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Indonesia Soon to Field new Submarine Killer Unit
A new helicopter fleet with greatly boost Indonesia’s underwater detection capabilities.

The Indonesian Navy will re-establish an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aviation squadron, according to IHS Jane’s Defense Weekly.

The article, based on a report published by Indonesia’s state news agency Antara, notes that this will be the first time since the 1970s that the Indonesian Navy will have a naval aviation unit dedicated solely to ASW.

The aviation squadron, named Skuadron Udara 100, will be established to provide operational support for Indonesia’s new fleet of 11 ASW configured AS-565 MBe Panther helicopters, according to Indonesian military officials.

“The Panther now becomes one of the world’s most capable light/medium anti-submarine warfare platforms, with an advanced ASW suite and the capability to operate from corvettes or small frigates,” emphasized Philippe Monteux, Head of Region South East Asia & Pacific at Airbus.

There is no set date yet when the squadron will become operational. According to a source within the Indonesian Navy and cited by IHS Jane’s Defense Weekly: “The squadron will only be commissioned closer to the date of the first Panther’s delivery.”

This would imply that the unit could be stood up as early as next year, since all 11 helicopters are scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2017. Once operational the squadron will be stationed at an Indonesian Navy airbase in Juanda, Surabaya.

“We want to ensure that our combat capabilities are in line with the new platforms and weapon systems that we are receiving,” noted the Indonesian Navy’s chief of staff, Admiral Ade Supandi in an interview on June 17.

The helicopters will operate from the Indonesian Navy’s SIGMA 10514-class guided-missile corvettes and Bung Tomo-class corvettes.

The AS-565 Panther helicopter will be equipped with either Raytheon Mk 46 or Whitehead A.244/S lightweight ASW torpedoes and will also be fitted with dipping sonar DS-100 helicopter long-range active sonar (HELRAS). According to the website Defense Update:

The DS-100 is A 1.38 kHz version of the popular AQS-18A dipping sonar. The DS-100 is capable of operating at depths to 500 meters designed for long-range surveillance and underwater search. Using high resolution doppler processing and long shaped pulses, it can detect submarines even very low speed (near zero doppler signal). According to L-3, the DS-100 is also suited to redetection, target localization and weapon delivery against submarines at deep and shallow waters.

The helicopter will also be fitted with unnamed indigenously developed hardware as some media reports state.

Indonesia Soon to Field new Submarine Killer Unit | The Diplomat

 

[pr1v4t33r]

Indonesia Underlines Strong Opposition to Saudi Military Attack on Yemen

Doha News quoting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia reported that the most populous Islamic country announced its strong opposition and condemnation of the Saudi Arabia's attack on Yemen.

In this regard Indonesia's Foreign Ministry issued a statement and considered Saudi invasion of Yemen as a clear example of genocide. Indonesia compared Saudi invasion of Yemen with Zionist regime's military aggression on Gaza Strip and has called for an immediate cessation of attacks.

The ministry expressed its dissatisfaction with the silence of some countries against Killing Muslims and also appreciated the Islamic Republic of Iran to dispatch aid to defenseless people of Yemen.

It is noteworthy that Indonesia's human resources minister has already announced to stop sending workers to Qatar in the aftermath of the execution of two civilians from Indonesia and violation the dignity of citizens.

Indonesia Underlines Strong Opposition to Saudi Military Attack on Yemen - Shiitenews.org - Larghest Portal of Shia News from allover the World

 

[Indos]

I think the above news is a fake one............

Just look at the source, I never heard such opposition words ever said by our government official high rank.

Indonesia and Saudi has signed a strategic defense cooperation last year under previous government. But if the news is true maybe there are something behind the scene going on. Even though I doubt that, such a foolish comment if it is true, so unprofessional work and thinking.......( My rate on the news credibility is 90 % fake)

Regardless of that, overall, I can say that current government has many high rank official which has a questionable policy like in energy sector. For example, decreasing the price of oil again after increasing it not so long ago, because it is tied into market system now, is a fool action.

