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We are a group of defence enthusiasts working full-time as digital video producers for over 30 years. Obviously, we are no experts in the defence field and most of what we know is hearsay from people in this field, and from articles that we read. We fit well in the "palatao" category 😅 Still, we do our best to check what is factual and what is not. Our interest in defence first started when we wer

e invited to pitch the LIMA'17 media broadcasting assignment. We needed footage for the pitch, so began our journey in plane spotting. We did not secure the job but from then on we continued to make friends with people closely related to the defence world and the Armed Forces. Folks from the Air Force started to engage us for video production work and we simply offer our assistance whenever possible. Our proudest moments are when we see our work bring smiles to those in the force, and once in a while, we do get a pat on our back for a job well done. This opportunity to learn things that we laymen seldom get to experience, and understand regimental life is not everyone's cup of tea. We remind ourselves to keep within our limits as not everything is meant for public consumption. Over the years we have invested a lot of money into this "hobby" and it saddens us when we see our works get downloaded for others' gain. Do respect our rights as we too do our best not to download others' work and rather share the link to their work. Through our work in the channel, we hope it provides you with a better understanding of the Malaysia Armed Force. Do let us know what you think of the page and most importantly, how we could make it better. Regards,
Ed Liew

12/11/2024

Wet morning and the exercise continues.

08/11/2024

Another official press release on the yesterday's mishap at Karak Highway from Tentera Darat Malaysia. No report on injury, that's a good thing. A commendable effort to the loader team for a job well done, securing those Adnan on the prime mover bed.

𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐊𝐇𝐁𝐀𝐑 𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐀 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐈 𝐊𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐊𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐁𝐔𝐀𝐇 𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐊𝐔𝐓 𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐀 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐈 (𝐊𝐏𝐊𝐏)

08/11/2024

Official press release from Angkatan Tentera Malaysia on the incident that injured six members of MALBATT 850-12 on their arrival at Lebanon yesterday. With tension building up in the region, the safety of the troops will require some follow-up.

𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗞𝗛𝗕𝗔𝗥 : 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡 𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗣𝗔𝗡 𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗔𝗡 𝗞𝗢𝗡𝗩𝗢𝗜 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗝𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧 𝟴𝟱𝟬-𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗜 𝗕𝗘𝗜𝗥𝗨𝗧 𝗞𝗘 𝗞𝗘𝗠 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗛

1. ATM mengesahkan bahawa satu insiden letupan telah berlaku pada 7 Nov 24 (Khamis) jam 1.54 tengahari waktu Lubnan atau 7.54 malam waktu Malaysia, berdekatan Stadium Saida, Lubnan ketika pergerakan anggota Malaysian Battalion 850-12 (MALBATT 850-12) dari Beirut ke Kem Marakah.

2. Letupan tersebut telah menyasarkan sebuah kenderaan awam lain yang sedang menghala ke Beirut namun turut mengakibatkan kerosakan pada sebuah bas yang membawa anggota MALBATT 850-12. Akibat kejadian tersebut, seramai enam orang anggota MALBATT 850 mengalami kecederaan iaitu lima anggota melibatkan MALBATT 850-12 mengalami pelbagai cedera ringan termasuk seorang yang mengalami kecederaan di bahagian tangan (suspected closed fracture left arm) dan seorang lagi melibatkan anggota MALBATT 850-11 yang juga mengalami cedera ringan.

3. Anggota yang cedera di tangan telah segera dibawa ke Hospital Hamood di Saida untuk mendapatkan rawatan oleh Pegawai Perubatan MALBATT 850-11.

4. ATM akan terus memantau perkembangan situasi ini dengan rapi dan akan memaklumkan sebarang kemas kini berkaitan insiden ini dari masa ke semasa.

5. ATM kekal komited terhadap tahap keselamatan dan kesejahteraan anggota dalam melaksanakan misi pengaman di bawah panji Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB).

