Dear all hands
After facing trouble in lahad datu, sabah , Malaysia show its interest in attack chopter. As all know, we can say that malaysia lack on plane or chopter that support coin rule. Maybe this drawback root on malaysia defence strategy that focus on threat from another country , not guirellia war. So malaysia always try to on top or not least in same level with singapore military power. But after infiltration from sulu sultanate army, malaysia defense decision maker maybe feel the needy of attack chopter.
Malaysia choice for attack chopter
Some east asian country operated attack chopter. Thailand and singapore operate apache, indonesia army operate Mi35 and show his interest on apache. Unlike its neighbour, Malaysia maybe will chose attack chopter from west europe country, the choice is tiger attack chopter from france, but may be malaysian army will choose attack chopter from south africa, rooivalk.
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Malaysia defense budget 2012
Malaysia defense budget for 2012 is released at June 2012. This annual budget is about : RM13.714 billion or 4500 billion, this defense budget is slightly down than 2011 budget that reach RM13.823 billion (reduce about RM billion). But as i know that not final number. Because very often Malaysia govermen add new fund for defence allocation.
Like at submarine operation cost, ,malaysian goverment add some extra fund for their scorpene submarine operation.
Like at submarine operation cost, ,malaysian goverment add some extra fund for their scorpene submarine operation.
Malaysia military procurement list for 2012 and 2013
Dear all hands
Is very interesting for us to see south east asia military procurement for few next year. The main trigger of this procurement is spratly conflict. As we we know, there are overlapping claim or maritime dispute in spratly water between numerous asia country and malaysia , china, philipine and vietname is one of these country.
China claim almost whole of south china sea. And china opposed logically claim from another asia country.
This situation triggering military hardware shopping in south east asia country include malaysia. As we now, to enhance navy power, malaysia buy two submarine from France. But obviously, this submarine procurement isn't adequate so malaysia navy tends to add their combatant ship. Gowind class corvette is in their procurement list for 2012 and another coming year.
Malaysia navy also has plan to buy brand new LPD, maybe from South Korea. This buying will increase malaysian navy maritime operation. AWACS plane also in their procurement list. I don't know what type AWACS plane will be bought, but erieye from sweden is locally choice.
Is very interesting for us to see south east asia military procurement for few next year. The main trigger of this procurement is spratly conflict. As we we know, there are overlapping claim or maritime dispute in spratly water between numerous asia country and malaysia , china, philipine and vietname is one of these country.
China claim almost whole of south china sea. And china opposed logically claim from another asia country.
This situation triggering military hardware shopping in south east asia country include malaysia. As we now, to enhance navy power, malaysia buy two submarine from France. But obviously, this submarine procurement isn't adequate so malaysia navy tends to add their combatant ship. Gowind class corvette is in their procurement list for 2012 and another coming year.
Malaysia navy also has plan to buy brand new LPD, maybe from South Korea. This buying will increase malaysian navy maritime operation. AWACS plane also in their procurement list. I don't know what type AWACS plane will be bought, but erieye from sweden is locally choice.
Did DCNS win the SGPV deal?
Not long ago, a huge procurement contract for the purchase of military tanks (Armoured Fighting Vehicles) was given to DRB Hicom (read: Syed Mokhtar) for almost RM9 billion. It is not that DRB Hicom have the knowledge or expertise on how to build such vehicles, but that is not a problem in this country if you are close to those in power.
I have been told that there is a mark up of about RM700 million from that exercise. In other words, that’s the additional cost the tax payers will have to unnecessarily pay for these equipments. The Minister of Defence will of course not divulge details of such a contract, as these details will be conveniently categorized as official secrets. Besides the financial issue, we have reason to believe that for the actual technology purchased, it is not money well spent. It is probably some old technology from Turkey.
Now we have a new blockbuster: it's called the Patrol Vessels contract. The infamous French company, DCNS, the same company that supplied us those famous Scorpene submarines (under the contract which some parties made RM500 million, of which coincided with Altantuya's tragic death) is here again to partner up with Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd ("BNS") to build these patrol vessels.
