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Charting new waters [ID18D3]
RICHARD SCOTT
09 November 2018
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With a vast archipelago to safeguard, the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut (TNI-AL)) is continuing its modernisation efforts with the introduction of new submarines, frigates and helicopters.

Moreover, President Joko Widodo has put forward a vision of Indonesia as a 'Global Maritime Axis', intrinsic to which is the modernisation of the nation's maritime defence capability.

All this is occurring against the backdrop of China's increasingly muscular presence in regional waters, and its accelerated construction of artificial islands across sea areas it claims in the South China Sea. Although Indonesia is not a claimant to the South China Sea disputes, Beijing's unilaterally declared nine-dashed line demarcation overlaps with Jakarta's claim for an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around the Natuna Islands cluster.

Also, Chinese fishermen have been increasingly accused of encroaching into Indonesian territorial waters. Some of these alleged encroachments have resulted in high-profile collisions involving agencies such as the China Coast Guard and the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries.

The single most important naval acquisition programme is the introduction of three new DSME 1400 Nagapasa-class diesel-electric submarines, which were ordered from South Korean shipbuilder DSME in late 2011. First of-class KRI Nagapasa (403) was commissioned in August 2017, with the second boat, KRI Ardadedali (404) handed over at DSME's Okpo yard in April 2018. The third boat is currently being built at PT PAL's facilities in Surabaya under a transfer of technology arrangement, with delivery expected in 2021.

Evolved from the German Type 209/1200 design originally licensed to DSME in the late 1980s, the Nagapasa-class boats are built to the modified DSME 1400 design. Key features include a Kongsberg MSI-90U Mk 2 command and weapon control system, the Wärtsilä ELAC KaleidoScope sonar suite (consisting of a cylindrical array, a flank array, an acoustic intercept sonar and a mine avoidance sonar), a combination of Hensoldt Sero 400 + OMS 100 periscope and non-hull penetrating optronic mast systems, and a Safran navigation system (incorporating two Sigma 40XP laser gyro inertial reference units, a computer, and safety-critical navigation software).

Indonesia already operates two smaller Type 209/1300 submarines, KRI Cakra and KRI Nanggala, built in Germany by HDW and commissioned in 1981. Both boats have undergone refits and upgrades designed to keep them in service through to the mid-2020s.

At Indo Defence 2016, the Ministry of Defence's research and development branch revealed it had been working on the design and build of a 22m mini-submarine in conjunction with PT Palindo Marine. The TNI-AL has subsequently indicated that this boat is intended for test and evaluation purposes, and will not join the operational fleet.

Indonesia's Minimum Essential Force (MEF) defence modernisation plan had scoped a requirement for a force of 12 submarines by 2024 to address the proliferation of advanced submarines across the region. However, it became public knowledge in early 2018 that this headmark had been scaled back to eight boats, with work now underway to establish final requirements ahead of launching an acquisition programme. Options from Russia, Turkey and France have all been touted.

The most notable recent additions to the TNI-AL's surface fleet are the frigates KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata and KRI Gusti Ngurah Rai, both of which were acquired under the Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) programme. Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding, as prime contractor, signed a contract in December 2012 for the first ship, with an option for the second exercised in mid- 2013. Modular construction of the ships, built to the SIGMA 10514 design, has been shared between the Vlissingen, Netherlands, facility of Damen Schelde and PT PAL in Surabaya, with final assembly, integration and test performed in Indonesia.

The two PKR ships were both delivered in 2017. While the baseline ship fit included a core mission system supplied by Thales Nederland - including the TACTICOS combat management system, SMART-S Mk 2 surveillance radar, STIR 1.2 EO Mk 2 radar/electro-optical tracking system and Kingklip hull-mounted sonar - the only weapon system included in the original contract was a single Leonardo 76/62 Super Rapid gun.

However, space, weight and service provisions were included in the SIGMA 10514 design to enable the retrofit of additional 'fitted for but not with' (FFBNW) weapon systems, including a point defence missile system, a surface-to-surface missile system, and a close-in weapon system.

In July 2016, Damen Schelde was contracted by the Indonesian MoD to procure these systems, together with other FFBNW ship equipments. The full list comprises the MBDA VL Mica point defence missile system (with space for 12 canistered missiles), the MBDA MM40 Block 3 Exocet surface-to-surface guided weapon, the Rheinmetall Millennium 35mm revolver cannon, Leonardo B515 triple torpedo tubes for A244 lightweight torpedoes, Thales Target Designation Sights, the Thales Vigile 100 electronic support measures system, and the Thales Scorpion jammer.