-TAMAT-

“ANGKATAN MASA HADAPAN : BENTENG PERTAHANAN NEGARA”

07/11/2024

Words is that at least six members of MyJointForce MALBATT 850-12 personnel deployed to Lebanon yesterday were injured in a bomb explosion. From the tweet, they were caught in between the Israeli bombing a nearby vehicle. No other details are available as of now. Pray for the Angkatan Tentera Malaysia personnel safety.

06/11/2024

NST's headlines read, 'It's over,' says Defence Minister on cancellation of Black Hawk helicopter lease
A confirmation from the DefMin Khaled Nordin on the cancellation of four-lease Black Hawk helos from Aerotree.

SHAH ALAM: The Defence Ministry has submitted a cancellation notice to the company that won the contract to lease four Black Hawk helicopters to the army, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

03/11/2024

Wah, it's Mildef International Technologies' turn to welcome the Secretary-General to Kementerian Pertahanan Malaysia to their bigger facilities at Sendayan TechValley (bigger because I'm not sure if there is another set-up in Kuala Lipis). My first impression of this manufacturing facility is that it seems well set up. Recognisable are the heavyweight overhead gantry cranes and a metal sheet cutting machine.

At the moment, the factory looks empty, perhaps awaiting the said soon-to-be-announced tender for Tentera Darat Malaysia 136 units of High Mobility Armoured Vehicle (HMAV) and maybe the High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicle (HMLTV) as well. If the program goes their way, Mildef will most likely be getting the steel from Indonesia, according to Mr Marhalim. Perhaps we'll see more partnerships in the project.

As for me I'm looking at their capability to have enough skilled manpower to complete the multi million ringgit project. Will it involves foreign participation? For now, we wait.

ps. Second photo, on the rotating assembling machine, a Tarantula or Rentaka?

02/11/2024

Secretary General to Kementerian Pertahanan Malaysia walkabout took him to Institut Penyelidikan Sains dan Teknologi Pertahanan. Some interesting photos shared by the ministry, only lack details of what's being worked on. The octocopter drone with two mortar shells, hybrid powered? Its propellers arrangement looks different too, installed in a top and bottom placement.

Most of the products shown are from Mildef International Technologies. We can see familiar faces from the company, on hands to brief the KSU on their products that are being tested at STRIDE perhaps?

I still wonder what happened to the Kawbra UGV which was showcased to the public at DSA 2022 🤔

01/11/2024

I forgot today is 1st of November. People in Subang or Port Klang saw any "green" helos?

01/11/2024

Today at the Royal Armoured Corps event, a nice looking Ferret Scout Car (a backup unit can also be seen on standby in the video live stream) has the Chief of Tentera Darat Malaysia onboard for his parade inspection.
The comeback of the Ferret which featured a machine gun turret to their ceremonial event is definitely refreshing. Hope they'll continue with the tradition and we get to see it in their future events as well.

31/10/2024

Busy touching base in his new portfolio, Secretary General to Kementerian Pertahanan Malaysia today visited the country's indigenous military vehicle manufacturer, Cendana Auto.

Looking at their Facebook post, three photos caught my eye. That armoured vehicle, is that one of Tentera Darat Malaysia's K200 IFVs? Many would have known that Cendana Auto recently signed an agreement with Hanwha Aerospace - 한화에어로스페이스 to upgrade one of the IFV for TDM evaluation and test. If it's so, looks like work has started for them.

Photos of a truck with a power circuit and a commercial washing machine, is this a new field laundry vehicle prototype by Cendana Auto or was there a tender by the Army for this vehicle that I missed out on? Anyone know anything about this?

Last interesting photo was the turret ring. This was the only confirmation I received from Cendana Auto, a product which they reverse engineer for their vehicle weapons mount. This little efforts of their save the Army a lot of money if were to import the turret ring.

Always good to see how local entities are able to innovate to meet Angkatan Tentera Malaysia's needs and requirements.

