MULTINATIONAL SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) FOR MALAYSIA AIRLINES FLIGHT MH 370
The search for Malaysia Airline flight MH 370 has repeatedly expanded as it enters a second week. Malaysia has requested assistance from additional countries not represented in this graphic. Those nations include: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Burma (also known as Myanmar), Laos and France.
MALAYSIA
Malaysia is taking the lead in the multinational SAR operation using their military and civilian forces.
CHINA
Chinese state media report China has deployed the largest naval SAR flotilla it has ever put together and the Xi'an Satellite Control Center in Shaanxi Province has dedicated operations of eight orbiting satellites for the search and rescue effort.
VIETNAM
Various Vietnamese government agencies are participating in the SAR effort, with an array of aircraft and seven ships from the navy, coastguard and fisheries control department.
UNITED STATES
The recently deployed aircraft P-8A Poseidon is the U.S. Navy’s most advanced antisubmarine and aerial reconnaissance aircraft. The U.S. Navy also deployed its Seventh Fleet P-3C Orion aircraft from Kadena in Okinawa, Japan. Two guided-missile destroyers were also deployed,each with a MH-60R Seahawk helicopter on board. The USNS John Ericsson is supporting the two warships with fuel and logistics replenishment.
INDONESIA
The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) dispatched five vessels to the South China Sea. Indonesia also indicated that it will dispatch a number of maritime surveillance aircraft to the area.
SINGAPORE
Singapore was the first foreign nation to deploy in support of the SAR operation, with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) dispatching three military aircraft within hours of Malaysia Airlines MH 370 disappearing from radar.
INDIA
India has dispatched two naval ships, a patrol vessel and an amphibious warfare ship, surface and navy ships, coast guard vessels, maritime surveillance aircraft, military transport aircraft, a naval satellite and additional assets from the Eastern Naval Command.
CAMBODIA
The Cambodian government says it has sent two ships and four helicopters to aid in the search of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370.
PHILIPPINES
The Philippine Navy deployed three patrol vessels; one aircraft is enroute.
BANGLADESH
The Bangladesh government says it is using two aircraft and two frigates to search for the missing plane.
TAIWAN
Taiwan dispatched a military transport vehicle aircraft, a frigate and coast guard vessels.
AUSTRALIA
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) sent two maritime patrol aircraft to assist in SAR efforts.
THAILAND
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has dispatched a helicopter and a patrol boat. Thailand may dispatch additional vessels and aircraft should the Malaysian government request further assistance.
UAE
UAE state media report the country has sent two aircarft to take part in the search.
NEW ZEALAND
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) deployed a four-engine turboprop anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft which departed Auckland on March 10 and is temporarily based at the RMAF base in Butterworth, Penang.
Source: Jane's Military Defense