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what's the difference betwen a4+ version with common a4?
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janes com article 39370 leopard migrates eastward es14e2
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thanks for the info, beside indonesia, are there othter country that also bought A4+ version?
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Each countries who bought Leopard 2 like Singapore and Chile have their own version of upgrades, so A4 version of each countries can vary greatly
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Fighter Procurement Projects Pick Up Speed
(Source: Korea Herald; Published Aug 31, 2014)
South Korea’s mega projects to develop indigenous fighters and purchase stealth warplanes are picking up pace as Seoul plans to approve crucial administrative steps at the national defense acquisition program committee in September.
At the committee, top defense officials are to approve the bidding plan for the “KFX project” to develop home-built fighters, and the result of negotiations for the FX stealth fighter procurement project will be reported, sources said.
After giving public notice of the bids for the KFX project this month, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration plans to pick the preferred bidder in November and sign a contract on the system development in December. Korea Aerospace Industries, the country’s sole fighter maker, is likely to be chosen as the system developer.
Observers say that budgetary issues remain a major barrier to the KFX project, which seeks to deploy 120 fighters after 2023 to replace South Korea’s aging fleets of F-4s and F-5s. Including both the development and mass production of the envisioned fighters, the project, the country’s largest-ever defense program, is expected to cost nearly 20 trillion won ($19.7 billion).
Seoul has sped up the KFX project, which was already more than a decade behind schedule, as concerns have been growing over a possible shortage of fighters in the coming years. 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.
Regarding the project, there was some controversy over whether the KFX would take a single-engine platform or a double-engine one. But last month, the government opted for a double-engine platform, which would increase the plane’s overall capabilities despite a potential price increase.
Seoul also seeks to sign the “letter of acceptance” for the FX project as early as September ― a process that would accelerate its acquisition of 40 radar-evading F-35 fighters from the U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin. The FX project is estimated to cost around 7.4 trillion won.
The DAPA is in the final round of negotiations over the price with the U.S. government, while it is in talks over technology transfer and related issues with Lockheed Martin. The FX project is proceeding through a government-to-government foreign military sales program.
Source: http://www.defense-aerospace.com/art...-projects.html
(Source: Korea Herald; Published Aug 31, 2014)
South Korea’s mega projects to develop indigenous fighters and purchase stealth warplanes are picking up pace as Seoul plans to approve crucial administrative steps at the national defense acquisition program committee in September.
At the committee, top defense officials are to approve the bidding plan for the “KFX project” to develop home-built fighters, and the result of negotiations for the FX stealth fighter procurement project will be reported, sources said.
After giving public notice of the bids for the KFX project this month, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration plans to pick the preferred bidder in November and sign a contract on the system development in December. Korea Aerospace Industries, the country’s sole fighter maker, is likely to be chosen as the system developer.
Observers say that budgetary issues remain a major barrier to the KFX project, which seeks to deploy 120 fighters after 2023 to replace South Korea’s aging fleets of F-4s and F-5s. Including both the development and mass production of the envisioned fighters, the project, the country’s largest-ever defense program, is expected to cost nearly 20 trillion won ($19.7 billion).
Seoul has sped up the KFX project, which was already more than a decade behind schedule, as concerns have been growing over a possible shortage of fighters in the coming years. 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.
Regarding the project, there was some controversy over whether the KFX would take a single-engine platform or a double-engine one. But last month, the government opted for a double-engine platform, which would increase the plane’s overall capabilities despite a potential price increase.
Seoul also seeks to sign the “letter of acceptance” for the FX project as early as September ― a process that would accelerate its acquisition of 40 radar-evading F-35 fighters from the U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin. The FX project is estimated to cost around 7.4 trillion won.
The DAPA is in the final round of negotiations over the price with the U.S. government, while it is in talks over technology transfer and related issues with Lockheed Martin. The FX project is proceeding through a government-to-government foreign military sales program.
Source: http://www.defense-aerospace.com/art...-projects.html
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Indonesia offers to train Saudis in naval operations
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ABU DHABI — The Muslim states of Indonesia and Saudi Arabia are exploring naval cooperation.
Officials said Indonesia and Saudi Arabia have discussed such options as joint exercises, training and exchange of officers.
Indonesia’s KRI Bung Tomo 357
“Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic country, comprising more than 17,000 islands,” Indonesian ambassador to Riyad, Abdul Rahman Fachir, said. “As such, the nation is constantly strengthening naval defense forces to protect its vast territorial boundaries.”
