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Indonesia, Australia Review Defense Cooperation
2013-11-08 20:17:03

Xinhua Web Editor: Liu Yuanhui Indonesian Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro met with his new Australian counterpart David Johnston here on Friday, reviewing cooperation in field of defense that has been built by the two neighboring countries.

Punomo said that that the meeting with Johnston was filled with discussions to review defense cooperation in multilateral, trilateral and bilateral frames.

"In Multilateral frame we discussed cooperation wrapped in ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting (ADMM) Plus joined by ten ASEAN countries and 8 from non-ASEAN countries," Purnomo told a press conference held on the side line of the meeting in his office here with absence of his Australian counterpart.

He added that the two ministers discussed trilateral cooperation frames that involve Indonesia, Australia, Timor Leste and Indonesia, Australia and India, they also discussed plans on Indian Ocean joint management cooperation.

"Management on Indian Ocean was very important as the water territory was still 'virgin', relatively free from disputes like the ones occurred in South and East China Seas," the minister said. He added that in bilateral respect, the two ministers discussed on the existing cooperation that has been built.

Purnono said that Johnston was Australia's new defense ministry in the current cabinet and his immediate visit to Indonesia showed the importance of Indonesia related to Australian's foreign policies.

Indonesia, Australia Review Defense Cooperation

 

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Indonesian's BPPT made naval surveillance UAV LSU-02 is on operation with Indonesian navy ship.

UAV untuk Intai Udara: Mungil, Praktis, Tak Perlu Penerbang




Indonesia's aerospace company finishs the first CN 235 MPA Maritime Surveillance to be operated by Indonesian Navy

The Indonesian Navy on Oct. 2 marked its first Indonesian-made maritime patrol aircraft CN-235 MPA operation folowing the delivery of the aircraft to the Defense Ministry from PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) on that day.



Rear Admiral Rachmat Lubis who represented the Defense Ministry received the maritime patrol aircraft from PT DI president director Budi Santoso, witnessed by Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro during the hand-over ceremony at the country’s aircraft manufacturer facility in Bandung, West Java.

The CN-235 MPA is the first of three aircraft ordered by the Navy, will be based at the Juanda Naval Base in Surabaya, East Java. The remaining two aircraft will be delivered by end of 2013 and first quarter of 2014.

According to Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro, the planes were ordered on a trading contract worth US$80 million signed in December 2009 to assist in controling over 5,800 thousand square kilometers of Indonesia’s territorial waters.

“Indonesia actually needs 33 NC212 and 21 CN235 MPA aircraft to control its territory,” he said.



Angkasa noted, currently the Indonesian Navy operates several NC212 maritime patrol aircraft in its fleet.

Adding to the minister’s statement, Navy Chief-of-Staff Admiral Marsetio said up to year 2024 the Indonesia Navy would be strengthen with a fleet of 54 aircraft comprising of 21 CN-235s and 33 NC-212s.

“On the first phase, five CN-235s has been ordered of which two planes will be delivered in 2015,” said the Navy Chief-of-Staff.

According to Budi Santoso, the twin-engine CT7-9C turboprop CN-235 MPA plane delivered, is a medium class aircraft which is equipped with a patrollling facility and has the superiority to control a wide sea territory such as the vast Indonesian waters.

He added, beside Indonesia, South Korea and Turkey also operates the maritime patrol aircraft CN-235 MPA.

Budi Santoso said, other nations operating CN-235 type aircraft were Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Pakistan, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, Senegal and Burkina Faso. (ds)

Indonesian Navy Operates Its First CN235 MPA Aircraft 

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Indonesian's BPPT made naval surveillance UAV LSU-02 is on operation with Indonesian navy ship.

UAV untuk Intai Udara: Mungil, Praktis, Tak Perlu Penerbang




Indonesia's aerospace company finishs the first CN 235 MPA Maritime Surveillance to be operated by Indonesian Navy

The Indonesian Navy on Oct. 2 marked its first Indonesian-made maritime patrol aircraft CN-235 MPA operation folowing the delivery of the aircraft to the Defense Ministry from PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) on that day.



