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PN Officials Conducting an Inspection of a Maestrale Class Frigate in Italy ...

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Enstrom Completes Thailand Helicopter Delivery ...

DEFENSE STUDIES: Enstrom Completes Thai Helicopter Delivery

Enstrom Completes Thai Helicopter Delivery
25 Agustus 2012



BANGKOK (UPI) -- Enstrom Helicopter Corp. has delivered all 16 of the contracted 480B turbine training and utility helicopters to Thailand's army.

Deliveries were completed on budget and ahead of contracted requirements, Enstrom said in a written statement.

"From contract-signing to final delivery, we completed this program in just 19 months," Enstrom President and Chief Executive Officer Jerry Mullins said.

"That included engineering, developing, testing, building and delivering 16 of the most advanced turbine training helicopters in the world."

Indonesia's KRI Klewang will be officially launch on August 31st and is considered to be the most advanced naval vessel of it's type ever built in the SE Asia region ...

DEFENSE STUDIES: Formal Launching of KRI Klewang will be Held on End of August

Formal Launching of KRI Klewang will be Held on End of August
24 Agustus 2012

The new 63 metre long vessel is a cutting edge trimaran design that is considered to be the most advanced naval vessel of its type ever built in South East Asia. It incorporates a radical wave piercing hull form for improved seaworthiness and stability, and has been built from full carbon fibre composite materials, utilising the vacuum infusion process and vinylester resin. This method results in a structure that has increased strength, but also offers the benefits of lower operating, maintenance, and lifecycle costs.

In 2009 PT Lundin signed a contract to build a one of the most advanced “stealth” warship for TNI-AL (Indonesian Navy). This was the result of an intensive Research and Development programme conducted by PT Lundin Industry Invest (North Sea Boats) and TNI-AL that commenced in 2007. Construction commenced in early 2010, but due to the advanced design and construction methods, the project has been kept largely confidential until now.

RSAF F-15SG and G550-AEW Debut in Pitch Black 2012 ...

DEFENSE STUDIES: RSAF's F-15SG, G550-AEW Debut in Pitch Black 2012

14 Agustus 2012
RSAF's F-15SG, G550-AEW Debut in Pitch Black 2012


The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) sent six F-15SGs and a Gulfstream 550 airborne early warning (G550-AEW) aircraft for the first time to Exercise Pitch Black, from 27 Jul to 16 Aug. Held in Darwin, Australia, the multilateral air combat exercise is conducted once every two years and hosted by Australia.

Besides the RSAF, other participants include the Indonesian Air Force, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), the Royal New Zealand Air Force, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), the United States Air Force, and the United States Marine Corps.

The Philippines is in the Market for ASW Helicopters ...

DEFENSE STUDIES: Philippines in the Market for ASW Helicopters

19 Agustus 2012
Philippines in the Market for ASW Helicopters

MANILA — As part of its efforts to improve the capabilities of the naval service, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced that it will be acquiring four anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters for the Philippine Navy (PN) within the period 2013 to 2017.

Originally Posted by ManilaBoy45

Indonesia's KRI Klewang will be officially launch on August 31st and is considered to be the most advanced naval vessel of it's type ever built in the SE Asia region ...

DEFENSE STUDIES: Formal Launching of KRI Klewang will be Held on End of August

Formal Launching of KRI Klewang will be Held on End of August
24 Agustus 2012

The new 63 metre long vessel is a cutting edge trimaran design that is considered to be the most advanced naval vessel of its type ever built in South East Asia. It incorporates a radical wave piercing hull form for improved seaworthiness and stability, and has been built from full carbon fibre composite materials, utilising the vacuum infusion process and vinylester resin. This method results in a structure that has increased strength, but also offers the benefits of lower operating, maintenance, and lifecycle costs.

In 2009 PT Lundin signed a contract to build a one of the most advanced “stealth” warship for TNI-AL (Indonesian Navy). This was the result of an intensive Research and Development programme conducted by PT Lundin Industry Invest (North Sea Boats) and TNI-AL that commenced in 2007. Construction commenced in early 2010, but due to the advanced design and construction methods, the project has been kept largely confidential until now.

Good looking ship, any detail? Displacements? Armaments?

The 1st of 6 Submarines for Vietnam's Navy was Launched in St. Petersburg on Tuesday ...

DEFENSE STUDIES: The First of the Six Submarines for Vietnamese Navy was Launched in St. Petersburg


The First of the Six Submarines for Vietnamese Navy was Launched in St. Petersburg
28 Agustus 2012

Vietnam has ordered six Kilo 636 submarines to Russia (photo : RIA Novosti)

S.-PETERBURG/MOSKVA (RIA Novosti) - JSC "Admiralty Shipyards" in St. Petersburg on Tuesday launched the diesel-electric submarine of Project 636 "Kilo" for a foreign client, told RIA Novosti the shipyard.

Originally Posted by jackliu

Good looking ship, any detail? Displacements? Armaments?

if we compare to Houbei Class (Type 022) which is 43 metre and 225 ton... then this ship would be slightly bigger maybe 250 ton ?

Originally Posted by ManilaBoy45

US Missile Defense Shield Locations Might Include the Philippines ...

New US missile defense may include PH - report | ABS-CBN News

New US missile Defense May Include PH - Report
ABS-CBNnews.com
Posted at 08/23/2012 5:29 PM | Updated as of 08/23/2012 10:31 PM

MANILA, Philippines - The United States (US) is already planning an expansion of its missile defense in Asia, including the Philippines.

