Indonesia Defence Forum

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Indonesian police paramilitary force, Brimob, with criminal suspect.

The photo shows Gegana unit which also has focus on anti-terrorism and bomb/Chemical thread

 

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Why he said less likely ?

Answer : Because Indonesia has Defense Law that protect local defense industry product. Tempest will compete with KFX/ IFX program.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1601305179294343170

 

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KOPASGAT, INDONESIA AIR FORCE UNIT

Recent anti-terror drill

 

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Poland announced its intentions to participate in the KF-21 project

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Poland announced its intentions to participate in the KF-21 project
By Boyko Nikolov on December 9, 2022

WARSAW ($1=4.43 Polish Zlotys) — “I will be happy if we can participate in the Korean KF-21 fighter project,” said Mr. Sebastian Hwawek, head of PGZ, the largest state organization of the defense industry in Poland.

“If we establish a production line for KF-21 components in Poland, we will be able to offer sales strongly to our neighbors as part of the European Union,” Mr. Hwawek said in an exclusive interview with a Polish magazine on March 29. Thus, for the first time, a high-ranking Polish official officially announced his intention to participate in the South Korean KF-21 project.

After the decision to purchase the K2 tank, the K9 self-propelled howitzer, the K239 multi-barrel rocket launcher, and the FA-50 light attack aircraft, KF-21 Poland is likely to become an important partner for the entry of the KF-21 into the European market.

KF-21 first fly
The KF-21, which successfully made its first flight in July, is being developed in partnership with Indonesia, but Indonesia is at loggerheads with South Korea over paying only a fraction of its promised development contributions. PGZ, which has 31 defense companies, is negotiating with local companies for the local production of weapons that are slated to be exported to Poland.

A Director of Arms Policy at the Ministry of Defense in charge of arms procurement for the Polish Army said in an interview with the Polish Ministry of Defense on March 28, “Establishing a consortium or joint venture for Korean weapons in Poland will help boost the Polish regional economy and reducing long-distance transportation costs. Through strong industrial partnerships and cooperation, Poland can become a hub for the production and support of Korean weapons.”

KF-21 Boramae
The launch ceremony of the KF-21, the production of the first part of which began in February 2019, took place on April 9, 2021. After the first prototype, which was completed in about 2.5 years, the first flight was made in July 2022 .and after a successful flight, the KF-21 proved itself.

In addition, the South Korean armed forces also require an aircraft carrier model, and in this context, Korea Aerospace Industries [KAI] is working on a new model called the KF-21N. In addition to the folding-type wing structure, the landing gear suitable for the catapult and the launch system is some of the new features added to the KF-21 in response to the requirements of the Korean Navy. Among the information announced in the introduction is that it is suitable for CATOBAR and STOBAR tracks.

The KF-21, a 4.5 generation fighter, is expected to fly at a maximum speed of Mach 1.81, a range of 2,900 km, and a weight of 7,700 kg. The fighter will contain 10 missile stations and fuel tanks. It will also be able to carry a variety of air-to-air missiles, including the Meteor.

 

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Yonif Para Raider 503/Mayangkara

Batalyon Infanteri Mekanis 201/Jaya Yudha

Battalion Infantry 5 Marinir (Marine force)

 

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Poland announced its intentions to participate in the KF-21 project

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Poland announced its intentions to participate in the KF-21 project
By Boyko Nikolov on December 9, 2022

WARSAW ($1=4.43 Polish Zlotys) — “I will be happy if we can participate in the Korean KF-21 fighter project,” said Mr. Sebastian Hwawek, head of PGZ, the largest state organization of the defense industry in Poland.

“If we establish a production line for KF-21 components in Poland, we will be able to offer sales strongly to our neighbors as part of the European Union,” Mr. Hwawek said in an exclusive interview with a Polish magazine on March 29. Thus, for the first time, a high-ranking Polish official officially announced his intention to participate in the South Korean KF-21 project.

