Pindad Anoa-2 at IndoDefence 2014
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 05:33 PM
Pindad of Indonesia unveils Anoa-2 6x6 armored personnel carrier with LCT20 turret 20mm cannon.
At IndoDefence 2014, Pindad presents a new version of its ANOA-2 6x6 armoured vehicle personnel carrier fitted with a Denel's LCT20 turret armed with a 20mm cannon. PT. PINDAD is an Indonesian government owned manufacturing industry specializing in military and commercial products.
Anoa-2 Indonesian-made 6x6 armoured personnel carrier fitetd with Denel LCT-20 turret at IndoDefence 2014 Tri-service defence exhibition in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Anoa-2 was unveiled for the first time to the public at Indodefence 2010. The all-welded steel monocoque hull of the Anoa-2 provides ballistic protection Level 3 NATO STANAG 4569. The vehicle is also protected against shell splinters.
The vehicle can carry a total of 12 soldiers including commander, driver, gunner and 9 infantrymen.
The Anoa-2 is motorized with a Renault MIDR 062045 inline 6 cylinder turbo-charged diesel engine coupled to a ZF S6HP502 automatic transmission with 6 forward and 1 reverse speed. The Anoa-2 can run at a maximum road speed of 90 km with a maximum cruising range of 600 km.
With its new LCT20 turret, the vehicle increases its fire power and can be used as infantry fighting vehicle. The LCT-20 is a two-man turret with day/night sight and range finding capability. The turret is designed and manufactured by the South African Company Denel. The LCT-20 is armed with a 20mm automatic cannon and a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun mounted at the left side of the main armament.
For the Anoa-2, another 7.62mm machine gun is mounted at the top left hatch of the turret to increase the self-protection of the vehicle. In 2011, Denel has expanded the day and night fighting capabilities of its LCT20 turret by integrating an advanced electro-optical sighting package for both the commander and gunner.
The gunner's sight consists of three integral elements and is mounted to the elevation cradle directly above the centre line of the main weapon barrel. A user interface on the Gunner Colour Display Panel with the requisite mode selection controls on the screen and incorporating the ballistic tables for the main and co-axial weapons. These range tables are selectable by the gunner.
The gunner sight consists of the Laser Range Finder, Thermal Imaging Sight and an electronic zoom-able day camera. These functions are all selectable from the Gunner Display Panel.
Selex ES showcases its WOLF integrated soldier system at IndoDefence 2014
During IndoDefence 2014, which is held in Jakarta from 5 to 8 November, Selex ES is showcasing its WOLF integrated soldier system. DRS Technologies Canada, and Selex ES, Italy have jointly designed, developed and manufactured the WOLF integrated Soldier System. It delivers a scalable, fully integrated Soldier System which enables a wide range of supporting electronic assets to be integrated to enhance operational effectiveness.
Selex ES' WARRIOR Land Force (WOLF) integrated soldier system at InfoDefence 2014
Benefiting from a low Size, Weight and Power consumption (SWaP), WOLF features the Selex ES Frontline Soldier Radio (FSR) at the core of its architecture. Designed for Soldier Radio programmes, the FSR builds on the global experience gained with the Selex ES family of Soldier Radios. Modular in architecture, the FSR has been designed with the option of expansion cards.
The Selex PRR transceiver ensures backwards compatibility with existing in-service users, whilst the C2 Module enables applications to be hosted within the radio, reducing dependency on expensive external body worn computers. The WOLF weighs approximately 2kg. Together with DRS Technologies Canada, Selex ES is delivering a highly integrated, low SWaP, innovative soldier system that further reduces the burden on the soldier and enhances operational effectiveness over a 24 hour mission life.
Pindad at IndoDefence 2014
Sunday, November 2, 2014 10:25 AM
Pindad increases its Komodo 4x4 tactical vehicles range with a new Recon variant
IndoDefence 2014, which is held at Jakarta from 5 to 8 of November, has been chosen by Pindad to highlight a new light armored tactical vehicle focused on recon missions, the Komodo Recon. The Komodo is a specific armored vehicle that enables ground troops to conduct operations that requires high maneuverability.
