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We aim to provide a better understanding and appreciation for the Malaysian Armed Forces. We are a group of defence enthusiasts while working full-time as digital video producers for the past 30 years. Obviously, we are no experts in defence matters and most of what we know is hearsay from people in this field, and from articles that we read. Let's just say we fit well in the "palatao" category 😅
17/05/2026
Primary stakeholders of Lumut Naval Shipyard, the Kementerian Kewangan, represented by Finance Minister 2, was at helm of PCU MaharajaLela 2501. The visit is the continous governance and ex*****on by the ministry to ensure the successful delivery of the LCS programme to Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia. The minister witnessed the vessel's performance at sea and briefed on the integration and functionality of the ship's Combat Management System. https://www.facebook.com/lumutnavalshipyard/posts/122274616424152127
In a tweet, https://x.com/i/status/2055659964887355711 YB Amir Hamzah highlighted the importance of the LCS programme. The country's strategic maritime defence initiative is progressing under the monitors of the ministry.
ps. Photo rights belong to LUNAS.
14/05/2026
The Malaysian government will sue Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for breach of contract following the delivery ban by the Norwegian government. DefMin Khaled Nordin disclosed 95% for the NSM contract cost (total contract valued at RM571.9) has been paid, and the government is studying steps for a full refund and other costs incurred.
An immediate feasibility study of the Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia LCS Surface to Surface Missile replacement options available is underway. Such an option requires months for the new SSM to be integrated with the LCS systems. However, delivery of the LCS is as per the schedule, minus their missiles.
For full read https://bernama.com/bm/am/news.php?id=2556814
ps. Photo rights belong to Bernama.
12/05/2026
Three news pieces from DefMin Khaled Nordin today. From Buletin TV3, the freeze on the Armed Forces development funds has been lifted. NST reports, Norwegian government banned the delivery of the NSM in March. DefMin will meet with the Norwegian DefMin in Singapore next month. # Does the government know about the ban and has kept it until now? 🤔 The Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia MRCA programme has been brought forward (slightly for the Sukhoi), with the evaluation process beginning in 2030. Both the F/A-18D and SU-30MKM are expected to retire in 2035. # Building up to a colourful Lima2027 perhaps?
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