Further to that, DCNS will build these patrol vessels in Perak this time (afterall, our Minister of Defence hails from Perak). Unsurprisingly, BNS have no idea how to build these patrol vessels, nor do they know what electronic and fighting equipments these vessels should be equipped with. BNS will not listen to advice of the Navy either. DCNS will decide and dictate everything, including the price of about RM10 billion (usually, they will announce a lower figure but these costs usually escalate further on various grounds: new additional requirements etc). The same old modus operandi.
Our Opposition politicians need not just focus their attention towards rallying the streets and peaceful protests. They must also get together to unearth such scandalous contracts that have been dished out, as I have described above. We must not allow our country and our own security to be in jeopardy. And it is not just about the money and the frivolous spending. Our military forces, the navy and the airforce must be responsible for the decisions on the types of military hardware and software that we procure. Our army, navy and airforce chiefs must be the judge of what we need and the appropriate price we should be paying for these purchases, not the politicians. These men, not the politicians, are the ones who are aware of what our country’s defence requires.
I am not hopeful that this piece of information will be acted upon by those responsible in running the country. But there is no harm in trying.
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malaysia strategic plan to procure MRCA Fighter
Dear all hands
Its very interesting to follow malaysia to procure their news MRCA. Nowdays, French offer malaysia an offer that hard to reject. French offer their jet fighter with rafale and french also offer malaysia ti set up businees relationship for selling french weaponry, specially rafale.
Its very interesting to follow malaysia to procure their news MRCA. Nowdays, French offer malaysia an offer that hard to reject. French offer their jet fighter with rafale and french also offer malaysia ti set up businees relationship for selling french weaponry, specially rafale.
Why Thailand Army Choose Oplot as Their MBT ?
It is very interesting to make evaluation out MBT procurement in South East Asia Country. Everyone know that Malaysian Army choose PT91 from Poland as their MBT, and Singapore prefer Leopard MBT . Thailand, from latest news choose Oplot as their MBT. Oplot MBT s derivate from T80 by Ukraine . Before Thailand decided to buy Oplot,Thailand bought BTR from same country. I think BTR purchasing before deeply influencing Oplot purchasing. Its clear that Thailand army satisfy with Ukriane product.
Malaysia prochure paveway smart bomb
Lockheed Martin Corp., Archbald, Pa., is being awarded a $21,867,788 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-10-C-0092) to exercise an option for the procurement of 7,665 enhanced laser guided training round Paveway II units for the Navy (7,217) and the governments of Pakistan (300), Spain (88), and Malaysia (60).
In addition, this modification provides for the procurement of 589 wooden containers for the U.S. Navy (500) and the governments of Pakistan (74) and Malaysia (15); 23 replacement-in-kind wooden containers for the the governments of Pakistan (one) and Spain (22); associated data; and non-recurring engineering efforts.
Work will be performed in Archbald, Pa., and is expected to be completed in June 2013. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year.
This contract combines purchases for the U.S. Navy ($20,573,292; 94 percent) and the governments of Pakistan ($866,850; 4 percent); Spain ($254,276; 1.2 percent); and Malaysia ($173,370; 0.8 percent) under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.
Malaysia will build indigenous stealth ship
16 Feb. 2011
Latest news from Malaysia's defense minister, Dr. Zahid Hamidi, Malaysia plans tobuild its own LCS. Articles used are for RM 6 Billion for 6 ships. The plan of this vessel will be made by Boustead. LCS ship design based on the stealth ship Gowind class from DCNS. This plan raises polemical in their country. This polemiccaused by the assumption that the budget price is too expensive, that is RM 1 billion for each ship. Indeed, the price issue is something that is debatable. The opposition(the majority of ethnic Chinese) highlights the possibility of corruption in this procurement. Another problem is the problem of malaysia human resource malaysia, because there so many records that show the incompetence of resources malaysia(ethnic Malay). As known previously malaysia has a similar project with a lower levelof technology , in initial plan there are 27 vessels patrol project NGPV (meko 100 class OPV) will build, the project is experiencing very long delays and swelling the budget so that the number of ships which was originally reduced to 27 vessels a few pieces only. Very fortunate that Malaysia is a very rich country, which comes from petroleum.
