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Technology 101: AWACS – Dynamics Of Electronic Jamming

AWACS British Aircraft Plane Bristol Beaufighter Radar Early Warning

During World War II, dedicated AWACS did not exist, but several nations employed -equipped planes for detection. A notable example is the British Bristol Beaufighter, a twin-engine heavy fighter fitted with the Airborne Interception (AI) Mk IV radar. Serving the Royal Air Force (RAF) in night operations, it effectively tracked Luftwaffe bombers during the Blitz, with a radar detection range of about 10 miles. Lacking command-and-control capabilities, it relied on ground stations for coordination. Image source: Royal Air Force / Imperial War Museums. 

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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: 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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