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Military 101: The Power of the Indian Navy: The Latest Destroyers’ Capabilities and Arsenal

INS Kolkata BrahMos Missiles Indian Navy Weapon Pakatan RMN

INS Kolkata is the lead of the Kolkata-class stealth guided-missile destroyers of the and was designed & built in . Launched in 2006 and commissioned in 2014, it significantly advances the Indian Navy’s surface warfare capabilities. The ship is equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and sensors, including the missiles (being test-fired above) and advanced systems. Image source: Naval News

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Military 101: Powerful Air-to-Air Missiles: A Comparative Study of Technological Evolution

Air-to-air missiles Falcon Weapon Military

The first operational guided air-to-air missile was the Hughes AIM-4 Falcon, developed by the United States Air Force. Its development began in 1946, and it was first tested in 1949. The AIM-4 Falcon was designed during a time when the concept of air combat was rapidly changing, reflecting the technological advancements of the era. This missile marked a significant milestone in , setting the stage for the development of more advanced air-to-air missile systems used in modern warfare. Image Source: Estrella Warbirds Museum

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Military 101: Turkish ADA Class Corvettes Dynamic Design Proposition for RMN

RMN Frigate KD Lekiu Jebat Navy Ship ADA class corvettes

Corvettes like the Turkish-made ADA class corvettes and frigates like the UK-made KD Lekiu above are both types of warships, but they have different sizes, armaments, and roles. Corvettes are smaller and designed for coastal defense and patrol missions. Frigates are larger, capable of operating in open waters, and often take on roles such as anti- warfare and escort duties. Essentially, corvettes are suited for near-shore tasks, while frigates are equipped for more demanding, deep-water assignments. Image source: Wikipedia

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Military 101: Malaysian and ASEAN Powerful Armoured Personnel Carriers

Sibmas APC military intrusion Armoured Personnel Carriers

The now retired SIBMAS 6×6 stands as the premier wheel-based armoured personnel carrier (APC) of its time, though it now shows signs of aging. Remarkably, the Malaysian Armed Forces procured 186 units in the 1980s, making a significant investment based on a prototype model that had yet to be tested in combat. Image source: Wikipedia.

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Military 101: National Security Guard (NSG) – India’s Elite Counter Terrorist Force

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The Armed Forces, alongside the Guard or NSG, boast several elite special forces units, including the renowned Para SF, or Indian Para Commandos. This unit gained widespread recognition following its depiction in the 2019 Bollywood film “URI: The Surgical Strike.” Established in 1966, the Para SF is adept in a multitude of mission types, such as direct action, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism, and unconventional warfare, showcasing their versatility and critical role in national . Image source: Bollywood Hungama.

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Military 101: India’s Super Sukhoi Project – A Possible Boost for Malaysia

Sukhoi Su-30MKM Air Force Bunker

The , initiated by the Air Force (IAF), is a significant upgrade program for their Su-30MKI aimed to enhance the capabilities of ‘s Air Force’s Sukhoi fleet. Image source: Screenshot of Malaysian Sukhoi Su-30MKM in a bunker from the 2022 Malaysian movie, Air Force: The Movie.

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National Security 101: India & Malaysia – Capitalising Each Others Unique Advantages

Taj Mahal India Malaysia

and have rich and diverse cultures, histories, and economies. They both have achieved remarkable progress and faced various challenges in their development. By acknowledging their strengths and learning from each other, they can foster a mutually beneficial partnership that enhances their growth and prosperity. Image source: Julian Yu on Unsplash

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National Security 101: Sulu Dubious Claim – Countering Wrong & Fake Information

Sulu Lahad Datu Intrusion Military National Security

Sulu heirs basically shot themselves in the leg for any legal claims when 235 Sulu militants decided to invade in 2013 which saw 68 of these terrorists killed and 10 of the brave Malaysian forces losing their life. Imagine the gall of these terrorists now wanting to claim billions of from the Malaysian after all the murders they have committed. Image source: Lelarentaka

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Military 101: FA-50 Fighting Eagles Light Combat Jet Fighter Finalised For Malaysia’s RMAF

KAI F-50 FA-50 RMAF Korean Jet Fighter

The “Fighting Eagle” which started as an advanced trainer, T-50 is a joint venture between South Korea’s Korea Aerospace Industries with US-based Lockheed Martin and is in service primarily in the South Air Force with 60 and in all South East Asia countries except Singapore & Brunei. Image source: Wikipedia

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Military 101: Revisiting RMN’s Brilliant 15 to 5 Transformation Program

RMN Frigate KD Lekiu Jebat Navy Ship

has a difficult mission to perform which is to protect ‘s maritime interest and protect almost 4,700 kilometers of coastline from any unwanted intrusions. And yet, its fleet is insufficient and aging compared to a small country like Singapore where it only has a coastline of 200 kilometers to protect and has a very modern, capable fleet. Image source: Wikipedia

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Military 101: Malaysian’s Sukhoi-30MKM – Agile, Beautiful & Needs Upgrades

Sukhoi Su-30MKM RMAF TUDM Russian Jet Fighter

No matter which angle you look at it, the Russian-made Su-30MKM is still one of the most beautiful fighters around and is far superior to many current Western, modern jet fighters. In addition to the earlier 16 units of Russian-made MiG-29N, deployed 18 of these multi-role fighters in 2007 to complement the 8 US-made F/A-18D multi-role fighter that was deployed in 1997. Image source: Wikipedia.

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Military 101: New Dedicated Maritime Patrol Craft, ATR-72MP Leonardo

RMAF TUDM CN-235 Transport Military Maritime Patrol

Any country that has a vast shoreline to patrol like should have a large fleet of dedicated medium and long-range that is capable of performing hours of patrolling and can perform secondary missions like search & rescue and anti- warfare. Presently this role is being taken with some modifications by the Indonesia-made transport plane. Image source: Wikipedia.

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