This policy will produce more expected inflation on Rupiah than before, no wonder our currency touch Rp13.000 per USD now. The way market is behaving in USA regarding oil price fluctuation is different in Indonesia, there is psychological aspect that might be different. We cannot just use USA system for similar case in Indonesia without thinking other important things (like its psychological aspect in both real sector and financial one, oil price contribution in spending percentage, etc)

My suggestion, stay firm at high fuel price regardless the oil price fluctuation, and use the surplus to make more infrastructure on transportation, refinery, etc

Sorry off topic,

 

[pr1v4t33r]

I think the above news is a fake one

I think the news quoting this statement from Indonesian FM:

Indonesian Foreign Minister Strongly Condemns The Bomb Attack in Sana'a

Jakarta, 20 April 2015: “The Indonesian Foreign Minister strongly condemns the bomb attack in Sana’a, Yemen, 20 April 2015, 10.45 local time”. A number of diplomatic staff was wounded in the attack. Furthermore, the attack caused considerable damage to the premises and vehicles of the Indonesian Embassy in Sana’a.

According to preliminary information received from Sana’a, the attack was aimed at an ammuntion depot in the surrounding area. The roads in the vicinity of the Embassy has been badly damaged and there were many civillian casulties due to the attack.

The Indonesian Government underscores that the bomb attack is a clear example that the use of violence will only result in civillian casualties. Indonesia re-emphasizes that the best solution is through peaceful means of diplomacy and negotiations.

Kementerian Luar Negeri - Indonesian Foreign Minister Strongly Condemns The Bomb Attack in Sana'a

 

[anas_nurhafidz]

KRI Karel Satsuit Tubun (356)
Credit to uploader

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

Jet fighters, war boats
ready to launch attack

The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | National | Fri, June 19 2015, 10:14 AM

National News
Following maneuvers by Malaysian war boats and planes in Ambalat waters, Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu says he is ready with the Operasi Perisai Sakti (Operation Invincible Shield).

He said that Malaysian forces were frequently illegally entering the Indonesian territorial waters located at the eastern coast of Kalimantan when the country was off guard.

“Now we have jet fighters ready in Makassar [South Sulawesi],” he told reporters on Thursday as quoted by tribunnews.com.

Ryamizard said the Indonesian Military (TNI) is currently running the operation, which involves five jet fighters and three war ships, to attack the Malaysian craft.

“If they enter [Indonesian territory] then we will attack. [TNI] knows how to guard [the country’s territory],” said the retired Army general who once served as Army chief of staff.

Ambalat is a 15,235 square kilometer maritime area located off the coast of East Kalimantan, which both Indonesia and Malaysia claim to be theirs.

In 2009, the two countries became embroiled in a row over Ambalat, with the Indonesian government accusing its counterpart of breaching the borders on frequent occasions.

Indonesia and Malaysia agreed to reopen diplomatic discussions to settle the dispute a year later.

The Indonesian government has recorded that Malaysian war craft have entered the country’s territory in Ambalat nine times this year.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry revealed that it has sent seven diplomatic notes this year to the Malaysian government to protest air maneuvers conducted by the country.

But the ministry expects the tension to continue as neither country has settled all the border issues related to Ambalat.

“We still have our claims in the territory while Malaysia also sets their own borders,” said Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arrmanatha Nasir.

He said that to officially send a protest the ministry requires details on each intrusion incident, including time and location.

Arrmanatha said that the government has appointed a special envoy to negotiate the issue with Malaysia.

“The Foreign Ministry’s commitment is to accelerate a settlement on the [Ambalat] maritime borders,”
he said.

Along with the diplomatic notes, the ministry is also considering bringing up the Ambalat border dispute to higher level official meetings, such as between ministers or presidents.

State Intelligence Agency (BIN) head Marciano Norman said that Indonesia and Malaysia should refrain from shows of force related to the Ambalat border dispute.

“I think both countries should not be too provocative concerning Ambalat because it will disadvantage both countries,” he said.

Earlier, TNI commander Gen. Moeldoko said he would prefer diplomatic approach to resolve the Ambalat dispute.

