France Attack helicopter for Phillipine Air Force

Potential for conflict in the south china sea lately more prominent. Philippines, as one of the countries involved in the territorial sea claims Spratly also feel a situation that threatens their interests.Unfortunately, the Philippines armed forces in recent years experienced a decline in terms of defense equipment or technology. This situation puts the Philippines in unfavorable circumstances.It is recognized by the top brass of the armed forces so that the Filipino last few months the Philippines armed forces actively trying to get the latest devices including the defense in this case the helicopter gunships.A recent development is the Philippines will purchase attack helicopters from the French. As submitted by the Philippines Air Force officials, Jendarl Dela Cruz. Philippine Air Force (PAF) Commanding General Lt. Gen. Lauro Catalino dela Cruz during his visit to Cebu to announce that the PAF will acquire new defense equipment external to upgrade their skills. De la Cruz told the good news in a media interview at the base, Brigadier General Benito Ebuen Air in Lapu-Lapu City last Friday as a general authority to make the round trip as part of this highlights is commemorating the 65th founding anniversary next month of PAF. 

PAF recommends the P75-billion budget for additional aircraft to carry out the modernization program, which is spread over five years. Dela Cruz said they have been submitted to Malacanang a list of necessary equipment and appliances that need to be purchased first thing they want to get the air defense radar. "We will acquire weapons systems and other equipment needed by the PAF," said Dela Cruz. Currently, PAF received four new helicopters to be used during search and rescue operations and four additional helicopters will be delivered in November.To date, the purchase was approved based on recommendations, including 10 new attack helicopters from France, 21 additional helicopter UH-1H utility to increase the utility of existing aircraft, airlift three fixed-wing media, and 18 trainer aircraft. Most likely type of attack helicopters purchased is Fennec. These helicopters are equipped with air misile to the mainland. And it is suitable to COS function.In addition, Dela Cruz also recommend purchasing Nomads N-24 aircraft and two light lift aircraft to replace the Fokker F-27 there.Aircraft manufacturing plant from Indonesia, PT.DI participate actively offer to the Filipino C295 transport planes to fill the need for light. However, until now there is no konfirmas the philippines air force will buy C295 from Indonesia. When the philippines buy C295 aircraft from Indonesia, then this is not surprising news for Indonesia and the Philippines have a good relationship. And the purchase will further enhance the relationship Indonesia - philippines In his message, PAF chief of air force personnel encouraged to strengthen their forces and capabilities in protecting the country and create more programs to enhance professionalism and improve the welfare of soldiers.

scr : PIA with editing

is vietname navy, will become the most powerful navy in south east country

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Russia began to Vietnam to offer an upgraded version of the Kilo class submarines - Amur, this submarine is well suited for patrolling and fighting in the East Vietnam Sea.

According to analysts, if Vietnam could buy a fleet of Amur submarines, submarine forces of Vietnam will truly become a powerful force in the region.

Amur class submarines can also be equipped with missiles launched from submarines to attack ground targets, so it can fully protect all targets on the coast and the islands of the East Vietnam Sea South. Vietnam Navy can be a powerful force in the water in the South China Sea.

According to the Shanghai newspaper said Deputy Director of Military Technology Cooperation Russian design bureau that Ruby started looking for the export market for Amur diesel-electric submarines of the Russian. Being version submarine's inland with a number of submarines Lada in Russian Navy, the formation of the a force new combat underwater.

Deputy director of defense export company Rosoboronexport said Victor Komar said that Russia is committed to strengthening military cooperation and technology with countries in the Asia-Pacific region, especially in some Southeast Asian countries, Russia is considered the greatest potential for arms export market.

With Amur - 1650 Vietnam will help protect the most perfect national sovereignty of islands.

Victor Komar said that the 'partner in Southeast Asia, most importantly, Vietnam, Russia Vietnam is considered one of the most important consumers of defense. Vietnam has ordered six submarines from Russia's Design Bureau 'Ruby' development, submarine factory is located in St Petersburg, is expected to begin transfer operations in 2014.

There Amur submarines, Vietnam will be deployed in the South China Sea, a very intimidating force under water.

