Sputnik EXCLUSIVE: Secret Document Tells Daesh Not to Attack US Coalition PlanesThe document, discovered in the recently-liberated Iraqi city of Bakhdida, about 32 km southeast of the Daesh-held stronghold of Mosul, explicitly tells jihadis not to attack any coalition aircraft over Mosul or its suburbs.According to Sputnik Arabic, the decree was discovered by Assyrian Christian militia on an information stand in central Bakhdida, at a so-called Daesh 'mobilization center'. Such centers were established by the terrorist group to mobilize the local population and train new recruits.The text of the decree reads: 'It is strictly forbidden to shoot down, using any weapons whatsoever, any aircraft that is in the air, no matter what height they are flying at, even if the aircraft lands on the rooftop of houses.'

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The document is signed by local Daesh leader Abu Muawia.The decree was discovered by the Nineveh Plain Protection Units, a militia group composed mostly of Assyrian Christians, who are concentrated in northern Iraq. The militia was formed in late 2014 to defend against Daesh, which has treated those who refused to convert to their faith with extreme brutality.' It should be noted,' Sputnik Arabic stressed, 'that the competency to conduct airstrikes against Daesh in the Nineveh region lies strictly with planes of the international coalition led by the United States, which has repeatedly been accused of airstrikes on forces of the People's Militia and the Iraqi military, and of dropping humanitarian and military aid which has ended up in Daesh's hands.'

The US and its allies began a massive campaign of airstrikes against Daesh targets in and around the northern Iraqi city of Mosul in mid-October, after Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi announced a campaign to liberate the key Daesh stronghold. Thales Australia delivers Hawkei military vehiclesCANBERRA, Australia, Nov. 16 (UPI) - The Australian military has received Hawkei armor-protected vehicles from Thales Australia, part of an intial production from a local plant.The delivery was witnessed by Australia's Minister for Defense Industry Christopher Pyne.' The Hawkei, built right here in Australia, is another triumph of the capability of our defense industry, which is able to compete with the world's best,' he said.' Hawkei production will involve about 170 jobs in the Bendigo region of Queensland.

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It's expected approximately 60 additional jobs will be created in Thales' supply chain to support the production of the Hawkei vehicle.' The Hawkei is a 4x4 that carries four troops and can be airlifted by Chinook helicopters. They are for reconnaissance, liaison, command and utility functions.It has an operational range of about 373 miles.The Department of Defense signed a billion-dollar contract with Thales Australia last year for production of 1,100 Hawkei vehicles and more than 1000 companion trailers.The initial production run is 10 vehicles. Full-rate production begins in 2018. QUOTE(KLboy92 @ Nov 16 2016, 06:30 PM)As ever, I believe its budget issue as well as operational requirements6 Kedahs x 8 missiles x about EUR 1m each = Rm224 millionThats not chump change.

Even if we arm just 2 Kedahs at a time, thats Rm75M. Its the choice between up gunning the Kedahs with token. antiship weapons or buying another 1.5 LMS platforms. Choose.with the vast array of SAMs and CIWS in existence the best antship weapon is a sublaunched torpedo.

Thats the Western doctrine anyway.P.s. RAM missile is the same price and come in 21 round launcher. You figure that price out I already rclxub.gifDamn it looks big!The ships are old.

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If it saves money to decom then, we should. Well, i wouldnt underestimate the will of the PRC. While its not appropriate to bring politics into this thread, it has an effect on national security and geo politics.1st najis already makan dedak prc,2nd both klang n jb have industries nearby mlk dont have therefore its role as an export import port wont work, might it be a regional transshipment port like sg? No, that's in the hands of western shipping companies and the biggest market in the region indonesia wont buy into it. So what's left? Resupply port? Which is most likely.3rd, other port near south asia can be a precedence of what's to come.4th short term it would be good for msia, but the populus wont benefit much as like most big prc projects they bring in their own materials and people.

