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[Indos]

KOPASKHAS (Indonesia Air Force Elite Troops)

The Indonesian Air Force (IAF) has its own elite unit, called Air Force Special Forces Corps (Paskhas). Just like any other elite unit in the Army and Navy, Paskhas is the ground combat unit that is capable to operate on land, sea, and air. The difference is that Paskhas is trained to conquer and defend air fields from enemy, and then prepare the air fields to be able to facilitate friendly airplanes to land. This capability is called Front Air Fields Establishment and Management Operation.

The history of Paskhas as the first airborne unit is almost as old as the Republic of Indonesia. Airborne infiltration operation by 14 paratroopers on October 17, 1947 in Kotawaringin, Kalimantan, is marked as the birth date of Paskhas. In the early years of Indonesian Air Force (established on April 9, 1946), these airborne unit is called Air Field Defense Unit (PPP). In April 1952, the Quick-Reaction Unit (PGT) was also established to strengthen the IAF.

As of 1952, the IAF ground units consisted of PPP, PGT, and PSU (Air Defense Unit). On October 15, 1962, PPP and PGT were organized into Air Fields Defense Command (Koppau). Later on May 17, 1966, Koppau was renamed to Quick-Reaction Troops Command (Kopasgat). There were three Kopasgat regiments, each located in Bandung, Jakarta and Surabaya. Kopasgat was transfromed into Special Forces Center in 1985 before became Paskhas on July 7, 1997 based on the official decision of Indonesian Armed Forces Commander.

Today Paskhas has a strength of 3,000 personnels. The limited financial support from the government is the biggest challenge to modernize this unit. Each Paskhas personnel is only equipped with SS-1 attack rifle, while the Bravo Detachment Anti-Terrorist Unit is only equipped with additional Scorpion light automatic rifles.

There is a plan to expand Paskhas unit into 10 Squadron with twice as many personnels as what they are today. Until today, the placement of Paskhas still follows the organization of IAF weapon system, in particular the combat and support-combat airplanes. In other words, wherevere there is an IAF squadron, ideally there is a Paskhas squadron as the airfield defense unit.

PASKHAS

 

[Indos]

DEN BRAVO-90 (Indonesia Air Force Special Force Unit)

Detasemen Bravo 90 (Bravo-90 Detachment) is the newest unit in the Indonesian Special Forces groups. Bravo, which means the best, was formed in limited ways within the Air Force Special Forces Corps (Kopaskhasau). The concept of this unit follows General Guilio Douchets war strategy: it is easier and more effective to destroy enemys air power by destroying its ground installations and armories than by conducting air combats. Based on this thinking, Bravo 90 is directed to perform intelligence in support of air operations, neutralize all enemys potential air power, and other special operations as instructed by the Armed Forces Commander.

Initially, there were 34 personnels in Bravo: 1 commanding officer, 3 group commander, and 30 troops. No information ever released about this unit from its limited formation until the end of 1990s. In this vacuum era, it is believed that its members were assigned into Kopaskhasaus Demonstration and Training Unit (Satdemolat). It was September 9, 1999 this special forces detachment was formally established.

Bravos personnels were recruited from the best graduates of Para-Commando trainings in the Air Force. About 5-10 graduates are recruited for this elite unit. To train its anti-terror techniques, the unit is also trained at Armys Sat-81 Gultor GMF facility for airplane hostage rescue trainings, Navys Denjaka facility for off-shore airfields infiltration and attack trainings, Navys Kopaska facility for underwater demolition trainings, and Polices Gegana facility for anti-bomb unit trainings.

DEN BRAVO-90

 

[Indos]

Double Engine is chosen (C-103)

Seoul speeds up fighter jet development plan

Published : 2014-07-08 21:51
Updated : 2014-07-08 21:51

South Korea is accelerating its efforts to develop an indigenous warplane with a plan to give public notice of bids for the so-called KFX project as early as August.

The military plans to confirm its required operational capabilities for the project at the Joint Chiefs of Staff Council session in mid-July, and finalize the bidding plan during a session of the national defense acquisition program committee next month.

The KFX program, which includes both the development and production of the home-built warplane, is expected to cost nearly 20 trillion won ($19.7 billion). Under the project, Seoul seeks to deploy 120 fighters after 2023 to replace its aging fleets of F-4s and F-5s.