So although human resources malaysia (ethnic Malay) very bad, but by relying on thewealth I had very sure if Malaysia can complete the program SGPV. They can buy thebest equipment and pay the best people to do their jobs
Royal Malaysian Navy : RM 6 billion allocated for build six NGPV
LUMUT, (Bernama) -- The government has agreed to allocate RM6 billion to build six second generation patrol vessels for the Royal Malaysian Navy, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Saturday.
The construction of the ships will boost the economy while benefiting 632 vendor companies, he told reporters here after a briefing on the project.
"Thus, we will ensure that at least RM2 billion of the allocation will benefit these vendor companies which are strategic partners of Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd," he added.
Ahmad Zahid said that he would himself monitor the progress of the project, due to start next year, and ensure that all concerned benefit from it and that there was no delay in paying the vendors.
He said that Boustead Naval Shipyard had constructed several new generation vessels for the RMN and shown itself to be on par with other ship builders in the world.
Ahmad Zahid also said the Lumut-Bagan Datoh coastal area here has been identified for a world-class shipyard to be developed over the next 10 to 20 years.
He said the defence industry, including shipping, had immense potential in the Asean region and now generated income of US$25 billion a year.
If Malaysia could attract at least 20 per cent of the defence spending, US$5 billion or RM15 billion could be generated by companies in the country, he said.
Ahmad Zahid the government was now trying to attract more defence industry-based projects, including ship building, to the country.
(Bernama)
Malaysia will build their own LCS
Kuala Lumpur, KLS: Malaysian government announced recently that six Littoral Combatant Ships (LCS) are starting to be built in 2011. When Ministry of Defence answering parliamentary question raised by Senator Tunku Abdul Aziz in July, it said the second batch of Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) project is listed under Tenth Malaysian Plan.
“MINDEF plans to build another six ships at Boustead Naval Shipyard (BNS) while the building period will extend to Eleventh Malaysian Plan. New naval ship will have three dimension war fighting capability.”
Apparently, this announcement has confirmed BNS will remain as the main constructor for the remaining OPV project.
The first batch of OPV was called New Generation Patrol Vessel while the second batch renamed as Littoral Combatant Ship. The construction of first batch will be completed in this year and the last ship will be delivered in August 2010.
Shipyards from Germany and Turkey have submitted their solutions to MINDEF and the Royal Malaysian Navy for review during LIMA 2009. However, there is no final decision being made yet.
Apart from that, MINDEF said according to 1995’s MOU signed between PSC-ND (now renamed as BNS) and government, the former was assigned to build 27 OPVs for the Navy.
“The 27 OPVs was formulated basing on the factors of to replace those patrol crafts which were handed over to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and Fast Attack Crafts will reach 45 years old during 2015,”said MINDEF in parliamentarian answer.
MINDEF said the 27 OPVs plan is still relevant for the time being, but the construction will take into account the government’s financial capability via and five years term Malaysian Plan.
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TLDM conduct integrated maritime drill
To bost its war capability, malaysian navy (TLDM) conduct integrated maritim drill in south china sea and semarang peninjau. During this drill malaysia include their very new submarine, TD Abdul Rahman. Likely this exercise its to test TLDM readiness in south china sea as china navy also show its interest in this disputed area. Even TLDM is relative small navy (if we compared with china navy, very-very strong navy if we compare with indonesia, philipine, vietname), but its equipped with the latest technology on sea war.
In naval exercise before (taming sari exercise), KD Abdul rahman succefull conduct test firing. Exocet missile (tipe38) hit intended target in range about 40 km, KD Abdul rahman fire its missile while submerged.
CTRM (Malaysian Coorp) will cooperate with South African Corp (ATE) in strategic partnership
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23. - Son of Composites Technology Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CTRM), CTRM System Integration Sdn. Bhd.. (CSI) will launch a strategic partnership with Advanced Technologies and Engineering Co.. (Pty) Ltd. (ATE) from South Africa to develop an inventory of aircraft in the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
Corporate Communications Unit of the Ministry of Defence said in a statement yesterday, told by CTRM ATE selection is made based on the ability of South African companies in the development of various subsystems of aircraft from around the world for this.