Rear Admiral Rachmat Lubis who represented the Defense Ministry received the maritime patrol aircraft from PT DI president director Budi Santoso, witnessed by Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro during the hand-over ceremony at the country’s aircraft manufacturer facility in Bandung, West Java.

The CN-235 MPA is the first of three aircraft ordered by the Navy, will be based at the Juanda Naval Base in Surabaya, East Java. The remaining two aircraft will be delivered by end of 2013 and first quarter of 2014.

According to Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro, the planes were ordered on a trading contract worth US$80 million signed in December 2009 to assist in controling over 5,800 thousand square kilometers of Indonesia’s territorial waters.

“Indonesia actually needs 33 NC212 and 21 CN235 MPA aircraft to control its territory,” he said.



Angkasa noted, currently the Indonesian Navy operates several NC212 maritime patrol aircraft in its fleet.

Adding to the minister’s statement, Navy Chief-of-Staff Admiral Marsetio said up to year 2024 the Indonesia Navy would be strengthen with a fleet of 54 aircraft comprising of 21 CN-235s and 33 NC-212s.

“On the first phase, five CN-235s has been ordered of which two planes will be delivered in 2015,” said the Navy Chief-of-Staff.

According to Budi Santoso, the twin-engine CT7-9C turboprop CN-235 MPA plane delivered, is a medium class aircraft which is equipped with a patrollling facility and has the superiority to control a wide sea territory such as the vast Indonesian waters.

He added, beside Indonesia, South Korea and Turkey also operates the maritime patrol aircraft CN-235 MPA.

Budi Santoso said, other nations operating CN-235 type aircraft were Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Pakistan, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, Senegal and Burkina Faso. (ds)

Indonesian Navy Operates Its First CN235 MPA Aircraft

 

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China, Indonesia airborne troops complete anti-terrorism exercise
2013-11-12 14:21

Sharp Knife Airborne 2013

BANDUNG, Indonesia, Nov. 11 -- Chinese and Indonesian airborne troops concluded Monday their bilateral anti-terrorism exercise code-named "Sharp Knife Airborne 2013" in Indonesia, with around 200 elite paratroopers taking part.

During the one-week long drill which was held in Bandung, the capital of West Java Province, the two sides conducted live-fire exercises including air landing, hand-to-hand combat, shooting, obstacle crossing and anti-terrorist searches and rescue operations.

Chen Dong, Chinese People's Liberation ArmyAir Force deputy chief of staff, and Sunaryo, Indonesian National Army Air Force deputy chief of staff, attended the closing ceremony of the joint training after witnessing the air landing and anti-terrorist exercises.

Chen said at the ceremony that the joint drill was conducted amid complex world strategic security situation and growing international terrorism threat.

"The exercise plays an important role in boosting the capability for the two troops to combat terrorism as well as maintaining the regional stability," he added.

China and Indonesia have endured terrorist attacks in the past years and the two countries have determined to fight against terrorist crimes.

Both countries still face the threats of terrorism. Indonesia witnessed bombings on its resort island of Bali in the 2002, which killed 202 people. China saw a terrorist attack in Beijing's Tian' anmen Square last month, which killed two civilians and injured 40 others.

Sunaryo said the joint training has provided a good opportunity for both sides to obtain military experience and expertise.

"It will consolidate the friendly and cooperative relations between China and Indonesia and their troops," the deputy chief of air force staff said.

Representing the third such drill conducted by the two armies, "Sharp Knife Airborne 2013" aims to strengthen the military relations between the two countries and improve the efficiency of their anti-terrorism forces.

