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EOTECH Wins Award to Supply the Indonesian Armed Forces

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Plymouth, MI (January 2023) – EOTECH, the leading manufacturer of Holographic Weapon Sights (HWS) and Magnifiers, has recently announced a sale of 1,000 of its sighting systems to the Indonesian Armed Forces.

Known as the Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI), the Indonesian Military selected EOTECH’s Holographic Weapon Sight (HWS) and magnifier, for use by the TNI(s) Special Forces unit, Komando Pasukan Khusus, also referred to as Kopassus. “This sale represents a new level of confidence between EOTECH and the TNI. We’ve always had a level of penetration into the Indonesian market, but not to this degree.” Said Frank Moss, Business Development Manager for Asia.

“This recent acquisition represents the confidence in the quality, performance, and reputation of EOTECH’s products.” Moss went on to say, “We must also acknowledge the efforts of our in-country partners too, who did an amazing job promoting the EOTECH brand to the TNI”.
EOTECH is represented in Indonesia by Trident3 Adaptive Technologies Group SDN BHD, a Malaysian-based procurement management specialist. Trident’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Owen Bateman, was ecstatic at the outcome of the tender process, highlighting the synergy that exists between the two companies as a key ingredient in their collective success. “Trident aims to only provide best-in-class, proven and relevant solutions. It was an honor to have worked with EOTECH and provide the TNI with their equipment needs. I have every confidence in the quality of the EOTECH product line and look forward to supporting the TNI in the future”.
The TNI can expect delivery of the EOTECH optics within the coming months.
 

Deputy Minister of Defense Leads KFX/IFX Aircraft Development Meeting​

Follow-up meeting with the Deputy Minister of Defense (Special Photo)

JAKARTA- Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia (Wamenhan RI), M. Herindra chaired the Coordination Meeting for the Follow-up Discussion on the Payment of the KFX/IFX Aircraft Development Program – now known as KF-21/Boramae/IF-X), Friday (27/1/2023)

The meeting was held in connection with the position of the Deputy Minister of Defense as Secretary of the Defense Industrial Policy Committee (KKIP); also the meeting participants who attended were representatives of the KKIP organizational structure.

In line with President Joko Widodo's policy of being committed to continuing the cooperation program between Indonesia and South Korea.

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Deputy Minister Herindra also reiterated that the KFX/IFX Development Program is a national program.

"So that the commitment to the Cost Share Agreement (CSA) mechanism should be the joint responsibility of all relevant Ministries.

The relevant ministries as referring to Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 136/2014 concerning the IF-X Fighter Aircraft Development Program are the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of SOEs, Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Research and Technology, Commander of the TNI, and the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas). Still referring to Presidential Regulation No. 136/2014, namely Chapter V on Funding (Article 23), the funding for this CSA is charged to the State Budget in accordance with the state's financial capabilities.

In the Coordination Meeting conducted, Deputy Minister of Defense M. Herindra hoped that the participants representing their respective agencies could provide input and views as well as recommendations that would be submitted to the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia, which would subsequently be reported to the President of the Republic of Indonesia.

 
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𝚂𝙰𝚃 ( 𝚂𝚢𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚖 𝙰𝚌𝚌𝚎𝚙𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎 𝚃𝚎𝚜𝚝 ) upgraded 155mm Nexter Caesar Canon to 𝙵𝚒𝚗𝚍𝙰𝚛𝚝 System, at 𝚈𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚛𝚖𝚎𝚍 𝟿/𝟷𝟻𝟻 𝙶𝚂/𝟷/𝟷 Kostrad at Purwarkarta, West Java
 
01 FEBRUARY 2023

Indonesia approves proposal to procure ex-South Korean corvettes​

by Ridzwan Rahmat


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The Peruvian Navy Pohang-class corvette BAP Guise (CC-28). The vessel was previously in service with the Republic of Korea Navy. Indonesia is hoping to receive similar vessels from South Korea and has proposed to take on foreign loans to fund the possible acquisition. (US Coast Guard)

In an apparent about-turn, the Indonesian Ministry of Finance (MoF) has approved a previously rejected proposal for the country to purchase ex-Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) Pohang-class corvettes with foreign-sourced loans.

The approval was confirmed in a notice issued by the MoF to the Indonesian Ministry of Defense (MoD) on 7 December. A copy of the notice was provided to Janes by a source close to the matter in late January 2023.

Janes first reported in October 2022 that the MoD had requested to procure at least one ex-RoKN Pohang-class corvette as a stopgap measure for the Indonesian Navy. The ministry had also proposed that the procurement be financed with funds from a foreign lender. This proposal was rejected by the MoF then, but no reasons were given.

Details provided in the 7 December notice indicate that this proposal was re-submitted by the MoD on 28 October, in addition to a list of other proposed procurements, such as shipborne munitions. The MoD has now cleared the MoF to take on up to USD21 million in foreign loans to fund the proposed acquisition of up to three Pohang-class corvettes.

