24 Maret 2025

Australia Bolsters Submarine Lethality Under $200 Million Deal

24 Maret 2025

Mark-48 torpedoes (photo: Aus DoD)

The Albanese Government is enhancing the lethality of Australia’s submarine fleet under a $200 million agreement with the United States to acquire additional quantities of state-of-the-art torpedoes.

Designed for both anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare, the additional stocks of MK-48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes will deliver a critical boost to the defensive and offensive capabilities of Australia’s Collins class submarines. The MK-48 will also be used on Australia’s future nuclear-powered submarines. 

The MK-48 is the product of a joint program between the Australian Government and United States Government. This involves the joint development of MK-48 hardware and software and supports the acquisition and sustainment of the capability for both the Royal Australian Navy and United States Navy, underscoring the depth of our longstanding alliance.

Australian MK-48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes are procured as sections that are assembled and tested at the Torpedo Maintenance Facility in Western Australia, which is also certified to assemble, maintain and test the weapon for use in United States Navy platforms.

This procurement contributes to Australia’s deterrence capabilities and is another example of the Albanese Government’s progress in delivering the 2024 National Defence Strategy.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, Pat Conroy:
“With this announcement the Albanese Labor Government is ensuring the Navy has the capabilities it needs to keep Australians safe. 

“This boost to our stocks of MK-48 Heavy Weight Torpedoes also demonstrates the Government’s commitment to deliver on priorities in the 2024 National Defence Strategy that contribute to the strategy of denial.

“The continuous joint development of the MK-48 Heavy Weight Torpedo provides the Australian Navy with the latest technology to counter current and future threats. This acquisition is a testament to Australia’s strong, long-standing alliance with the United States.”

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  1. TIADA UANG =
    CANCELLED FIVE PROCUREMENTS
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    CANCELLED FIVE PROCUREMENTS
    The Defence ministry has cancelled five procurements for supplies, services and infrastructure projects to avoid leakages in expenditure.
    "This is in line with the current government’s policy of prioritising transparency and value for money.
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    TIADA UANG =
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    Datuk Seri Ikhmal Hisham Abdul Aziz mencadangkan agar 18 buah pesawat MiG-29N milik Tentera Udara Diraja Malonn (TUDM) yang telah lama digantung penggunaannya dilupuskan dan dijual kepada negara-negara yang berminat seperti India dan Sudan.
    Bekas Timbalan Menteri Pertahanan itu berkata, cadangan berkenaan bertujuan untuk menangani isu kekurangan alat ganti bagi pesawat Sukhoi Su-30MKM milik TUDM yang terkesan akibat perang Ukraine-Rusia.
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    TIADA UANG =
    NGEMIS F18 SEJAK 2017 = 9 TAHUN
    NGEMIS F18 SEJAK 2017 = 9 TAHUN
    NGEMIS F18 SEJAK 2017 = 9 TAHUN
    Malonn has reportedly sought the Kuwaiti jets since at least 2017. The legacy Hornet is thought to “increase the level of preparedness and capability of the RMAF in safeguarding the country’s airspace”. While the acquisition of the secondhand Hornets would help to complement the RMAF’s fleet of Hornets, they come with their own set of challenges.
    The Malonnn Ministry of Defence had submitted no less than three letters to the Kuwaiti government over the past few years in a bid to acquire the fighters. However, the discussions were stymied by political imbroglios in the Kuwaiti goverment.
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    MALING TERIAK MALING =
    F 5 TIGERS ENGINES DISAPPEARED
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    F 5 TIGERS ENGINES DISAPPEARED
    F 5 TIGERS ENGINES DISAPPEARED
    The Malonn government is facing a fresh corruption crisis after officials admitted that two US-made fighter jet engines had disappeared from an air force base after apparently being illicitly sold by military officers to a South American arms dealer...
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    MALING TERIAK MALING =
    SALE F 5 TIGERS
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    This announcement was in response to posts, photos, and videos circulating on certain local social media platforms that purportedly depict an F-5 fighter jet allegedly belonging to Malon at one of the country’s ports.
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    MALONNN MILITARY CONTRACTOR =
    15 YEARS IN US JAIL FOR BRIBERY
    15 YEARS IN US JAIL FOR BRIBERY
    15 YEARS IN US JAIL FOR BRIBERY
    15 YEARS IN US JAIL FOR BRIBERY
    15 YEARS IN US JAIL FOR BRIBERY
    The 60-year-old, a Malonnn citizen residing in Singapore, was initially arrested in the US in 2013 on corruption charges. His company, Glenn Defence Marine Asia, gave millions of dollars in items of value and cash to US Navy personnel and command staff for advocating it during the procurement process and providing it with classified information. Francis pled guilty to all charges, including an escape attempt.
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    HUTANG BAYAR HUTANG
    END 2024 RATIO DEBT 84,2 TO GDP
    END 2024 RATIO DEBT 84,2 TO GDP
    END 2024 RATIO DEBT 84,2 TO GDP
    DEBT RM 1,63 TRILLION
    DEBT RM 1,63 TRILLION
    DEBT RM 1,63 TRILLION
    As of the end of 2024, the Finance Ministry (MoF) of Malonn estimated that the national household debt would be RM1.63 trillion. This is equivalent to 84.2% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP).
    ==========
    HUTANG 2024 = RM 1.63 TRILLION
    HUTANG 2023 = RM 1,53 TRILLION
    HUTANG 2022 = RM 1,45 TRILLION
    HUTANG 2021 = RM 1,38 TRILLION
    HUTANG 2020 = RM 1,32 TRILLION
    HUTANG 2019 = RM 1,25 TRILLION
    HUTANG 2018 = RM 1,19 TRILLION
    The Finance Ministry stated that the aggregate national household debt stood at RM1.53 trillion between 2018 and 2023. In aggregate, it said the household debt for 2022 was RM1.45 trillion, followed by RM1.38 trillion (2021,) RM1.32 trillion (2020), RM1.25 trillion (2019) and RM1.19 trillion (2018). “The ratio of household debt to gross domestic product (GDP) at the end of 2023 also slightly increased to 84.2% compared with 82% in 2018,” it said.