"Strategic Partnership Program is aimed at creating the integration capabilities of military aircraft in Pakistan.
"This program will be implemented in phases and is witnessing the first step into creating ATE integration capabilities in CTRM, with the aim of modernizing existing aircraft operations to a level higher operating capacity," the statement said.
Yesterday, the council signed a memorandum of understanding between the two companies was held in Cape Town, in conjunction with the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2010.
The event was also witnessed by Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Chief of Defence Force, General Datuk Seri Rodzali David and the South African Air Force Commander, Lieutenant General Carlo Gagiano.
The statement added that Pakistan and South Africa are able to forge strategic partnerships both in the military as both use the same number of aircraft in air forces respectively as Hawk and C-130.
PT91 Pendekar : TDM Pride ready for action
GEMAS: The army's pride -- the PT-91M Pendekar main battle tanks (MBT) -- are now fully operational.
Army chief Gen Datuk Zulkifeli Zin said the Pendekars (Malay for warriors) have full battle capability with the fleet of 48 complemented by 14 support vehicles, six WZT-4 armoured recovery vehicles, five PMC Leguan armoured vehicle-launched bridges, three MID-M armoured engineering tanks and an array of supplementary vehicles.
"The MBT regiment's readiness embodies the 'man, machine and method' development strategy the army professes."
He said this at the MBTs operational readiness declaration ceremony at the Syed Sirajuddin Camp in Negri Sembilan on Sept 1.
The MBTs are part of the 11th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps' (RAC) which celebrated its 58th anniversary on that day.
The delivery of the 48 Pendekars began in 2008.
This was followed by the other supplementary vehicles, reportedly under a US$380 million (RM1.18 billion) package from Poland.
The Pendekars each have a crew of three, weigh 45,310kg and can reach a speed of 70km per hour.
Calling the Pendekar acquisition as very pricey, Zulkifeli justified their need as history had proven that armoured vehicles played a significant role during battle.
"For instance, during World War II the German military used its Panzers to combat and capture Allied Forces.
"The speed and mobility of the Panzers were very suitable with their Blitzkrieg lightning offensive tactics," he add
Malaysia Navy Test Their Excocet Missile :Tembakan Misil KD Tunku Abdul Rahman Tepati Sasaran
KUALA LUMPUR 26 Julai - Kapal selam pertama negara, KD Tunku Abdul Rahman hari ini berjaya melancarkan penembakan misil bawah permukaan ke permukaan, Exocet SM39 blok dua yang berjaya memusnahkan sasaran permukaan (STB) berukuran 40 meter.
Panglima Tentera Laut, Laksamana Jeneral Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar berkata, pelancaran tepat pukul 10.15 pagi tadi di kawasan Laut China Selatan membuktikan keupayaan Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) dan kapal selam negara menjalankan sebarang misi jika diperlukan.
"Misil yang dilancarkan tepat ke sasaran berukuran 40 meter pada kedudukan 40 kilometer (22 batu nautika) dari kedudukan kapal selam.
"Ia dilancarkan ketika KD Tunku Abdul Rahman berada pada kedalaman 55 meter iaitu paras di mana ia sukar dikesan oleh sistem penderia bawah air mana-mana kapal permukaan," katanya dalam kenyataan di sini hari ini.
Misil Exocet SM39 blok dua merupakan aset negara yang diperolehi dari Perancis pada pertengahan 2008. Peluru berpandu sepanjang enam meter dan berdiameter 35 sentimeter itu seberat 2,100 kilogram.
Abdul Aziz menambah, penembakan itu merupakan sebahagian daripada aktiviti kontrak ujian tropika.
"Ia juga bertujuan mengesahkan keberkesanan misil Exocet SM39 blok dua dan sistem persenjataan KD Tunku Abdul Rahman atau lebih dikenali sebagai SUBTICS KD TAR di kawasan laut beriklim tropika," ujarnya.
