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Sea Trial Perdana KRI Bung Tomo-357 Di Royal Navy Exercise Area

29/4/2014

Kapal frigat ringan pelbagai guna kelas KRI Bung Tomo. (Foto: garudamiliter.net)

Oleh: Letkol Laut (KH) Drs. Yayan Sugian (korarmatim.tnial.mil.id)

Suhu udara dan terpaan angin yang kencang menusuk tulang belulang, jam saat itu telah menunjukan pukul 21.30 local time bersamaan dengan pergerakan sejumlah cawak KRI Bung Tomo 357 mengikuti pelayaran perdana dengan MRLF (Multy Role Lihgt Fregate) KRI Bung Tomo-357 yang akan melaksanakan sea trial di Royal Navy Exercise Area perairan Glasgow, Inggris, Senin (7/4).

Ukraine Reassures Pakistan on Defense Orders

29/4/2014

Al- Khalid MBT's engines supply could be threatened with the hostilities brewing in Crimea. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

By: Usman Ansari (www.defensenews.com)

Ukraine moved to reassure Pakistan that contracts for defense equipment will be honored despite the fallout stemming from its political instability and Russia’s annexation of Crimea.

Ukraine’s ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Volodymyr Rakomov, stressed this in a meeting here today with Pakistani Minister for Defence Production Tanveer Hussain.

British Lynx helicopter crashes in Afghanistan

28/4/2014

A Lynx AH.9A helicopter similar to this crashed while on a routine training mission in southern Afghanistan, the MoD confirmed. Source: Crown Copyright

Gareth Jennings, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly (http://www.janes.com)

A British Army Agusta Westland Lynx AH.9A utility helicopter crashed in southern Afghanistan on 26 April, with the loss of all five on aboard, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed.

The Army Air Corps (AAC) Lynx was on a routine training mission in Kandahar province when the accident happened, an MoD statement said. While the cause is being investigated, enemy action is not thought to have been a factor.

Sabah Waters Safe With Strong Navy Presence

28/4/2014

The RMN has deployed six CB-90H combat boats in Sabah to deter any incursion by armed groups. (Photo: Dockstavarvet AB)

By: Bernama (www.bernama.com.my)

The Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) assured that Sabah waters was safe with the deployment of additional assets to avert any attempt by intruders to endanger the security of the country.

Region Two Navy Commander Rear Admiral Datuk Pahlawan Mohammad Rosland Omar said the navy currently had 23 assets that can be deployed at any one time if needed.

TNI AL Bentuk Armada Wilayah Baru

28/4/2014

Oleh: Indra Wijaya (www.tempo.id)

Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Laut segera membentuk armada wilayah baru. Sesuai dengan rencana, armada wilayah ketiga di Indonesia tersebut akan dibentuk di Sorong, Papua, pada Juli nanti.

PH to buy more planes for Air Force—Aquino

28/4/2014

With the retirement of the F-5 fighters in 2005, the task of air defense was assigned to SIAI- Marchetti S.211. (Photo: Philippines Air Force)

By: TJ Burganio (www.inquirer.net)

President Benigno Aquino III on Friday unveiled a plan to acquire more aircraft to boost the capability of the Philippine Air Force.

Presiding over the Air Force change of command in Lipa City, the President said the Armed Forces would purchase eight combat utility helicopters, six close air support aircraft, two-long range patrol aircraft, and radar systems.

“We intend to buy also full-motion flight simulator to improve the training of our pilots,” he said in a speech aired over state-run dzRB radio.

These are on top of the new FA50 from South Korea that will be delivered to the Air Force next year, Mr. Aquino said.

TLDM kecewa pihak persoal fungsi Scorpene

27/4/2014

TLDM menjadi mangsa tohmahan sesetengah pihak yang menyebarkan maklumat tidak benar tentang status dan keupayaan kapal selam Scorpene miliknya. (Foto: Wikimedia Commons)

Oleh: Berita Harian (www.bh.com.my)

Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) melahirkan rasa kecewa apabila masih ada segelintir pihak melempar tohmahan berkaitan fungsi kapal selam Scorpene milik negara.