A new class of large surface combatant forces is part of the MEF blueprint. The TNI-AL is currently finalising requirements for a class of up to four ships.

As regards naval aviation, the TNI-AL is receiving 11 AS565 MBe Panther helicopters from PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) under a contract signed in 2014. Under the terms of the contract, Airbus Helicopters has built the basic AS565 MBe air vehicles at Marignane, France, for delivery to Indonesia. PTDI, acting as design authority, is then taking responsibility for reassembly and outfit of the helicopters in-country at its Bandung facility. This includes the installation of an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) suite co-developed with US-based Rotorcraft Services Group (RSG).

The ASW suite developed and integrated by PTDI and RSG includes the L-3 Ocean Systems DS-100 HELRAS dipping sonar, a lightweight torpedo launch system (allowing for release of either Mk 46 or A244/S weapons), and a lightweight operator console. According to RSG, the modular systems design will allow the helicopter to be quickly reconfigured for noncombat roles, including maritime surveillance, search and rescue, medical evacuation, utility and external cargo lift operations.

When they become fully operational, the AS565s will be operated by 100 Skuadron Udara, based in Surabaya.
https://www.janes.com/article/84469/charting-new-waters-id18d3
 
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Indo Defence 2018: China’s CETC targets Indonesian Navy upgrade programmes
Jon Grevatt, Jakarta
- IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
09 November 2018
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The China Electronics Technology Group (CETC) is bidding to secure additional contracts to upgrade Indonesia's Kapitan Pattimura (Parchim I) class corvettes following the completion earlier this year of a programme to modernise an initial two vessels in the class.

A CETC executive confirmed to Jane's at Indo Defence 2018 that CETC is currently trying to identify a local industry partner able to support the potentially expansive programme. The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) operates 14 ships in the class, which have been operational since the early 1980s.

"In 2018 we completed the upgrade of two ships," said the CETC executive.

https://www.janes.com/article/84424...tc-targets-indonesian-navy-upgrade-programmes

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Anyone knows what other Parchim-class that also upgraded beside KRI Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin (376)?
 
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Indo Defence 2018: China’s CETC targets Indonesian Navy upgrade programmes
Jon Grevatt, Jakarta
- IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
09 November 2018
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The China Electronics Technology Group (CETC) is bidding to secure additional contracts to upgrade Indonesia's Kapitan Pattimura (Parchim I) class corvettes following the completion earlier this year of a programme to modernise an initial two vessels in the class.

A CETC executive confirmed to Jane's at Indo Defence 2018 that CETC is currently trying to identify a local industry partner able to support the potentially expansive programme. The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) operates 14 ships in the class, which have been operational since the early 1980s.

"In 2018 we completed the upgrade of two ships," said the CETC executive.

https://www.janes.com/article/84424...tc-targets-indonesian-navy-upgrade-programmes

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Anyone knows what other Parchim-class that also upgraded beside KRI Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin (376)?

KRI Silas Papare 386
https://www.indomiliter.com/kri-sil...t-parchim-kedua-pengguna-kanon-ciws-type-730/
 
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Indo Defence 2018: Nexter positions lightweight artillery for Indonesia
9th November 2018 - 04:05 GMT | by Beth Maundrill in Jakarta

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With the successful sale of the Caesar 155mm self-propelled gun under its belt in Indonesia, Nexter is now pushing for the country to acquire the 105 LG1 artillery system as an accompaniment.

The company displayed the 105 LG1 at Indo Defence 2018 and said that the light artillery piece was a good match to be used in conjunction with Caesar.

Many of the Caesar systems are in the hands of the Indonesian MoD and one example was displayed at the event in Jakarta.

An original contract for 36 pieces was signed in 2012 and in 2017 a contract for an additional 18 Caesar systems was awarded by the Indonesian National Armed Forces. Showing that Indonesia is still active in its pursuit of artillery units.

The Caesar 155mm/52 calibre artillery piece is transportable, particularly in a C-130 Hercules which the Indonesian Air Force has a fleet of.

Meanwhile, the 105 LG, which weighs around 1.5t, is moved via helicopter including UH-60 Black Hawks, Bell 212s and SA 330 Pumas as well as others. Included in the transport is a crew of five. In a C-130 Hercules four units can be transported at once.

