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Indonesia May Buy Amphibious Aircraft From Japan
Jakarta signals it is seriously thinking about the purchase.

Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons

By Prashanth Parameswaran
April 07, 2015

Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu said Monday that Jakarta is considering the possibility of buying the ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft from Japan, according to a report from Kyodo News.

“We feel (there’s a match) and we wish to buy. We’re still mulling (this), and if we already finish (the assessment) we will report to the president about this,” Ryamizard reportedly said in an interview.

This should come as no surprise. Indonesia has been seeking to boost its maritime and aerial capabilities for tasks ranging from sea patrols to rescue operations, and Japan has been one of the countries it has been looking to for assistance in this regard. Japan, for its part, has been boosting its ties with ASEAN states including Indonesia and is also looking for opportunities to export such technologies following decision in April 2014 to ease long-standing ban on international military sales.

These converging interests have resulted in enhanced cooperation between the two countries. As The Diplomat reported previously (see here and here), Jakarta and Tokyo boosted their strategic partnership with a strong focus on maritime security following a visit by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo there last month. They also inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in defense equipment and technology. The MoU, seen by The Diplomat, specifically refers to capacity-building support as one of several areas within its scope.

Indonesia’s potential acquisition of the US-2 – an amphibious, fixed-wing aircraft ideal for search and rescue operations and already in use by Japan’s Self-Defense Forces – has itself been talked about for months, and it would seem to fit Jakarta’s needs. As Ryamizard himself has said, the US-2 does not require land infrastructure because it can land on and take off from the sea, which is quite convenient for Indonesia given its status as an archipelagic state. The US-2 is also known for its long operational range, which would enable it to reach distant islands in Indonesia quickly if needed.

As Ryamizard indicated in his comments, the Jokowi government is still mulling this and it may still take a while before the purchase is actually finalized and the planes are delivered. Kyodo News cited diplomatic sources as saying that the US-2 would be on the agenda when the two countries finally launch their “two-plus-two” security talks between their defense and foreign ministers, which was initially agreed to under Jokowi’s predecessor Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in 2013.

 

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Two navy's NC212-200 maritime patrol aircraft fly over two Bung Tomo class corvette and an Ahmad Yani class fregate

 

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US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter Hope to Meet Defence Minister of Republic of Indonesia

Latest News | 2015-04-06 17:42:21 | 36 Times Viewed

Jakarta, DMC - the newly appointed US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter's hope to meet with the Minister of Defense RI Ryamzard Ryacudu in near future. US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter, who recently served as US Secretary of Defense replacing Chuck Hagel also hoped Defense Secretary RI can visit the Pentagon in May of this year. Through the meeting between defense ministers are expected to strengthen the relations between Indonesia and the United States into a higher level scope. This was revealed by US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for South and South East Asia Dr. Amy Searight when meeting with Defence Minister Ryamzard Ryacudu at the Ministry of Defense office, Jakarta, Monday (6/4).

As mentioned by Dr. Amy Searight that President Joko Widodo had scheduled to meet with US President Barack Obama in Washington DC this year. Through the second meeting of heads of state is expected to have an increase in the quality of the relationship to a higher level again and to build a framework or skeleton defense cooperation with missions agreed by both countries. Later, with the signing of the framework of defense cooperation between the two countries, is expected to improve the quality of relations between the two countries to a higher level and more concrete.

In this case the mission maritime cooperation and defense procurement including Transfer of Technology (ToT).On the occasion, the Minister of Defence of Indonesia expressed gratitude for the invitation communicated to him. Indonesian Defence Minister also expressed the same view that the good relationship that in which has been established it can be upgraded to a higher level and with the hope of defense cooperation framework that will be signed later can improve the quality of cooperation between the two countries. Also present at the meeting who accompanied Defense Minister among them is the Director General Major General Yoedhi Swastanto MBA, Director General of Air Forces Vice Marshal TNI Renhan Muhammad Syaugi, S. Sos., MM and Dirkersin DG Brigadier General Sisriadi Strahan. (ERA / SSI)

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Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Air Force seeks to modernize and increase the number of aircraft with the aim of maximizing the function of air defense in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). Based on data from the Air Force, there were 29 aircraft in 2014 and then received, namely 16 Sukhoi, 8 Super Tucano aircraft and 5 units of F16."In the future there is the modernization of combat aircraft, transport, helicopters," said Chief of Staff of the Air Force (Air Force Chief) Marshal Agus Supriatna in Skuardron 2 Air Force Base (AFB) Halim, East Jakarta, Tuesday (07/04/2015).

