ASEAN military news

Originally Posted by Xigwin

TNI 67 B'day



Indonesian army troops parade in formation as President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono leads celebrations marking the 67th anniversary of the Indonesian armed forces at Halim Perdana Kusumah airport in Jakarta on October 5, 2012. Photo: AFP/Romeo Gacad


Indonesian Air Force helicopters perform in a show of force during a ceremony commemorating the 67th anniversary of Indonesian Armed Forces in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012. Photo: AP/Tatan Syuflana

Love the new camo uniform for the TNI-AD. I think it looks good.

Also, nice shot of the EC-120 Colibri fleet. I love the fact that it was a result of a collaboration between Eurocopter, ST Aerospace, China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation(CATIC) & Harbin Avia.tion Industries (Group) Ltd(HAI). So there is a part of ASEAN that was involved in the making of this helicopter.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurocopter_EC120_Colibri

Here is about Exercise Wallaby, an annual exercise by the Singapore Armed Forces in Australia. Posted by xtemujin in the military nuts forum.

PM Lee visits SAF troops participating in Exercise Wallaby
By Alvina Soh | 10 October 2012 Wednesday | 2119 hrs

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Wednesday visited Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) troops participating in Exercise Wallaby in Queensland, Australia.

Mr Lee witnessed an integrated air-land live-firing exercise and interacted with servicemen during the exercise.

Writing in his Facebook page, Mr Lee said this was his first visit, though the SAF has been training in Rockhampton and Shoalwater Bay for 30 years.

He said that the one thing that has not changed is that the Singapore spirit was alive and well in Australia.

Mr Lee said he enjoyed driving the Terrex, with the hatch closed, and looking at the TV image.

He quipped that commanders told him the young soldiers find it a breeze as it is just like playing a computer game.

Mr Lee also thanked the mayor and residents of Rockhampton, for without their generosity, Singapore's soldiers would not have this chance to train in tough but realistic conditions.

Mr Lee said it is important soldiers have the spirit to serve and fight.

He said: "I think it is not easy to maintain that spirit and that commitment over a long period of time, because it is successive generations of commanders, of political leaders, and parents who need to support what the NSmen and NSF are doing and to convince them that this is important."

More than 4,300 SAF personnel are involved in this year's exercise, which will end on November 24. The exercise aims to strengthen the close and longstanding defence relationship between Singapore and Australia.

Mr Lee was accompanied by Mrs Lee, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Defence and National Development, Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Community Development, Youth & Sports, Sam Tan Chin Siong, as well as Members of Parliament and senior officials from the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the SAF.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1230610/1/.html

2012 Exercise Wallaby, Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Australia

An exciting visit to Exercise Wallaby at Rockhampton and Shoalwater Bay today. This was my first visit, though the SAF has been training here for 30 years. I was on the General Staff when the SAF first brought armoured vehicles (AMX-13s and M113s) to Shoalwater Bay, but the SAF has been totally transformed since then. In the live firing exercise I saw not only Leopard Tanks and Terrex fighting vehicles, but also computer systems networking our units, close cooperation between the soldiers on the ground and Apache attack helicopters, and new fighting concepts and tactics.

One thing has not changed: the Singapore spirit was alive and well here in Australia. Our troops – regulars, NSF and NSmen – were keen and committed, doing their best in defence of our country.

Also enjoyed driving the Terrex, hatch closed and looking at the TV image. The commanders tell me the young soldiers find it a breeze, because it is just like playing a computer game!

A big thank you to the men and officers participating in Wallaby, and all who helped to arrange my visit. Special thanks to our Australian hosts, especially the mayor and residents of Rockhampton. Without their generosity, our soldiers would never have had this chance to train in tough but realistic conditions. – LHL

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Originally Posted by Mith252

Here is about Exercise Wallaby, an annual exercise by the Singapore Armed Forces in Australia. Posted by xtemujin in the military nuts forum.

It looks like the new sniper rifle mentioned is SR-25 / Mk.11 Mod 0, or is it the M110?

Philippines, US Confirm US Navy's Return to Subic Bay
By Michael Cohen and James Hardy
10/12/2012

US and Philippine officials have confirmed that Subic Bay, once home to the 7th Fleet and the site of the United States' largest overseas naval base, is to host US personnel on a semi-permanent basis.