Long term wise, msia loses that portion of waterfront. EUR 1 million get ASM?well Exocet MM40 Block 3 cost usd 3.5-4 million each, even NSM also cost 2.8-3 million each.and kedah class only design with 4 ASM (2X2 formation).and i think you confuse with RAM Missile & launcher, only missile is cost usd 1m+-MK49 Launcher with hold 21 missiles cost 8 million,plus support, training, installation may cost up to 10 million usd.assume 1 kedah class:4pcs NSM + Launcher = usd 16 million +30pcs RIM116c missile @1m each (21 in hole+ remaining for spare and training/testing) + launcher = 40milliontotal usd 56 million per-ship. (a LMS price)My view priority still install searam (RIM116c) with Mk49 launcher first, since new version now can attack small fast moving boat. Harpoon Block 2 claimed USD 1.2M, Exocet claimed EUR 800K in previous years, then I mark up a bit. Tomahawk cruise missile is USD 1.1M-1.2M also.

Kongsberg NSM is quoted to be around or slightly lower than Tomahawk ie USD 1M or a bit less. RAM also, yes per shot, I didn't check RAM launcher price but it should be expensive since RAM's standout point is in its rapidfire systems and radar.Of course this is from Jane's, defence news and US govt budget data. If you have better source it would be great.I didn't know Kedah only supposed to have 4 biji totalThis post has been edited by KLboy92: Nov 17 2016, 11:48 AM. The MD-530Gs will not be delivered this year.

It is likely that the first aircraft will only be ferried here by the middle of 2017.And the training of PUTD pilots selected for the MD-530Gs will only commenced early next year, a delay as much as six months.The training – basic aircraft handling and weapon system familiarization to safely release ordnance – will be conducted at MD Helicopters facilities in Mesa, Arizona. And by that, it will take at least another 24 months before the helicopters could be declared operationally ready.Why the delay then? As funding for the helicopters was not included in 2016 allocation, payment – even the initial one – need to be green lighted under the 2017 Budget. No one from the Treasury will take the chance to pay for something that had yet to be funded. In certain cases, they will but the helicopters are not priority items. Well, i wouldnt underestimate the will of the PRC. While its not appropriate to bring politics into this thread, it has an effect on national security and geo politics.1st najis already makan dedak prc,2nd both klang n jb have industries nearby mlk dont have therefore its role as an export import port wont work, might it be a regional transshipment port like sg?

No, that's in the hands of western shipping companies and the biggest market in the region indonesia wont buy into it. So what's left? Resupply port? Which is most likely.3rd, other port near south asia can be a precedence of what's to come.4th short term it would be good for msia, but the populus wont benefit much as like most big prc projects they bring in their own materials and people. Long term wise, msia loses that portion of waterfront. Harpoon Block 2 claimed USD 1.2M, Exocet claimed EUR 800K in previous years, then I mark up a bit.

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Tomahawk cruise missile is USD 1.1M-1.2M also. Kongsberg NSM is quoted to be around or slightly lower than Tomahawk ie USD 1M or a bit less.

RAM also, yes per shot, I didn't check RAM launcher price but it should be expensive since RAM's standout point is in its rapidfire systems and radar.Of course this is from Jane's, defence news and US govt budget data. If you have better source it would be great.I didn't know Kedah only supposed to have 4 biji total. Well we must see on hole packages cost not single unit price, US missile sell locally is national price, also it only missile price, not include packages.

Mainly refilll the stock.you can see other country order Harpoon price price include all packages can from usd 3-7 million if average out for single unit price。also US missile usually cheaper than euro missile due to large quantity production。now small small missile also usd 1 million.but you know lah use US missile weapon must follow there role & policy。. Well we must see on hole packages cost not single unit price, US missile sell locally is national price, also it only missile price, not include packages. Mainly refilll the stock.you can see other country order Harpoon price price include all packages can from usd 3-7 million if average out for single unit price。also US missile usually cheaper than euro missile due to large quantity production。now small small missile also usd 1 million.but you know lah use US missile weapon must follow there role & policy。. Suka dia org.

Boat plane ke, tank plane ke, boat car ke. Janji indon bahagia. Anyone tried out such a platform before? I wonder how accurate is the gun while on water.integrated force. Indons are getting smarter. Their konstrad seems to be well trainedthe last time a ruski vessl berth and was stranded at indon port near kalimantan due to demurrage issues. 18 of the 40 crew died after bringing on board moonlighted drinks laced with industrial alcohol.