In late August, the Indonesian Navy sent a new surface vessel for a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia. The crew of the Indonesian Navy’s KRI Bung Tomo, a British ship, was hosted by the Royal Saudi Navy Forces and conducted a pilgrimage, called Umra.
“Saudi Arabia has been chosen for its excellent relations with Indonesia, which are highlighted by the facilities and assistance extended to our ship and allowing its crew to perform Umra,” Fachir said.
Officials said Indonesia was offering to train Saudi navy crews in such skills as combat, search-and-rescue as well as maritime patrols. They said Indonesia was using its British-origin navy to enhance overall relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom.
“Indonesia has ordered the building of sophisticated ships in UK as part of a defense blueprint for the country,” Fachir said.
Indonesia offers to train Saudis in naval operations - World Tribune | World Tribune
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ABU DHABI — The Muslim states of Indonesia and Saudi Arabia are exploring naval cooperation.
Officials said Indonesia and Saudi Arabia have discussed such options as joint exercises, training and exchange of officers.
Indonesia’s KRI Bung Tomo 357
“Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic country, comprising more than 17,000 islands,” Indonesian ambassador to Riyad, Abdul Rahman Fachir, said. “As such, the nation is constantly strengthening naval defense forces to protect its vast territorial boundaries.”
In late August, the Indonesian Navy sent a new surface vessel for a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia. The crew of the Indonesian Navy’s KRI Bung Tomo, a British ship, was hosted by the Royal Saudi Navy Forces and conducted a pilgrimage, called Umra.
“Saudi Arabia has been chosen for its excellent relations with Indonesia, which are highlighted by the facilities and assistance extended to our ship and allowing its crew to perform Umra,” Fachir said.
Officials said Indonesia was offering to train Saudi navy crews in such skills as combat, search-and-rescue as well as maritime patrols. They said Indonesia was using its British-origin navy to enhance overall relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom.
“Indonesia has ordered the building of sophisticated ships in UK as part of a defense blueprint for the country,” Fachir said.
Indonesia offers to train Saudis in naval operations - World Tribune | World Tribune
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Indonesia offers Saudis Naval training you gotta be kiddingIndonesia offers to train Saudis in naval operations
Special to WorldTribune.com
ABU DHABI — The Muslim states of Indonesia and Saudi Arabia are exploring naval cooperation.
Officials said Indonesia and Saudi Arabia have discussed such options as joint exercises, training and exchange of officers.
Indonesia’s KRI Bung Tomo 357
“Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic country, comprising more than 17,000 islands,” Indonesian ambassador to Riyad, Abdul Rahman Fachir, said. “As such, the nation is constantly strengthening naval defense forces to protect its vast territorial boundaries.”
In late August, the Indonesian Navy sent a new surface vessel for a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia. The crew of the Indonesian Navy’s KRI Bung Tomo, a British ship, was hosted by the Royal Saudi Navy Forces and conducted a pilgrimage, called Umra.
“Saudi Arabia has been chosen for its excellent relations with Indonesia, which are highlighted by the facilities and assistance extended to our ship and allowing its crew to perform Umra,” Fachir said.
Officials said Indonesia was offering to train Saudi navy crews in such skills as combat, search-and-rescue as well as maritime patrols. They said Indonesia was using its British-origin navy to enhance overall relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom.
“Indonesia has ordered the building of sophisticated ships in UK as part of a defense blueprint for the country,” Fachir said.
Indonesia offers to train Saudis in naval operations - World Tribune | World Tribune
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read the first lines of the article and tell me, what is wrong with that?
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you should made an introduction thread first at Introduction section sub forum, BTW welcome to the club
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News: Indonesian, US exercise Garuda Shield begins in East Java
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Lt. Gen. Stephen Lanza, commander, U.S. Army, I Corps and Maj. Gen. Bambang Hariyanto, commander, 2nd Kostrad Infantry Division of the Tentara Nasional Indonesia, inspect the formation during the opening ceremony of 8th annual Garuda Shield 14 Exercise at the parade square of Dodiklatpur, Asem Bagus, Indonesia, Sept. 1, 2014
ASEM BAGUS, Indonesia - Soldiers with the Tentara Nasional Indonesia Army (TNI-AD) and U.S. Army stood side-by-side at the parade square of Dodiklatpur here, in an opening ceremony to officially mark the beginning of the 8th annual Garuda Shield exercise, Sept. 1
Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division based in Washington State, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Hawaii Army National Guard, and the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division will train alongside soldiers of the TNI 2nd Kostrad Infantry Division for a month long exercise to foster cooperation and understanding.
