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Indonesia is ready to operate nuclear power plant
Jumat, 14 Agustus 2015 18:02 WIB | 1.533 Views

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesia's human resources are ready to operate a nuclear power plant, Team Leader of the IAEA Integrated Regulatory Review Services (IRRS) Mission, Carl-Magnus Larsson, stated.

"Indonesia has already operated a nuclear reactor for decades, and this is evident by the existence of an experimental nuclear power reactor," Larsson noted during a press conference, here on Friday.

Larsson remarked that the experimental GA Siwabessy Multipurpose Reactor is located in Serpong, South Tangerang, Banten.

However, Larsson pointed out that the nuclear power plant, which would take at least 10 years to construct, will then be connected to the Java-Madura-Bali power grid.

"Therefore, the preparations must begin immediately," Larsson affirmed.

From the review, Larsson assessed that Indonesia also has capable human resources. The IRRS Missions 12-day visit to Indonesia has recorded no negative notes regarding nuclear supervision in the country.

IRRS Mission's review was only conducted to offer several suggestions and recommendations regarding the importance of national policies and strategies and coordination between the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (Bapeten) and other institutions.

With regard to the number of rejections to the plan to develop a nuclear power plant, Larsson insisted that this problem could be overcome by maintaining a positive outlook and adhering to a clear political strategy.

"The most important aspect among all is transparency," Larsson emphasized.

Bapeten Chief, Jazi Istiyanto, admitted that it is difficult to start the construction of nuclear power plants if they have to wait for 100 percent public approval.

"The results of the surveys conducted by independent institutions showed that public acceptance for the development of nuclear power plants has reached 72 percent, and I think why do we not just proceed? If we wait for 100 percent approval, our uranium reserves might just run out by that time," Istiyanto added.

Indonesia is ready to operate nuclear power plant - ANTARA News

biar nanti limbahnya bisa diextract jadi dirt bombs......

 

[Jakartans@PkDef]

Cadet-Soldiers of Indonesian Army Kopassus Para-Commando unit during Airmobile Assault training.
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Real cavalry rides horses, modern cavalry rides tanks but BADASS cavalry hangs on choppers and strikes from the air. Dirgahayu NKRI ! Salam komando !

credit to original uploader.

 

[RAMPAGE]

Happy Independence Day to our Indonesian brothers.

 

[Bennedict]

Foreign Heroes behind the Indonesian Independence (2)

"Rahmat" Shigeru Ono (September 29th 1919 - 2014)

According to his memoirs, he was born in Hokkaido, Japan. Shigeru Ono managed to enter military school at early 20 years old during Sino-Japanese war. Fate choses him to travel far south, to Dutch East Indies. In that former colony of Dutch, Ono soon getting well-known among the natives, and getting know about their suffering after being colonialized, thus increasing Ono's symphaty to them.

After Japan's defeat, many of his fellow soldiers which trapped in East Indies, decided to choose hara-kiri. Ono himself have it in mind to follow them, but later he refuse and choose to raise his katana, joining the struggle for Indonesian Independence.

Ono later helping the guerillas by train them and translating some books about warfare and tactics to Indonesian language. Along with former Imperial Japanese Army personnel and local militias, he fought the British-backed Dutch troops in Yogyakarta, Ambarawa and many more places. One of battles which he's remember it most, is the raid of KNIL HQ in Mojokerto 1947.

Ono, Tomogero Yozhisumi (Bung Arif), and Tatsuo Ichiki (Abdul Rahman) joining a unit called Special Guerilla Troops (PGI) in 1948. Yozhisumi later becoming its leader and Tatsuo as the vice leader. In 1949, PGI was compromised, causing the death of Yozhisumi.

After the war, he later choose to stay in Indonesia after his Japanese citizenship discarded. He receive full Indonesian citizenship in 1951.
"At that time, we dont have nothing. No food, no job, nowhere to sleep, nor citizenship. Only the kind Indonesian farmer gives us food, clothes and place to sleep" Ono says while looking at the clear skies, remembering the past.