Beliau turut memberitahu, sebanyak 10 unit yang terlibat dalam penembakan tersebut akan turut menyertai latihan gabungan TLDM iaitu Eksesais Operasi Laut (Ostex) dan Latihan Integrasi Armada Kapal Selam (Subfit) yang berlangsung selama seminggu bermula Khamis ini di kawasan Gugusan Semarang Peninjau, Laut China Selatan.
Malaysian submarine couldnt diving?
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) yesterday strongly denied media reports that the country's first submarine, KD Tunku Abdul Rahman (KD TAR), had been rendered unfit to dive because of major defects.
Calling the reports "irresponsible", RMN chief Admiral Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Jaafar lambasted a local English daily for its inaccuracies which tarnished the navy's reputation.
"The RMN regrets that these reports have been highly inaccurate and misleading, resulting in the public being grossly misinformed of the actual status of the KD TAR."
Aziz said no submarine-operating country in the world discussed the operational status of its submarines, which were deemed highly sensitive strategic weapons, in the media.
"It is disheartening to note that the writer had not acted responsibly to make any effort to verify the facts before publishing them.
"Repeatedly publishing erroneous and misleading reports will not only tarnish the image of the RMN's submarine force but also expose the country's defence establishment to ridicule.
"As such, the RMN has reluctantly been forced to rebut publicly the irresponsible misinformation and statements made in the said mentioned articles, particularly two reports which highlighted purported defects to the submarine which made it unable to dive," he said in reference to news reports by the daily in February and last week.
Aziz clarified that prior to arriving safely in Kota Kinabalu on Sept 17 last year, KD TAR had sailed approximately 8,300 nautical miles with 31 days submerged out of the 43 days spent at sea.
As such, Aziz said, the question of "Initial Operational Capability" or being "declared fully operational" did not arise as the submarine would not have completed the journey safely if it was not fully operational.
"At no point in time from the date of physical hand-over has the safety of either submarines and its crew been compromised by any defects on board.
"A submarine is constantly subjected to, and operates in, an extremely hostile and harsh environment which necessitates constant monitoring, maintenance and rectification of the systems and equipment onboard.
"Inadvertently, as in any submarine in the world, some equipment or systems can and will fail or be degraded in performance.
"The KD TAR did encounter some defects and shortcomings but at no time did any of these defects endanger the crew or submarine to the extent of rendering it unable to dive, as claimed by the news reports."
Aziz said the RMN had conducted rigorous safety inspection, appraisal and verification process, similar or even more stringent to that of aircraft safety processes, to certify a submarine "safe-to-dive" before it was allowed to embark on any mission.
"Similar to an aircraft, any submarine will have to undergo compulsory scheduled maintenance after a specified period of operations.
"These scheduled maintenance periods have been planned in advance to fit into the operational cycle of the submarines. The KD TAR has undergone, as scheduled, several of those maintenance periods since returning to Malaysia.
"Thus, the news report in February that KD TAR suffered a technical defect that prevented it from diving for three months is untrue as the KD TAR had in fact been undergoing its scheduled maintenance period during that period."
Aziz also criticised the part of the article which said the submarine had been lying unfixed in the naval base, saying it conjured up an image of the submarine lying idle at the naval base, crippled and unattended to.
"The fact is that the submarines, like all RMN surface ships, are manned 24 hours a day, every day and all defects, however small or insignificant are acted on immediately.
"However, in this case the statement is untrue as the KD TAR has in fact been operational, a fact that the armed forces chief (General Tan Sri Azizan Ariffin) can attest to when he dived with the submarine during her operations in the South China Sea on March 5-8.
"Lately, the submarine had also successfully carried out a test firing of a mock-up missile during operations in the South China Sea."
Aziz added that the question of the the crew losing their submariners rating if they remained on land as claimed by the report did not arise.
"However, in the unlikely event that the submarine is indeed rendered unoperational for an extended period, the crew will still be able to maintain currency (as submariners) via simulator training which is available at the Submarine Training Centre at the submarine base (in Teluk Sepanggar)."
The RMN, he added, also viewed very seriously the fact that "defence industry sources" had divulged, albeit erroneously, information that were highly classified to the media.
