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Esszone to have 6 attack helicopters

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1024px-GAU-17_machine_gun_fired_from_UH-The Defence Ministry have announced that it the army plan to acquire six attack helicopters for its Aviation Corps to reinforce operations in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (Esszone). Dep.Minister of Defense -Abdul Rahim Bakri said (FMT).

 

The cabinet have approved the acquisition of Gatling guns to complement the procurement of the Agusta A109 Light Observation helicopters. The army is in the process of procuring 10 M134D Hybrid Gatling guns with weapon mounting systems for the helicopters.

 

 

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The government also announced the deployment of Hawk attack jets at Tawau.

 

Don't Malaysia have an air squadron in east Malaysia all this while?

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The government also announced the deployment of Hawk attack jets at Tawau.

 

Don't Malaysia have an air squadron in east Malaysia all this while?

 

 

RMAF is based in Labuan, which is not in Esscom area.

 

And the Hawk attack jets are indeed spotted at Tawau, please see Tawau Airport under Observation Hill.

Edited by Eddy Liew

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Apache or Rooivalk are more effective in low and slow combat compared to hawk.. I hope it wont be long until we secure such attack helicopters. Having said that, when we look at our past defense procurement contract, i wouldnt be surpised if Airbus Helicopters win the deal with their Tigre

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Bandit preferred mode of transport is speed boat, believe helicopter equipped with minigun and night vision should be enough for the job. Believe the challenge is readiness and response time, how fast the helicopter could intercept the speed boat.

 

Believe BAe Hawk at TWU is more for deterrent purpose.

Edited by KK Lee

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