After the decision to purchase the K2 tank, the K9 self-propelled howitzer, the K239 multi-barrel rocket launcher, and the FA-50 light attack aircraft, KF-21 Poland is likely to become an important partner for the entry of the KF-21 into the European market.

KF-21 first fly
The KF-21, which successfully made its first flight in July, is being developed in partnership with Indonesia, but Indonesia is at loggerheads with South Korea over paying only a fraction of its promised development contributions. PGZ, which has 31 defense companies, is negotiating with local companies for the local production of weapons that are slated to be exported to Poland.

A Director of Arms Policy at the Ministry of Defense in charge of arms procurement for the Polish Army said in an interview with the Polish Ministry of Defense on March 28, “Establishing a consortium or joint venture for Korean weapons in Poland will help boost the Polish regional economy and reducing long-distance transportation costs. Through strong industrial partnerships and cooperation, Poland can become a hub for the production and support of Korean weapons.”

KF-21 Boramae
The launch ceremony of the KF-21, the production of the first part of which began in February 2019, took place on April 9, 2021. After the first prototype, which was completed in about 2.5 years, the first flight was made in July 2022 .and after a successful flight, the KF-21 proved itself.

In addition, the South Korean armed forces also require an aircraft carrier model, and in this context, Korea Aerospace Industries [KAI] is working on a new model called the KF-21N. In addition to the folding-type wing structure, the landing gear suitable for the catapult and the launch system is some of the new features added to the KF-21 in response to the requirements of the Korean Navy. Among the information announced in the introduction is that it is suitable for CATOBAR and STOBAR tracks.

The KF-21, a 4.5 generation fighter, is expected to fly at a maximum speed of Mach 1.81, a range of 2,900 km, and a weight of 7,700 kg. The fighter will contain 10 missile stations and fuel tanks. It will also be able to carry a variety of air-to-air missiles, including the Meteor.

Airbus D&S CEO discuss aerospace industry cooperation with Korean Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-yang​

Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Lee Chang-yang and Airbus Defense and Space (D&S) CEO Michael Schoellhorn met on November 16 at the Government Complex Seoul to discuss measures to strengthen the aerospace and defense industry.

Airbus D&S is a division of Airbus SE, the European multinational aerospace corporation and on the occasion of its chief’s visit to South Korea, the meeting was convened.

Noting the recent successful flight test of the KF-21 and exports of FA-50s to Poland, the Airbus D&S CEO proposed a win-win strategy by which finished Korean aircraft can be exported to Western Europe, according to the MOITE.

Airbus is considering building its fifth Asian R&D center in South Korea, planning to increase its current 700 billion won ($520 million) worth of purchases of shipments manufactured by Korea’s middle-market firms and SMEs to over 1 trillion won in the future.

Michael Schoellhorn also said that Airbus was seeking ways to contribute to Korea’s space industry development in view of the nation’s successful launch of Nuri-ho rocket, so as to broaden the range of space cooperation with Korea.

The minister Lee promised to provide extensive support once Airbus decides to build an R&D center in South Korea. “The R&D center will even further accelerate bilateral cooperation, and the close partnership between Airbus and the European Space Agency will be a valuable tip for South Korea’s space agency establishment plan,” he said.

On November 28th, the Korean government announced the future space roadmap as well as the establishment of the new space agency, named Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) to oversee government led space programs, doubling the budget that was $616 million, o.o4 percent of its GDP, in 2021, according to the MSTI to $1.2 billion by 2027. “Korea will develop a rocket engine for a lunar mission with domestic technologies in five years and begin resource mining on the lunar surface in 2032. The government hopes to achieve a Mars landing by 2045” said President Yoon.

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Airbus is one step over poland. the giants will never let it happened in front of his yard

 

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Based on schedule, KF21 third prototype will have its maiden flight in late December. Lets see whether they can meet the schedule and hopefully the maiden flight will be a success one. Ameen ya Allah.