27/10/2024

Black Hawk Down has been explained in many different views. Found this animated graphic illustration on the rescue mission which involves the Angkatan Tentera Malaysia MALBATT team over the street of Mogadishu in 1993. The explanatory presentation gives us a birds-eye view of the timeline of where and what happened in the event. Malaysia's 160+ Army personnel and their Condor APCs can be seen as an instrumental part of the mission's success.

The Operations Room YouTube channel puts much effort into recreating battle scenes from wars and conflicts. Some good videos on the success and failure of missions can be found here.

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26/10/2024

An EC725AP of Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia No 5 Skuadron have been dispatched to Manila for HADR. The team of 15 strong will be tasked to assist the Philippines government in the aftermath of the Kristine typhoon. Safe journey airmen.

23/10/2024

Türk Havacılık Uzay Sanayii is reported to be under attack. No detail to what exactly is happening. Hope the Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia team is safe.

23/10/2024

From 2025 Budget proposal, the sum of RM675 million are to be allocated for Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia as an immediate solution to beef up their operation needs and requirements. DG of Coast Guard shared a breakdown of what's to expect.

1. RM150 million will be allocated for phase two of MMEA's Ship Life Extension Programme (SLEP) which includes six ships.
2. RM350 million for the procurement of a Multi-Purpose Mission Ship (MPMS). This force multiplier asset will see an increase sea operation efficiency for MMEA.
3. RM160 million for an additional of two New GenerationPatrol Craft (NGPC) with the latest surveillance technologies.
4. RM15 million to fund the refurbishment of United States Coast Guard (USCGC) gift of the former Steadfast Cutter.

On the surface, the sum to be allocated is higher than previous, it's hardly enough for MMEA to cover the extend of our EEZ more so South China Sea. Note also that the country's Maritimer enforcers are heavily taxed with CCG constant incursions. More need to be done.

No mention of the fate of the two Tun Fatimah class OPVs as in slowly drown within the bureaucracy. Good thing would be the four AW189 helos program is ongoing and not converted to lease buy.

𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗝𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗞𝗔𝗡 𝗥𝗠𝟲𝟳𝟱 𝗝𝗨𝗧𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗞𝗨𝗞𝗨𝗛 𝗞𝗘𝗨𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗔𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗠 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗔

𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗝𝗔𝗬𝗔, 𝟮𝟯 𝗢𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 - Peruntukan yang telah diumumkan Perdana Menteri, YAB Datuk Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim kepada Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia (Maritim Malaysia) sempena Belanjawan MADANI 2025 yang dibentangkan pada Jumaat lalu akan memperkukuhkan lagi keupayaan Agensi ini dalam melaksanakan tugas dan tanggungjawab menjaga keselamatan maritim negara.

Ketua Pengarahnya, Laksamana Muda Maritim Datuk Haji Mohd Rosli bin Abdullah berkata, Kerajaan telah memperuntukan sejumlah RM675 juta kepada Maritim Malaysia bagi penyelenggaraan kapal sedia ada dan perolehan kapal baharu dalam usaha mengukuhkan kesiagaan Agensi ini menjaga Zon Maritim Malaysia.

Beliau berkata demikian melalui satu Kenyataan Media rasmi yang dikeluarkan Maritim Malaysia bagi menyambut kenyataan daripada Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) di sini semalam.

Mengulas lanjut, Datuk Haji Mohd Rosli memaklumkan pecahan peruntukan yang diterima meliputi RM150 juta untuk penyelenggaraan enam buah kapal sedia ada di bawah Ship Life Extension Programme (SLEP) Fasa dua bagi memastikan jangka hayat operasi kapal-kapal berkenaan dapat dioptimumkan.

Manakala RM350 juta telah diperuntukan bagi proses perolehan sebuah kapal Multi-Purpose Mission Ship (MPMS). Kapal ini jelas beliau akan dilengkapi dengan pelbagai keupayaan pelbagai misi operasi yang membolehkan Maritim Malaysia melaksanakan operasi di laut dengan lebih berkesan.