Noone expected them to drink so muchhidup prc!!! Msia boleh serbis byk byk. Syukur myr jatuh.i think he shit in his pants laughing. On 21 June 2011, after having been anchored off Muara Asam Asam in Kalimantan, Indonesia, for almost two months due to a commercial dispute on a quality of loaded nickel ore, seven crew members managed to purchase three litres of pure spirits from a ship chandler to have a party.Unbeknownst to them, the captain of the ship had asked the ship chandler to deliver ethanol for the ship's medical kit, but had rejected the suspicious-looking bottles because they had no prints proving that the content was suitable for medical use. Instead of 90–95% ethanol spirit the liquid in the bottles contained 36% of methanol, and four of the seven crew members involved in the party died as a result of methanol poisoning.You could imbibe small doses of ETHANOL and it will give you a buzz. Not so much METHANOL though, that stuff is totally toxic to the human body and will kill no matter the dose.

Wed Nov 16, 2016 4:54 AM ESTJapan gives Malaysia two patrol boatsJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday that Tokyo will give Malaysia two patrol boats, a move that visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak welcomed as an aid to promoting stability in the South China Sea.Najib arrived in Japan on Tuesday on a visit that comes just weeks after he was in China on a six-day visit in which he agreed to buy four Chinese patrol boats in his nation's first significant defense deal with China.' Today's agreement - Japan is willing to hand over two decommissioned patrol vessels to our maritime enforcement agency - shows the nature of our relationship is now broad-based,' Najib said.Malaysia, along with three other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) - the Philippines, Vietnam and Brunei - are among the countries contesting territorial claims with China over the South China Sea. China claims nearly the entire body of water as its territory.Najib said talks with Abe touched on this issue, adding: 'Malaysia continues to play its part to ensure the South China Sea will be an area of peace and stability, without which we cannot achieve prosperity.' Discussions also included the planned high-speed rail link between Singapore and the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, set to be built by 2026 and with the two neighbors set to finalize a bilateral agreement in December.Japan has expressed interest in the project, and Najib said he had assured Abe that the bidding process would be conducted in a fair and transparent way. RAF Typhoons Claim Win In Exercise With Malaysian FlankersOct 28, 2016 Bradley Perrett Aviation Week & Space TechnologyThe Royal Air Force (RAF) does not usually claim victory in an exercise—it prefers to stay quiet about such matters. But British Eurofighter Typhoon pilots report that they defeated Malaysian Sukhoi Su-30MKM Flankers in mock battles this month, with a new helmet-mounted sighting system regarded as essential.

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US Government Approves $21.1Bln Sale to Qatar of F-15 Fighter Jet PackageWASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The US government approved the sale of an F-15 fighter jet package that will include 72 aircraft, support and training worth an estimated $21.1 billion to Qatar, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a press release.“The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar for F-15QA aircraft with weapons and related support, equipment, and training. The estimated cost is $21.1 billion,” the release stated on Thursday.The release added that the proposed sale enhances the national security of the United State by helping to improve the security of a friendly country.Qatar, a wealthy Persian Gulf nation, is part of the Saudi Arabian-led coalition that is engaged in an air war against Shia Houthi rebels in the neighbouring country of Yemen.The approval of Qatar’s latest weapons request follows US sales of $33 billion in military hardware to Persian Gulf nations since May 2015, according to the State Department. Almost two decades after buying the hull from Ukraine in 1998, China’s sole aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, has finally been declared combat ready.China’s aircraft carrier, as well as the rest of its rapidly modernizing navy, puts Beijing in an elite club with the greatest naval powers in the world. The development has raised eyebrows in the Pacific and globally, as China ignores international law, builds and militarizes artificial islands in the South China Sea, and threatens and bullies its neighbors. US Government Approves $21.1Bln Sale to Qatar of F-15 Fighter Jet PackageWASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The US government approved the sale of an F-15 fighter jet package that will include 72 aircraft, support and training worth an estimated $21.1 billion to Qatar, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a press release.“The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar for F-15QA aircraft with weapons and related support, equipment, and training.

