Malaysia new 8 x8 Vehicles
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Anyone following this? I think the 3 candidates are Finnish Patria Vehicles Armoured Modular Vehicle (AMV) with Oto Melara two-person turret , 30mm gun,Swiss Mowag Piranha IIIC with Oto Melara two-person turret ,30 mm gun and Turkish FNSS Pars, fitted with a one-person Sharpshooter turret, 25mm gun.
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Those three candidates happened to be the latest on trial together. There may be others tested before. Like the Oto Melara's Centauro.
Officially, the MAF is looking for a 6x6 or 8x8 replacement for its Sibmas 6x6 FSV. Its interesting to note that the Sibmas carry a main 90mm gun whilst the three candidates have smaller calibre main guns. Perhaps they're looking at a wheeled IFV/AFV to complement the tracked Turkish ACVs.
p/s what happened to the thread discussing the MAF/SAF camouflage style? Anybody? -
I dont think MAF has enough monetary allocation to buy anything in substantial numbers for quite some time. Another item in the extensive `to-buy' list. MAF should try settling the earlier ones first; some of which have virtually vanished from the radar screen. But still, it is a good indication that some peeps in the top brass are thinking about the future needs of the MAF.
I wonder such exercises are attempts to preserve investor interest in the country; especially the defence and air shows. -
Originaly posted by ferryman2393
Should be deleted by the mods because of flaming...i never understand why people want to flame in a public forum... even if you win also doesn't prove anything, right?
p/s what happened to the thread discussing the MAF/SAF camouflage style? Anybody? -
Whats the latest news on this?
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wait 10 year for your answer...Originally posted by tankee1981:Whats the latest news on this? 
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if Mahatir's thinking still pervades in the army, it'll be a no contest, the turkish company would win, no doubts about that .....
but of course, the ironic thing is that they may be indirectly purchasing israeli technology ....