Third KF21 prototype inspected by Korean President when he visited KAI and had a speech with 5th prototype as background.

Yoon inspects KF-21 fighter jet
President Yoon Suk-yeok (L) listens to explanations on the third prototype of South Korea's homegrown fighter jet, the KF-21 Boramae, during a visit to Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) in Sacheon, 301 kilometers south of Seoul, on Nov. 24, 2022. (Yonhap)
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November 24, 2022

Yoon inspects KF-21 fighter jet | Yonhap News Agency

President Yoon Suk-yeok (L) listens to explanations on the third prototype of South Korea&...

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ESCRIBANO Bags Indonesian Remote Weapon Station Order​

The Spanish firm ESCRIBANO Mechanical & Engineering (EM&E) announced a contract for the supply of its GUARDIAN 1.5 remote weapon station to the Indonesian Army Motorized Brigade at the ongoing show. EM&E is making its show debut in Jakarta. The GUARDIAN 1.5 is a lightweight and compact remote weapon station, specially designed to incorporate a 12.7mm machine gun. The system features 2-axis stabilization and is capable of both day and night operation. It is a system conceived to be integrated into a wide range of land and naval platforms and vehicles, providing excellent defence capacities for short and medium ranges with high fire accuracy, a proven solution against asymmetric threats.

EM&E also concluded an agreement at the show with the Indonesian company PT Jala Berikat, a private company dedicated to the industry of military and police tactical vehicles, non-military special vehicles and disaster management. PT Jala Berikat operates under the trade name of J-Forces, which is why, for the first time, the Spanish company will enter the Asian market thanks to the strategic industrial collaboration with this company and the sale of the remote weapon station GUARDIAN 1.5 which is on display at the J-Forces stand at Indo Defence Expo & Forum.

EM&E also offers the SENTINEL ASPIS remote control weapon station and the GUARDIAN 2.0, a land station. Both are gyro-stabilized on two axes and are capable of operating both day and night. The SENTINEL ASPIS is the lightest naval station available on the market, weighing less than 100 kg. It features an advanced fire control and aiming system and can integrate a 5.56mm or 7.62mm calibre machine guns. The GUARDIAN 2.0 is a land station that can be mounted on different platforms or vehicles with a high capacity for weapon integration, capable of operating 7.62mm, 12.7mm and 40mm MK19 grenade launchers, as well as artillery launchers. Thanks to the armament capacity the system withstands in its standard configuration, this same system has also been employed as a C-UAS system, using it as a hard-kill solution to deal with threats such as commercial UAVs, maximising its interoperability with other detection and neutralisation systems.

GUARDIAN 2 0 HARDKILL

Guardian 2.0 ESCRIBANO MECHANICAL AND ENGINEERING

 

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Alman Helvast said that Minister of Finance has agree to second hand Pohang class Corvette acquisition program (21 million USD for refurbishment cost) for three second hand South Korea corvettes.

Good addition for our Navy.

I get the feeling all of stop gap measure like this Pohang class acquisition will likely be approved by Planning Minister and Finance Minister

Second hand Mirage 2000 acquisition, Sukhoi refurbishment and Hawk 100/200 refurbishment and upgrading also have already been approved. So it is very likely F 16 C/D refurbishment and upgrade will also eventually be approved as soon as Falcon Star program (F16 A/B refurbishment and upgrade) is completed. For Navy, refurbishment and modernization for old vessels including our old East German Corvettes have also been approved.

That cheap acquisition program is very beneficial to meet current challenge and as buying time strategy before our local industry is ready to produce majority of Armed Force needs inshaAllah. It is a better decision economically compared to buying FREEM and F 15 planes that will only benefit foreign defense industry while eliminating future market of our local defense industry that currently is not ready to take the order.