The Caesar is now in service with three nations, France, a Middle Eastern country and forms part of the Royal Thai Army's artillery. The latter has also opted for the 105 LG1 and Nexter is hoping to replicate the pairing of the two systems in Indonesia.

In addition, the Caesar utilises Nexter’s Findart fire support command and control system which also supports the 105 LG1.

The 105 is now in service with the French Army as well as six foreign services. It is suited to rapid reaction forces and can operate on a wide range of terrains and missions. It is towable by all-terrain vehicles, including 4x4s.

The system has a range of up to 17km with extended range munitions and 11km with standard 105mm US M1 type ammo.
 
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PT Pindad-Czech Firm Show 8 X 8 Armored Vehicle Protoytpe At Indo-Defence 2018

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07:20 AM, November 9, 2018

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Pandur II 8x8 armored vehicle to be made in Indonesia

Indonesia’s PT Pindad displayed the prototype of an 8 X 8 armored vehicle to be made in cooperation with Czechoslovak Group (CSG) at the ongoing Indo-Defence 2018 in Jakarta.

The armored vehicle is a development of the Steyr Pandur II 8x8 produced by CSG. The company`s general manager for special vehicles, Agus Edy Suprihanto said that the armored vehicle can carry more than 12 personnel, has a 30mm cannon and has amphibious features.

Cooperation process between CSG and TNI (Indonesian army) has been developed since 2016. The Pandur II 8x8 is one of the CSG products that has been bought by TNI under an agreement that covers technology transfer and mass-production in Indonesia.

"We will conduct joint production to realize its production. The design has been with CSG, while production in Indonesia will be under CSG supervision. For the infantry navigation, we are able to install 30 mm caliber canon," Suprihanto said.

PT Pindad has orders from TNI for “hundreds of vehicles,” Suprihanto said adding that production is is slated to start within the year as delivery of components from Czechoslovakia would take 9 to 11 months. Orders had been placed for parts and components to last for 2 years production.


http://www.defenseworld.net/news/23...e_Protoytpe_at_Indo_Defence_2018#.W-UwUfcxXqB
 
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IndoDefence 2018: J-Forces displays armored and amphibious vehicle prototypes

The Indonesian company J-Forces specializes in armored vehicles. At IndoDefence 2018, it is displaying four different prototypes. One of them is not armored but a tracked amphibious vehicle, each part of the design being indigenous.

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The prototype manufactured by PT Jala Berikat Nusantera Perkasa will undetgo a long series of trials aimed at validating the concept, the rubber tracks, the body, the motorization, etc. Adapted to plenty of different roles in the armed and police forces as well as in civilian organisations, this vehicle is motorized by a Toyota 4-cylinder, 2,454cc diesel engine developing 170 ps at 3,400 rpm., with a maximum torque of 343Nm at 2,000 rpm. The aluminum structure and skin is designed and manufactured to resist to corrosion and torsion. The vehicle weighs 2 tonnes and has a maximum payload of 800 kg. The maximum speed is 40 km/h.

https://www.armyrecognition.com/ind...rmored_and_amphibious_vehicle_prototypes.html
 
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Indo Defence 2018: Indonesia’s Su-35 procurement faces CAATSA hurdle
Jon Grevatt, Jakarta - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
09 November 2018
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Indonesia plans to procure the Sukhoi Su-35 fighter aircraft from Russia (pictured) but is concerned that it will face sanctions from the United States if it goes ahead with the programme. Source: Sukhoi
Indonesia's programme to procure Sukhoi Su-35 'Flanker-E' multirole combat aircraft from Russia is at risk of termination because of the possible consequences of US legislation that seeks to penalise procurers of Russian military systems.

Air Commodore Novyan Samyoga, the chief of information in the Indonesian Air Force (Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara: TNI-AU), told Jane's at the Indo Defence show in Jakarta on 7 November that if the US places overbearing restrictions on Indonesia through the legislation the service will be forced to procure a "Western fighter aircraft".

If that happens, Jane's understands that Lockheed Martin's F-16 Viper fighter is likely to be selected by the TNI-AU instead of the Su-35.

Indonesia signed a contract to procure 11 Su-35s in February this year, just a few months after the US enacted the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), which proposes sanctions on Russia's defence customers in response to Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 US presidential election and the annexation of Crimea.