The estimated cost is $21.1 billion,” the release stated on Thursday.The release added that the proposed sale enhances the national security of the United State by helping to improve the security of a friendly country.Qatar, a wealthy Persian Gulf nation, is part of the Saudi Arabian-led coalition that is engaged in an air war against Shia Houthi rebels in the neighbouring country of Yemen.The approval of Qatar’s latest weapons request follows US sales of $33 billion in military hardware to Persian Gulf nations since May 2015, according to the State Department. US Government Approves $21.1Bln Sale to Qatar of F-15 Fighter Jet PackageWASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The US government approved the sale of an F-15 fighter jet package that will include 72 aircraft, support and training worth an estimated $21.1 billion to Qatar, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a press release.“The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar for F-15QA aircraft with weapons and related support, equipment, and training. The estimated cost is $21.1 billion,” the release stated on Thursday.The release added that the proposed sale enhances the national security of the United State by helping to improve the security of a friendly country.Qatar, a wealthy Persian Gulf nation, is part of the Saudi Arabian-led coalition that is engaged in an air war against Shia Houthi rebels in the neighbouring country of Yemen.The approval of Qatar’s latest weapons request follows US sales of $33 billion in military hardware to Persian Gulf nations since May 2015, according to the State Department. South Korea to buy Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures from U.S.WASHINGTON, Nov.

17 (UPI) - The U.S. State Department has approved a proposed foreign military sale of Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure systems to South Korea.Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures, or LAIRCM, are pods integrated onto aircraft to assist pilots with detecting and avoiding incoming threats. The devices are capable of countering advanced missile systems with no action required by the crew.The LAIRCM program was launched by Northrop Grumman to protect large aircraft from man-portable missiles. The industry giant is listed as the principal contractor for the sale.The proposed $141 million sale includes LAIRCM systems for up to 4 A-330 multirole tanker aircraft.

Each system is comprised of 3 Guardian Laser Terminal Assemblies, 6 Ultra-Violet Missile Warning Systems, and additional equipment.According to the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which manages the FMS program, South Korea is seeking the devices to support its aerial refueling and troop transport capabilities, enabling their forces to project air power across larger distances.The State Department says the sale advances U.S. Security interests, noting the close military and economic alliance with South Korea. The Kuwaiti deal is worth approximately $10.1 billion for 32 E-model Super Hornets, 8 F-models, their associated F414-GE-400 engines and spares, 41 AN/APG active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars and a slew of weapon systems, including 20mm guns, 240 guided missile launchers, 45 AN/ALR-67(V)3 radar warning receivers, 12 AN/AAQ-33 SNIPER advanced targeting pods, 48 Link-16 systems, eight conformal fuel tanks among others.

The sale also includes associated support and logistics services.The agreement with Qatar would bring in approximately $21.1 billion for the aircraft and their associated weapons systems, US-based training, maintenance support equipment, and logistics support, among other items. The country is considering splitting the 72-jet purchase between Boeing’s F-15 and the Eurofighter Typhoon.This post has been edited by KLboy92: Nov 19 2016, 04:02 PM. Iraq: ISIS Retreat from More areas in Mosul CountrysideIraqi forces have made more agains against the ISIS terrorist group in the countryside of Iraqi city of Mosul. Iraqi security forces have libearted the villages of Umarkan and Tawajinat south the ISIS-controlled city. The Popular Mobilization Units have taken control of the villages of Zariqi and Khidr al Yas west of Mosul.Now the PMU is advancing on the key ISIS-controlled town of Tal Afar. If the PMU is able to liberate it from ISIS, the terrorist group will be cut off from their supply lines heading to Syria. The MoD is used to having Harpoon missiles, however due to budgetary concerns the Navy will be forced to use its 4.5 inch gun with a range of just 17 miles.Without the Harpoon Block 1C system, the Navy's escort fleet — that is, Type 45 anti-aircraft destroyers and Type 23 anti-submarine frigates — will be left with purely defensive missile weapons, various automatic guns of up to 30mm caliber and a single 4.5' medium gun.As a result, the Royal Navy warships will now be less capable of fighting enemy vessels than they were in the 19 century.

RAF Typhoons Claim Win In Exercise With Malaysian FlankersOct 28, 2016 Bradley Perrett Aviation Week & Space TechnologyThe Royal Air Force (RAF) does not usually claim victory in an exercise—it prefers to stay quiet about such matters. But British Eurofighter Typhoon pilots report that they defeated Malaysian Sukhoi Su-30MKM Flankers in mock battles this month, with a new helmet-mounted sighting system regarded as essential. Warm-up drills for Exercise Bersama Lima 16, held in Malaysia Oct. 4-21, provided the first opportunity for RAF Typhoons to be pitched against the Su-30MKMs of the Royal Malaysian.link, but no account to read all report. How prepared is Singapore for an attack?The scene: With their submachine guns raised, police officers stormed into the Century Square shopping mall in Tampines.Moving swiftly in teams of two to four, they took aim and fired.