In other word it is a measure to help our Armed Force face current challenge much faster with much lower cost while waiting our own local industry improve their sophistication (Merah Putih frigates/PT PAL and OPV program/Private sector), completing their current program (KF21/ PTDI) and increasing SOE production capacity (PT PAL plan to add new manufacturing line in Batam island) and bring more private shipyard to do military projects.

 

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South Korea allocates additional funding for KF-21 air-to-ground missile​

14 DECEMBER 2022

South Korea's development of a new air-to-ground missile for its KF-21 fighter jet will very likely improve the ability of the Roke to conduct sustained long-range strikes. (DAPA/Janes)


by Akhil Kadidal & Rahul Udoshi


South Korea has allocated additional funding to continue the development of a new air-to-ground missile being built for the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 Boramae fighter jet.

In an announcement on 12 December, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said that it will invest KRW190 billion (USD146.07 million) in the project. DAPA told Janes that the funding will enable the development of a system for the use of the domestic long-range missile.

According to information held by Janes , the South Korean Agency for Defense Development (ADD) began development of this missile in 2019. In September 2021, South Korea's Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced that the missile had undergone an aircraft separation flight test from a Republic of Korea Air Force (RoKAF) F-4E Phantom II aircraft.

With the initial phase of development having been completed in 2021, the new contract will continue development of the missile from December 2022. The investment will cover development up to 2028, DAPA added.

South Korea allocates additional funding for KF-21 air-to-ground missile

South Korea has allocated additional funding to continue the development of a new air-to-ground missile being built for the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21...

www.janes.com

 

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Sukhoi at Nusantara Day, Wakatobi
December 2022

 

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Alman Helvast reported there is on going tough negotiation between Indonesia and A Gulf state (possibly Qatar) about secondhand Mirage 2000-5 acquisition. Not yet contract being signed, but there is still possibility we are not going to take it despite Finance Ministry are already agree on the acquisition program.

The issue being negotiated is financing (could be now more about interest rate and loan maturity) and also non financing issue.

Possible order will use 734 million USD foreign loan

 

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CARAT Indonesia 2022 Kicks Off with Indonesian and U.S. Navy and Marine Corps ​

The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps began exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2022 with the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) and Marine Corps (KORMAR RI) in Surabaya, Indonesia, Dec. 7.

CARAT Indonesia is a joint, bilateral maritime exercise taking place ashore in Surabaya and in the Java Sea, Dec. 7-21. The exercise commenced with an opening ceremony led by Rear Adm. Rachmad Jayadi, deputy commander of TNI-AL Education and Training Doctrine Development Command, and Rear Adm. Joaquin J. Martinez de Pinillos, vice commander of U.S. 7th Fleet.

“CARAT Indonesia is about practicing interoperability, honing capabilities, and strengthening relationships,” said Martinez. “The purpose is to make each of our navies more capable of defending our own nations. But also to make us more capable of defending the international norms that both of our governments consider in our national interests.”

This year’s iteration of CARAT Indonesia will focus largely on amphibious operations with an ashore bilateral command and control (C2) center made up of Indonesian and U.S. service members. U.S. assets and personnel supporting the amphibious operations include the Makin Island Amphibious Readiness Group with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).

"The 28th year of the CARAT series exercise shows the U.S.'s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region," said Capt. Tony Chavez, commanding officer of USS Makin Island (LHD 8). "We share maritime security priorities with Indonesia and will continue to share knowledge, skills, and information to enhance interoperability and promote regional security cooperation."

The exercise will feature three distinct phases over the next two weeks. Phase one will primarily take place in the classroom setting, with a series of subject matter expert (SME) exchanges. These will include topics such as maritime domain awareness and intelligence, unmanned aircraft systems, band, public affairs, diving and underwater construction, force protection, legal, and medical.

Phase two will include practical application of the information shared in SME exchanges, as well as standing up the bilateral C2 center. In phase three, the bilateral C2 center will provide exercise control of the at-sea and beach landing operations by the participating Indonesian and U.S. forces.