“Bi-lateral exercises, such as this one, broaden our knowledge and understanding of each other and build stronger bonds,” said Lt. Gen. Stephen Lanza, commander, U.S. Army I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
During Garuda Shield, soldiers with both militaries will conduct a series of bilateral military partnership and training events on peace support operations to include a computer-simulated command post exercise; a jungle field training exercise; combat vehicle and aviation training, and a combined arms live-fire exercise.
“Through this activity, both armies will be able to take great benefit for unit development in doctrine, organization, tactics and in military techniques,” said TNI Maj. Gen. Bambang Hariyanto, commander, 2nd Kostrad Infantry Division.
Garuda Shield is a regularly-scheduled bilateral exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Pacific and hosted annually by the TNI to promote regional security and cooperation
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PHOTO: 24 out of a total of 103 recently delivered Leopard 2A4 MBTs of the Indonesian Army getting ready to be shipped from Jakarta to Surabaya where they will be heading off to their new home and serve with the Indonesian Army.
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Lt. Gen. Stephen Lanza, commander, U.S. Army, I Corps and Maj. Gen. Bambang Hariyanto, commander, 2nd Kostrad Infantry Division of the Tentara Nasional Indonesia, inspect the formation during the opening ceremony of 8th annual Garuda Shield 14 Exercise at the parade square of Dodiklatpur, Asem Bagus, Indonesia, Sept. 1, 2014
ASEM BAGUS, Indonesia - Soldiers with the Tentara Nasional Indonesia Army (TNI-AD) and U.S. Army stood side-by-side at the parade square of Dodiklatpur here, in an opening ceremony to officially mark the beginning of the 8th annual Garuda Shield exercise, Sept. 1
Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division based in Washington State, the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Hawaii Army National Guard, and the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division will train alongside soldiers of the TNI 2nd Kostrad Infantry Division for a month long exercise to foster cooperation and understanding.
“Bi-lateral exercises, such as this one, broaden our knowledge and understanding of each other and build stronger bonds,” said Lt. Gen. Stephen Lanza, commander, U.S. Army I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
During Garuda Shield, soldiers with both militaries will conduct a series of bilateral military partnership and training events on peace support operations to include a computer-simulated command post exercise; a jungle field training exercise; combat vehicle and aviation training, and a combined arms live-fire exercise.
“Through this activity, both armies will be able to take great benefit for unit development in doctrine, organization, tactics and in military techniques,” said TNI Maj. Gen. Bambang Hariyanto, commander, 2nd Kostrad Infantry Division.
Garuda Shield is a regularly-scheduled bilateral exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Pacific and hosted annually by the TNI to promote regional security and cooperation
Read more: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/140926...d-begins-east-java#.VAYK0qOGez4#ixzz3CBSxe2iR
PHOTO: 24 out of a total of 103 recently delivered Leopard 2A4 MBTs of the Indonesian Army getting ready to be shipped from Jakarta to Surabaya where they will be heading off to their new home and serve with the Indonesian Army.
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Minggu, Agustus 24, 2014
Indonesia successfully launch RX 450 and RX 320 Rockets
Tests on rocket RX 450 and RX 320 in District Pameungpeuk, Garut regency, West Java, succeeded. Two rockets were being developed for satellite launch program to meet targets while undergoing different test.
Head of Rocket Technology Institute of Aeronautics and Space Agency (Lapan) said Sutrisno, the static test rocket RX 450 RX 320 tested while rockets fly (dynamic). Static test rocket RX 450 is intended for Space agency researchers know rocket motor performance.
"As a result, the RX 450 static test successfully met the target. We predict the duration of the performance of the RX 450 is a rocket motor for 18 seconds. Yet this static test results indicate the duration time of 19.5 seconds," said Sutrisno in Garut, Friday (22/8 / 2014).
450 mm caliber rocket with a total length of 6,110 mm has a thrust of about 12 895 kg. Rocket fuel propellant motors composite has a length of 4,459 mm. "Following this success, we will be scheduled flight test rocket RX 450 at the end of 2014," he said.
Flight testing rocket RX 320 also failed to meet expectations. For reasons of security and life safety technicians, researchers, and communities around the launch site, diameter 320 mm rocket was flown on the Space agency slope of 70 degrees.
"We launched in slope of 70 degrees. So not perpendicular. However, the results are quite satisfactory. Based on data from the records we have, the RX 320 rocket successfully flew at a height of between 20 to 30 miles. Altitude is sufficient to meet the target, because only launched in position of 70 degrees elevation. When launched in the upright position, its range will be much more, "he said.
According to Sutrisno, RX 450 and RX 320 is a type of rocket probe. Probe rocket is a rocket that is commonly used to examine the mission parameters of the atmosphere, temperature humidity, and others.