Tambah beliau, sejumlah RM160 juta p**a diperuntukkan bagi perolehan dua buah Kapal Peronda Generasi Baharu (NGPC) yang bakal dilengkapi dengan teknologi terkini dalam usaha meningkatkan keupayaan rondaan dan penguatkuasaan di kawasan perairan yang lebih luas dan mencabar.

Selain kapal baharu, Datuk Haji Mohd Rosli turut memaklumkan Maritim Malaysia bakal menerima sebuah kapal peronda United States Coast Guard Cutter (USCGC) bagi meningkatkan lagi keupayaan Agensi memantau perairan negara, terutamanya di kawasan-kawasan strategik. Bagi tujuan tersebut, Kerajaan telah memperuntukan sebanyak RM15 juta untuk penyelenggaraan dan pembaikan kapal berkenaan sebelum ia dibawa p**ang ke negara ini tahun hadapan.

Terdahulu, Datuk Haji Mohd Rosli menegaskan peruntukan yang telah diumumkan ini membuktikan komitmen Kerajaan MADANI dalam memastikan Maritim Malaysia dapat meningkatkan keupayaan operasi dan rondaan sekaligus mengatasi segala bentuk ancaman jenayah di Zon Maritim Malaysia.

Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) Saifuddin Nasution Ismail

21/10/2024

😅.. 😶

Secara amnya, situasi keselamatan di Laut China Selatan adalah selamat dan terkawal. Perairan di Laut China Selatan kekal bebas dan terbuka kepada komuniti maritim. - YB Adly Zahari, Timbalan Menteri Pertahanan.

19/10/2024

For a nation to be defence self-reliance is a big achievement. To rise to such heights, people in the defence world know it would involve a huge financial investment and time. Defence journalist Dzirhan Mahadzir shared his thoughts on this matter and detailed some examples of how we did not meet the mark in developing a defence industry over decades.

KUALA LUMPUR: The 2025 Budget's initiative to empower the local defence industry through technology transfers from military asset suppliers and encourage exports is a timely step toward ensuring self-reliance for the nation’s armed forces, say defence experts.

19/10/2024

As soon as Kementerian Pertahanan Malaysia shared their 2025 Budget infographic on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/p/hhWMfoTqcozEmKer/ , one of the more "adventures" graphic was replaced by a slightly more subtle one. They do like Russian stuff? 😅 I like how they tease us with expectations and with PMX Anwar Ibrahim specifically mentioned local drone specialist Aerodyne, perhaps we'll see such AI technologies being use for border monitoring.

What procurement plans will RM5.8 billion help kick-start?

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#HUT66TUDM - Kuantan AB Walkabout

Bit by bit we're editing the footage that's in our archive 😅 Hi, it's back to four months ago at the Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia's 66-anniversary open day held in Kuantan AB. Did our little walkabout when the crowd started clear the static display area as it drizzled. Our focus was on all the assets being displayed and some interviews (most of the personnel declined when I told them we are YouTube and Facebook based). Anyhow, managed to get some close-up views of the ACs' weapons and gears used, which is a rare sight for us. The "brand new" still hot from the oven Mighty Hornet M45-07 was on display and two new support vehicles as well. Thank you to the two officers who were willing to be interviewed. Oh, we met up with a number of friends from the AF and a few of you guys as well. Was a fun trip, can't say about the drive back... ps. Checkout the AF's latest Facebook post, something from Kuantan AB to Putrajaya soon.

Info from the Parliament as well, the series of evaluations and tests conducted on Mildef International Technologies's Tarantula, the result was reported to meet the Tentera Darat Malaysia technical specification needs and requirements. These are: 2021 - Capability evaluation done by Institut Penyelidikan Sains dan Teknologi Pertahanan STRIDE and the Army on local terrain. 2023 - Ballistic test by Defence Technology Institute in Thailand. - Mine/Underbelly ballistic test by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa. Well, will we see the Tarantula 2.0 in service with the Army anytime soon? And the Rentaka 2.0, a well known military page on Facebook did whisper kind of an update to us about the white HMLTV...