One of his best moment in life, when President Soekarno award him Bintang Veteran and Bintang Gerilya in 1958, and award which allows him to be buried at Heroes Cemetery of Kalibata when he's passed away.

Ono later reside in Batu, Malang, East Java. He later met Darkasih, another Japanese after meeting with another former warrior, Sukardi (Sugiyama). Ono was working as salesman, an employee in agriculture company, and later retired at 1995. He have 5 child.

Rahmat Shigeri Ono passed away at Monday, August 25, 2014. His last rank is Major. Ono passed away at 95 years old.

Neighbors, families and associates giving their last prayers to Ono.

Last ceremony to commemorate Rahmat Shigeru Ono.

 

[toke115]

Happy Independence Day NKRI!!

 

[anas_nurhafidz]

Happy Independence Day! #RI70
Merdekaaa!!!

 

[katarabhumi]

My father told me, when he was a kid, people celebrating Agustusan like Lebaran. Families preparing special foods and there will be feast after upacara where people visiting and greet each other, together celebrating victory of the nation.

I guess because most folks that time know how it feels living under unjust and brutal colonial regime, so happy there was always a great joy whenever Agustusan comes. Now? not so much.

I hope the same joy will return someday.

Long Live NKRI

 

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[katarabhumi]

PT PAL outlines weapons fit for Philippine Navy SSVs

The Philippine Navy SSVs will be based on the Indonesian Navy's Makassar-class LPDs, such as KRI Banda Aceh (593) seen here in Surabaya. Source: IHS/Ridzwan Rahmat

Key Points

• Indonesia's PT PAL says weapons fit for the two SSVs in build for the Philippine Navy will consist of 76 mm and 25 mm guns
• In the longer term, the navy may seek up to four SSVs to meet strategic requirements

Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has confirmed that the two strategic sealift vessels (SSVs) on order for the Philippine Navy (PN) will each be fitted with one 76 mm gun on the foredeck as the main armament. Two stern-facing 25 mm guns will also be fitted, one each on the port and starboard sides.

Speaking to IHS Jane's on 14 August, PT PAL's SSV project manager Turitan Indaryo also gave an update on build progress for both ships. "The first vessel is 68.39% complete, while the second vessel is 42.37% complete," he said, adding that the ships are on schedule for delivery in May 2016 and May 2017 respectively.

However, PT PAL was not able to confirm the potential suppliers of the ships' weapons. "We are just preparing the foundations. The Philippine Navy will decide," said Turitan.

PT PAL was awarded a USD92 million contract in June 2014 to construct two landing platform dock (LPD)-like vessels to meet the PN's amphibious transport and logistics requirements. The contract includes a support package that will enable Philippine industry to undertake ship maintenance and support in collaboration with the PN.

The 123 m platforms are based on the Indonesian Navy's (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL's) Makassar-class LPDs, which were designed by South Korean shipbuilder Dae Sun.

According to IHS Jane's Fighting Ships , the PN's SSVs have a full load displacement of 11,583 tonnes. The vessels will have lift capacity for 500 troops, can embark three large helicopters, and can accommodate 126 crew. The ships have a top speed of 15 kt, a maximum range of 9,360 n miles, and an endurance of 30 days.

PT PAL outlines weapons fit for Philippine Navy SSVs - IHS Jane's 360

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credit : Instagram > @soegimitro / @STOPdulu

 

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[Dayax]

Happy Independence Day Indonesia! #Ri70 MERDEKAAA!!!

Valencia FC for Indonesia

 

[anas_nurhafidz]

Batch 3 of leopard is on it's way...for parade

Totally 25 unit.includ leo2A4,AEV2,ARV2 and Marder1A3.

Source : 14aste

 

[Zero_wing]

Maligayang araw ng kalayaan Kapitbahay Indonesia (happy Independence day Indonesia) From your comrades from the Philippines mabuhay!

 

[pr1v4t33r]

Maligayang araw ng kalayaan Kapitbahay Indonesia (happy Independence day Indonesia) From your comrades from the Philippines mabuhay!

There's quick footage of Philippines NC212-400 in this video, 2 units currently on progress..

 

[anas_nurhafidz]

Air To air shoot
Credit to : jeff prananda