Panglima TLDM, Laksamana Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar, berkata pasukan kapal selam negara sudah melaksanakan tanggungjawabnya sebaik mungkin.

Philippines, US To Sign Defense Pact

27/4/2014

By: Agence France Presse (www.afp.com)

The Philippines and the United States announced they would sign an agreement on Monday to allow a greater US military presence on Filipino soil for the next decade.

Japan Bolsters Southern Air Defenses

27/4/2014

By: David Donald (www.ainonline.com)

In response to growing Chinese incursions into Japanese airspace, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force has established a new permanent squadron of Northrop Grumman Hawkeye airborne early-warning aircraft on the island of Okinawa. The ministry of defense has also broken ground for a new radar site on Japan’s most westerly island, Yonaguni.

50 Years Young, RPGs Keep Improving

27/4/2014

An Afghan National Army soldier fires RPG-7 during training. (Photo: USMC)

By: Defense Update (www.defense-update.com)

Improved RGP Designs are Challenge Bar Armor Manufacturers. Since their introduction in operational service in 1961 the Rocket Propelled Grenade Mk 7 (RPG-7) over nine million RPGs have been produced, and hundreds of thousands fired in combat in war zones around the world.

Although RPG-7s proved their battle effectiveness in every conflict since the 1970s, NATO and coalition forces were surprised and ill prepared when they first encountered RPGs in Iraq in 2004. At the time these weapons were used primarily against heavy armored fighting vehicles, while Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) were directed at the less protected or unprotected tactical vehicles.

Cambodia, Deftech negotiate on MBT upgrade

27/4/2014

Deftech is finalising talks to upgrade Royal Cambodian Army's aging T-55 tanks. (Photo: Malaysianflyingherald.com)

By: Bernama (www.bernama.com.my)

Malaysia’s leading armoured vehicle maker DRB-Hicom Defence Technologies Sdn Bhd (DefTech) is setting its sights on Cambodia and Myanmar, said chief executive officer Amril Samsudin.

Australia Approves 58 More Lockheed Martin F-35s

25/4/2014

The acquisition of F-35 and F/A-18F will ensure Australia maintain a regional air superiority. (Photo: USAF)

By: Bill Carey (www.ainonline.com)

Australia will order 58 more Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighters for $12.4 billion, the government said on April 23. Including jets the country has already ordered, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will be able to field three squadrons of the fifth-generation fighter.

An Apache attack helicopter crashes into building, pilots injured

24/4/2014

An AH-64E Apache attack helicopter purchased from the US is seen crashed on top of an apartment in Taoyuan County, northern Taiwan, April 25, 2014. The incident occurred at around 10am local time (0200 GMT) on Friday in the middle of Taiwan Army military training. Two pilots were injured, according to local media. -- PHOTO: REUTERS

By: AFP NEWS (http://www.nst.com.my)

TAIPEI: Two Taiwanese pilots were injured on Friday when their Apache attack helicopter crash landed on a building in northern Taiwan during a routine training mission, the military said.
The pilots were sent to a military hospital for treatment to slight injuries after crashing on top of the three-storey building in Taoyuan county but no civilians were hurt, a military official said.

Malaysia pushes ahead with tactical vehicle masterplan

23/4/2014

HMMWV during training. (Photo: AM General

By: Andrew White & Jonathan Tringham (www.shepard.com)

Deftech has agreed to a partnership with US vehicle manufacturer AM General to produce light tactical platforms for the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) and law enforcement organisations, it was confirmed today.

Obama's army of protectors

23/4/2014

US President Barack Obama surrounded by a team of Secret Service agents. (Photo: heavy.com)

By: Tharanya Arumugam (www.nst.com.my)

A FULL-FLEDGED United States Secret Service team will accompany President Barack Obama around the clock as he sets foot here on Saturday.The three-day visit is part of his Asia tour to three other Asian countries: Japan, South Korea and the Philippines.