PT Pindad's Komodo Recon variant at IndoDefence 2014
The Komodo is equipped with bulletproof body and has a defending capability through its 7.62 mm turret-mounted machine gun. Komodo has been deployed for Indonesian Army Special Forces (Kopassus) and Indonesian Police Special Forces (Brimob). PT Pindad has secured strategic partnership with foreign companies for a better armament system. The partnership has resulted satisfactory performance for the end-users.
The new Komodo Recon variant is a 4x4 light armored tactical vehicle based on the well-known Renault Trucks Defense's Sherpa chassis. Equipped with full automatic transmission and a Renault's 4-cylinder engine, which allows a power range of 230Hp, the Komodo has a max speed of 80km/h. Thanks to a fuel tank capacity of 165 liter, Komodo Recon's maximum range extends up to 450km.
PT Pindad's Komodo Recon variant at IndoDefence 2014
Komodo Recon armor consists in bullet proof steel and 38 mm bullet proof glass. The Recon variant weighs 7,500 kg and has a payload capacity of max 1,500 kg. It can carry up to 5 soldiers with complete equipment. Komodo Recon can be outfitted with a 7.62 mm or a 12.7 mm turret-mounted machine gun.
Pindad new recon vehicle has a length of 5.4 m, a width of 2.3 m and a hidth of 2.2 m. It can cross trenchs and fords of max 0.75m depth.
Indonesian Armed Forces have placed an order for 40 vehicles, which 8 has already been delivered. Indonesian Military also shown interest for a Komodo mobile artillery command post variant and has signed a new contract for 56 Komodo special platform vehicles, which will be delivered by 2015 and equipped with MBDA's Mistral surface-to-air missile platform.
LIG Nex 1 at IndoDefence 2014
Thursday, November 6, 2014 01:03 PM
LIG Nex 1 showcases Chiron portable SAM and Raybolt 3rd generation anti-tank guided missile
This year, the Korean company LIG Nex 1 is participating at InfoDefence exhibition for the forth time and uses this opportunity to showcase its latest products, such as the Chiron portable surface-to-air missile and the Raybolt, a 3rd generation anti-tank guided missile.
LIG Nex 1 Chiron surface-to-air missile system at IndoDefence 2014
Chiron is a Korea's indigenously developed portable surface-to-air missile. Combined with the Korea's cutting-edge technology, the missile ensure superior accuracy, stability, and mobility, marking it as one of the invaluable assets.
The Chiron's maximum range extends to seven kilometers. This portable guided missile can neutralize aircrafts and helicopters at an altitude up to 3.5 kilometers at the speed of Mach 2.0. It provides close air defense against hostile aerial threat such as airacrafts, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles infiltrating at low altitude.
The guided missile weighs 15 kilograms and extends 1.6 meters in length and eight centimeters in diameter. The reduced size and weight of the missile significantly improves the mobility. The infrared homing technology applied to the Chiron makes it unnecessary for the shooter to align at the target after launching the missile. The missile has a superior SSKP Single-Shot Kill Probability compared to conventional SAMs. The missile is equipped with advanced technologies, such as infrared counter-measures by infrared seeker, a dual-thrust system that enhances the missile's terminal velocity, and a new proximity and impact fuse. The missile's IFF identification friend of roe, developed by LIG Nex 1, enables the identification of enemy aircraft. The missile can also be operated at night if used with a night vision.
LIG Nex 1 Raybolt anti-tank missile at IndoDefence 2014
The Raybolt is a portable 3rd generation anti-tank missile for infantry units. Combined with the latest technology in Korea, the missile boasts highly sensitive seeker and enhance penetration capability. The Raybolt can identify and engage a target using its image Infrared Seeker. The missile can operate in two different mode including direct attack and top attack where missile target's the upper part of an armored vehicle.
Unlike other conventional missiles where the operators were required to aim at the target to guide the missile, the Raybolt employs fire and forget function. After launche, the operator can move to other locations immediately. Such feature increases the survivability of an operator. Also, the missile is smokeless where it is possible to launch the missile from inside a building.
Indonesian Air Force to display new Rheinmetall Skyshield air defence system at IndoDefence 2014.
At IndoDefence 2014, Rheinmetall is displaying the Group’s globally leading competence in air defence. Furthermore the Indonesian Air Force is displaying a fire control unit and an effector from the
Skyshield air defence system. In February 2014, Rheinmetall has announced an order for the Rheinmetall-made Oerlikon Skyshield air defence systems.
