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Friday, August 15, 2014

Indonesia Confirms Acquisition of Four Klewang-Class Stealth Patrol Ships

Klewang class 63m Stealth Fast Missile Patrol Vessel (photo : NorthSeaBoats)

The chief of the Indonesian Navy (Tentera Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) has confirmed that the Klewang-class stealth patrol ship programme has resumed and that the service will operate a class of at least four vessels.

Admiral Marsetio, chief of staff of the TNI-AL, confirmed the plans in an interview with IHS Jane's at the Indonesian Armed Forces headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, on 14 August.

The stealth trimaran programme was suspended after first-of-class KRI Klewang was gutted by fire and damaged beyond repair at a naval port in Banyuwangi, East Java, weeks after its official launch on 31 August 2012. The vessel was still undergoing sea trials. There were no casualties in that incident but Indonesia's defence ministry suspended the programme indefinitely pending further investigations into the cause of the fire.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Lockheed Martin Announces Indonesian Radar Industry Initiative

AN/TPS-77 air surveillance radar (photo credit : militaryphotos)

Lockheed Martin has launched an Indonesian radar industry initiative as part of its efforts to support the country's plans to modernize and extend its air surveillance coverage.This initiative includes technology transfers to aid in the development of a new Indonesian radar industry, as well as partnerships with local universities to cultivate the workforce necessary to support it. Enhancing Indonesia's ability to make critical radar components will reduce the nation's reliance on foreign suppliers, while providing employment opportunities for its citizens.

"Lockheed Martin is committed to supporting Indonesia and its defense industry revitalization plans," said Robert Laing, National Executive, Lockheed Martin, Indonesia. "Our goal is to create a new technology sector and associated jobs to ensure a sustainable industry in Indonesia."Lockheed Martin has worked with the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) to produce an engineering curriculum focused on radar technologies. Similar programs, along with ongoing technical seminars and education opportunities, are training future leaders in the development of this technology. The Corporation also has established an Indonesia-based manufacturing capability with local companies, which have begun producing radar components.Lockheed Martin is competing for Indonesia's Ground Control Intercept (GCI) radar program. Should the company be selected for this opportunity, it would provide significant new employment possibilities for its local industry partners, estimated at up to 2 million labor hours over the lifetime of these radars. These Indonesian partners would be capable of producing nearly $100M (USD) of radar components per year.

Lockheed Martin's extensive air surveillance radar experience can help Indonesia ensure a safe and secure airspace for both civilian air traffic and national sovereignty for many years to come. Lockheed Martin has produced and currently maintains more than 200 air surveillance radars in 30 countries. Operational around the world 24 hours a day, these radars work completely unmanned and many have performed for decades in extremely harsh, remote environments. None of these radars has ever been taken out of service, and many systems continue to operate well beyond their original 20-year service lives. This longevity is a result of Lockheed Martin's continuous investment in state-of-the-art technology and its commitment to customer missions.

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Indonesia commissions first two of three Bung Tomo-class corvettes

Indonesia's Defence Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro presided over a commissioning ceremony for the Indonesian Navy's (Tentera Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) first two of three Bung Tomo-class corvettes at Barrow-in-Furness, UK, on 18 July.

The 95 m F 2000 vessels, KRI Bung Tomo and KRI John Lie , were originally built by BAE Systems for the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) under a contract signed in January 1998. However, after a protracted legal dispute, the ships were laid up and offered for sale by the Bruneian government through an affiliate company of Lürssen. The vessels were subsequently acquired by Indonesia in January 2013.

The Bung Tomo-class vessels are armed with one Oto Melara 76/62 Super Rapid gun, two MSI-Defence 30 mm guns, and two 324 mm triple-tube torpedo launchers. As built, the ships were also provisioned for eight MBDA MM 40 Block 2 Exocet anti-ship missiles and 16 MBDA VL Seawolf point defence missiles; however, neither weapons system was installed. It is understood that, in TNI-AL service, they will receive eight MM 40 Block 3 Exocet missiles, and 16 MBDA VL Mica point defence missiles.