Air Cdre Samyoga said that even though the contract has been signed Indonesia will have no option other to terminate the deal if the US government introduces harsh sanctions on the Southeast Asian country.

The US government imposed sanctions on Indonesia through much of the 1990s until 2005 as a result of perceived Indonesian military human rights abuses in East Timor. The ban had a significantly detrimental effect on the TNI-AU, which was unable to procure parts for its fleets of US-made aircraft such as F-16s and C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.

"We need to operate a combination of east- and west-made fighters," said Air Cdre Samyoga. "Politics is uncertain, and we need balance because if we have problems with the west we can use aircraft made in the east. We have had sanctions imposed on us before, so we know we need that balance."
 
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Indo Defence 2018: Indonesia’s Su-35 procurement faces CAATSA hurdle
Jon Grevatt, Jakarta - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
09 November 2018
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Indonesia plans to procure the Sukhoi Su-35 fighter aircraft from Russia (pictured) but is concerned that it will face sanctions from the United States if it goes ahead with the programme. Source: Sukhoi
Indonesia's programme to procure Sukhoi Su-35 'Flanker-E' multirole combat aircraft from Russia is at risk of termination because of the possible consequences of US legislation that seeks to penalise procurers of Russian military systems.

Air Commodore Novyan Samyoga, the chief of information in the Indonesian Air Force (Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara: TNI-AU), told Jane's at the Indo Defence show in Jakarta on 7 November that if the US places overbearing restrictions on Indonesia through the legislation the service will be forced to procure a "Western fighter aircraft".

If that happens, Jane's understands that Lockheed Martin's F-16 Viper fighter is likely to be selected by the TNI-AU instead of the Su-35.

Indonesia signed a contract to procure 11 Su-35s in February this year, just a few months after the US enacted the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), which proposes sanctions on Russia's defence customers in response to Russia's alleged interference in the 2016 US presidential election and the annexation of Crimea.

Air Cdre Samyoga said that even though the contract has been signed Indonesia will have no option other to terminate the deal if the US government introduces harsh sanctions on the Southeast Asian country.

The US government imposed sanctions on Indonesia through much of the 1990s until 2005 as a result of perceived Indonesian military human rights abuses in East Timor. The ban had a significantly detrimental effect on the TNI-AU, which was unable to procure parts for its fleets of US-made aircraft such as F-16s and C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.

"We need to operate a combination of east- and west-made fighters," said Air Cdre Samyoga. "Politics is uncertain, and we need balance because if we have problems with the west we can use aircraft made in the east. We have had sanctions imposed on us before, so we know we need that balance."


We are peaceful country just willing to buy some goodies

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Indo Defence 2018: Nexter positions lightweight artillery for Indonesia
9th November 2018 - 04:05 GMT | by Beth Maundrill in Jakarta

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With the successful sale of the Caesar 155mm self-propelled gun under its belt in Indonesia, Nexter is now pushing for the country to acquire the 105 LG1 artillery system as an accompaniment.

The company displayed the 105 LG1 at Indo Defence 2018 and said that the light artillery piece was a good match to be used in conjunction with Caesar.

Many of the Caesar systems are in the hands of the Indonesian MoD and one example was displayed at the event in Jakarta.

An original contract for 36 pieces was signed in 2012 and in 2017 a contract for an additional 18 Caesar systems was awarded by the Indonesian National Armed Forces. Showing that Indonesia is still active in its pursuit of artillery units.

The Caesar 155mm/52 calibre artillery piece is transportable, particularly in a C-130 Hercules which the Indonesian Air Force has a fleet of.

Meanwhile, the 105 LG, which weighs around 1.5t, is moved via helicopter including UH-60 Black Hawks, Bell 212s and SA 330 Pumas as well as others. Included in the transport is a crew of five. In a C-130 Hercules four units can be transported at once.

The Caesar is now in service with three nations, France, a Middle Eastern country and forms part of the Royal Thai Army's artillery. The latter has also opted for the 105 LG1 and Nexter is hoping to replicate the pairing of the two systems in Indonesia.

In addition, the Caesar utilises Nexter’s Findart fire support command and control system which also supports the 105 LG1.

The 105 is now in service with the French Army as well as six foreign services. It is suited to rapid reaction forces and can operate on a wide range of terrains and missions. It is towable by all-terrain vehicles, including 4x4s.

The system has a range of up to 17km with extended range munitions and 11km with standard 105mm US M1 type ammo.
 