“Our navies have been maintaining a strong bilateral relationship over decades,” said Jayadi. “Numerous bilateral meetings and exercises have been executed with high level performances in order to enhance strategic mutual understanding.”

The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) will also participate in CARAT 2022. Additional U.S. assets and personnel participating in the exercise include Helicopter Sea Squadron (HSC) 21, a P-8A Poseidon assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72, and personnel from U.S. 7th Fleet, CTF 72, 73, 75, 76/3, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, Amphibious Squadron (COMPHBIRON) 7, 13th MEU, and Naval Special Warfare.

CARAT Indonesia is a bilateral exercise between Indonesia and the United States designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. In its 28th year, the CARAT series is comprised of multinational exercises, designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies’ abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th MEU are trained to operate in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

As the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed destroyer squadron in Southeast Asia, DESRON 7 serves as the primary tactical and operational commander of littoral combat ships rotationally deployed to Singapore, functions as Commander, Task Force 76/3 Sea Combat Commander, and builds partnerships through training exercises and military-to-military engagements as the executing agent of Commander, Task Group CARAT.

Task Force 76/3 recently formed as a result of merging the staffs of Navy's Task Force 76, 7th Fleet, and 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Under Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with 35 maritime nations in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

 

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Makin Island ARG, Marines Drill With Indonesian Forces ​

The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is now operating in the Java Sea with Indonesian forces for the next two weeks as part of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2022.


The exercise, which began on Wednesday, includes shore events in Surabaya, Indonesia and in at sea in the Java Sea from Dec. 7 through 21, according to a Navy news release.


“CARAT Indonesia is about practicing interoperability, honing capabilities, and strengthening relationships,” Rear Adm. Joaquin Martinez de Pinillos, the vice commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, said in the release. “The purpose is to make each of our navies more capable of defending our own nations. But also to make us more capable of defending the international norms that both of our governments consider in our national interests.”


Ships making up the Makin Island ARG are amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD-8) and amphibious transport docks USS John P. Murtha (LPD-26) and USS Anchorage (LPD-23), though the release did not specify if all ships in the ARG are participating in the exercise. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group left Naval Base San Diego in early November for a deployment to the Indo-Pacific region.


“The 28th year of the CARAT series exercise shows the U.S.’s commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region,” Capt. Tony Chavez, the commanding officer of Makin Island, said in the release.
“We share maritime security priorities with Indonesia and will continue to share knowledge, skills, and information to enhance interoperability and promote regional security cooperation.”


A P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft with Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72 and MH-60S Seahawk helicopters from the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Squadron (HSC) 21 will join for CARAT, according to the Navy release. The exercise will also feature involvement from a wide range of U.S. personnel, including U.S. 7th Fleet, numerous tasks forces, – CTF 72, 73, 75, 76/3 – Amphibious Squadron (COMPHBIRON) 7, the 13th MEU, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, and Naval Special Warfare.





The Indonesian Navy is participating with frigates KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata (331) and KRI Abdul Halim Perdakusuma (355), corvette KRI Diponegoro (365) and Landing Ship Tank KRI Teluk Banten (516), along with units from 2nd Marine Force of the Indonesian Marine Corps. The Indonesian Air Force will also participate in the exercise.


In other developments, several warships from the U.S. Navy, the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Australian Navy have returned to their respective home ports this week, wrapping up Indo-Pacific deployments that included extensive international engagements and multinational exercises.


On Monday, cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG-62) pulled into its homeport of Yokosuka, Japan, after a six-month deployment in which the ship operated in both the Philippine and South China seas, according to a Navy news release issued that day.


“Chancellorsville‘s crew performed exceptionally well and set the bar throughout the entire deployment,” Capt. Edward Angelinas, Chancellorsville’s commanding officer, said in the release. “Their dedication, teamwork, and ability to overcome challenges enabled the ship to complete countless operations in the 7th Fleet area of operations. I am extremely proud of the crew and success they achieved throughout this year.”