Moments later, the 'terrorists', who had earlier 'killed' shoppers and taken others hostage, lay dead on the floor.The reality: These were the police's new Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) responding to a mock terror attack during an islandwide counter-terrorism exercise last month.These crack troops, who are trained in counter-assault skills, will be one of the first responders to any terrorist attack. They were commissioned in June and it is not uncommon to see them with their HK-MP 5 submachine guns and kevlar helmets patrolling the heartlands or city area.The threat of a terror attack is at its highest ever in recent times and security agencies have been packing more muscle to deal with the possibility of a strike.This year, the police, Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) and Singapore Armed Forces have held a series of drills simulating mock strikes on different types of civilian targets, ranging from shopping malls to a hospital. Approves sale of 40 F/A-18 fighters to KuwaitWASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (UPI) - The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $10.1 billion foreign military sale of 40 F/A-18 aircraft to the government of Kuwait.The potential purchase includes 32 F/A-18E fighters and 8 F/A-18F aircraft. If Congress approves the whole package, Kuwait will also receive spare engines and modules, 41 AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array radars, 44 M61A2 20mm gun systems, and other supporting equipment.In a statement announcing the State Department's approval, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency adds Kuwaiti military personnel will also have access to engineering and program support as well as U.S.

Government and contractor engineering services.The agency said the potential sale will bolster defensive capabilities for a major non-NATO ally, adding this will lead to political and economic progress in the region.The Boeing-made F/A-18 Hornet attack aircraft was the first strike fighter designed for the United States Armed Forces. The craft was built for both traditional strike operations in addition to close air support. If the foreign military sale to the government of Kuwait is approved, the country will use the aircraft for homeland defense in addition to replacing aging aircraft.Prime contractors for the sale include Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and General Electric.

Taiwan says it plans rescue drills in South China Sea this monthTAIPEI: Taiwan's coastguard has said it plans to hold rescue drills in waters around Taipei's sole territorial holding in the disputed South China Sea at the end of this month, and that the drills could involve its navy.The exercises to be held around Itu Aba, known by Taiwan as Taiping, would include drills in rescuing shipwrecked personnel, the coastguard said. More details would be released later, it said in a statement on its website late on Sunday.' Currently the navy regularly patrols near Taiping Island. They pay 'Protection fees' to US as many military people said.also one of reason is they buy long maintenance packages up to 20 year until Mid life upgrade or SLEP。but just wanner why so small country like Kuwait & Qatar need so many 4th generation fighter? Even MY much bigger country only few 4 gen fighter also hard to get more unit. Really look like is 'political buy' even other they buy like Rafale, C-17, Apache etc。。。。what Qatar need C-17 for doing what?to team up as Arab forces?This post has been edited by waja2000: Nov 21 2016, 04:18 PM. Navy's size slashed to a dangerous low: UK MPs warn shrunken fleet needs more ships to defend our shores and the FalklandsThe Royal Navy has been shrunk to a ‘dangerous and historic low’ and now does not have enough ships to combat global threats, MPs warn today.The naval force must be increased if the country is to continue to protect its shores and the Falkland Islands, while contributing to Nato and other commitments, they caution.

The current fleet of 19 frigates and destroyers – of which only 17 are usable – is ‘woefully low’ and to cut it any further would be ‘completely unacceptable’, a report concludes.Compared to 35 ships in 1997, the fleet is ‘way below the critical mass required for the many tasks which could confront it’, the review by the Commons’ defence committee found. The cross-party MPs said: ‘As an island nation, the important of the Royal Navy to UK defence must not be underestimated.‘The current number of frigates, destroyers and personnel inadequately reflects the potential threats and vulnerabilities facing the UK and its interests overseas.’The dire assessment comes weeks after it emerged the Ministry of Defence has to refit the engines of all six Type 45 destroyers because they cannot cope with warm seas. Navy's size slashed to a dangerous low: UK MPs warn shrunken fleet needs more ships to defend our shores and the FalklandsThe Royal Navy has been shrunk to a ‘dangerous and historic low’ and now does not have enough ships to combat global threats, MPs warn today.The naval force must be increased if the country is to continue to protect its shores and the Falkland Islands, while contributing to Nato and other commitments, they caution. The current fleet of 19 frigates and destroyers – of which only 17 are usable – is ‘woefully low’ and to cut it any further would be ‘completely unacceptable’, a report concludes.Compared to 35 ships in 1997, the fleet is ‘way below the critical mass required for the many tasks which could confront it’, the review by the Commons’ defence committee found.