    BalasHapus
  2. TIADA UANG =
    CANCELLED FIVE PROCUREMENTS
    CANCELLED FIVE PROCUREMENTS
    CANCELLED FIVE PROCUREMENTS
    CANCELLED FIVE PROCUREMENTS
    The Defence ministry has cancelled five procurements for supplies, services and infrastructure projects to avoid leakages in expenditure.
    "This is in line with the current government’s policy of prioritising transparency and value for money.
    ==========
    HUTANG BAYAR HUTANG
    END 2024 RATIO DEBT 84,2 TO GDP
    END 2024 RATIO DEBT 84,2 TO GDP
    END 2024 RATIO DEBT 84,2 TO GDP
    DEBT RM 1,63 TRILLION
    DEBT RM 1,63 TRILLION
    DEBT RM 1,63 TRILLION
    As of the end of 2024, the Finance Ministry (MoF) of Malonn estimated that the national household debt would be RM1.63 trillion. This is equivalent to 84.2% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP).
    • Malonn's household debt is one of the highest in the ASEAN region.
    • The BNM monitors and regulates the lending activity of all financial institutions in Malonn.
    ==========
    HUTANG 2024 = RM 1.63 TRILLION
    HUTANG 2023 = RM 1,53 TRILLION
    HUTANG 2022 = RM 1,45 TRILLION
    HUTANG 2021 = RM 1,38 TRILLION
    HUTANG 2020 = RM 1,32 TRILLION
    HUTANG 2019 = RM 1,25 TRILLION
    HUTANG 2018 = RM 1,19 TRILLION
    The Finance Ministry stated that the aggregate national household debt stood at RM1.53 trillion between 2018 and 2023. In aggregate, it said the household debt for 2022 was RM1.45 trillion, followed by RM1.38 trillion (2021,) RM1.32 trillion (2020), RM1.25 trillion (2019) and RM1.19 trillion (2018). “The ratio of household debt to gross domestic product (GDP) at the end of 2023 also slightly increased to 84.2% compared with 82% in 2018,” it said.
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    BNM = HOUSEHOLD DEBT IS ONE OF THE HIGHEST IN THE ASEAN ......
    Malonn household debt is one of the highest in the ASEAN region. Against this backdrop, Bank Negara Malonn (BNM) safeguards financial stability by monitoring and regulating the lending activity of all financial institutions in Malonn, among other things.
    ==========
    MALING TERIAK MALING =
    F 5 TIGERS ENGINES DISAPPEARED
    F 5 TIGERS ENGINES DISAPPEARED
    F 5 TIGERS ENGINES DISAPPEARED
    The Malonn government is facing a fresh corruption crisis after officials admitted that two US-made fighter jet engines had disappeared from an air force base after apparently being illicitly sold by military officers to a South American arms dealer...
    ---
    MALING TERIAK MALING =
    SALE F 5 TIGERS
    SALE F 5 TIGERS
    SALE F 5 TIGERS
    This announcement was in response to posts, photos, and videos circulating on certain local social media platforms that purportedly depict an F-5 fighter jet allegedly belonging to Malon at one of the country’s ports.
    ---
    MALONNN MILITARY CONTRACTOR =
    15 YEARS IN US JAIL FOR BRIBERY
    15 YEARS IN US JAIL FOR BRIBERY
    15 YEARS IN US JAIL FOR BRIBERY
    The 60-year-old, a Malonnn citizen residing in Singapore, was initially arrested in the US in 2013 on corruption charges. His company, Glenn Defence Marine Asia, gave millions of dollars in items of value and cash to US Navy personnel and command staff for advocating it during the procurement process and providing it with classified information. Francis pled guilty to all charges, including an escape attempt.

    BalasHapus