Rheinmetall Skyshield air defense missile system at at IndoDefence 2014 Tri-service defence exhibition in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Worth over €38 million, the contract includes training and logistical services for the Indonesian armed forces. The delivery period extends through to the end of 2015.
In the domain of cannon-based air defence technology, Rheinmetall is the global leader and the sole single-source supplier of battle management systems, fire control systems, automatic cannon, integrated missile launchers and Ahead ammunition. One of the company’s core competencies is the development and manufacture of advanced air defence systems as well as simulators and training systems.
The Oerlikon Skyshield MOOTW/C-RAM system is Rheinmetall’s answer to the threat from rockets, artillery and mortar (RAM). It is specifically designed to defend high-value civilian or military assets from RAM attacks, whether in high-intensity combat scenarios or in “military operations other than war” (MOOTW). The system can also be used for protecting critical infrastructure or targets with a high symbolic value from terrorists and insurgents employing unorthodox tactics.
The Skyshield MOOTW/C-RAM system depends on Oerlikon Ahead airburst ammunition technology. Its Oerlikon Revolver Guns are available in various configurations and are suitable for multiple applications. They can operate in a conventional antiaircraft role or be used for protecting military and civilian assets from RAM threats, and are also highly effective in a naval context: known as the Oerlikon Millennium Gun, it is already in service with two navies.
Highly sophisticated yet extremely robust, this state-of-the-art system combines permanent airspace surveillance, automated detection and tracking of extremely small targets, prior warning of areas under threat and the interception and destruction of approaching RAM targets. Coupled with an Oerlikon Skymaster command and control system in MOOTW configuration, the Oerlikon Skyshield MOOTW/C-RAM system is entirely up to the task.
Instantly and automatically, the Skyshield MOOTW/C-RAM system reliably neutralizes a wide variety of threats. It calculates the incoming projectile’s point of impact and warns personnel in the threatened zone. Advanced fire control technology results in optimum, precisely timed target assignment and interception.
Oerlikon Skyshield include two or four 35/1000 Revolver Gun high-performance 35mm automatic cannon for short- and very short-range air defence.
The Oerlikon Skyshield air defense system includes the Skyshield 35 Fire Control Unit (FCU) which provides air space surveillance over the complete elevation range with each antenna revolution.
Rantis 6x6 Rhan 122mm MLRS at IndoDefence 2014
Thursday, November 6, 2014 01:17 PM
New Rantis 6x6 MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System with Rhan 122mm rockets at IndoDefence.
The Indonesian Defence Company Pindad in collaboration with the Institute of Aeronautics and Space, Ministry of Research and Technology. Ministry of Defence presents local-made 122mm MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System Rantis 6x6 with Rhan 122mm rockets at IndoDefence 2014.
Rantis 6x6 MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System with Rhan 122mm rockets at at IndoDefence 2014 Tri-service defence exhibition in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The 6X6 Rantis is a jointly developed rocket launcher vehicle produced by state-owned arms manufacturer PT Pindad in collaboration with local industry and the MoD's research and development agency. In March 2014, Pindad has performed a test-fired with the new Rantis 6x6 Rhan 122mm MLRS.
The purpose of this rocket testing was to perform dynamic test of some rocket units toward some kind of launchers. The dynamic test was performed on 2 units of RHAn-122 toward Multi Launcher Rocket System (MLRS) which belong to Ministry of Defence, 3 units of RHan-122B toward Marine’s RM 70 GRAD barrel, and dynamic test 3 units of RX-2020 toward PT Pindad (Persero)’s Peluncur Roket Modular 861 (Modular Rocket Launcher) or PRM 861.
This MLRS shows new development of Indonesia’s defence industry. According to some Internet sources, Pindad expects to procure 500 R-Han 122 rockets by 2014. This surface-to-surface rocket has a maximum range of 23km.
The Rantis 6x6 is an Indonesian-made light truck motorized with a Mercedes Benz Engine. The body is designed and manufactured in Indonesia.
The Rantis 6x6 is fitted with a 24-round elevatable launcher mounted at the rear of the vehicle. The rocket tube arrangement is a single rectangular bank of four blocks each with 6 tubes. Before firing, two stabilisers are lowered to the ground; these are positioned one either side at the rear of the vehicle. The launch vehicle's cabin accommodates the launch preparation and firing equipment.