The cross-party MPs said: ‘As an island nation, the important of the Royal Navy to UK defence must not be underestimated.‘The current number of frigates, destroyers and personnel inadequately reflects the potential threats and vulnerabilities facing the UK and its interests overseas.’The dire assessment comes weeks after it emerged the Ministry of Defence has to refit the engines of all six Type 45 destroyers because they cannot cope with warm seas. According to Mike Winnerstig, security policy analyst at the Swedish Defense Research Agency, this decision embodied Sweden's efforts to boost its defense capabilities.' If you group together these kinds of systems on Gotland, you can control quite a lot of territory in the mid-Baltic,' Mike Winnerstig told the Swedish tabloid newspaper Expressen. Whereas Winnerstig acknowledged that Sweden hardly is a primary goal for Russia, he argued that the price of invading Gotland has increased significantly, calling the missile defense a 'tripwire.'

In September, Sweden stationed 150 troops on Gotland, to boost the defense of the strategically important island.' We have about 150 men on Gotland, which is not much.

In the past, when you wanted to defend Gotland for real, there were regiments that could mobilize about 25,000 troops to the island's defense. There's a certain difference,' Mike Winnerstig told Expressen. Recapturing Tal Afar from ISIS would mean severing one of the jihadists’ last remaining corridors from Iraq into Syria.“The worst ISIS killers of all come to Tal Afar,” a senior Iraqi official told The Independent on the condition of anonymity earlier this week.But the city’s liberation will inevitably be tinged by sectarian motivations.“We are coming to Tal Afar to avenge Hussein,” Qais al-Khazali, the leader of the Asaib Ahl al-Haq Shi’a militia, said in Baghdad last month, referring to the third Imam of Shia Islam. Another wild card that could further complicate the impending battle for Tal Afar is Turkey, which feels an obligation not only to protect Sunni Turkmen in the city but also to quell Iran’s influence in northern Iraq and Syria by keeping the Iran-backed Shia militias at bay.Turkey infuriated Baghdad — and its Russian and Iranian allies — last December when it ignored Iraq’s request to stay out of the Mosul battle and deployed roughly 500 troops to a military base near Bashiqa, Iraq, to train and advise local forces.Tensions have been growing between the Turks and the Iraqis ever since. Monday, 21 November 2016 MYT 4:05 PMAG Report: Unqualified contractors blamed for delay in Mindef's Sukhoi service centre projectBY RAHIMY RAHIMPETALING JAYA: The construction of a RM73mil service technical centre (STC) for the maintenance of Sukhoi SU-30MKM fighter aircraft at TUDM Gong Kedak, Terengganu Air base was less than satisfactory, according to the 2015 Auditor-General's Report (Series 2).The report revealed that a slow construction progress during the first 10 months which resulted in a takeover by a nominated sub-contractor on Jan 15 last year.' YZmlvyIMm50Following the liberation of Tal Afar Airbase, the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) have launched an operation to liberate the key town of Tal Afar from the ISIS terrorist group.

With the liberation of Tal Afar, ISIS terrorists will be completely cut off from all aid, support and reinforcement from its allies in Syria.SouthFront is releasing documentary footage from this operation with help from the Popular Mobilization units Media Team.Thanks to Islamic World News and TAHA.K for the Mosul operation map used in the first part of the video. BAE building combat vehicles inspired by ironclad beetlesLONDON, Nov. 21 (UPI) - BAE Systems plans to utilize a bendable titanium alloy inspired by the shells of ironcald beetles to develop future military vehicles.BAE engineers say the flexible material will allow the suspension to 'bounce back' into shape after impact, allowing operators to continue their mission with the vehicle. The material, referred to as 'memory metal alloy,' was initially developed by the United States Naval Ordnance Laboratory in the 1960s. BAE officials believe their latest project marks the first time it will be used to build an entire suspension system.' This unique use of memory metals could prove a real game-changer for combat vehicles taking part in operations,' BAE Systems Mobility chief Marcus Potter said in a press release. 'Being able to adapt to changing situations is hugely important to maintaining effectiveness, and this application of bendable titanium could give armed forces the required flexibility – and survivability - to complete tasks in challenging areas.'

