South East Asia Military News, Reports, Data, etc.
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ManilaBoy45
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ST Engineering Wins Newbuild Contractor for Eight Naval Vessel for RSN
Singapore – Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) today announced that the Group has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) for the design and build of eight new vessels. This new development attests to the Group’s core strength of providing integrated capabilities and solutions to support its customers.
ST Engineering Wins Newbuild Contractor for Eight Naval Vessel for RSN
Singapore – Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) today announced that the Group has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) for the design and build of eight new vessels. This new development attests to the Group’s core strength of providing integrated capabilities and solutions to support its customers.
ManilaBoy45
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Analysis: Strengthening Cambodia-China Ties Alarm ASEAN Neighbors
By Michele Penna Jan 29, 2013 9:52AM UTC
On January 23, Moeung Samphan, Secretary of State at the Cambodian Defense Ministry, and General Qi Jianguo, deputy chief of staff of the People’s Liberation Army, signed a military cooperation agreement under which 12 Chinese-built Zhi-9 helicopters will be delivered to the Royal Cambodian Army. As part of the deal, the People’s Liberation Army will also continue to provide military training to the Cambodian military.
A previous agreement under which the PLA would continue to deliver military training to Cambodian armed forces was signed in May last year, while back in 2010 Beijing had donated 250 jeeps and trucks to Cambodia’s army.
Analysis: Strengthening Cambodia-China Ties Alarm ASEAN Neighbors
By Michele Penna Jan 29, 2013 9:52AM UTC
On January 23, Moeung Samphan, Secretary of State at the Cambodian Defense Ministry, and General Qi Jianguo, deputy chief of staff of the People’s Liberation Army, signed a military cooperation agreement under which 12 Chinese-built Zhi-9 helicopters will be delivered to the Royal Cambodian Army. As part of the deal, the People’s Liberation Army will also continue to provide military training to the Cambodian military.
A previous agreement under which the PLA would continue to deliver military training to Cambodian armed forces was signed in May last year, while back in 2010 Beijing had donated 250 jeeps and trucks to Cambodia’s army.
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Even making friends can get others concerned, -sigh-. Whatever China does short of running itself into the ground will cause her neighbours to increase hostile attitudes.
Even making friends can get others concerned, -sigh-. Whatever China does short of running itself into the ground will cause her neighbours to increase hostile attitudes.
ManilaBoy45
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Philippines Nears $443 Million Deal for South Korea Fighter Jets
By Daniel Ten Kate and Norman P. Aquino on January 30, 2013
The Philippines is close to reaching an 18 billion peso ($443 million) deal to purchase 12 fighter jets from South Korea as it moves to bolster its defenses amid tensions with China over disputed territory.
Defense Assistant Secretary Patrick Velez today said the government intends to finalize a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (047810) by the end of February and two could be delivered in the next six months. The Philippines hasn’t had an operating fighter jet since 2005.
The jets will be used for training, reconneisance and fending off enemy forces, Lacierda said. The Philippines may also seek bids for the supply of an unspecified number of naval warships by April, Velez said.
2 F/A-50 Aircraft (Front) 3 S-211 Aircraft (Back)
Philippines Nears $443 Million Deal for South Korea Fighter Jets
By Daniel Ten Kate and Norman P. Aquino on January 30, 2013
The Philippines is close to reaching an 18 billion peso ($443 million) deal to purchase 12 fighter jets from South Korea as it moves to bolster its defenses amid tensions with China over disputed territory.
Defense Assistant Secretary Patrick Velez today said the government intends to finalize a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. (047810) by the end of February and two could be delivered in the next six months. The Philippines hasn’t had an operating fighter jet since 2005.
The jets will be used for training, reconneisance and fending off enemy forces, Lacierda said. The Philippines may also seek bids for the supply of an unspecified number of naval warships by April, Velez said.
