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Military 101: Modern Assault Rifles: A Global Perspective

M16 AK47 Assault Rifle Weapon Military

The M16 and AK-47 are iconic assault rifles with distinct characteristics: the M16, designed by Eugene Stoner and adopted by the U.S. military, is a lightweight, accurate, gas-operated rifle firing 5.56x45mm NATO rounds, offering a high rate of fire and effective range of around 600 meters, but it requires regular maintenance to avoid jamming in harsh conditions; in contrast, the AK-47, designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov for the Soviet Union, is a rugged, reliable, gas-operated rifle using 7.62x39mm rounds, with a shorter effective range of about 400 meters and less accuracy but superior durability and ease of use in adverse environments, making it a favorite in guerrilla warfare and among militaries worldwide. Image source: Wikipedia/Auge=mit – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

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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 aircraft did not exist, but several nations employed radar-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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National Security 101: Protesting China’s Arrogant South China Sea Intrusion

South China Sea Intrusion Military Base

Woody Island (Yongxing Island) is a strategically significant island in the Paracel Islands of the South China Sea. It is currently administered by China, a claim contested by Taiwan and Vietnam. China has undertaken significant military expansion on Woody Island, transforming it into a major military outpost. Image source: Rising Powers

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

Taj Mahal India Malaysia

India and Malaysia 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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Project Management 101: Char Dham Project – A Strategic Asset for India’s Security

Chamba Tunnel India Indian Army Infrastructure Border Security Char Dham Project

The Char Dham project is a mega infrastructure initiative by the Indian government to improve the connectivity and accessibility to four sacred sites in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand which includes several tunnels. Image source: Facebook/Raibar

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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 Lahad Datu in 2013 which saw 68 of these terrorists killed and 10 of the brave Malaysian security forces losing their life. Imagine the gall of these terrorists now wanting to claim billions of money from the Malaysian Government after all the murders they have committed. Image source: Lelarentaka

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General Elections 2022: Pakatan’s Action Plan – Positive & Direct Part 2

Pakatan Harapan Action Plan Election 2022 Manifesto

This will be the concluding post on Pakatan Harapan’s list of the action plans that Pakatan promises to make once Pakatan takes over the rein of the Federal Government. Please run through Part 1 of Pakatan Harapan’s list of action plans. Image source: Kita Boleh.

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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 Malaysia should have a large fleet of dedicated medium and long-range maritime patrol aircraft that is capable of performing hours of patrolling and can perform secondary missions like search & rescue and anti-submarine warfare. Presently this role is being taken with some modifications by the Indonesia-made CN-235 transport plane. Image source: Wikipedia.

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National Security 101: A Persistent Scammer Called, Data Breaches & OTP Scams

e-wallet credit card banking bank online financial scam

We hardly go to the bank and use the old school passbook for our banking transactions which reduced the element of scams in the old days. But now, we are performing bank transactions from the comfort of our homes and via our mobile phones & laptops which may be exposed to malware and another method of scamming. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels

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National Security 2022: Ex-AG’s And Sulu’s Insane Billion Dollar Claim From Malaysia

Sulu Sabah Philippines

The fact is there has been an attempt by the Philippines to use the Sulu Sultanate’s claim that it always owned the state of Sabah to lay its claim on the state. Whilst it is a fact that the Sulu Sultanate owned Sabah at one point in history, the same cannot be said now. The Sulu Sultanate’s issue now left to be resolved is the outstanding annual payment of RM5,300. Image source: Sabah Kini.

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Military 101: Professional Military Need Strategic Assets, Not Farm Lands

Sukhoi 30 MKK Electronic Warfare Military Russia

As China and other countries in the region keep upgrading their military defence and offence assets such as this Sukhoi-30-based dedicated electronic warfare fighter (known as Shenyang J-16D), Malaysia needs to ensure that its existing defence assets are upgraded in par to keep up its effectiveness and also work with other countries like India who are facing the same threats. Image source: Defense News

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Military 101: China’s Aggressive Naval Expansion & India’s Responses

China Aircraft Carrier Navy Naval Liaoning

Presently China has 2 battle-ready aircraft carriers, both of which is based on Russia’s ex-aircraft carrier but this is not stopping them from constructing more aircraft carriers. It is said that they may have up to 6 aircraft carriers including nuclear-powered ones. China’s first aircraft carrier, Liaoning started off as a Russian Kuznetsov-class aircraft cruiser Riga and is capable of carrying 40 aircraft of different types. Image source: Business Insider.

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