Modernization is not only limited to that, but also radar to detect foreign aircraft. Agus explained, the Air Force currently has 22 radar, but the number is still lacking.In the calculation, said Marshal Agus, required 32 units of the radar in order to safeguard the airspace can cover the whole Homeland. The fulfillment of these needs can be realized, but gradually."Radar come 2 this year. Hopefully every year increases," said Agus.In addition to adding the radar, Agus also plan early warning aircraft or Early Warning Airbones can be held so as to strengthen efforts to protect members of the Indonesian airspace at any time if there is a foreign aircraft that infiltrate.

He continued, for the procurement of Sukhoi 35 or F-16 Block 70 aircraft are planned to replace the old F-5 Tiger, Agus submit the final result to the Ministry of Defense or the Ministry of Defense. Because the task of reviewing specifications only Air Force fighter planes, not the choice."We have proposed to the Ministry of Defense and wait for his decision. But the Sukhoi 35 and the F-16 Block 70 states could gradually provision," said Air Force Chief Marshal Agus Supriatna. (Ans / Mut)

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Indonesian, US navies to conduct sea survex joint exercise
Selasa, 7 April 2015 21:17 WIB | 365 Views

Batam, Riau Islands (ANTARA News) - Indonesian (TNI AL) and US navies will jointly hold Sea Surveillance Exercise 15 (Sea Survex) in Batam and border waters involving four aircraft in April 6-10, 2015.

"The aircraft have landed at Hang Nadim airport in Batam yesterday. They will be used for joint exercises covering up to Natuna. Hang Nadim will be used as a location for landing the aircraft," head of Hang Nadim International Airports general affairs Suwarso said here on Tuesday.

According to him, four aircraft, namely CN-212, CN235-MPA and Bolco helicopter belonging to TNI AL (Indonesian Navy) and US Orion aircraft, will be involved in the exercise and they have landed at the Hang Nadim airport.

CN235-MPA is an aircraft manufactured by PT Dhirgantara Indonesia to support TNI AL in its maritime patrol activities.

The aircraft is equipped with Elettronica ALR 733 Radar Warning Receiver, Ocean Master 100, a radar made by Thales (another radar option is Seaspray 4000 from BAe System), and Forward Looking Infrared-FLIR equipment.

CN235 is a high performance aircraft.

US Navy Orion, meanwhile, is a marine patrol aircraft with a turboprop engine used by many troops in the world especially for sea patrols, observations, and anti-submarine wars.

Despite the exercise, Suwarso noted, regular flight schedules at the airport, which has a runway of up to 4.025 kilometers, will not be disrupted.

"The planes will start flying on Wednesday. We can assure that no commercial flight schedules will be disrupted," he added.

According to him, the aircraft for the exercise have been stationed at an apron close to the airports VIP building.

"This is a routine exercise conducted every year," he pointed out.(*)

Indonesian, US navies to conduct sea survex joint exercise - ANTARA News

 

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Russia, Indonesia begin talks on Sukhoi Su-35 deliveries
17:16 April 7, 2015 Interfax
Indonesia has taken an interest in buying Russia's brand new multirole fighter jet Sukhoi Su-35, United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) head Yuri Slyusar told Interfax in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday.

"Indonesian colleagues are interested in buying this plane. The negotiations are at their beginning," Slyusar said.

It was reported earlier that the Indonesian Air Force wished to replace outdated U.S. fighters F5 by Russian multirole fighters of generation 4++ Sukhoi Su-35.

"Hopefully, the national government will grant our wish to buy Sukhoi Su-35 fighters. As combat aircraft operators, we would like to have fighters of a more advanced generation, 4++," the Indonesian state news agency ANTARA quoted Air Chief Marshal Agus Supriatna as saying.

In his words, Sukhoi Su-35 aircraft fully meet the Indonesian Air Force demand for armaments. Supriatna said he was not expecting Indonesian technicians to have problems servicing those aircraft.