Since February, a Defense Ministry task force consisting of officials from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Defense Program Acquisition Administration and Air Force has been conducting research for the development project.

The task force has had heated discussions particularly on whether to opt for a single- or double-engine platform. Sources said that the taskforce had chosen a double-engine platform.

The Agency for Defense Development and Air Force have demanded a double-engine type. They argued that a plane with two engines could carry more weapons and fuel, and improve the plane’s mobility with a greater thrust. They also said the survivability of pilots would be raised given that one engine would still function should the other break down.

But those favoring a single-engine platform have maintained that the double-engine type carries a higher price tag, thus making it less attractive for foreign buyers. They also argued that thanks to current advanced engine technology, the chances of engine-related accidents were not high.

According to government research, the development of a single-engine platform would cost 6.4 trillion won, while the double-engine platform would cost 8.6 trillion won.

Seoul’s efforts to accelerate the development of the new fighter underscores growing concerns over the potential air security vacuum. The Air Force is expected to face a shortage of around 100 fighters in 2019 when almost all of the F-4s and F-5s will be decommissioned.

By Song Sang-ho (sshluck@heraldcorp.com)

Seoul speeds up fighter jet development plan

 

[Indos]

Lapan Fighter Experiment, Jembatan KFX/IFX Indonesia

Salah satu industri Alutsista yang sangat penting adalah ..

Pesawat Terbang dan pesawat Tempur, karena dengan kemampuannya yang serba bisa dan mematikan, dapat meng-cover seluruh Kawasan Nusantara.

Bangsa Indonesia adalah bangsa dengan segudang para ahli dan orang pintar yang mumpuni dengan berbagai bidang keahlian, termasuk salah satunya adalah kemampuan membuat dan menciipta pesawat, baik pesawat komersil ataupun pesawat tempur, sebut saja kita mengenal Prof.dr.ing.BJ Habibie profesor bidang aerodinamika ternama dan terbaik saat ini yang dimiliki bangsa Indonesia. Dari tangan dinginnya kita mengenal N250 yang lahir dari hasil buah karya putra putri bangsa indonesia saat itu.

Indonesia dengan Kondisi Geografis yang luas dan terdiri dari berbagai pulau, sangat membutuhkan Armada Pesawat Tempur yang memadai, untuk memenuhi kebutuhan Dalam Negerinya maka Indonesia merancang dan membuat sendiri Pesawat Tempur, hal ini didasarkan atas dasar kebutuhan yang mendesak dan vital.

Dimulai dengan kerja sama pembuatan pesawat tempur dengan Korea Selatan dengan program KFX /IFX dan saat ini masih berjalan kerja samanya. Adapun hasil kerjasama ini kelak diharapkan dapat membawa kemajuan penting dalam ilmu pesawat tempur bangsa ini kedepannya.

Menurut Ir. SULISTYO ATMADI salah seorang Kepala Program LFX, saat ini ada kerjasama antara LAPAN, PT.DI dan berbagai Universitas Teknik ternama dalam negeri untuk membantu terwujudnya program LFX ,KFX/IFX, dalam arti minimal kita mampu mencuri ilmu nya dari Korea Selatan.

Sementara tujuan dari kerja sama Lapan/ PT.DI dan lainnya adalah:

• • Mendapatkan suatu konsep pesawat latih-lanjut generasi ke 4.5 dengan kemampuan multi misi.
• • Memperoleh Rancangan Pesawat Tempur yang sesuai dengan kondisi dan situasi Indonesia

Design IFX Lapan image PPKP 1


Design IFX Lapan image PPKP 2




Design IFX Lapan image PPKP 3




Design IFX Lapan image PPKP 4


Design IFX Lapan image PPKP 5

Dalam hal ini banyak hal telah dilakukan LAPAN sebelum dimulainya program LFX dan KFX/IFX, seperti:

• LAPAN harus menyiapkan SDM nya utk mendukung Program KFX Indonesia harus menjadi tuan rumah di negeri sendiri, di bidang Teknologi, Penerbangan, khususnya Pesawat Tempur Supersonik GENERASI 4,5 serta generasi 5.
• Membuat Desain Konseptual Pesawat Tempur Supersonik
• Pembuatan Model untuk Uji Terowongan Angin dan Uji dengan perangkat lunak berbasis CFD Pengujian model Aerodinamik menggunakan Terowongan Angin Bekerjsama dengan perguruan tinggi (ITB) yang juga sebagai tim perancang KFX mempunyai Kemampuan/ Kelebihan dalam teori Perancangan, dan dari Industri (PT.DI, PTSmartAviation)
• Koordinasi Sinergi antara Lembaga Riset (Pustekbang-LAPAN), Perguruan Tinggi jurusan AeroAstrodinamika Teknik Penerbangan ITB, diwakili oleh Dr. Ir.Rais Zain,PTDI, PTSmartAviation, diwakili oleh Ir. Agung Nugroho

Tujuannya adalah :

• Merealisasikan Pembuatan Prototipe Pesawat LFX dari hasil rancangan ini, setelah dilanjutkan dengan tahap Preliminary Desain dan Perancangan detail Tahapan Pengembangan ke depan.
• Evaluasi Rancangan Konseptual yang telah dihasilkan/ prototipe.
• Melanjutkan Tahap Preliminary Desain (Rancangan Awal)single atau dobel engine. Melanjutkan Tahap Perancangan Rinci dan pembuatan terowongan angin.
• Pembuatan Prototipe Pesawat Terbang Tempur Supersonik LFX Tiga tahun dari sekarang.

Dengan demikian diharapkan hal ini menjadi gambaran bahwa bangsa Indonesia tidak main main dalam mengembangkan program mandiri pesawat tempur nya mari kita berdoa semoga tidak lama lagi bangsa indonesia dapat kembali menjadi macan asia di bidang industri pesawat tempur yang di segani oleh negara kawan dan lawan. (by Telik Sandi).

http://lapan.go.id/index.php/subblog/read/2014/567//722
Lapan Fighter Experiment, Jembatan KFX/IFX Indonesia » JakartaGreater

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

Indonesia ratifies Indonesian-Turkish defence pact
Jon Grevatt, Bangkok - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
10 July 2014
Indonesia ratified a defence pact with Turkey on 10 July, clearing the way for the two countries to expand defence trade and related industrial collaboration.

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) said in a notice that it had approved the Indonesia-Turkey "agreement on defence industry co-operation" four years after the accord was proposed by the two governments.

The delay was due to a number of factors including procrastination in the Indonesian legal system as well as lengthy negotiations over intellectual property rights.

The DPR said the objective of the agreement is to "build in both countries the capacity of defence and the profitability of defence industries".

Indonesia ratifies Indonesian-Turkish defence pact - IHS Jane's 360

Hill AFB plays key role in delivering F-16s to Indonesia
/ Published July 11, 2014

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HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The combined efforts of Hill Air Force Base's Ogden Air Logistics Complex, F-16 System Program Office, Defense Logistics Agency and several other Defense Department organizations will culminate in the initial delivery of three of 24 F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft to the government of Indonesia July 14.

The Indonesian government will accept delivery of one F-16C and two F-16D Block 25 aircraft here as part of an aircraft acquisition and refurbishment agreement approved by the U.S. government.

The Ogden Air Logistics Complex, or ALC, refurbished this initial batch of three F-16s, expending 15,000 man-hours to upgrade the avionics as well as overhaul the wings, landing gear, and other components on each aircraft. By the end of 2015, Ogden is scheduled to deliver 21 more F-16s to the Indonesian government.

According to a November 2011 White House press release, the deal represents the largest transfer of excess defense articles in the history of the U.S.-Indonesia bilateral partnership, and will allow the Indonesian government to significantly bolster air defense capacity without compromising the defense budget and other national priorities.

Following acceptance of the grant in January 2012, the Indonesian government committed approximately $670 million to remove the aircraft from storage, and overhaul, regenerate and upgrade the 24 aircraft.

The Block 25 aircraft, formerly flown by Air Force and Air National Guard units, had been warehoused by the Ogden ALC's 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group located at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona. Aircraft began delivery from the 309th AMARG to the Hill AFB depot during May 2013, where major regeneration occurred, and completed aircraft will be accepted and delivered next week.