"The RMN will initiate a thorough investigation to identify these sources, as these irresponsible elements can also be divulging information to other unauthorised parties," he said, adding that the Official Secrets Act could be invoked on the culprits.
source: nst.com.my by adrian d
Second Scopene Arrival
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) second Scorpene submarine, KD Tun Razak, reached the Lumut naval base for an official homecoming ceremony on the 2nd of July. Mid-July, she will sail to Teluk Sepanggar, Sabah, the RMN submarine baseKD Tun Razak's voyage between DCNS facilities in the south of France and Malaysia lasted 64 days. Following the navigation plan, the Royal Malaysian Navy sailed the submarine 7283 nautical miles through the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Malacca Straits before reaching home.
During its journey, the submarine stopped in four ports of call: Alexandria (Egypt), Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), Salalah (Oman) and Cochin (India). In Teluk Sepanggar, KD Tun Razak will go through scheduled maintenance before comprehensive sea trials in the tropical waters of the region.
The contract between the Malaysian government and DCNS for two Scorpene submarines and associated logistics and training was signed in June 2002. KD Tunku Abdul Rahman, the first Malaysian submarine reached home in September 2009.
With a displacement of 1,550 tonnes for a length overall of 67.5 metres, each boat requires a crew of just 31 and offers an endurance of 45 days.
This programme demonstrates DCNS's know-how as a leading prime contractor for sophisticated warship programmes. With ten units ordered (two for Chile, two for Malaysia and six for India), Scorpene is an international benchmark in SSK design.
The Scorpene was designed by DCNS and developed jointly by DCNS and Spanish naval shipbuilder Navantia. The design features a range of advanced technologies - particularly in hydrodynamics, acoustic discretion and automation - drawing on state-of-the-art innovations developed for other submarine programmes.
DCNS is a world leader in naval defence and an innovative player in energy. DCNS designs, builds and supports submarines and surface combatants as well as associated systems and infrastructures. The Group proposes services for naval shipyards and bases. The Group employs 12,000 people and generates annual revenues of around EUR 2.4 billi
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Malaysia to order CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft from Indonesia
Malaysia to order CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft from Indonesia
By Leithen FrancisAerospace CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft.
Air force officials, including chief of staff Rodzali bin Daud, have been negotiating with Indonesia's state-owned aircraft-maker PT Dirgantara Indonesia for the purchase, say industry sources.
The two sides hope to sign a letter of intent at the Defence Services Asia show in Kuala Lumpur in late April, they add.
Malaysia needs maritime patrol aircraft because its air force has been relying largely on four Beechcraft Super King Airs that it received in 1994. One of these was recently upgraded with a Thales radar and a second is to undergo the same work in the coming months.
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The air force wants the CN-235MPAs to widen its operations and improve payload performance, say industry sources. The service already operates CN-235 transports, so Indonesia's offering provides some fleet commonality.
Malaysia has considered other types, such as a version of the Fokker 50. Fokker Services Asia had pushed the model as a cheaper alternative, and made a proposal to have some commercial Fokker 50s recently phased out by Malaysia Airlines converted for the maritime patrol mission by national maintenance, repair and overhaul firm Airod. Malaysian government investment firm Penerbangan Malaysia Berhad owns the retired aircraft.
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Nuri's TUDM make emergency landing
Nuri helicopter belonging TUDM made emergency landing in Tampin at 08.0 o'clock this day. The emergency landing was caused by engine failure, there is no report on victim. In recent years, TUDM face the problem of their helichopter operation.TUDM so plan to replace the Nuri helicopters.
Arms Imports Increased Greatly, Southeast Asia Threatened
Arms Imports Increased Greatly, Southeast Asia Threatened
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, KOMPAS.com - A research institute based in Sweden, Monday, said the import of weapons on a large scale by the countries of Southeast Asia last five years could threaten the stability of this region.
Institute of the Stockholm International Peace Research (SIPRI) said in its annual report that the import of weapons by Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia jumped 84 percent, 146 percent and 722 percent respectively between 2005 and 2009, compared with the previous five years. "A wave of acceptance (the weapon) Southeast Asia today can make it unstable region, endangering several decades of peace," said Siemon Wezeman, SIPRI Asian experts, in the report.
Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia this month has increased sea patrols in the Malacca Strait, an important shipping lane, after Singapore Navy stated that they had received indications of a terrorist group was planning attacks on oil tankers. According to the research institute, the increase in the purchase of fighter aircraft and long-distance by a third warship has affected the country's business plan to get the (weapons) from neighboring countries.
Last year, Vietnam became the last South East Asian countries who book long-distance aircraft and submarines. Singapore is the first member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, since the end of the Vietnam War, which will be included among the 10 important importer of weapons, SIPRI said.
Institute of Sweden, who do independent research on safety, weapons and international disarmament, said the global arms transfers in the last five-year period rose 22 percent, with Asia and Oceania as the largest recipient with 41 percent of the total. Europe followed with 24 percent, then the Middle East 17 percent.
U.S. remains the largest exporter of military equipment on the world, which is responsible for 30 percent of arms sales abroad during the period. Almost 40 percent of U.S. shipping, was sent to Asia and Oceania and the same amount to the Middle East
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, KOMPAS.com - A research institute based in Sweden, Monday, said the import of weapons on a large scale by the countries of Southeast Asia last five years could threaten the stability of this region.
Institute of the Stockholm International Peace Research (SIPRI) said in its annual report that the import of weapons by Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia jumped 84 percent, 146 percent and 722 percent respectively between 2005 and 2009, compared with the previous five years. "A wave of acceptance (the weapon) Southeast Asia today can make it unstable region, endangering several decades of peace," said Siemon Wezeman, SIPRI Asian experts, in the report.
Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia this month has increased sea patrols in the Malacca Strait, an important shipping lane, after Singapore Navy stated that they had received indications of a terrorist group was planning attacks on oil tankers. According to the research institute, the increase in the purchase of fighter aircraft and long-distance by a third warship has affected the country's business plan to get the (weapons) from neighboring countries.
Last year, Vietnam became the last South East Asian countries who book long-distance aircraft and submarines. Singapore is the first member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, since the end of the Vietnam War, which will be included among the 10 important importer of weapons, SIPRI said.
Institute of Sweden, who do independent research on safety, weapons and international disarmament, said the global arms transfers in the last five-year period rose 22 percent, with Asia and Oceania as the largest recipient with 41 percent of the total. Europe followed with 24 percent, then the Middle East 17 percent.
U.S. remains the largest exporter of military equipment on the world, which is responsible for 30 percent of arms sales abroad during the period. Almost 40 percent of U.S. shipping, was sent to Asia and Oceania and the same amount to the Middle East
source: www.kompas.com
Malaysia navy : Malaysia will buy 3 LPD ship (Dokdo class)
LANGKAWI: The Government intends to make reservations three vessels SokonganPelbagai Function (MRSS) to replace the ships replacement Military LautDiraja Malaysia (RMN) that burned recently, in masaterdekat.
Defense Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, berkatapenilaian will be made based on a large ship belonging to the same type Koreadikenali Dokdo who joined Five in 2009 this time.
He said the shipbuilding MRSS take 48 months (empattahun) and booking is expected in the middle of next year, selepastender issued.
"The ship will follow the design Dokdo, but meet the needs of design and measurement ship Navy.
"If the reservation is made, we will ensure that one of dibinadi overseas while two more have been developed in negaraini," he said at a press conference after attending meals tengahhari with the media on board KD Lekiu here, just a moment.
Defense Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, berkatapenilaian will be made based on a large ship belonging to the same type Koreadikenali Dokdo who joined Five in 2009 this time.
He said the shipbuilding MRSS take 48 months (empattahun) and booking is expected in the middle of next year, selepastender issued.
"The ship will follow the design Dokdo, but meet the needs of design and measurement ship Navy.
"If the reservation is made, we will ensure that one of dibinadi overseas while two more have been developed in negaraini," he said at a press conference after attending meals tengahhari with the media on board KD Lekiu here, just a moment.
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