"So, if we are able to master the technology probe rocket, launching its own satellite in the future is not impossible anymore. We will keep trying, researching, and developing rockets each corresponding phases. Due to launch satellites at a certain height, required more than one rocket or terraced.
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Minggu, Agustus 24, 2014
Indonesia successfully launch RX 450 and RX 320 Rockets
Tests on rocket RX 450 and RX 320 in District Pameungpeuk, Garut regency, West Java, succeeded. Two rockets were being developed for satellite launch program to meet targets while undergoing different test.
Head of Rocket Technology Institute of Aeronautics and Space Agency (Lapan) said Sutrisno, the static test rocket RX 450 RX 320 tested while rockets fly (dynamic). Static test rocket RX 450 is intended for Space agency researchers know rocket motor performance.
"As a result, the RX 450 static test successfully met the target. We predict the duration of the performance of the RX 450 is a rocket motor for 18 seconds. Yet this static test results indicate the duration time of 19.5 seconds," said Sutrisno in Garut, Friday (22/8 / 2014).
450 mm caliber rocket with a total length of 6,110 mm has a thrust of about 12 895 kg. Rocket fuel propellant motors composite has a length of 4,459 mm. "Following this success, we will be scheduled flight test rocket RX 450 at the end of 2014," he said.
Flight testing rocket RX 320 also failed to meet expectations. For reasons of security and life safety technicians, researchers, and communities around the launch site, diameter 320 mm rocket was flown on the Space agency slope of 70 degrees.
"We launched in slope of 70 degrees. So not perpendicular. However, the results are quite satisfactory. Based on data from the records we have, the RX 320 rocket successfully flew at a height of between 20 to 30 miles. Altitude is sufficient to meet the target, because only launched in position of 70 degrees elevation. When launched in the upright position, its range will be much more, "he said.
According to Sutrisno, RX 450 and RX 320 is a type of rocket probe. Probe rocket is a rocket that is commonly used to examine the mission parameters of the atmosphere, temperature humidity, and others.
"So, if we are able to master the technology probe rocket, launching its own satellite in the future is not impossible anymore. We will keep trying, researching, and developing rockets each corresponding phases. Due to launch satellites at a certain height, required more than one rocket or terraced.
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Garuda Shield 2014
Opening Ceremony
Maj.Gen Bambang Heriyanto Commander of Kostrad 2nd Infantry Division with Lt.Gen Stephen Lanza Commander of US Army I Corps.
Lt. Gen. Stephen Lanza, commander, U.S. Army, I Corps, visits Soldiers at Puslatpur in Asem Bagus, Indonesia on Sept. 1, 2014.
It looks like the US Army are bringing some of their Armored vehicle since one of the exercise will be combat vehicle and aviation training. Is there any possibility that our new Leopards & Marders will be joining this exercise?
Last thing i heard, they are shipped from Tj. Priok to Surabaya so there is no doubt that this 2nd Batch will be part of the 8th Cavalry Battalion in Pasuruan, East Java.
Friendly football match between TNI and US Army after the opening ceremony
Opening Ceremony
Maj.Gen Bambang Heriyanto Commander of Kostrad 2nd Infantry Division with Lt.Gen Stephen Lanza Commander of US Army I Corps.
Lt. Gen. Stephen Lanza, commander, U.S. Army, I Corps, visits Soldiers at Puslatpur in Asem Bagus, Indonesia on Sept. 1, 2014.
It looks like the US Army are bringing some of their Armored vehicle since one of the exercise will be combat vehicle and aviation training. Is there any possibility that our new Leopards & Marders will be joining this exercise?
Last thing i heard, they are shipped from Tj. Priok to Surabaya so there is no doubt that this 2nd Batch will be part of the 8th Cavalry Battalion in Pasuruan, East Java.
Friendly football match between TNI and US Army after the opening ceremony
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Indonesia to launch TNI-AL 'leopard carrier' LST
Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Navy International
02 September 2014
Indonesia's Defence Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro is seen here visiting PT DRU's shipyard in June 2014 to check on construction progress on KRI Teluk Bintuni. Source: Indonesian Ministry of Defence
Indonesian shipbuilder PT Daya Radar Utama (PT DRU) will launch a 120 m indigenously produced logistics support ship for the Indonesian Navy (Tentera Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) on 5 September, a company official has confirmed to IHS Jane's .
Dubbed a 'leopard carrier' landing ship tank (LST) by the TNI-AL, the vessel had previously been in danger of missing its planned October 2014 commissioning deadline, after a shipyard visit by Indonesia's Defence Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro on 28 June revealed that the LST was still in build with its hull surrounded by scaffolding.