Source:Xinhua Net

China, Indonesia airborne troops complete anti-terrorism exercise

 

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Indonesia license of Eurocopter Dauphin for Indonesian Search and Rescue Department

Indonesian Search and Rescue Department (BASARNAS) order 2 AS 365 Eurocopter Dauphin from PT DI. And Indonesian Naval Aviation has put order for 11 Eurocopter Panther ASW, military version of Dauphin.

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Indonesia Honors Sacrifices of Its Heroes
By Markus Junianto Sihaloho & SP/Carlos Paath on 8:45 am November 11, 2013.
Category News, Politics
Tags: Indonesia heroes, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Kalibata

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono leading the Heroes’ Day ceremony at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in South Jakarta on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. (Rumgapres Photo/Abror Rizki)

The commemoration of National Heroes’ Day, which falls on Nov. 10 every year, should serve as an important reminder that heroes are still needed in many different fields and sectors to serve Indonesia, a senior politician said.

“God willing, this nation will be able to overcome every challenge if its people are equipped with the spirit of heroism. The National Heroes’ Day is a historical momentum in the nation’s journey,” Akbar Tandjung, chief of the Golkar party’s advisory board, said on Sunday.

The modern world calls for a definition of heroes that exceeds the physical being, he said, and every part of the nation should be willing to sacrifice themselves in order to fight for values of humanity.

In light of the National Heroes Day commemoration, Akbar also called on the government to pay closer attention to the nation’s war veterans.

“We should respect our heroes. A great nation is a nation that respects its heroes, so I agree that war veterans should be given special attention,” he said.

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Friday officially bestowed the title “national hero” on three persons, namely the late Lambertus Nicodemus Palar, Lt. Gen. Tahi Bonar Simatupang and K.R.T. Radjiman Wediodiningrat.

Lambertus represented Indonesia at the United Nations, while T.B. Simatupang was a soldier in the Indonesian National Revolution, who subsequently became the chief of the armed forces.

The government has so far bestowed the title of national hero on 156 persons, 32 of whom are from the armed forces and the police .

Beneficiaries of individuals who have been named heroes are entitled to a Rp 1.5 million ($132) monthly payment as well as Rp 3 million worth of health care annually.

Separately on Sunday, Democratic Party secretary general Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono said the essence of commemorating National Heroes’ Day should be in the sense of solidarity shared with the nation’s heroes.

“What’s most important in commemorating National Heroes’ Day is to improve solidarity and togetherness through nationalism, patriotism and a fighting spirit,” he said.

In view of this, Edhie called on each citizen to contribute to improving and sharing the sense of nationalism and patriotism in their different roles.

“Start from small things, build the spirit of working together in our own environment so as to maintain our solidarity,” he said.

The developments in this era of globalization and modernization have the potential to erode the fighting spirit and values strongly held in the fight for independence, which makes it all the more important for all elements in the nation to maintain their fighting spirit, he added.

“Today, our fight and our goal is to build and ensure the prosperity of our people through our own deeds. However little our contribution, that shows our respect towards our nation’s heroes.”

Meanwhile, Bambang Sulistomo, son of National Hero Sutomo, who led Indonesia’s fight for independence on Nov. 10, 1945 against the Dutch colonists in Surabaya, said Indonesia today needed a leader with the courage to uphold justice in every sector.

“A just leader is hard to come by today, be it in the fields of education, politics, law, security, public welfare or other sectors,” he said in a discussion on nationality and democracy in Surabaya on Saturday, adding that he remained optimistic that such a figure would surface sooner or later.

“Whoever will be the future leader, everything depends on the people. I am not mentioning any names of who I think will be fit, but I am certain there is somebody capable of developing this country and making it better,” he said.

National Heroes’ Day commemorates a battle in Surabaya between independence fighters and occupying Dutch and British soldiers in 1945.

Indonesia Honors Sacrifices of Its Heroes - The Jakarta Globe

 

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Australia urged to modernize Indonesia
Updated: 04:28, Tuesday November 12, 2013

Australia is being urged to support modernization of Indonesia's military so that its capability is shaped in a way that suits our interests.

