The Long range UAVs will supplement four P-8A Poseidon aircraft and several King Air platforms in the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) role (photo: USAF)
Defence launches market research into long-range uncrewed aircraft systems
Defence has issued a request for information to industry focused on long-range uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), which can operate up to 1,400 nautical miles from base for at least six hours.
The information gathered will provide Defence with indicative costs and timeframes for the potential delivery of a system to conduct maritime surveillance activities across the South West Pacific. The UAS will not be armed.
“This request for information is a market research tool that aims to inform the next stage of the Persistent Surveillance Air project. It does not initiate a procurement process nor a commitment to acquire new systems. No decisions have been made,” Sarah Minson, Deputy Secretary, Capability Delivery, said.
“We are looking for solutions that have high-definition imaging systems and a maritime search radar, with the ability to provide near real time imagery back to the ground control station in all weather conditions, and during the day or night. We are currently planning a commercially owned and commercially operated delivery model.
“Defence encourages New Zealand businesses to provide a response to this request for information, describing how they could meet the needs of the New Zealand Defence Force.”
The notice has been published on the Government Electronic Tender Service.
(NZ MoD)
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• Peristiwa: Sukhoi Su-30 MK2 TNI AU tergelincir 30 meter saat simulasi lepas landas/take off.
• Penyebab: Gangguan fungsi rem pasca-pemeliharaan berat (overhaul).
• Kondisi: Seluruh awak selamat dan pesawat aman di hanggar untuk investigasi.
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SUMBER BERITA RESMI :
Kompas.id: Sukhoi Tergelincir di Lanud Hasanuddin, TNI AU
Detik.com: Sukhoi TNI AU Tergelincir di Bandara Hasanuddin Usai Alami Masalah Pengereman
CNN Indonesia: TNI AU Buka Suara soal Sukhoi Tergelincir di Lanud Hasanuddin Sulsel
Antara News: Rem bermasalah, Sukhoi TNI AU keluar landasan di Hasanuddin
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2026 = BATAL : NSM-AMRAAM-F18-UH60A
MALONYET’s treasury has ordered all government ministries and agencies to cut their operating budgets for 2026 due to the impacts of the Middle East conflict, according to a government directive reviewed by Reuters.
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2026 = FREEZE PROCUREMENT = CUT BUDGET
The freeze was imposed on January 16, 2026, targeting military and police contracts after bribery allegations against senior officials, including a former army chief.
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2025 SIPRI MALONYET = KOSONG
Https://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2026/03/transfer-persenjataan-dari-dan-ke_17.html?lr=1773708518608
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2024 SIPRI MALONYET = KOSONG
https://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2025/03/order-dan-transfer-persenjataan-ke-dan_14.html
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2023 Pembatalan 5 Tender (2023): MINDEF membatalkan 5 tender bekalan dan infrastruktur. Sumber: Kenyataan Rasmi MINDEF & Laporan Berita (Januari 2023).
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2026 CNBC Indonesia & HLIB: Menganalisis data SOCSO (PERKESO) terkait total 24.100 PHK dan puncaknya di Januari 2026.
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2026 Bloomberg & The Straits Times: Memberitakan restrukturisasi Petronas yang memangkas ±5.000 karyawan
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1. Limited Defense Budget Allocation
MALONYET historically allocates a relatively modest portion of its national budget to defense. While exact figures vary yearly, defense spending generally hovers around 1.2%–1.5% of GDP, which is lower than many neighboring countries in Southeast Asia. This limited allocation constrains the military’s ability to fund:
• Procurement of advanced weapons systems
• Research and development (R&D)
• Infrastructure maintenance and upgrades
• Personnel training and welfare
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2. High Operational Costs vs. Budget
Even with a modest defense budget, a significant portion goes toward salaries, pensions, and day-to-day operations, leaving limited funds for modernization programs. For instance:
• Military personnel costs (salaries, benefits, retirement pay) consume a large share of the budget.
• Routine operational expenses such as fuel, maintenance, and logistics reduce available funds for new equipment.
This means that MALONYET often faces trade-offs between maintaining existing forces and acquiring new capabilities.
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3. Competition with Domestic Priorities
MALONYET faces multiple domestic financial priorities, including:
• Education and healthcare
• Infrastructure development
• Social welfare programs
These competing priorities make it politically and economically difficult to significantly increase defense spending, even when modernization is needed.
