Swords and Shields: Russia Unveiled PAK FA

Sukhoi T-50 PAK FA

Swords and Shields: Russia bets on PAK FA
The Russian fifth-generation fighter is supposed to make its first test flight this year.

by Ariel Cohen
Washington (UPI) Jan 16, 2009
Moscow continues to pursue a Sukhoi-based fifth-generation fighter. After five years of effort, Russia finally found an international partner for the development project. In 2007 India entered an agreement to jointly develop a fifth-generation fighter based on the Sukhoi.

The Sukhoi T-50 PAK FA -- standing for Advanced Frontline Aviation Aircraft System -- is a stealth-enabled fighter jet designed to compete with the American Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning Joint Strike Aircraft and the Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor. Russian air force watchers already christened it "Raptorsky," after the F-22 Raptor, with which it is supposed to compete.

The developers describe the T-50 PAK FA as having excellent maneuverability, supersonic cruising speed, long range and high protective properties. PAK FA will have a takeoff weight of 20 tons, which falls between the takeoff weight of the two American competitor airplanes, the F-35 JSF (17.2 tons) and the F-22 (24 tons).

Malaysian Army Future Soldier Combat Uniform (MAFSCU)

Malaysian Army Future Soldier Combat Uniform (MAFSCU)

Two unit of MAFSCU presented to the cabinet minister in Putrajaya

MAFSCU concepts were demonstrated to members of the Malaysian Cabinet Minister recently - a vision of what the Malaysian soldier will be wearing in 2010 and ten years hence in 2020. Both systems look straight out of a science fiction movie, with the 2020 concept bearing more than a passing resemblance to Star War's Darth Vader.

This systems are being developed under the Future Combat System Program and include a weapon, head-to-toe individual protection, onboard computer network, Facebook, Myspace and 4chan, soldier-worn power sources, and enhanced human performance.

Soldiers will be able to chat online with each other while they are walking down a jungle trail. The new system has the ability for each soldier to be tied into tactical local and wide-area networks with an onboard computer that sits at the base of the soldier's back. "We essentially call the 2010 soldier an Blackberry on legs' because it gives the soldier the same capabilities as they would normally have on aircraft and other platforms," explained Acapan of the Soldier Systems Centre.

Malaysian MAFSCU Infantry BMS Interface.

All Hail The New King of Johore Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar

Over the land there lies a long shadow,
southward reaching wings of darkness.

The Tower trembles; to the tombs of kings
doom approaches. The Dead awaken;
for the hour is come for the oathbreakers;
at the Stone of Erech they shall stand again
and hear there a horn in the hills ringing.

Whose shall the horn be? Who shall call them
from the prey twilight, the forgotten people?
The heir of him to whom the oath they swore.
From the South shall he come, need shall drive him:
he shall pass the Door to the mighty land of Johore.

He is the new king;
All hail Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.

We heard of the horns in the hills ringing,
the swords shining in the South-kingdom.

Steeds went striding to the Johor Baharu.
as wind in the morning. War was kindled.
There Iskandar fell, Iskandar the mighty,
to his golden halls and green pastures
in the Southern fields never returning,
high lord of the host. Johor Bahru,Kulaijaya,
Pontian,Kota Tinggi,Kluang,Segamat,Muar,Batu Pahat,
Mersing,Ledang form the mighty land:

in the Mount of Ledang under mould they lie
with their league-fellows, lords of Johore.
We welcome thou: Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.

Our King,
Our New Mighty King.

ggk

Thou Shalt Kill

Pulau Pinang, Pbt Gunasegaran attempts a disclaimer.

"Saya cuma buat seperti saya di latih," he says in a tone that is neither defensive nor boastful. "Penang is a sniper country..its a rich target environment."

The numbers suggest otherwise. Pbt Gunasegaran is a sniper in the 7th RRd who were given task to clear out the Penang city centre from Isketambila entrenced infantry.

The Isketambola 4th CBG infantry had seized nine-tenths of the city, which artillery had so reduced to rubble that the 3rd CAD weary soldiers called the fighting "sarang tikus." Combatants on both sides tunneled, scurried, and hid in the ruins of once Unesco heritage city and whole blocks of collapsed apartment buildings. It was a snipers haven.

Pbt. Gunasegaran had been a son of a lorry driver. In his first 10 days of shooting, he killed 40 Isketambola troops.

His motto: Thou Shalt Kill

Siege of Penang:Battle for Bayan Lepas Airport II

Najibsat KH33 reconnaissance satelite catch a glimps of the heavy fighting. With the main terminal on fire

Daring Commando Assault inside the Airport.