In a report from the Wall Street Journal, the buildup will supposedly be used to counter threats from North Korea and China.

The report said: “The expansion comes at a time when the U.S. and its allies in the region voice growing alarm about a North Korean missile threat. They are also increasingly worried about China's aggressive stance in disputed waters such the South China Sea, where Asian rivals are vying for control of oil and mineral rights.”

The report quoted Congressional Research Service missile-defense expert Steven Hildreth, who said that the US is looking “longer term at the elephant in the room, which is China.”

The report added that the expansion includes the deployment of an early-warning radar in the southern part of Japan.

The deployment of the so-called X-Band radar there is still being discussed, however. Earlier, both the allies already ruled out the deployment in Okinawa because of disapproval from residents.

As such, “Some U.S. defense officials have focused on the Philippines as the potential site for the third X-Band, which is manufactured by Raytheon Co. Pentagon officials said a location has yet to be determined and that discussions are at an early stage,” the report added.

I don't know why countries wanted to host the missiles facilities. ... the intercptors will not protect the facilities or their host countries against any missiles. just continental US not even Alaska or Hawaii let along these far flung outposts.




This is basically saying: "Hi, could you please do a first strike on your soil, we hate nuclear winter so we rather get glassed then left out in the cold. "

And if you up against any one who has only limited capability (i.e. NK) then who the #$%@ wants to nuke you.

dumb as dumb gets.

Originally Posted by i.e.

I don't know why countries wanted to host the missiles facilities. ... the intercptors will not protect the facilities or their host countries against any missiles. just continental US not even Alaska or Hawaii let along these far flung outposts.




This is basically saying: "Hi, could you please do a first strike on your soil, we hate nuclear winter so we rather get glassed then left out in the cold. "

And if you up against any one who has only limited capability (i.e. NK) then who the #$%@ wants to nuke you.

dumb as dumb gets.

Well... remember this verse,

"Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists."

so when I request to set up a missile base in your soil, I am treating you as, you are with me.

Originally Posted by i.e.

I don't know why countries wanted to host the missiles facilities. ... the intercptors will not protect the facilities or their host countries against any missiles. just continental US not even Alaska or Hawaii let along these far flung outposts.




This is basically saying: "Hi, could you please do a first strike on your soil, we hate nuclear winter so we rather get glassed then left out in the cold. "

And if you up against any one who has only limited capability (i.e. NK) then who the #$%@ wants to nuke you.

dumb as dumb gets.

Because the Phillippines' government is beholden to America and will do anything for money. Mainly the latter. Uncle Sam makes it worth your while to let him work in your backyard. Also, it serves as a de facto level of promised protection by the United States on the Philippines

Originally Posted by ManilaBoy45

Indonesia's KRI Klewang will be officially launch on August 31st and is considered to be the most advanced naval vessel of it's type ever built in the SE Asia region ...

DEFENSE STUDIES: Formal Launching of KRI Klewang will be Held on End of August

Formal Launching of KRI Klewang will be Held on End of August
24 Agustus 2012

The new 63 metre long vessel is a cutting edge trimaran design that is considered to be the most advanced naval vessel of its type ever built in South East Asia. It incorporates a radical wave piercing hull form for improved seaworthiness and stability, and has been built from full carbon fibre composite materials, utilising the vacuum infusion process and vinylester resin. This method results in a structure that has increased strength, but also offers the benefits of lower operating, maintenance, and lifecycle costs.

In 2009 PT Lundin signed a contract to build a one of the most advanced “stealth” warship for TNI-AL (Indonesian Navy). This was the result of an intensive Research and Development programme conducted by PT Lundin Industry Invest (North Sea Boats) and TNI-AL that commenced in 2007. Construction commenced in early 2010, but due to the advanced design and construction methods, the project has been kept largely confidential until now.

Has there been any more on this story? If this is true, it would be a big move for Indonesia and we'd be able to say the arms race in SE Asia is definitely on. I've been suspecting Indonesia is going to majorly upgrade its military for a while now.

Indonesia has launched it's 1st ever locally built stealth warship on friday, congratulations on being the 1st nation in the ASEAN region to build the most advance naval vessel of this type ...



Indonesia launches stealth warship - World News - SINA English

JAKARTA, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia launched on Friday the country's first-ever stealth warship for its navy that costs 114 billion rupiah (about 11.9 million U.S. dollars) in its domestic production, local media reported.

Logistic Deputy to Indonesian Navy's chief of staff Admiral Sayyid Anwar said that the missile launcher warship is heavily using carbon fiber in its body, which is incorporated with stealth technology. It has pods to launch missiles with maximum range of 120 kilometers.

"Such a warship is only produced in the United States and Indonesia," Sayyid was quoted by the detik.com as saying during the launching of the warship in the dockyard operated by domestic firm, PT Lundin Industry Invest, in Banyuwangi, East Java.

Vietnam Navy has Received it's 2nd Locally Built Patrol Boat ...

DEFENSE STUDIES: Second Gunboats TT400TP Officially Handed Over to Navy

Second Gunboats TT400TP Officially Handed Over to Navy
01 September 2012

Hong Ha Shipyard held consoles gunboat TT400TP (No. HQ-273) for the Vietnam People's Navy. On 31/8, in Haiphong, Hong Ha shipbuilding company, under the General Department of Defence Industry, held a hand over the ship HQ-273 gun (gun ship 2) for the Navy. Lieutenant General Tran Quang Khue, Deputy Chief of Staff ceremony handed over the ship.