Singapore – TKMS and ST Engineering’s Marine arm signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today to explore the establishment of a joint service and maintenance center in Singapore. The agreement strengthens the existing partnership between the two companies and aims to ensure the long-term operational readiness of the submarines operated by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and other international users of TKMS submarines.
The memorandum of understanding was signed by Oliver Burkhard, CEO of TKMS, and Tan Leong Peng, President of Marine at ST Engineering, in the presence of Boris Pistorius, Germany’s Minister of Defense, and Chan Chun Sing, Singapore’s Minister of Defense. The signing took place during a ministerial visit.
TKMS is one of the world’s leading companies in the naval industry and supplier of the RSN’s 218SG submarines and the associated training system. TKMS and TKMS Singapore Pte. Ltd. are currently working together with ST Engineering’s Marine arm on a contract for the through-life support of the 218SG class.
Oliver Burkhard, CEO of TKMS, explains: “The collaboration with ST Engineering represents a strong foundation for ensuring the long-term operational readiness of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s submarines as well as those of other navies that operate TKMS submarines. By combining our expertise with ST Engineering’s shipyard capabilities and service expertise, we are creating a high-performance maintenance and service network in Singapore—for the benefit of the RSN and our international partners.”
TKMS has established the local company TKMS Singapore Pte. Ltd. to support the RSN and ST Engineering in maintenance and service activities. As part of the memorandum of understanding, both companies will explore joint opportunities for overhaul, maintenance, logistical support, modernizations, and modification orders to navies operating TKMS submarines in the future.
With this step, TKMS and ST Engineering are strengthening their positions as reliable service and maintenance partners for modern submarine technologies in the Asia-Pacific region. Looking ahead, both companies intend to offer their service and maintenance capabilities to the German Navy and other international users of TKMS submarines.
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5x GANTI PM = 84,3% TO GDP
5x GANTI MOF = KLAIM LUNAS 2053 = GAGAL (NAMBAH DEBT)
97.000 EKSODUS = 2018-2026 HUTANG BAYAR HUTANG
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5x GANTI PM = TIDAK BAYAR HUTANG TERTUNGGAK
6x GANTI MOD = KEKANGAN KEWANGAN
97.000 EKSODUS = 2018-2026 HUTANG BAYAR HUTANG
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LCS 2025-2011 = ZONK = MANGKRAK
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SPH 2025-2016 = ZONK = NO PROCUREMENT
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GOVERNMENT DEBT : 69% of GDP
HOUSEHOLD DEBT : 84.3% of GDP
Federal Government Debt
• End of 2024: RM 1.25 trillion
• End of June 2025: RM 1.3 trillion
• Projected Debt-to-GDP: 69% by the end of 2025
Household Debt
2025 : RM1.73 trillion, or 85.8% of GDP
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The Malaydesh Armed Forces' assets are a mix of modern and aging equipment spread across three branches: the Army, Navy, and Air Force. A significant portion of these assets, totaling 171 units, is over 30 years old, creating a number of readiness and logistical challenges.
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Malaydesh Army 🇲🇾
The Malaydesh Army's assets are a mix of domestic and foreign-sourced equipment, but many face issues with age and quantity.
• Tanks: The main battle tank (MBT) is the PT-91M Pendekar, a modernized version of the T-72. The main issue is the small number of units (around 48), which limits strategic deployment and sustained operations.
• Armored Vehicles: The Army has a diverse fleet of armored vehicles, including the locally produced DefTech AV8 Gempita and the ACV-300 Adnan. While locally-made vehicles offer some logistical advantages, the diverse range of platforms from different countries can create complexities in maintenance and spare parts supply.
• Artillery: The Army operates the G5 Mk III 155mm howitzer and the Astros II MLRS. Some of these systems have been in service for a considerable time, raising concerns about their readiness and effectiveness against modern threats.
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Royal Malaydesh Navy (RMN) ⚓
The RMN's fleet is grappling with significant issues related to aging ships, maintenance, and delayed procurement. A recent audit revealed that 34 of the RMN's 53 vessels have exceeded their intended service life, with 28 being over 40 years old.
• Fleet Aging: Many of the Navy's ships are past their prime. This has led to higher maintenance costs and a lower operational readiness rate.