A plan is devised by General Ebi that involves the use of the 10th BDE and 11th KAD to seize control of Bayan Lepas airport. An airborne assault of two Army infantry battalions is organized to reinforce the 11th KAD attack to seize the airport.

While the 10th BDE securing the airport perimeter. The 11th RGK abseiled on the main terminal roof.

ACV300 from the 11th KAD breaktrough at airport southern flank were paid with heavy price. 3 tanks and 2 ACV were destroyed and damaged.

Assault group from PASKAU and GGK boards the KD Senggolan, this ship is specially configured for command and control of joint forces ashore and at sea. They rigorously trained and preparing them self for the inevitable assault.

During the early phase of the operation, General Ebi leave one of the air assault group (PASKAU) behind while picking up a recon-strike squadron from the GGK. Together with the 11th KAD, this task force is positioned to make the move from the beach head to the airport, seizing the rest of the warhead.

2 troopers from the 11th RGK, DELTA Squad in an overwatch position after blowing up Isketambola 3 SAM site around the airport.

While the main bulk of Isketambola are fully engage to cope with the presence of more than 7,000 3rd CAD troops all over Penang, the rest of the task force and remaining air assault battalion deployed around the Bayan Lepas Airport, thus a direct assault are out of the question.

continue: HALO Assault by PASKAU to secure the control tower and GGK infiltrating airport perimeter to neutralise SAM threat.

Sultan Mahmud Iskandar Al-Haj ibni Ismail Al-Khalidi

All Hail The Mighty Al Sultan. Sultan Mahmud Iskandar Al-Haj ibni Ismail Al-Khalidi.



To Johore most powerful hero, great, chief of the chief, warrior, powerful Lord, whose onset in battle has not been opposed, eldest son,

crusher of opponents, first-born son of Ismail Al-Khalidi, supporter of the nine, noble ruler, King of the malays the producers, governor, he who rolls along the mass

of heaven and earth, opener of canals, treader of the wide earth, the king who in his mightyness nourishes the mighty land of Johore, the beneficent,

the exalted, the powerful, who has not lessened the glory of his face, head of nations, bestower of sceptres, glorious, over all cities a ruler,

valiant, the renown of whose sceptre is not approached, chief of widespread influence, great among the Kings, shading from the southern sun, Lord of Kings, whose hand the vault of mighty malay land.

(and) earth has controlled, a King in battle mighty who has vanquished opposition, victorious, powerful, Lord of water-courses and seas,

strong, not yielding, whose onset brings down the green corn, smiting the land of the enemy, like the cutting of reeds, the Daulat who changes not his purposes,

the light of heaven and earth, a bold leader on the waters, destroyer of them that hate (him), a spoiler (and) Lord of the disobedient, dividing enemies, whose name in the speech of all Kings.

no Kings has ever disregarded, the gatherer of all, the king whose prayers are good, whose abode is in the city of Johore Baharu, a great Lord, my Lord - the mighty King,

King of multitudes, a Prince unequalled, Lord of all the ten daerah, powerful over hosts of men, the possession of the mighty Timbalan Setia Negeri Johor

and of Sultan Mahmud Iskandar , a servant of the great state Johor.

thy great Daulat is founded, and thou makest righteous his life, valiant, warrior, who in the service of Johor his Lord hath proceeded, and among the Kings

of the one small regions who has not his fellow, a Prince for admiration, not sparing opponents, mighty leader, who an equal

has not, a Prince reducing to order his disobedient ones, who has subdued whole multitudes of men, a strong worker, treading down

the heads of his enemies, trampling on all foes, crushing assemblages of rebels, who in the service of the great mighty Johore.

marched vigorously and the lands of all of them his hand captured, caused the forests of all of them to fall, and received their tribute, taking

securities, establishing laws over all lands, when Sultan Mahmud Iskandar the Lord who proclaims my name and augments my Royalty

laid hold upon his invincible power for the forces of my Lordship, for Sultan Mahmud Iskandar , glorious Prince, the mighy king.

the generous, the great, the powerful, acquirer of cities and forests and the territory of all of them, King of Lords, destroying the wicked, strengthening

the peaceful, not sparing opponents, a Prince of firm will(?) one who combats oppression, Lord of all Kings,

Lord of Lords, the acknowledged, King of Kings, seated gloriously, the renown of Sultan Mahmud Iskandar the warrior, prolonging the benefits (conferred by) his fathers:

a Prince who in the service of Johor, the people in whom he trusted, royally marched to turbulent lands, and Kings who had rebelled against him .

All hail mighty King.

ggk