In a new Australian Strategic Policy Institute study, ASPI analyst Benjamin Schreer says that could include improving Indonesian capability to safeguard its exclusive economic zone.

Maritime surveillance could be shared with Australia providing data from its Jindalee Operational Radar Network which can cover almost all of Indonesia.

The study says Indonesia could share data from its new maritime surveillance systems and Australia could share use of the Cocos Islands for maritime surveillance and patrol operations.

Dr Schreer said a democratic, militarily more-outward-looking Indonesia was in Australia's strategic interest.

'The Australian government should seek to shape Indonesia's defence capability in a way that suits out interests,' he said.

Dr Schreer said Indonesia had expressed ambitions for an expanded defence force in the past but the military, known as TNI, was far from reaching its plans.

In its 2010 Strategic Defence Plan, Indonesia unveiled plans for a navy of 274 ships and 12 submarines, a modernized air force including 10 fighter squadrons and a more agile army with tanks and attack helicopters - all by 2024.

Indonesian defence spending is increasing but remains modest - US$7.74 billion in 2012 or just 0.86 per cent of gross domestic product.

Plans to lift defence spending to 1.5 per cent of GDP by 2014 won't be realised.

Dr Schreer said bold declarations were made about procurement plans regardless of available funding, while equipment was acquired without the ability to keep it in service.

'Consequently for the foreseeable future TNI will remain an imbalanced, mostly non-deployable force,' he said.

Dr Schreer said Indonesia's air force plans were of particular interest, given Australia's strategic goal of maintaining RAAF superiority over regional air forces.

Over the next 20 years, Indonesia will incrementally improve capacity to patrol its airspace and provide transport within the archipelago.

'Yet, it's highly unlikely that the TNI-AU (air force) will pose any significant operational challenge for a state-of-the-art air force such as the RAAF any time soon,' he said.

Australia urged to modernise Indonesia | Sky News Australia

 

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Vietnam eyes PT DI aircraft
The Jakarta Post, Bandung | National | Wed, November 13 2013, 6:00 AM
National News

State aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) is upbeat that orders for its products from ASEAN countries will increase over the next few years, commercial and restructuration director Budiman Saleh said on Tuesday.

“We are upbeat that procurement contracts for PT DI products will increase in the next few years because during this time, demand for aircraft of various classes within the ASEAN region will be more promising compared to other regions,” he told The Jakarta Post in an emailed statement.

Budiman said that Vietnam air force chief of staff Lt. Gen. Phuong Minh Hoa and his entourage visited PT DI’s facilities in Bandung, West Java, on Tuesday.

“The visit was significant for PT DI because it shows our capacity and capability in fulfilling the needs for small and medium transportation aircraft for various defense missions,” he said.

He added that Phuong’s visit was a sign that the Defense Ministry’s tour show to six ASEAN countries in May was successful.

“The Southeast Asian market, including Vietnam, is a potential market for PT DI’s products,” he said.

PT DI produces a number of aircraft types for both military and commercial purposes and aircraft structural components and offers aircraft maintenance services and engineering services. So far the company has produced more than 340 airplanes and helicopters for both civilian and military operators.

Vietnam eyes PT DI aircraft | The Jakarta Post

 

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Rheinmetall Sells Tanks, Armored Vehicles to Indonesia

Nov. 13, 2013 - 02:35PM |
By ALBRECHT MÜLLER | Comments

Indonesia will buy Leopard tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and armored recovery vehicles from Rheinmetall. (US Army)

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BONN — Rheinmetall Group will supply the Indonesian military with 102 modernized Leopard 2 main battle tanks, 42 upgraded Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles and 11 armored recovery and engineering vehicles, the company reported.

The Düsseldorf-based company announced the deal is worth roughly €216 million (US $289.6 million), and includes training equipment, logistical support and ammunition.