The raw power of the KONŠTRUKTA-Defence EVA M2 6X6 155mm 52 Cal. Self-Propelled Howitzer.

#HUT91ATM - Dynamic Demo, kind of...

This was one of those challenging spot we had endured by far. Waking at 3.30am to arrive on the dot at 6am in Kem Segenting, we did not manage a seat for the Angkatan Tentera Malaysia's 91st-anniversary event. We knew the weather was not in our favour as we spotted on their rehearsal day but the sun did come out for a peek. Little did we know that the tide would also join to make life even more difficult. We're lucky that one army personnel allowed us to move up to the higher ground of the camp when the crowd grew (then, uneventful for him, he was reprimanded by other officers for this kind gesture). Back to the video, it's a mix of footage from the rehearsal and actual day. From the tight spots we're spotting from, there was only that much we could see. New to this year's presentation noticeably was the debut of the T@Tentera Darat Malaysia's MD-530G with RGK11 riding "shotgun". The air assault looks happening enough with the Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia fighters and the many helos from the three branches. Five ships and three FICs of Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia were present at this demo. Personally, I prefer the previous demonstration captured in 2021 https://youtu.be/vjRRxNV4Yxg Could be the angle from where I was shooting from, then it was an action pack "amphibious" assault. FYI too, after standing in the rain for over an hour we did not manage to get any shot of the Pantai Cahaya Negeri demonstration as it was cancelled because of bad weather.

#HUT66TUDM -Air Strike Display

#HUT66TUDM - Air Strike Display

Yes, we were late by over four months. Have some time to edit a segment of the Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia 66th anniversary which was held in Kuantan AB. We got the media pass to enter with our gear but did not manage to shoot from any good spots hence the missing portion in the ground action scene. As the AF is time managing their air assets, there was no solo aerial display, only a combined tactical display. This edit is another of our bad creations, with lots of off-focus, bad exposure... Hope you guys like it. ps. As our YouTube channel lacks viewers' support which means we don't earn to keep our plane spotting going, we are test posting videos on Facebook instead. I have no idea how Facebook's monetary works but with more activities here, maybe we can earn a few USD here.

Nothing to deliver

Today #HUT91ATM outing was a disappointment. Arriving at 6am still unable to get a place at the main demonstration area. Our plan B was the beach but only to know that the tide was really high this morning. Lucky for us a kind Army personnel manning the area allows us and many families with young children to climb onto the high ground of their camp area. Rain came when the first flying formation starts. Have to clean the lens over and over again due to this, not many usable footage... ps. Hope that the soldier do not get reprimanded because of his kind action. He got questioned by a few other personnel and MPs.

And they are back in Malaysia from a quick stopover at Bali.

The journey home for Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia team Raven started this morning, departed from Darwin to Bali. The #PitchBlack2024 team consists of the F/A-18D of No 18 Squadron and an A400M of No 8 Squadron will most likely follow their usual route, guessing arriving at Butterworth AB tomorrow afternoon. Will be on the lookout for Bagan's spotters cm welcoming team photos. 😉

#PitchBlack2024, in preparation for the return journey

Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia No 8 Squadron A400M returned to Darwin in preparation for the ferry flight home three F/A-18D of the No 18 Squadron. For the #PitchBlack2024 exercise, the Grizzly is tasked not only as logistics airlifter but also to provide air refuelling for the fighters. I'm guessing some notable personal items to have when travelling in the A400M are digital entertainment gadgets, earphones and loads of power banks 😁

The Unfortunate MM7297 (36-23)

Some footage of Aeronautica Militare MM7297 (36-23) that was lost in #PitchBlack2024 on the 24th of July. This was her stopover at Subang AB before their ferry flight to Darwin.