The vessels' sensor suite includes a Thales 4130C1 hull-mounted sonar, a Kelvin Hughes 1007 I-band surface search radar, and a BAE Systems AWS 9 E/F-band air/surface search radar.

The corvettes can achieve a top speed of 30 kt and are designed for a range of 5,000 n miles at 12 kt.

According to the TNI-AL, Bung Tomo and John Lie are currently in transit to Indonesia, where they are scheduled to be put on display at the TNI-AL base in Surabaya as part of an Indonesian National Armed Forces Day celebration event on 5 October. Upon conclusion of the celebrations, the ships are understood by IHS Jane's to be inducted into the TNI-AL's Eastern Fleet where they are expected to assume offshore patrol duties.

The third vessel in class, KRI Usman Harun , was not commissioned at the ceremony but Indonesian media reports on 21 July quoted TNI-AL officials as saying that its personnel are currently on their way to the UK to bring the ship home. No reason was given as to why Usman Harun was not inducted together with its sister ships at the ceremony and it is unclear as to whether a separate commissioning will be held.

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The third vessel in the class, which was not commissioned during the ceremony, caused tensions between Singapore and Indonesia in February 2014 after Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs registered concern about the ship's name.

The corvette is named after Osman (Usman) Haji Mohamed Ali and Harun Said, two members of Indonesia's then marine commandos (known today as the Korps Marinir) who were convicted of participating in the 1965 bombing of MacDonald House in Orchard Road, Singapore, which killed three people. The infiltration had been ordered by then President Sukarno, who opposed the formation of Singapore and Malaysia. Both marines were executed in Singapore in 1968.

Although both countries have agreed to maintain good bilateral ties despite the incident, Singapore has indicated that it would not allow Usman Harun into the country's territorial waters and would forbid the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) from participating in any maritime exercises in which the vessel is involved.

It is unclear if the defence minister would similarly preside over Usman Harun 's commissioning at a later date. In the case that he does not, it might signal a deliberate attempt by the Indonesians to keep the vessel's induction inconspicuous so as to not stoke further tensions between the two countries.

Thursday, July 24, 2014

China Offers Missile Technology to Indonesia

(Picture: Indonesian Navy warship firing a Chinese-made C-802 Anti-ship missile).

JAKARTA, -- Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro,said that Indonesia has established a defense industry cooperation with the People's Republic of China. Purnomo said that the Chinese are ready to transfer technology in making missiles.

"The Chinese Administration supports the technology-transfer," Purnomo told the press after receiving General Fan Changlong from the Chinese Military. General Fan is a high ranking official, often considered having equal proportion as the Vice President.

Purnomo added that the technology-transfer will be conducted in several stages, given the different authorities that the two nations have. The State Administration for Science Technology and Industry for National Defense (SASTIND) from China is not under the authority of the Defense Ministry.

Indonesia, however, is highly satisfied with the performance of Chinese missiles. "The navy, particularly, is satisfied in terms of quantity, quality, and price," said Purnomo. He added that Indonesia is prioritizing the cooperation on low and medium-range missile.

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Myanmar Navy and Indonesia's PT PAL in LPD talks

PAL LPD 125 (photo : PAL)

The Myanmar Navy (MN) and Indonesian naval shipbuilder PT PAL are in talks over the MN's potential purchase of landing platform docks (LPDs) to bolster sealift and amphibious capabilities, IHS Jane's understands.

The two parties have recently entered what have been described to IHS Jane's as "preliminary discussions" about the MN's acquisition of a small number of vessels based on PT PAL's Makassar-class LPD, which in turn is based on a design by South Korea's Dae Sun Shipbuilding and Engineering.

PT PAL has delivered five Makassar-class LPDs to the Indonesian Navy and in June signed a contract to supply the Philippine Navy (PN) with two LPDs based on the same design.

(Jane's)

Monday, June 23, 2014

Indonesia launching Production Panzer Anoa

(MDN), after the military ordered 150 APCs Anoa PINDAD production in 2008, ordnance factory in Bandung, West Java SOE already got it as a fresh blood supply. The total amount of funds disbursed by the government to buy 150 units of APCs Anoa exceeds USD 1 trillion so Anoa production operation was running smoothly.