According to Rheinmetall, the delivery to the Indonesian Army will take place between 2014 and 2016, making the Southeast Asian country the 18th nation operating the Leopard 2. The contract with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense had been signed in December 2012, but legal formalities, such as the approval by the German Federal Security Council, needed to be passed.

Rheinmetall is seeking to boost its international business and views Asia as a fertile territory for future defense deals.

A few days earlier, on Nov. 8, Rheinmetall presented its third-quarter results, which showed drops in sales and operating results before interest and taxes in the defense sector. The company confirmed its fiscal targets for 2013, expecting operating result of between €180 million and €200 million, with annual sales between €4.7 billion and €4.8 billion.

In the third quarter, the operating result before interest and taxes was €60 million compared with €122 million in the same period of the previous year. An operating loss in the defense sector was compensated by the automotive sector, which improved from €108 million to €116 million. The operating result before interest and taxes of the defense sector dropped from €31 million to minus €52 million. This decline affects all three divisions: combat systems; electronic solutions; wheeled vehicles.

Compared with 2012 sales, the first nine months dropped by 6 percent down to about €3 billion. While sales in the defense sector were considerably lower than in the previous year, automotive sales increased by €24 million to €1.83 billion. At the same time, sales in defense fell to €1.26 billion, a drop of 14 percent from 2012.

According to the company, this decline in sales is especially related to the wheeled vehicles and combat systems divisions.

However, defense orders in the first three quarters increased by 68 percent to €2.64 billion; 77 percent came from customers outside Europe. One order from Qatar was worth €475 million and one from Australia was for €1.1 billion. The order backlog, therefore, climbed 39 percent higher than last year’s, to an all-time high of €6.28 billion euros.

The defense sector is focusing on the opening of new markets, with particularly attractive opportunities seen in Asia and the Middle East. To help broaden its base, Rheinmetall has founded a joint venture with industrial services company Ferrostaal. Rheinmetall International Engineering will plan and implement turnkey industrial facilities as general contractor or subcontractor.

It is also intended to open doors to markets to which Rheinmetall has previously had limited or no access. In addition, the new company will meet the rapidly growing demand for local infrastructure for defense technology.

The financial performance also reflects the company’s ongoing realignment called “Rheinmetall 2015.” For the first nine months, restructuring expenses amounted to €60 million with an expected €75 million to €85 million for the whole year.

“We are implementing our ‘Rheinmetall 2015’ strategy program systematically and as planned,” stated Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG.

“This will hurt in the short term, but step by step we are getting closer to where we want to be at the middle of the decade: an international partner for security and mobility with greatly improved profitability.”

From 2015, the company expects these measures to result in annual savings of €60 million to €75 million.

Rheinmetall Sells Tanks, Armored Vehicles to Indonesia | Defense News | defensenews.com

 

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Women from Indonesian and Chinese Airforce during Indonesia - China bilateral airborne exercise "Sharp Knife" 2013

 

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Indonesian navy to get 54 Russian amphibious tanks
Xinhua | 2013-11-15 18:51:16
By Agencies

As many as 54 Russian-made amphibious tanks will arrive in Indonesia at the end of this year to add the strength of the country's navy, Navy chief of staff Admiral Marsetio said in Jakarta on Friday.

The admiral said that the purchase of the tanks is part of the government plan to comply with the minimum essential force as the vast archipelago country has been long not modernized in its weaponry.

"The arrival of the tanks is in line with the program to meet with the minimum essential force," he said at the side line of the anniversary of the Indonesian marine unit at Cilandak in South Jakarta.

Some other type of tanks and other weaponry would also arrive during the time, said Marsetio.

Indonesia said the country badly needs to improve its weaponry to the level of essential of minimum force to guard the country with over 17,500 islands.

Terrorism and transnational crimes are among the main challenges faced by Indonesian armed forces.