2 F/A-50 Aircraft (Front) 3 S-211 Aircraft (Back)
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ManilaBoy45
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S.Korea, Philippines to Enter Final Negotiations for 12 F/A-50 Aircraft
By:Greg Waldron Singapore
7 hours ago
Korea Aerospace Industries and the Philippines will soon commence final negotiations for the purchase of 12 FA-50 fighter aircraft.A source close to the deal tells Flightglobal that negotiations will commence in February.If discussions are successful, Manila could receive its first FA-50s in 2015.
The source's comments came after Philippine media reports quoted presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda as saying that Manila will move forward with negotiations for the 12 aircraft.Lacierda reportedly said that the aircraft will be used "primarily for training, interdiction and reconnaissance".
S.Korea, Philippines to Enter Final Negotiations for 12 F/A-50 Aircraft
By:Greg Waldron Singapore
7 hours ago
Korea Aerospace Industries and the Philippines will soon commence final negotiations for the purchase of 12 FA-50 fighter aircraft.A source close to the deal tells Flightglobal that negotiations will commence in February.If discussions are successful, Manila could receive its first FA-50s in 2015.
The source's comments came after Philippine media reports quoted presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda as saying that Manila will move forward with negotiations for the 12 aircraft.Lacierda reportedly said that the aircraft will be used "primarily for training, interdiction and reconnaissance".
ManilaBoy45
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Manila Signals Resolve on Defence with News of Fighter Jet Deal
Friday, 01 February, 2013, 12:00am
Greg Torode
If last week's move by Manila to challenge Beijing's territorial claims at the United Nations highlighted its legal and diplomatic intent, this week's announcement that it is poised to buy a squadron of fighter jets from South Korea shows its determination to create a meaningful strategic deterrent.
For years the Philippines' armed forces have been dismissed by military analysts as a joke, but the prospect of its first operational fighters in more than a decade is merely the latest in a string of recent acquisitions that are being closely watched in Beijing.Philippine defence officials confirmed yesterday that Manila would this month finalise a US$443 million contract to purchase 12 FA-50 light fighter jets from Korea Aerospace Industries of South Korea.
Two planes could arrive within six months to be used for training - the first time in the best part of two decades since the Philippines had operable jet fighters, United States-made F-5s from the Vietnam war era. "They are not arming themselves to the teeth, but they are making up for years of atrophy," said Richard Bitzinger, a senior fellow at Singapore's S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. "They've been floundering around for years with possible purchases, but now they are getting some things done - it may not be a credible deterrent yet, but it is at least a start."
Manila Signals Resolve on Defence with News of Fighter Jet Deal
Friday, 01 February, 2013, 12:00am
Greg Torode
If last week's move by Manila to challenge Beijing's territorial claims at the United Nations highlighted its legal and diplomatic intent, this week's announcement that it is poised to buy a squadron of fighter jets from South Korea shows its determination to create a meaningful strategic deterrent.
For years the Philippines' armed forces have been dismissed by military analysts as a joke, but the prospect of its first operational fighters in more than a decade is merely the latest in a string of recent acquisitions that are being closely watched in Beijing.Philippine defence officials confirmed yesterday that Manila would this month finalise a US$443 million contract to purchase 12 FA-50 light fighter jets from Korea Aerospace Industries of South Korea.
Two planes could arrive within six months to be used for training - the first time in the best part of two decades since the Philippines had operable jet fighters, United States-made F-5s from the Vietnam war era. "They are not arming themselves to the teeth, but they are making up for years of atrophy," said Richard Bitzinger, a senior fellow at Singapore's S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. "They've been floundering around for years with possible purchases, but now they are getting some things done - it may not be a credible deterrent yet, but it is at least a start."
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joshuatree
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Three posts in a row on the same deal with no substantial difference in the details?
Makes me feel like I'm reading the propaganda thread.
Three posts in a row on the same deal with no substantial difference in the details?
Makes me feel like I'm reading the propaganda thread.