The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that a rotational deployment of US forces had been ongoing since 2011. "President [Benigno] Aquino has authorised this, as have both houses of Congress, and it is a move widely popular with the Philippine people," said DFA Visiting Forces Agreement Director Edilberto Adan, a retired general and former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

"The US will not return to the bases they gave up in 1991, but they will be here regularly and are welcome here," said Adan. He added the resultant increase in joint military exercises would have an effect beyond better interoperability and improvements in AFP doctrine and equipment. "It improves our security and, to be honest, gives people in Southeast Asia peace of mind."

Subic Bay's port facilities were built during the Cold War to handle the anchorage requirements for the US Western Pacific fleet. The US left the naval base in 1992.

Philippines, US Confirmed Return of US Navy to Subic Bay

Vietnam Navy Signs Contract for Builds Two Battleships
10 Oktober 2012

PANO – A contract to build 2 battleships was signed between the Naval High Command, and Hong Ha Shipbuilding Company and Ba Son Firm under the General Department of Defence Industry on October 8th in Hai Phong.

http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/...or-builds.html

Acquisition Of Ships, Aircraft Fast-Tracked
By ELENA L. ABEN
October 12, 2012, 7:03pm

MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of National Defense (DND) is now expediting acquisition of modern naval ships and fighter aircraft badly needed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

DND spokesman Peter Paul Galvez cited the need for the immediate acquisition of equipment to boost the capability of the military, particularly the Navy and Air Force, to protect the country's vast maritime domain.

He said ships and aircraft were long sought by former defense officials during the past administrations.

“We need those equipment yesterday and we need it more now," said Galvez, adding that the need for these modern equipment was highlighted by the series of maritime incursions experienced by the Philippines early this year.

Galvez did not give a specific timetable when these equipment would be received by the AFP but stressed "it would be soon."

Among those being fast-tracked by the DND is the acquisition of two Maestrale-class frigates from Italy, and TA-50 aircraft from South Korea.

“Aside from protecting the country's territorial waters, these naval vessels can prove useful in search-and-rescue missions considering that many maritime mishaps and accidents transpire in our waters," said Galvez.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/376914...ft-fasttracked

Originally Posted by Mith252

Love the new camo uniform for the TNI-AD. I think it looks good.

Also, nice shot of the EC-120 Colibri fleet. I love the fact that it was a result of a collaboration between Eurocopter, ST Aerospace, China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation(CATIC) & Harbin Avia.tion Industries (Group) Ltd(HAI). So there is a part of ASEAN that was involved in the making of this helicopter.

Eurocopter EC120 Colibri - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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hi buddy i'm newbie here.. just wanna to say hello

living in Malaysia but i'm from Aceh..

Originally Posted by ManilaBoy45

Vietnam Navy Signs Contract for Builds Two Battleships
10 Oktober 2012

PANO – A contract to build 2 battleships was signed between the Naval High Command, and Hong Ha Shipbuilding Company and Ba Son Firm under the General Department of Defence Industry on October 8th in Hai Phong.

DEFENSE STUDIES: Vietnam Navy Signs Contract for Builds Two Battleships

I know of about a dozen very different vessels carrying the name of frigate over the last five centuries, but to talk of battleships just more than a century after the launching of the famous HMS Dreadnought when what is meant is likely not much more than a couple of gunboats is a bit ridiculous. The guilt lies probably with the translator, not the Vietnamese.

New Toys for the TNI-AD

HEIL CAESAR!!! (CAmion Equipé d'un Système d'ARtillerie) Can't believe I forgot to post this up

Arrive back on 21-9-2012





wiki link: CAESAR self-propelled howitzer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


Astros II MLRS (Artillery SaTuration ROcket System)





Astros II MLRS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Another day another accident

16-10-2012
HAWK 209 fall smack-dab in the middle of a residential district






thankfully there's no casualties... Except for the plane.

All HAWK squadrons are being grounded pending further investigation.

Lundin shipyard denies allegation of flawed design

Originally Posted by ManilaBoy45

Vietnam Navy Signs Contract for Builds Two Battleships
10 Oktober 2012

PANO – A contract to build 2 battleships was signed between the Naval High Command, and Hong Ha Shipbuilding Company and Ba Son Firm under the General Department of Defence Industry on October 8th in Hai Phong.

Well, "Battleships" is hardly the right word for them. A couple of small corvettes really.

But good corvettes are great assets when had in the proper numbers and with the right kinds of support.

Originally Posted by Xigwin

Another day another accident

16-10-2012
HAWK 209 fall smack-dab in the middle of a residential district






thankfully there's no casualties... Except for the plane.

All HAWK squadrons are being grounded pending further investigation.

WOW! It's a miracle no one was killed in thiis accident ...