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Indo Defence 2018: Pindad Dan Ares Adopsi Mortir Mekatronik Pada Komodo 4×4
indomiliter | 09/11/2018 | Berita Matra Darat, Berita Update Alutsista, Jip, Mortir | No Comments
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Sesuai strategi yang akan diterapkan oleh TNI AD, penempatan mortir mekatronik adalah untuk mendukung pergerakan Satuan Infanteri Mekanis. Untuk itu, beragam solusi mortar mekatronik, baik lansiran (prototipe) dari dalam negeri dan luar negeri, adalah untuk mewujudkan mortir mekatronik pada dua ranpur andalan di Batalyon Infanteri Mekanis, yaitu Komodo 4×4 dan panser Anoa 6×6.

Baca juga: Litbang TNI AD Perkenalkan Prototipe Kedua Mortir Mekatronik 81mm

Guna merespon permintaan, BUMN Strategis PT Pindad bersama Ares, manufaktur senjata asal Brasil, memperlihatkan sosok mortir mekatronik dalam platform ranpur Komodo 4×4. Di Indo Defence 2018, Komodo 4×4 dengan Ares Cordom ditampilkan statis di area outdoor.

Bila sosok Komodo 4×4 sudah tak asing, makan lain hal dengan mortir mekatronik Ares Cordom. Jika dibandingkan mortir mekatronik yang tengah dirintis Dinas Penelitian dan Pengembangan TNI AD (Dislitbangad), maka Ares Cordom tetap mengusung sistem loading manual, serupa dengan loading munisi pada mortir konvensional, tidak ada mekanisme hidrolik untuk loading.

Namun, sisi mekatronik dikedepankan pada kendali putaran dari dudukan mortir tersebut. Dengan basis komputer fire control system, dapat diatur koordinat sasaran yang secara otomatis outputnya akan disesuaikan oleh posisi laras, baik sudut elevasi dan putarannya. Setelah posisi koordinat telah terkunci, baru kemudian awak pucuk mortir melakukan pelepasan munisi dari ujung laras mortir.

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Guna mendukung fungsi tersebut, Ares Cordom sudah dibekali dengan Inertial Navigation System (INS), electrical drives untuk automatic laying, dan komputer balistik yang terintegrasi pada Battlefield Management System (BMS). Dalam konsep yang lebih luas, unit pucuk mortir dapat menerima pantauan data koordinat sasaran dari drone pengintai, kesemuanya dapat berjalan berkat forward observer (FO) target acquisition sensors.

Cordom pada prinsipnya adalah platform senjata, sementara jenis mortirnya mengacu pada pilihan mortir yang tersedia di pasaran. Untuk Cordom, Ares memberikan opsi basis mortir 81 mm atau 120 mm smoothbore. Secara teori, dalam satu menit, awak pucuk dapat melepaskan 16x tembakan per menitnya. Untuk jarak jangkau maksimum berkisar di 6.500 – 7.000 meter.

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Baca juga: Anoa 6×6 Mortar Carrier – Tingkatkan Daya Gebuk Mortir 81mm Yonif Mekanis TNI AD

Bobot keseluruhan sistem Ares Cordom sekitar 1,2 ton. Tidak seperti mortir yang ditempatkan pada panser Anoa Mortar Carrier yang kini digunakan Yonif Mekanis Kodam Jaya, maka dudukan peluncur mortir dapat berputar 360 derajat sesuai arah sasaran. (Gilang Perdana)
 
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Indo Defence 2018: Indonesia to receive VL MICA launchers on SIGMA 10514 frigates in 2019
Ridzwan Rahmat, Jakarta - Jane's Navy International
09 November 2018
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Indonesia's first Martadinata-class frigate, seen here at Surabaya. Source: IHS Markit/Ridzwan Rahmat
Key Points
  • Indonesia's Martadinata-class frigates will receive launchers for the VL MICA missile in 2019
  • Delivery paves the way for an eventual procurement of effectors for the air defence system
The Indonesian Navy's (Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) pair of Martadinata (SIGMA 10514)-class guided-missile frigates will each receive a set of 12-cell launchers for the VL MICA air defence system in 2019, an industry source has confirmed with Jane's at the Indo Defence 2018 exhibition in Jakarta.

A contract to deliver the launchers has been concluded, and installation of the weapon systems will be undertaken at state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL's premises in Surabaya, in collaboration with Damen and MBDA, the source added.