However, Vietnam can not simply take six Kilo class submarines. Mr. Komar said: 'Vietnam Navy they needed a fighting strength of higher than submarine Kilo urgent and must be set up in six or seven years, they can not just rely on the Kilo submarines. According to analysts, if Vietnam could buy a fleet of Amur submarines, submarine forces of Vietnam will truly become a powerful force in the region '.

The Russian defense export company is actively working contacts with Vietnam. To end this agreement, the company said that Russia will play the Amur submarines, while Vietnam's shipbuilding enterprises involved in the project can produce submarines.

Russia not only design but also give joint cooperation in the production process and provide training for Vietnam and some submarine building technology advanced.

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Indonesia sign aggrement with dalmen for 105 m missile escort vessel units, PKR 1054

After so long not heard from, he Indonesian Government finally signed a deal with the maker of Dutch warships, Damen,  to build one missile escort vessel units, PKR 1054. 

The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia (RI Kemhan) through the Defense Facilities Agency (Baranahan) formally signed a contract procurement 1 unit Guard Ship Missile Destroyer (PKR) 10 514 Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding in (DSNs), the Netherlands.Contract signed by the Chief Baranahan Kemhan Maj. Gen. Prabowo Ediwan representing the Director of Naval Affairs Kemhan Sale of DSNs Evert van den Broek is in this case represents the DSNs, Tuesday (5/6) in Kemhan office, Jakarta. 

Present and witnessed the signing of a number of officials in the Kemhan, TNI Headquarters and Navy Headquarters. Also present were the Dutch ambassador to Indonesia Tjeerd de Zwaan and Director of PT.PAL Indonesia (Persero) Ir M Firmansyah Arfin.PKR 10 514 Ship procurement in order to strengthen the ranks of the Navy Alutsista in order to support the task of maintaining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Homeland.

 Besides being available for the task - the task of combat, ship PKR 10 514 is also required to provide a deterrent effect (effects of fear) against any party that would try to disrupt the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Homeland.Kabaranahan Kemhan RI, said the construction of this ship PKR 10 514, Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding conduct joint production (production cooperative) with PT. PAL Indonesia (Persero) as the domestic defense industry. Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding has decided to give the Transfer of Technology (ToT) in the construction of ship design and construction of 10 514 USD to PT. PAL Indonesia (Persero).The plan, PKR 10 514 ships will be built in three places, among others, PT. PAL Indonesia (Persero), Vlisingen and Galatz. Last Ship PKR PT.PAL 10 514 will be assembled in Indonesia (Persero). 

Hopefully, PKR 10 514 ships have been completed and handed over in early 2017.Kabaranahan further said, this is a good start of the domestic defense industry, especially PT. PAL Indonesia (Persero) in developing self-reliance in the field of Alutsista. It is also in line with government policy in this regard Kemhan (Defence Minister ) Affairs through the National Committee for Defense Industries (KKIP) which will implement the master plan for revitalizing the defense industry in order to encourage and enhance the domestic defense industry.Meanwhile, in order to support the procurement of PKR 10 514 ships, the government revealed RI Kabaranahan Kemhan Indonesia allocates export credits with multiyear allocation by the amount of 220 million U.S. dollars. (

BDI / SR)TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF SHIP PKR 10 514Price / Unit USD 220,000,000.00

The completion time of 49 months

TECHNICAL DATA PLATFORM105 meters LOAWidth of 14 metersDraft of 3.7 meters2335 tons displacement

Max Speed ​​/ Cruise / Economic knots 28/18/14

Range at 14/18 knots 5000 NM

Endurance 20 days

Sea Keeping Up to Sea State 5

Crews 120 people

Helli Pad 10 tons

TANK CAPACITY Fuel Oil 300 ton

Fresh Water 60 tons

PROPULSION SYSTEMMain Engine 2 x Diesel Engine                       2 x E Drive (CODOE)Diesel Generator 4 x 715 kw                       2 x 435 kwGear Box CODOE,                                 

    Heavy DutyCOMBAT SYSTEMAnti Air weaponry attack    Anti-submarine attack    Top anti-ship attack

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