The eleventh squadron of the Indonesian Air Force is flying five one-seat Sukhoi Su-27SK and eleven two-seat Su-30MK2.

Sukhoi Su-35 was designed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau. It is a profoundly modernized super-maneuverable multirole fighter jet of generation 4++ employing fifth-generation technologies which makes it superior to other jets in its class.

Su-35 boasts new avionics based on a digital data control system, a new radar station with phased antenna array, a longer range of target detection and a bigger number of simultaneously locked and engaged targets, and new engines with bigger thrust and thrust-vector control.

In the opinion of experts, Su-35 has much better performance characteristics compared to other jets in its class, and its avionic systems are capable of accomplishing broader missions. The plane is superior to all tactical fighter of generations 4 and 4+ Rafale and EF 2000 and modernized fighters F-15, F-16, F-18 and F-35. It can also counteract F-22A.

The primary buyer of the new fighter jet is the Russian Defense Ministry, which signed a contract for the procurement of 48 Su-35 fighters in 2009.


- Russia, Indonesia begin talks on Sukhoi Su-35 deliveries | Russia Beyond The Headlines)

 

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Indonesia-US hold joint marine exercise
Selasa, 7 April 2015 20:56 WIB | 267 Views

Banyuwangi, E Java (ANTARA News) - Indonesia and the United States have conducted a joint marine exercise by performing a city warfare simulation in Pesanggaran Sub-district of Banyuwangi District, East Java Province.

Indonesia had deployed Intai Amfibi Special Forces of the Marine Corp while the United States had deployed the US MARSOC soldiers during the exercise, which is being held since last Sunday.

Commander of the Training Task Force Lieutenant Colonel Freddy Ardianzah stated here on Tuesday that the drill, coded Lantern Iron 15-5524, had involved several soldiers and military vehicles, including helicopters of the Indonesian Navy.

"The purpose of the exercise is to increase knowledge and technical ability as well as to help Taifib Marine Corps soldiers to develop tactical strategies during city warfare," Freddy stated in a press statement released by the Information Office for Marine Corps.

Freddy remarked that the soldiers have conducted a city warfare simulation on last Monday. The soldiers also conducted free-fall drills from the helicopter and Stabilized Body (STABO) extraction training.

The Indonesian Navy deployed a Bell 412 helicopter of the 400 Wing Udara-1 Squadron of the Navy Flight Centre.

"The exercise is aimed to improve the professionalism of Taifib soldiers who have the ability to fight in three areas: land, air and sea," Freddy added.(*)

Indonesia-US hold joint marine exercise - ANTARA News

 

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F-16 block 70 / F-16XL with delta wing. Will this aircraft prototype join indonesian fighter jets procurement competition?

 

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In addition to fighter jets, Indonesian Air Force intends to buy transport aircraft and helicopters
Reporter: Ronald | Tuesday, April 7, 2015 15:34

Merdeka.com - The arrival of various new aircraft made Indonesian air defense no longer underestimated by neighboring countries. Various modern fighter jets such as the Sukhoi, the Super Tucano to the F-16 has strengthened the ability of Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) from the infiltration of foreign aircraft.

Even so, Chief of Staff of the Air Force (rafters) Marshal Agus Supriatna aware of the ability of defense equipment is not only limited to the jets. Former Defense Attaché at the Embassy of Singapore also wants to modernize the transport aircraft and helicopters.

"In the future there is the modernization of aircraft, transport and helicopters. But until the end of 2014 was fitted with a 16 Sukhoi, 8 Super Tucano aircraft and five F-16s," said Agus at Halim Air Base, East Jakarta, Tuesday (7/4) .

Not only transport aircraft and helicopters, Agus also targeting some new defense equipment to maintain the integrity of Indonesian airspace. The equipment is an early detection tool.

"Going forward we have a plan and a strategy not only radars, but also early warning aircraft. 2 Radar come this year, hopefully the future could come every year, so that it can cover a vast territory of Indonesia," he concluded.

To note, some transport aircraft owned by the Air Force mostly elderly. Of the 36 aircraft, the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, most of whom have used the AU since 1960. The government plans to upgrade to some of these aircraft, will possibly buy the latest variant of the C-130.

Selain jet tempur, TNI AU berniat beli pesawat angkut & heli | merdeka.com