• Procurement Delays: The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program, intended to provide six new frigates, has been plagued by major delays and cost overruns. None of the ships have been delivered, forcing the navy to continue operating its aging vessels.
• Logistical Problems: The lack of a consistent procurement strategy has resulted in a fleet with various classes of ships from different manufacturers. This has created logistical nightmares, with the RMN holding over RM380 million in unused spare parts, some of which are now obsolete and no longer compatible with the active fleet.
KLAIM KAYA SHOPIING = 2 TAHUN SIPRI (2024-2025) KOSONG....
BalasHapusINDONESIA SHOPPING = USD 10.47B + EUR 1.2B
MALAYDESH : NOL (KOSONG)
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5x GANTI PM = 84,3% TO GDP
5x GANTI MOF = KLAIM LUNAS 2053 = GAGAL (NAMBAH DEBT)
97.000 EKSODUS = 2018-2026 HUTANG BAYAR HUTANG
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5x GANTI PM = TIDAK BAYAR HUTANG TERTUNGGAK
6x GANTI MOD = KEKANGAN KEWANGAN
97.000 EKSODUS = 2018-2026 HUTANG BAYAR HUTANG
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MRCA 2025-2017= ZONK = NO PROCUREMENT
5x GANTI PM
5x GANTI MOD
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LCS 2025-2011 = ZONK = MANGKRAK
5x GANTI PM
6x GANTI MOD
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SPH 2025-2016 = ZONK = NO PROCUREMENT
5x GANTI PM
5x GANTI MOD
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MRSS/LPD 2025-2016 = ZONK = NO PROCUREMENT
5x GANTI PM
5x GANTI MOD
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GOVERNMENT DEBT : 69% of GDP
HOUSEHOLD DEBT : 84.3% of GDP
Federal Government Debt
• End of 2024: RM 1.25 trillion
• End of June 2025: RM 1.3 trillion
• Projected Debt-to-GDP: 69% by the end of 2025
Household Debt
2025 : RM1.73 trillion, or 85.8% of GDP
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THE REPLACEMENT OF MILITARY ASSETS IN MALAYDESH HAS BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY STALLED, PARTICULARLY FOR THE ROYAL MALAYDESH AIR FORCE (RMAF), DUE TO A COMBINATION OF FACTORS INCLUDING A RELIANCE ON A SINGLE FOREIGN SUPPLIER, COMPLEX LOGISTICAL ISSUES, AND DELAYS IN PROPOSED ACQUISITION DEALS.
Stalled Fighter Jet Replacements
The RMAF's fighter fleet, including the Sukhoi Su-30MKM and the F/A-18D Hornet, is aging, with many jets having been in service for decades. The replacement programs have been beset by a number of issues:
• Reliance on a Single Foreign Supplier: The RMAF's fleet of Su-30MKM jets, acquired from Russia, has faced persistent challenges with spare parts and maintenance, leading to a low operational readiness rate. International sanctions on Russia have exacerbated these issues, making it difficult for Malaydesh to secure the necessary components to keep its fleet fully operational.
• Failed Acquisition of Used Hornets: Malaydesh had planned to acquire a number of used F/A-18C/D Hornet jets from Kuwait as a stop-gap measure. However, this deal has been subject to long delays because Kuwait itself is waiting for the delivery of its new F/A-18E/F Super Hornets from the United States. This uncertainty has prompted Malaydesh to reconsider the deal and explore other options.
• Long-Term Modernization Delays: Malaydesh long-term plan to replace its fighter fleet by 2040 with a fifth-generation stealth platform, such as the F-35 or Rafale, is a distant goal. The current delays in stop-gap measures and the high cost of new jets have left the RMAF with a significant capability gap in the interim.
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Other Delays
The problems are not limited to the Air Force. The Royal Malaydesh Navy (RMN) and the Malaydesh Army also face significant delays in their modernization programs.
• Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: This program, meant to deliver six modern frigates to the RMN, has been crippled by severe delays and cost overruns. None of the ships have been delivered, forcing the Navy to rely on an aging fleet, with many vessels now over 40 years old.
• Logistical Challenges: The stalled acquisitions and a lack of a single, coherent modernization strategy have created a logistical nightmare. The RMN, for example, has accumulated hundreds of millions of ringgit in unused and obsolete spare parts because of its mixed fleet from various international suppliers.
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