"Against the odds, we have been giving our best towards the construction of the ship to ensure that it will be paraded in time for the Indonesian National Armed Forces Day celebration in Surabaya on 5 October," said Edy Wiyanto, PT DRU's general manager for production, in an interview with IHS Jane's on 1 September.
Wiyanto also clarified that the vessel, which has been named KRI Teluk Bintuni (pennant number 520), was originally scheduled for launch on 28 August; however, the date was moved following a delay in the arrival of the ship's onboard cranes. Wiyanto told IHS Jane's that the cranes, which will be used to launch and recover the vessel's rigid hull inflatable boats, were built by state-owned manufacturer PT Pindad.
"It will be harder to fix the equipment once the vessel is on the water. However, regardless of whether the equipment arrives on time this time, we will be launching [the ship] this coming 5 September to ensure that it will be ready for delivery to the TNI-AL in Surabaya by October," said Wiyanto, who also clarified that (as of 1 September) the cranes had not arrived at PT DRU's shipyard.
Teluk Bintuni is one of three LSTs ordered by the Indonesian government in 2012 to transport the Indonesian Army's new Leopard main battle tanks (MBTs). The vessels can also be used for troop transportation and for logistics support. The two other ships, under construction at state-owned shipbuilder PT Dok Kodja Bahari, are on track for delivery by October.
According to PT DRU, Teluk Bintuni is able to carry up to 10 Leopard MBTs as well as two medium helicopters on its flight deck. The ship incorporates a roll-on/roll-off design that offers rapid deployment of the Leopard tanks ashore. The ship is equipped with twin diesel engines that provide 7,940 hp (5.84 MW) of propulsion and can generate a top speed of 16 kt.
Teluk Bintuni is scheduled to serve with the TNI-AL's Military Sealift Command Unit from 2015.
Indonesia to launch TNI-AL 'leopard carrier' LST - IHS Jane's 360
Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Navy International
02 September 2014
Indonesia's Defence Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro is seen here visiting PT DRU's shipyard in June 2014 to check on construction progress on KRI Teluk Bintuni. Source: Indonesian Ministry of Defence
Indonesian shipbuilder PT Daya Radar Utama (PT DRU) will launch a 120 m indigenously produced logistics support ship for the Indonesian Navy (Tentera Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) on 5 September, a company official has confirmed to IHS Jane's .
Dubbed a 'leopard carrier' landing ship tank (LST) by the TNI-AL, the vessel had previously been in danger of missing its planned October 2014 commissioning deadline, after a shipyard visit by Indonesia's Defence Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro on 28 June revealed that the LST was still in build with its hull surrounded by scaffolding.
"Against the odds, we have been giving our best towards the construction of the ship to ensure that it will be paraded in time for the Indonesian National Armed Forces Day celebration in Surabaya on 5 October," said Edy Wiyanto, PT DRU's general manager for production, in an interview with IHS Jane's on 1 September.
Wiyanto also clarified that the vessel, which has been named KRI Teluk Bintuni (pennant number 520), was originally scheduled for launch on 28 August; however, the date was moved following a delay in the arrival of the ship's onboard cranes. Wiyanto told IHS Jane's that the cranes, which will be used to launch and recover the vessel's rigid hull inflatable boats, were built by state-owned manufacturer PT Pindad.
"It will be harder to fix the equipment once the vessel is on the water. However, regardless of whether the equipment arrives on time this time, we will be launching [the ship] this coming 5 September to ensure that it will be ready for delivery to the TNI-AL in Surabaya by October," said Wiyanto, who also clarified that (as of 1 September) the cranes had not arrived at PT DRU's shipyard.
Teluk Bintuni is one of three LSTs ordered by the Indonesian government in 2012 to transport the Indonesian Army's new Leopard main battle tanks (MBTs). The vessels can also be used for troop transportation and for logistics support. The two other ships, under construction at state-owned shipbuilder PT Dok Kodja Bahari, are on track for delivery by October.
According to PT DRU, Teluk Bintuni is able to carry up to 10 Leopard MBTs as well as two medium helicopters on its flight deck. The ship incorporates a roll-on/roll-off design that offers rapid deployment of the Leopard tanks ashore. The ship is equipped with twin diesel engines that provide 7,940 hp (5.84 MW) of propulsion and can generate a top speed of 16 kt.
Teluk Bintuni is scheduled to serve with the TNI-AL's Military Sealift Command Unit from 2015.
Indonesia to launch TNI-AL 'leopard carrier' LST - IHS Jane's 360
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