“The acquisition of foreign-sourced goods and services must take into account the involvement of local companies and how these companies can contribute to the strengthening of Indonesia's strategic industries,” the MoF notice stipulated.

 
Engine Test Cell Facilities in PT Nusantara Turbine (Indonesian Aerospace subsidiary company)

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Engine test cell in GMF Aero Asia

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01 FEBRUARY 2023

Indonesia approves proposal to procure ex-South Korean corvettes​

by Ridzwan Rahmat


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The Peruvian Navy Pohang-class corvette BAP Guise (CC-28). The vessel was previously in service with the Republic of Korea Navy. Indonesia is hoping to receive similar vessels from South Korea and has proposed to take on foreign loans to fund the possible acquisition. (US Coast Guard)

In an apparent about-turn, the Indonesian Ministry of Finance (MoF) has approved a previously rejected proposal for the country to purchase ex-Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) Pohang-class corvettes with foreign-sourced loans.

The approval was confirmed in a notice issued by the MoF to the Indonesian Ministry of Defense (MoD) on 7 December. A copy of the notice was provided to Janes by a source close to the matter in late January 2023.

Janes first reported in October 2022 that the MoD had requested to procure at least one ex-RoKN Pohang-class corvette as a stopgap measure for the Indonesian Navy. The ministry had also proposed that the procurement be financed with funds from a foreign lender. This proposal was rejected by the MoF then, but no reasons were given.

Details provided in the 7 December notice indicate that this proposal was re-submitted by the MoD on 28 October, in addition to a list of other proposed procurements, such as shipborne munitions. The MoD has now cleared the MoF to take on up to USD21 million in foreign loans to fund the proposed acquisition of up to three Pohang-class corvettes.

“The acquisition of foreign-sourced goods and services must take into account the involvement of local companies and how these companies can contribute to the strengthening of Indonesia's strategic industries,” the MoF notice stipulated.


Details provided in the 7 December notice indicate that this proposal was re-submitted by the MoD on 28 October, in addition to a list of other proposed procurements, such as shipborne munitions. The MoD has now cleared the MoF to take on up to USD21 million in foreign loans to fund the proposed acquisition of up to three Pohang-class corvettes.

“The acquisition of foreign-sourced goods and services must take into account the involvement of local companies and how these companies can contribute to the strengthening of Indonesia's strategic industries,” the MoF notice stipulated.
 

Japan Wants to Deploy Airborne and Amphibious Forces in Latma Super Garuda Shield 2023​

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Chief of Army Staff (KSAD) General Dudung Abdurachman discusses military cooperation to disaster management during a Courtesy Call with Japanese Army Chief of Staff General Yoshida Yoshihide at the Japanese Army Headquarters in Ichigaya, Tokyo, Friday (3/2). (Photo: Doc. Dispenad)

Jumat, 3 Februari 2023 | 19:22 WIB

Jakarta, IDM – The Chief of Staff of the Japanese Army, General Yoshida Yoshihide, hopes that in the upcoming Latma Super Garuda Shield 2023, it can include airborne and amphibious forces. He said this when he met the Chief of Army Staff (KSAD) General Dudung Abdurachman who visited the Japanese Army Headquarters in Ichigaya, Tokyo, Friday (3/2).

Yoshida is very proud and grateful for the military cooperation between the Indonesian Army and Japan which has been going very well, especially in the field of exercises, regarding the involvement of the Japanese Army Airborne forces during the implementation of the 2022 Latma Super Garuda Shield.

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In this regard, Dudung welcomed Yoshida's wishes. He said that currently the Latma Super Garuda Shield 2023 is in the planning and maturation stage at the TNI Headquarters level.

In addition, Dudung hopes that the cooperation of exercises between the two Armies can be developed also for Latma for natural disaster management and humanitarian assistance given Japan's capabilities and its highly tested defense equipment in the field.

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Next, Dudung also encouraged the implementation of cooperation in the field of education while still sending Army personnel to attend education in Japan, including Akmil cadets at the National Defense Academy and Army officers in Seskoad Japan.

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"In this meeting, we agreed to be able to further enhance military cooperation in other fields, so that a cooperative relationship is realized with the views of the principles of mutual trust, mutual respect, mutual friendship, and mutual benefit and always uphold the spirit of peace-loving and respect for each party," dudung said. (rr)

 
Supersonic speed test reached 1.05 Mach with 4 missiles (dummy) in the belly.

HUD indicating Mach 1.05

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This 2001 PhD paper by-then USAF Major Denhard noted that Mach 1.1 "strikes a good balance between increased missile range and adequate maneuverability".


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KF21 with 4 missiles in semi recessed belly will make its STEALTYNESS less compromised despite carrying 4 AA missiles (block1and 2).

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If KF21 uses Wingman drone (which is already planned to get it in the future), then even its block 1 and 2 airframe can still maintain its low observable level ( if only carry 4 missiles on its semi recessed belly) despite carrying more bombs/missiles because additional missiles/bomb are inside its Stealth Wingman drone internal weapon bay.

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