The deputy undersecretary of the Air Force International Affairs, Maj. Frank Taravella, said the U.S. and Indonesian militaries have steadily growing defense ties. This aircraft acquisition program is just one more building block to ensure future interoperability between the forces.

Hill AFB hosted a visit with Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Ida Bagus Putu Dunia during April 2014. During his visit, the air chief marshal visited the Hill Aerospace Museum, F-16 production line, and airspace and coastal defense radar facilities.

In addition to the chief of staff's visit, the Indonesian air force sent officials in June to observe one of the U.S. Air Force's premier air-to-air fighter exercises, Red Flag-Alaska.

"This F-16 program currently stands as the flagship program of the defense relationship between the U.S. government and Indonesia, as their fighter aircraft inventory grows by 24 American-made F-16 aircraft," Taravella said. "Indonesia is receiving a completely refurbished aircraft, with astounding workmanship, and improved capabilities."

(Courtesy of 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs)

Hill AFB plays key role in delivering F-16s to Indonesia > U.S. Air Force > Article Display

 

[nufix]

PT Alam Indomesin Utama is completing the sets for Oerlikon Skyshield 35mm Air Defence Cannon

taken from PT AIU's official FB page: 2014 - We will be delivering 8 Sets of Oerlikon SkyShield 35mm Air Defence Cannon, at the end of August 2014. This is some of the worked that we've done from April until today. We hope everything going well until the installation of the main gun. Based on UU Industri Pertahanan No.16 / 2012, we try our best to delivery as many local content as we can to support Indonesian Military Industry. 35% is a minimum content.

 

[Zero_wing]

Wow i dream we would by this kind of weapon along with Iron domes and dellaha Missiles and Bramos is your country going to manufacture skyshields anytime soon?

 

[Nike]

Wow i dream we would by this kind of weapon along with Iron domes and dellaha Missiles and Bramos is your country going to manufacture skyshields anytime soon?

for the support system and ammunition only i think

 

[Zero_wing]

for the support system and ammunition only i think

Ic we can buy from Indonesia

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

U.S. delivering refurbished F-16s to Indonesia
The first three of 24 mothballed F-16s of the U.S. Air Force have been refurbished for Indonesia. By Richard Tomkins | July 14, 2014 at 1:48 PM |

Stored U.S. Air Force F-16s are being refurbished for Indonesia. (U.S. Air Force photo: Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah, July 14 (UPI) --The U.S. government is well on its way to refurbishing and modernizing two dozen F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighters for Indonesia.

The first three of the 24 planes refurbished under a 2011 contract were being delivered to the Asian country Monday (July 14). The remainder will be delivered by the end of 2015.

"This F-16 program currently stands as the flagship program of the defense relationship between the U.S. government and Indonesia, as their fighter aircraft inventory grows by 24 American-made F-16 aircraft," Deputy Undersecretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, Maj. Frank Taravella said. "Indonesia is receiving a completely refurbished aircraft, with astounding workmanship, and improved capabilities."

The Block 25 Fighting Falcons had been in Air Force storage at the Ogden Air Logistics Complex' facility at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.

The Ogden Logistics Center in Utah began refurbishment there after Indonesia formally accepted a U.S. grant and committed about $670 million for the planes, the Air Force said. The bulk of the work, however, was performed at Hill Air Force Base in Utah.

A total of 15,000 man-hours were spent on each plane to upgrade the avionics, overhaul wings, landing gear, and other components.


Read more: Indonesia receiving refurbished U.S. fighters - UPI.com

 

[MacanJawa]

Ic we can buy from Indonesia

yeah cool

 

[Zero_wing]

I mean for the skyshield system i mean we still using old 40m anti aircraft guns some we even coverted to anti personnel weapons

 

[Indos]

I mean for the skyshield system i mean we still using old 40m anti aircraft guns some we even coverted to anti personnel weapons

I believe we all have to wait for that, for the mean time we still cannot make one ourselves......

 

[Zero_wing]

Again good for Indonesia on the Defense front can make a request to the Indonesian comrades here to keep us Filipino forumers an update on SSV being made by your country? Thanks a lot guys

 

[Indos]

R-77 / AA-12 Adder

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