- See more at: Jet fighters, war boats ready to launch attack | The Jakarta Post

Finally War with Malaysian

 

[Tanu90]

@Reashot Xigwin

to be honest, i don't really get it, why should we happy when we finally in war against malaysia?

 

[pr1v4t33r]

Bonefish USV from Lundin (Indonesia) and SAAB will be tested in Indonesian water for 1 year before launching the final product

Bonefish akan Diujicoba di Indonesia - JakartaGreater

 

[anas_nurhafidz]

Finally War with Malaysian

Honestly for me war is boring just put some air fighter in tarakan airbase,some warship on ambalat and newest Radar...or we put long rame SAM...problem solved

 

[Indos]

Finally War with Malaysian

I doubt that, the situation maybe different in 2017 where we have already had 33 F-16 ( + current 16 Su 27/30) and AIM 9 X Block 2 missile has arrived and being practiced (missile dummy) so many time by our pilots. If there is a war, we must be quite sure it will be like Falkland war scenario in which we are in the British side........

But, It is better to avoid any harsh action like attacking their military using missile ...........

This heat tension between us and Malaysian (or maybe Australian) is actually good to serve our interest (nationalist hawkish like us ), this will give a good reason to ordinary people of why we must add more money into our defense program and focus to develop our defense industry.

 

[Bhayangkara]

@Reashot Xigwin

to be honest, i don't really get it, why should we happy when we finally in war against malaysia?

Hehe.., I think @Reashot Xigwin is only intend to joke, because it was clear in the article mentioned that our foreign ministry and military commanders have agreed to resolve this issue diplomatically, while strengthening defense in the hot-spot area of course..

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

@Reashot Xigwin

to be honest, i don't really get it, why should we happy when we finally in war against malaysia?

Remove Nasi Lemak from premise.

 

[anas_nurhafidz]

Prajurit Kopaska saat latihan peperangan hutan dengan menggunakan perlengkapan buatan dalam negeri SENOPATI (Sistem Integrasi Operasi Tempur Individu).
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[Indos]

Taken from Indonesian Airforce official website (using Google translate with some fixing from me)

F-16 C/D Block 52ID TNI AU | Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara

Is F-16 C / D Block 25 donated from USA to Indonesia after the upgrade will have a similar capability with F-16 C / D Block 52? Ananda Septian - Jakarta

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F-16 C / D fighter aircraft which is currently being upgraded at Hill AFB has an official name F-16 C / D 52 ID will have the ability in many ways similar like F-16 Block 52, in particular sophistication of avionics, combat capability , and the types of weapons. The whole plane pr stored properly at Davis Monthan AFB / AMARG (Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group) in a very dry desert so it is ideal as a US Air Force aircraft storage. While the entire aircraft engine F-16 C / D 52ID namely Feviously used grant the US Air Force and has been100-PW-220 / E undergoing upgrades at the Pratt & Whitney plant in Old Kelly AFB, so having two component life times longer than a standard machine.

Actually, the F-16 C / D 52ID F-16 based on the F-16 C / D Block 25, which has a physical form and maximum gross weight and the same type of machines with the F-16 Block 15 A / B OCU that we have. F-16 C / D 52ID has a maximum gross weight of 37,500 lbs and turbo fan jet engine is the same, namely Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 / E with a thrust of 24,000 lbs that have thrust to weight ratio of 0.64. The difference with the F-16 C / D Block 52 which has a maximum gross weight of 52,000 lbs and driven machine F100-PW-229 with a thrust of 29,000 lbs has T / W ratio which is 0.56. In close combat or short-range air combat, Indonesia Air Force F-16 with the greater T / W ratio has better agility than the F-16 Block 52.

Furthermore undergoing upgrading and refurbished aircraft order as well as avionics and weapons systems in Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill AFB, Odgen, Utah. Reinforced airframe, cable networks and new electronic installed, all the old systems of new and reconditioned into a new system is added so plane will be reborn, ready to become the new aircraft with capabilities far greater than at birth.