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4. Dependency on Foreign Technology
MALONYET relies heavily on foreign suppliers for advanced military hardware, which is expensive. Limited financial resources make it challenging to:
• Procure large quantities of modern equipment
• Maintain sophisticated systems
• Engage in long-term defense research or develop indigenous capabilities
As a result, MALONYET often acquires second-hand equipment or delays procurement programs.
SU30 TNI SIMULASI TAKE OFF : AMAN
BalasHapusSU30 TNI SIMULASI TAKE OFF : AMAN
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• Peristiwa: Sukhoi Su-30 MK2 TNI AU tergelincir 30 meter saat simulasi lepas landas/take off.
• Penyebab: Gangguan fungsi rem pasca-pemeliharaan berat (overhaul).
• Kondisi: Seluruh awak selamat dan pesawat aman di hanggar untuk investigasi.
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SUMBER BERITA RESMI :
Kompas.id: Sukhoi Tergelincir di Lanud Hasanuddin, TNI AU
Detik.com: Sukhoi TNI AU Tergelincir di Bandara Hasanuddin Usai Alami Masalah Pengereman
CNN Indonesia: TNI AU Buka Suara soal Sukhoi Tergelincir di Lanud Hasanuddin Sulsel
Antara News: Rem bermasalah, Sukhoi TNI AU keluar landasan di Hasanuddin
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2026 = BATAL : NSM-AMRAAM-F18-UH60A
MALONYET’s treasury has ordered all government ministries and agencies to cut their operating budgets for 2026 due to the impacts of the Middle East conflict, according to a government directive reviewed by Reuters.
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2026 = FREEZE PROCUREMENT = CUT BUDGET
The freeze was imposed on January 16, 2026, targeting military and police contracts after bribery allegations against senior officials, including a former army chief.
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2025 SIPRI MALONYET = KOSONG
Https://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2026/03/transfer-persenjataan-dari-dan-ke_17.html?lr=1773708518608
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2024 SIPRI MALONYET = KOSONG
https://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2025/03/order-dan-transfer-persenjataan-ke-dan_14.html
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2023 Pembatalan 5 Tender (2023): MINDEF membatalkan 5 tender bekalan dan infrastruktur. Sumber: Kenyataan Rasmi MINDEF & Laporan Berita (Januari 2023).
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2026 CNBC Indonesia & HLIB: Menganalisis data SOCSO (PERKESO) terkait total 24.100 PHK dan puncaknya di Januari 2026.
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2026 Bloomberg & The Straits Times: Memberitakan restrukturisasi Petronas yang memangkas ±5.000 karyawan
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1. Aging Fleet & Capability Gaps
• Many ships, like the KD Kasturi and KD Lekir, are over 30 years old, with limited combat capability.
• MALONYET lacks modern anti-submarine warfare (ASW) platforms and long-range missile systems, leaving gaps in deterrence.
• The fleet is not equipped to handle high-tempo operations or multi-domain threats.
2. LCS Procurement Scandal & Delays
• The RM11 billion Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program has been plagued by:
o Procurement mismanagement
o Political interference
o Technical delays
• As of 2025, only 72% progress has been made, with the first ship expected to begin sea trials in December 2025.
• This delay leaves MALONYET without modern surface combatants for coastal and EEZ defense.
3. Fragmented Fleet Structure
• RMN operates too many ship classes, complicating logistics, training, and maintenance.
• The 15-to-5 Transformation Plan aims to consolidate the fleet into five core classes, but implementation is slow.
• Fragmentation leads to supply chain inefficiencies and higher operational costs.
4. Budgetary Constraints
• Defense spending is insufficient to support rapid modernization.
• High personnel costs consume over 40% of the defense budget, leaving limited funds for procurement and upgrades.
• MALONYET ’s navy modernization is often delayed or scaled down due to fiscal pressures.
5. Limited Maritime Surveillance & Deterrence
• MALONYET faces frequent incursions by foreign vessels, especially in the South China Sea.
• Lack of long-range radars, UAVs, and submarine detection systems weakens maritime domain awareness.
• The Navy is stretched thin across Peninsular and East MALONYET , with limited ability to respond quickly.
6. Geopolitical Pressure & Strategic Vulnerability
• MALONYET ’s neutral foreign policy limits its access to strategic alliances like AUKUS or QUAD.