Not only completing 150 units of APCs Anoa, the weapons technician PINDAD is also currently menggeber production to meet the military orders in an aggregate amount (including 150 units of the first order), reaching more than 300 units. Anoa which already operated some even sent to Lebanon to support the UN peacekeeping duty Indonesia, Indo FPC Task Force TNI Konga XXVI-D2/UNIFIL.

'' A total of 150 Anoa, when it was ordered directly by Mr. Vice President Yusuf Kalla. It was a surprise and a challenge because PINDAD not have experience producing APCs. But thanks to the hard work finally realized PINDAD APCs were ordered by the government,'' said Rudyati Tuning, Head of the Department of Public Relations and Legal PINDAD to Space in PINDAD, Bandung, West Java (14/6). '' At the moment we are working hard to fulfill orders from the military and also Anoa Malaysia. With the capability of producing PINDAD Anoa 80 units per year, we believe the order of the consumer can be met,'' added Tuning.

Komodo

In addition to APCs Anoa, PINDAD also produces tactical vehicles (Rantis) Komodo's design in 2011. Rantis who already tried this has a number of capabilities such swiftly moving on muddy terrain, sand, steep path with tanjakkan 31 degrees and tilt 17 degrees and the ability to roam up to 450 miles.

Source: Space

52 Leopard tanks ready for shipping to Indonesia

image: jakartagreater.com

Jakarta - A total of 52 Leopard tanks ready to be sent from Germany to Indonesia in the first shipment. The amount represents the portion of the total reservation Army in 2013 as many as 164 units. Ceremonial first delivery (roll out) 52 tanks performed in Unterluss, Germany. The delegation High Level Committee (HLC) headed by Vice Minister of Defense Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Sjafrie and participated in the troupe of former Army Chief of Staff Gen. (Ret.) Pramod Edhie Wibowo. The delegation is scheduled to depart from Jakarta, Sunday (22/06/2014) this morning towards Hamburg. purchase Leopard tanks is initiated when the Army Chief, General Pramono Edhie Wibowo. The rationale behind the purchase of the main tools of weapons systems (defense equipment) as part of the modernization of defense equipment. "Alutsista Indonesia are among the most backward even among some neighboring ASEAN countries. During the Indonesian only rely on light as a Scorpion battle tank, and the AMX-13. The third type of tank is fairly mild aging, "said Edhie in a statement on Sunday (06/22/2014). Additionally, the purchase of the Leopard is also part of the defense equipment refreshment after 30 years without a refresher. "Refresher is required Indonesia to ensure the unity of the Republic of Indonesia," added Edhie.
Accordance with the purchase agreement in 2013, the last, Kemenhan has ordered 164 Leopard tanks to play the type of medium tanks battle tanks and Marder IFV. purchased Leopard Tank complete with ammunition, bullet drills and spare parts by the Ministry of Defense of the German company, Rheinmettal AG, with the approval of the German government. "Our presence in Unterluss is to see immediately which includes the preparation of the final technical inspection and testing Leopard tank unit to be sent to Indonesia, "Edhie said. "plan 26 26 MBT and Marder could arrive in Indonesia in the near future and could be modeled on the military hut celebration ceremony next October 5th," said Commander Commander Cavalry Weaponry Center (Danpusenkav) Brigadier General Mulyanto.

Source: DETIK

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Tatra T815: Vehicle Rocket Launcher 6x6 MLRS Astros II Mk-6 to arrive Indonesia

MLRS Astros II Mk-6 using a base truck Tatra T815-790R39 6x6 vehicle as a rocket launcher, while the base support vehicles using truck 4x4 Tatra T815-7A0R59. Previously used trucks 6x6 Mercedes Benz Type 2028A (photo: Reuters)

Early August, 13 of the 38 vehicles multilaras rocket launcher systems (MLRS) Astros II MK-6 made by companies Avibras, Brazil, arrived in Jakarta. MLRS vehicles that having a six-wheel (6 x 6) it has the ability to launch 24 rockets with a range of dozens of kilometers to 300 kilometers.