.

Asked on the aircraft specifications, Mohd Roshdi said among them were high-performance radars, electronic warfare system and stealth technology to make the jet invisible to enemy radar.

"The thing about this aircraft is that it will be covered by a special type of paint, namely the Hydrophobic Radar Absorption Material Coating which serves to strengthen the stealth technology. It can also be used in any kind of situation and climate.

"Compared to United States' technology, they use the Hydophilic Radar Absorption Material Coating. Although this material has the same effect in terms of stealth technology, the downside is when the aircraft is flying in rain or wet weather as this kind of paint absorbs water and is feared will disrupt the aircraft's systems," he said.

Mohd Roshdi, who is also the founder of the Aerospace Malaysia Innovation Centre (AMIC), said the idea of building a Malaysian-made fighter aircraft started back in 2007 when he worked at the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre, University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom.

"Upon returning to Malaysia in 2008, I began gathering a group of experts to conduct research in every area such as weaponry, aerospace, radar and navigation system.

"We are only ready to discuss this with the Defence Ministry more seriously after 10 years," he said.

The four-day exhibition at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) which started Monday brought together about 1,500 defence-related companies and 350 foreign delegates from 45 countries

 

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I love how Malaysians here are getting nervous seeing Indonesia keeps advancing on and on. They mention Indonesia in every post although sound stupid.

 

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The most modern Sukhoi technical center facility in the region .....
TNI-AU (+ Vietnam Airforces) should send their aircraft here ...So, we can teach them how to repair their fighters properly ...

Sukhoi Technical Centre Inaugurated
Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) Gong Kedak, Terengganu

http://www.malaysiandefence.com/sukh...e-inaugurated/

 

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The most modern Sukhoi technical center facility in the region .....
TNI-AU (+ Vietnam Airforces) should send their aircraft here ...So, we can teach them how to repair their fighters properly ...

Sukhoi Technical Centre Inaugurated
Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) Gong Kedak, Terengganu

http://www.malaysiandefence.com/sukh...e-inaugurated/

Saturday must be your special day for masturbating aint ya

 

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Malaysia Belajar Perkeretaapian ke Indonesia

Jakarta - PT KAI menerima kunjungan Keretaapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) yang merupakan operator utama perkeretaapian di Malaysia. Kunjungan berlangsung selama empat hari ke beberapa fasilitas yang dimiliki oleh PT KAI.

"PT KAI sebagai operator perkeretaapian di Indonesia sudah melakukan transformasi dan terus berinovasi. Hal ini yang menjadi daya tarik bagi negara lain untuk melakukan benchmarking di PT KAI," ujar Direktur Utama PT KAI, Edi Sukmoro, dalam keterangan tertulis, Jumat (20/4/2018).

Kunjungan dilakukan ke daerah operasi (DAOP) 1 Jakarta, DAOP 2 Bandung, dan DAOP 6 Yogyakarta selama empat hari mulai dari Senin (16/4/2018) hingga Kamis (19/4/2018). Di Bandung, rombongan mengunjungi Balai Diklat Sinyal, Telekomunikasi, dan Listrik (Sintelis), Balai Pelatihan Operasi dan Pemasaran (BP Opsar), dan Pusat Pengendalian (Pusdal).

Sementara di Yogyakarta mereka ke Balai Yasa Yogyakarta (BY YK), Balai Pendidikan Teknik Traksi (BPTT) Darman Prasetyo, dan Balai Pelatihan Teknik Perkeretaapian (BPTP) Sofyan Hadi di Bekasi serta Balai Yasa Manggarai di Jakarta.

Di kesempatan itu pihak KAI menjelaskan berbagai macam pelatihan yang dilakukan di Pusdiklat Ir. H. Djuanda tentang manajerial. Di BP Sintelis, KTMB melihat lab dan simulator persinyalan. Di BP Opsar, KTMB melihat proses belajar-mengajar yang dilakukan PT KAI kepada siswa-siswa diklatnya. Selanjutnya, di Pusdal Stasiun Bandung, PT KAI menjelaskan mengenai sistem operasional perjalanan kereta api.

PT KAI juga memaparkan pendidikan dan pelatihan yang diberikan di BPTT Darman Prasetyo, serta menunjukkan secara langsung ruang belajar dan ruang praktik. Sementara di Balai Yasa Yogyakarta merkea mendapatkan inforasi tentang profil dan inovasi seperti pembuatan Rail Clinic, Rail Library, dan KA Inspeksi serta mengajak rombongan untuk melihat proses perawatan lokomotif.

Perwakilan dari KTMB yakni Wahid Othman selaku Head of Department ASEAN Railway Center of Excellence (HOD ARCOE) KTMB Malaysia mengucapkan terima kasih atas sambutan dan pengetahuan yang didapatkan. Ia berharap kedua instansi bisa saling berkolaborasi dalam meningkatkan perkeretaapian.

https://m.detik.com/finance/berita-.../malaysia-belajar-perkeretaapian-ke-indonesia
Hey, do you enjoy your wanking time umno lol

 

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Woow ... with this UAV .... our TUDM can easily fly to watch all military activities over Natuna islands without detected ...

When It Rains
Marhalim Abas April 21, 2018 Malaysia - RMAF

KUALA LUMPUR: When It Rains. Deftech is partnering with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to offer the Anka MALE UAV for the Armed Forces. If the deal is approved six Anka UAV and a single ground station will be purchased, initially.

A full size mockup of the Anka with RMAF roundels were displayed at DSA 2018

Basically this will be third maritime patroller to be operated by RMAF – together with the CN-235 MPA and the new built MPAs – if and when funding is made available of course. The Anka has an endurance of 24 hours and will be armed.

A scale of model of the Anka at Deftech booth at DSA 2018

I was told that a decision is expected after the general elections. With Turkish Aerospace already offering work for Deftech’s sister company, CTRM Sdn Bhd, the greenlight is almost expected. It must be noted that the Anka’s airframe is fully composite, the kind stuff that CTRM makes and survives on.
If the Anka deal is signed, more cooperation between Deftech is expected with TAI including the TF-X – the Turkish fighter program and the ATAK A129 attack helicopters.

A full size mock-up of the Anka at TAI’s booth at DSA 2018
It must be noted General Atomics is also offering a PFI deal to Malaysia involving its unarmed Predator XP. With the Trump administration changing its rules regarding armed UAVs to non-Nato countries, General Atomics officials say Malaysia may well get the clearance to buy the armed version of the Predators including the B version in the near future.

 

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All are made in Malaysia ...