A test team has already constructed a prototype of the system, which builds upon other protections in combat vehicles such as hulls designed to protect passengers from blasts such as mines or improvised explosive devices. A small-scale model was subjected to five powerful explosive tests, and showed significant resilience against them.BAE Systems officials say the memory metal suspension system could make its appearance on the battlefield within the next 10 years.

PFg8WjH3tgMThe spherical video shows a flight crew hauling a Su-33 to its launching site along the busy deck. The footage then displays another aircraft roaring past the camera onto the sky-jump ramp and taking off into the cloudy skies over the Mediterranean.Admiral Kuznetsov is part of a naval group deployed to the Syrian shores earlier this month.Russia's sole aircraft carrier, accompanied by the Pyotr Veliky battle cruiser, the Severomorsk and Admiral Kulakov anti-submarine destroyer and support vessels, was sent to the eastern Mediterranean to conduct military exercises and take part in the Moscow-led counterterrorism operation in Syria. A Russian jet which crashed into the sea after a reconnaissance mission in Aleppo ran out of fuel, according to reports.The MiG 29 was forced to circle the Admiral Kuznetsov carrier after an emergency affected two planes in front of it and the runway had to be repaired.While it was in the holding area waiting to land, both the plane's engines cut out, and it plummeted into the Mediterranean on November 13.The pilot, who has been described as experienced, had to use his ejector seat to escape. The wreckage was later recovered from the sea. Well partially not correct, usually mostly still via tender, and in tender document also have list pass project, but at the end capability is other story, every project is different. Well not all project give to class A contractor (tier 1 contractor), usually some also give to c,d,e class contractor maybe no have strong capability/resources/financially if facing problem. Personally i think Gov should increase those contractor grade with more higher capital in bank, engineering staff, qualification, information technology, etc etc.

Too low for currently specially for low grade contractor.This post has been edited by waja2000: Nov 23 2016, 10:07 AM. Well partially not correct, usually mostly still via tender, and in tender document also have list pass project, but at the end capability is other story, every project is different. Well not all project give to class A contractor (tier 1 contractor), usually some also give to c,d,e class contractor maybe no have strong capability/resources/financially if facing problem. Personally i think Gov should increase those contractor grade with more higher capital in bank, engineering staff, qualification, information technology, etc etc. Too low for currently specially for low grade contractor.

Well partially not correct, usually mostly still via tender, and in tender document also have list pass project, but at the end capability is other story, every project is different. Well not all project give to class A contractor (tier 1 contractor), usually some also give to c,d,e class contractor maybe no have strong capability/resources/financially if facing problem. Personally i think Gov should increase those contractor grade with more higher capital in bank, engineering staff, qualification, information technology, etc etc. Too low for currently specially for low grade contractor. China, Malaysia militaries launch joint exercise to cement tiesSource China Military Editor Huang Panyue Time 2016-11-23SELANGOR, Malaysia, Nov.

North Korea, a nuclear weapons state, has already deployed over a thousand ballistic missiles - three hundred of which have the range to strike Japan and U.S. Bases in the Western Pacific. Iran has ballistic missiles that can reach most of the Middle East. Tehran just received its first Russian S-300 air defense system. Hezbollah, the Shiite terrorist group, is reported to have an arsenal with tens of thousands of rockets and ballistic missiles.

ISIS has employed Russian-made anti-tank guided missiles capable of destroying U.S.-made M-1 tanks operated by the Iraqi Army. The pair analysed photos of a J16 taking off with two of the very long range air to air missile (VLRAAM)'Reports are that the size would put into the category of a very long range air to air missile (VLRAAM) with ranges exceeding 300 km (roughly 186 miles), likely max out between 250 and 310 miles.' 'Additionally, the VLRAAM's powerful rocket engine will push it to Mach 6 speeds, which will increase the no escape zone (NEZ), that is the area where a target cannot outrun the missile, against even supersonic targets like stealth fighters,' they said.