Concerning the increased capacity does the F-16 C / D Block 50/52 has with a greater thrust capable of carrying heavier weapons and Conformal Fuel Tanks that can be mounted on the back and carry drop tanks of 600 gallons that make it could fly farther. But for dogfight situation, with short-range missiles AIM-9 Sidewinder P-4 / L / M and IRIS-T (NATO) as well as medium-range missiles AMRAAM AIM-120-C, obviously Indonesian Air Force F-16 C / D 52ID is not inferior to Block 50/52.

Even, it is confirmed that in a duel at close range, the Indonesian F-16 C / D 52ID is able to outperform the Block 50/52 in agility. For attacking surface and ground waters, the Indonesian F-16 ID is also capable of carrying weapons like canon 20mm, standard bomb MK 81/82 / 83/84, Laser Guided Bomb, missile AGM-65 Maverick, AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship, AGM-88 HARM antiradar, ACMI Pod and be able to use navigation and targeting pods for night operations and missions Suppression Of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD), namely destroying enemy air defenses. Improved Data Modem allows pilots to communicate without using only voice data communications with other aircraft and ground-based radar, sea radar or radar to fly.

Upgrading F-16 C / D 52ID is not an easy task because of the pursuit of equal ability with Block 50/52, including installing Mission Computer MMC-7000A version of the M-5 were used and even used the Block 52+ F-22, equipped with computer steering system (FLCS) digital, a pair Multifunction Color Displays block-52, HUD wide block-52 with night vision capability, a digital terrain system and Digital Moving Map block 52, color cockpit camera block 52, the throttle grip and side stick controller Block-52, countermeasures management switch to control the ALE-47, voice message unit for collision avoidance systems and ground avoidance advisory function Block-52.

Displacement landing / taxi lights to the nose landing gear door to make room on the targeting pod, improved the data modem link 16 Block-52, embedded GPS INS (EGI) block 52 which combines the functions of GPS and INS, common data entry electronics units Block-52 , AN / ALQ-213 electronic warfare management system, Class IV ALR-69 radar warning receiver, the ALE-47 countermeasures dispenser set to release chaff / flare as well as installation of the drag chute Block-52 that will be installed in Indonesia.

While radar AN / APG-68 (V) to upgrade the software in order to increase its ability to conform mission computer 7000A. The principle is the F-16 C / D 52ID Air Force undergoing the Common Configuration Implementation Program (CCIP) as is done on the F-16 Block 40/42 CD AU US to rise to the standard Block-50/52.

All F-16 C / D 52ID Air Force also undergo structural modifications to the aircraft frame Falcon STAR program (Structural Augmentation Roadmap) so that the air frame life to more than 10,000 hours. This allows the aircraft used 10 years before undergoing dervice Life Extension Program (SLEP) were able to increase the lifespan of around 2,000 hours airframe or 10 years of life.

At the time of the life of the F-16 C / D 52ID ends, it is expected that Indonesia already has a fleet of modern fighter aircraft with future IFX 4.5 generation or generations 5. F-16 C / D 52ID fleet is an excellent bridge to bring Indonesian air combat capability into a step further, not only produces aviators and technicians who have adept in operating this aircraft, but also brings us to jointly able to master the technology, management, and modern air combat tactics, particularly in joint operations with other defense equipment on the ground, sea and air. So it knows what it takes Indonesia to build a strong Air Power in order to maintain national security of Indonesia.

(Col. Pilot. Supreme "Sharky" Sasongkojati)/ Former Indonesian F-16 pilot

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Old Picture, Indonesian F-16 Aerobatic Team in 1990's (Blue Eagle/ Elang Biru)

 

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Dawn breaks at Indonesian Air Force 5th Squadron, Sultan Hasanuddin AFB, Makassar. Home of the air force CN-235 MPA and Boeing 737-2x9 Surveiller. This Squadron still waiting for delivery of additional 3 units of CN-235 MPA (winglet version) made by PTDI - Indonesia.
photo credit : adinugraha430

C-295 medium transporter from Indonesian Air Force 2nd Squadron at Halim Perdanakusuma AFB, East Jakarta. This squadron currently operates 9 unit C-295M and 6 unit CN-235 100/220 medium transport aircraft.
Photo credit : Arypik

Flight deck of Indonesian Frigate KRI Oswald Siahaan 354
photo credit : deapramadya