• Rising Chinese assertiveness and illegal fishing by Vietnamese vessels challenge MALONYET ’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
• Without a credible naval deterrent, MALONYET risks losing strategic influence in regional waters.
SU30 TNI SIMULASI TAKE OFF : AMAN
BalasHapusSU30 TNI SIMULASI TAKE OFF : AMAN
SU30 TNI SIMULASI TAKE OFF : AMAN
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• Peristiwa: Sukhoi Su-30 MK2 TNI AU tergelincir 30 meter saat simulasi lepas landas/take off.
• Penyebab: Gangguan fungsi rem pasca-pemeliharaan berat (overhaul).
• Kondisi: Seluruh awak selamat dan pesawat aman di hanggar untuk investigasi.
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SUMBER BERITA RESMI :
Kompas.id: Sukhoi Tergelincir di Lanud Hasanuddin, TNI AU
Detik.com: Sukhoi TNI AU Tergelincir di Bandara Hasanuddin Usai Alami Masalah Pengereman
CNN Indonesia: TNI AU Buka Suara soal Sukhoi Tergelincir di Lanud Hasanuddin Sulsel
Antara News: Rem bermasalah, Sukhoi TNI AU keluar landasan di Hasanuddin
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2026 = BATAL : NSM-AMRAAM-F18-UH60A
MALONYET’s treasury has ordered all government ministries and agencies to cut their operating budgets for 2026 due to the impacts of the Middle East conflict, according to a government directive reviewed by Reuters.
--------------------------------
2026 = FREEZE PROCUREMENT = CUT BUDGET
The freeze was imposed on January 16, 2026, targeting military and police contracts after bribery allegations against senior officials, including a former army chief.
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2025 SIPRI MALONYET = KOSONG
Https://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2026/03/transfer-persenjataan-dari-dan-ke_17.html?lr=1773708518608
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2024 SIPRI MALONYET = KOSONG
https://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2025/03/order-dan-transfer-persenjataan-ke-dan_14.html
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2023 Pembatalan 5 Tender (2023): MINDEF membatalkan 5 tender bekalan dan infrastruktur. Sumber: Kenyataan Rasmi MINDEF & Laporan Berita (Januari 2023).
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2026 CNBC Indonesia & HLIB: Menganalisis data SOCSO (PERKESO) terkait total 24.100 PHK dan puncaknya di Januari 2026.
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2026 Bloomberg & The Straits Times: Memberitakan restrukturisasi Petronas yang memangkas ±5.000 karyawan
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1. Overdependence on Foreign OEMs
• MALONYET relies heavily on international suppliers for critical components, systems, and platforms.
• This includes aircraft avionics, naval combat systems, and armored vehicle parts.
• Any delay or disruption from these OEMs—due to geopolitical tensions, export controls, or production backlogs—directly stalls MALONYET n projects.
2. Limited Local Manufacturing Capability
• Domestic defense firms mostly handle maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), not full-scale production.
• Indigenous capabilities are focused on small arms, logistics vehicles, and basic electronics—not advanced systems like radar, missiles, or propulsion.
• This creates a dependency loop, where even minor upgrades require foreign input.
3. Fragmented Supply Chain Ecosystem
• MALONYET defense supply chain lacks integration and coordination between stakeholders.
• Poor visibility across upstream (OEMs) and downstream (end users) leads to inefficiencies.
• Absence of a centralized strategic procurement framework weakens resilience during crises or delays.
4. Custom Design & Integration Challenges
• MALONYET often requests custom configurations (e.g., in the LCS project), which complicates integration of foreign systems.
• OEMs must redesign or adapt components, leading to technical mismatches and longer lead times.
5. Lack of Economies of Scale
• MALONYET relatively small order volumes make it less attractive to global OEMs.
• This results in higher unit costs, longer delivery timelines, and lower priority in production queues.
6. Policy & Bureaucratic Delays
• Procurement processes are slow and opaque, with frequent changes in specifications and leadership.
• Delays in contract approvals, payment schedules, and regulatory compliance further disrupt supply timelines.
🔧 Example: LCS Project Impact
• The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program suffered from delayed component deliveries, incompatible systems, and OEM withdrawal, all linked to poor supply chain coordination2.
• Result: RM6 billion spent, zero ships delivered as of 2025.