Indonesian navy to get 54 Russian amphibious tanks - WORLD - Globaltimes.cn

 

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Indonesian navy to get 54 Russian amphibious tanks
Xinhua | 2013-11-15 18:51:16
By Agencies


As many as 54 Russian-made amphibious tanks will arrive in Indonesia at the end of this year to add the strength of the country's navy, Navy chief of staff Admiral Marsetio said in Jakarta on Friday.

The admiral said that the purchase of the tanks is part of the government plan to comply with the minimum essential force as the vast archipelago country has been long not modernized in its weaponry.

"The arrival of the tanks is in line with the program to meet with the minimum essential force," he said at the side line of the anniversary of the Indonesian marine unit at Cilandak in South Jakarta.

Some other type of tanks and other weaponry would also arrive during the time, said Marsetio.

Indonesia said the country badly needs to improve its weaponry to the level of essential of minimum force to guard the country with over 17,500 islands.

Terrorism and transnational crimes are among the main challenges faced by Indonesian armed forces.

Indonesian navy to get 54 Russian amphibious tanks - WORLD - Globaltimes.cn

According to this old news although in Bahasa, Indonesia need at least 95 type of BMP 3 armored vehicles, 81 units of BMP 3F standard, 10 units of BMP 3FK kommando, and 4 unit recovery vehicle. And i think they will soon to be completed after the delivery.

Menurut Menhan Purnomo Yusgiantoro, Tank BMP-3F adalah tank amfibi yang teknologinya paling modern yang dimiliki TNI dan merupakan generasi terakhir yang diproduksi oleh Rusia. Penyerahan ke-17 unit Tank BMP-3F ini merupakan bagian dari Rencana Jangka Panjang Pembangunan Postur TNI untuk memenuhi Kekuatan Pokok TNI. ”Untuk meningkatkan kemampuan kendaraan tempur Korps Marinir TNI AL, kita masih membutuhkan 95 tank sejenis BMP, yakni 81 unit tipe BMP-3F, 10 unit tipe BMP-3FK, dan 4 unit tipe BREM-L. Kebutuhan tersebut akan kita penuhi secara bertahap di waktu-waktu mendatang,” tegasnya.

Ditambahkan Menhan Purnomo Yusgiantoro ke-17 Tank BMP-3F ini adalah hasil pengadaan melalui State Credit yakni bentuk dana pinjaman (credit fasility) yang dijamin Pemerintah Rusia. Penggunaan fasilitas pinjaman melalui State Credit didasarkan oleh status Rusia yang bukan anggota OECD countries sehingga tidak dapat memberikan pinjaman dalam bentuk Export Credit seperti yang gunakan pada pengadaan alutsista yang lain. (dispenal/syamsir)

Marinir Miliki 17 Tank Moderen Amfibi | Poskotanews.com

 

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Thales to supply mission suite for Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) PKR vessels
Monday, 18 November 2013 16:55

Thales announced the signing of a contract with the Dutch shipyard Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding for the delivery and installation of a full mission systems suite for the 2 PKR class vessels under construction for the Indonesian Navy.

SIGMA 10514 Guided Missile Frigate
(Photo: Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding)

Thales will supply the latest release of the TACTICOS Combat Management System; SMART-S Mk2 surveillance radar; STIR 1.2 Mk2 EO fire control system; KINGKLIP sonar; LINK-Y datalink, as well as its naval communication and navigation systems. The first delivery is scheduled for the end of 2014. The programme is scheduled to end in 2017
Thales will also increase its existing industrial cooperation with the Republic of Indonesia, with PT LEN Industri, developing part of the Combat Management System software suite. In addition to software development, Thales will continue to involve the local industry in service support and will continue to develop its long-term partnership withthe Indonesian industry on future programmes in both the military and civil sectors.

This contract brings the number of SMART-S Mk2 radars systems up to well over 50. With the first system under contract in 2003 and operational in 2006, this radar is the world-wide market leader in naval medium to long range surveillance radars.

Thales to supply mission suite for Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) PKR vessels

 

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Joint Fighter Weapon Course