The SIGMA 10514 frigates, KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata(331), and KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai (332), were commissioned in April 2017 and January 2018 respectively. Both ships were delivered to the TNI-AL in the 'fitted for but not with' (FFBNW) configuration for its major weapon systems including point-defence missiles, surface-to-surface missiles, and a close-in weapon system (CIWS).

However, both frigates have each been armed with one Leonardo (Oto Melara) 76/62 Super Rapid gun in the primary position.

The VL MICA is a vertically launched point, and close area air-defence system that provides protection against a wide range of airborne threats including hostile aircraft, and precision-guided munitions. The system does not require dedicated sensors nor consoles, and can be fully integrated into the SIGMA 10514's existing combat infrastructure.

While a contract for the launchers has been concluded, Indonesia has yet to confirm acquisitions of the missiles, although the industry source Jane's spoke to at Indo Defence 2018 posits that a deal for the missiles will follow through eventually. "A contract for the missiles will follow logically, and we hope it will happen soon," he added.
 
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Indo Defence 2018: Honeywell looks to meet Indonesian connectivity requirements
Jon Grevatt, Jakarta - IHS Jane's Defence Industry
09 November 2018
Honeywell is collaborating with the Indonesian Armed Forces (Tentara Nasional Indonesia–TNI) on meeting its expanding requirements for interoperability, officials from the US corporation have confirmed with Jane’s at the Indo Defence show in Jakarta.

Tim Van Luren, Honeywell’s vice-president for defence and space in Asia Pacific, said on 8 November that the company is preparing to respond to a formal requirement that will help the TNI “bridge its capability gap” in connectivity.

As part of this process, Honeywell has proposed a range of networking, communications, surveillance, tracker, and datalink solutions to the TNI. “There is no off-the-shelf solution, but we are working with the customer to understand their requirements to help them get better connected,” Van Luren said.

https://www.janes.com/article/84479...-to-meet-indonesian-connectivity-requirements

for first Anka export
9th November 2018 - 10:25 GMT | by Beth Maundrill in Jakarta

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Turkish Aerospace made a statement at this year’s Indo Defence with a full scale model of its Anka UAV on display. The company is pursuing an export sale of the system to the Indonesian Armed Forcesand if successful this would represent the first export sale of the Anka.

Speaking to Shephard, Tamer Ӧzmen, VP marketing at Turkish Aerospace, said that the company was ‘waiting for the maturity of the system’ before proposing to export customers.

The Anka has now been in service with the Turkish Armed Forces for more than two years now. Variants operated include light strike, SIGINT and ISR. Turkey uses the system with laser-guided smart bombs of which four can be carried.

In total 41 Anka UAVs are under contract with the Turkish MoD and Ministry of Interior with more units expected to be ordered.

Ӧzmen said that the RfP from Indonesia requests both ISR and weaponised variants of the UAV.

‘Malaysia, Bangladesh and Pakistan have also expressed strong interest,’ Ӧzmen noted.

The company has had a strong relationship with Indonesia throughout the development of the Anka and Ӧzmen said that wind tunnel testing was carried out in the island nation.

Meanwhile, the company is keen to highlight its transfer of technology proposal for Indonesia and has already had some technical discussions with Jakarta following an industry day held in August 2018. Of note PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) will act as an industrial partner.

PTDI and TAI signed a framework agreement in July 2017 concerning aeronautical cooperation.

‘There is a strong focus on the transfer of technology… they are where [Turkey] was ten to 15 years ago,’ Ӧzmen commented.

Looking ahead Ӧzmen said that Turkish Aerospace is already in cooperation with Indonesia regarding the development of a future UAV which will follow on from the Anka.

The next generation UAV will have an increased payload capability and will be a twin-engine aircraft. Ӧzmen was keen to highlight that this is an ongoing development and will not be completed for some years to come.

The new UAV is being developed primarily for Turkey.

The Anka MALE UAV has accumulated more than 10,000 flight hours to date and completed operations in active conflicts such as that in Syria.

It has a 17.5m wingspan, 8.6m length and a height of 3.25m. It can remain in flight for up to 24 hours and has a service ceiling of up to 30,000ft.

The company has also conducted manned-unmanned-teaming trials of the UAV with the T129 Atak helicopter.

https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/indo-defence-2018-turkey-looks-east-first-anka-exp/
 
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