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Indonesia to Increase Navy Patrols After Australia Incursions
By Jakarta Globe on 3:02 pm January 17, 2014.
Indonesia and Australia foreign ministers — Marty Natalegawa, left, and Julie Bishop — chatting before a meeting in Jakarta on December 5, 2013. The Australian government on January 17, 2014 apologized unreservedly to Jakarta after its navy ‘inadvertently’ violated Indonesian waters, but vowed to pursue a hardline policy to halt asylum-seeker boats. (AFP Photo/Bay Ismoyo)
[Updated on Jan. 18, 10:05 a.m.]
Indonesia has sent two additional fast patrol boats to its southern maritime border as it deplored intrusions by the Australian navy into its waters and demanded Canberra suspend its military-led operation to halt the flow of asylum seekers.
Agus Barnas, a spokesman for the office of the chief security minister, said on Friday that Indonesia would intensify patrols along its border in the Timor Sea. Another frigate will be added to the existing armada there later this month, he said.
“The government of Indonesia deplores and rejects the violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity by Australian vessels,” he said, reading a statement after a meeting on Friday between his office, the Foreign Ministry, the National Police and the Indonesian Military (TNI).
“The government of Indonesia underlines that any such violations … constitute a serious matter for the bilateral relations of the two countries.”
Agus said the Indonesian Navy already knew of the territorial breach by after a radar alert originating in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, earlier in the week.
“We need to boost our defense there and intensify our patrols to prevent further intrusions,” he said.
Indonesia also demanded formal clarification for the infringements through diplomatic channels and assurances that such incidents would not be repeated.
Jakarta has also demanded a halt to Australia’s military-led “Operation Sovereign Borders” until assurances are received that there will not be a repeat of such violations.
“Indonesia demands that such operations conducted by the Australian government that led to this incident be suspended until further clarification is received,” the statement said.
While apologizing for the border breach on Friday, Australia said it would not stop its hard-line policies.
“But we won’t let this setback get in the way of the job we were elected to do, which is stop the boats,” Australian Immigration Minister Scott Morrison said.
Adm. Marsetio, the Indonesian Navy’s chief of staff, said he was waiting for an official explanation from Australia, not through the media, before taking steps.
“I haven’t been informed of any formal explanation. If they have one, the embassy staff will come to my office and explain what happened,” he said.
The border breach, which reportedly occurred as the Australian Navy turned back an asylum-seeker boat, is the latest incident souring ties between Indonesia and Australia, which have been strained since revelations in November that Canberra eavesdropped on the phones of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, his wife and other high-ranking Indonesian officials.
“This is really unhelpful,” Teuku Faizasyah, a spokesman for the president, said of Australia’s asylum boat policy.
“We have been against their policy of forcing boats back to our waters as it is liable to create this kind of incident.”
Indonesia downgraded its relations with Australia in November as a result of the spying revelations, suspending intelligence and military cooperation, including that over asylum seekers.
Nadjib Riphat Koesuma, Indonesia’s ambassador to Australia, has yet to return to Canberra over the issue, with Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa saying Jakarta would not be in any hurry to resume relations with Canberra. “If we fix it, we want to fix it permanently,” he said. “We don’t want more surprises.”
Inside Indonesia, calls are mounting for Jakarta to take a harder line.
“We should file a diplomatic note with the Australian government to protest such an act,” said Wilhelmus Wetan Songa, an international relations lecturer from Nusa Cendana University in Kupang.
Additional reporting from AFP & Reuters
Indonesia to Increase Navy Patrols After Australia Incursions - The Jakarta Globe
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Right now, i am trying to sharing Indonesian Super Tucano pictures, thanks for Mr Gombaljaya@Timawa
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GUNS TRANSPORTED THROUGH BARROW STREETS
Last updated at 16:35, Monday, 20 January 2014
THREE large turret guns have been transported through the streets of Barrow.
The three Nakhoda Ragam-class vessels which have been docked in Barrow for the last six years were built in the 1990s by BAE in Scotstoun, Glasgow, for the Royal Brunei Navy at a cost of £600m.
But after they were completed in 2002, Brunei refused to accept them, despite the ships being
declared fit by the Royal Navy.
The legal battle was resolved by international arbitration in 2007 – in favour of BAE – and the ships were handed over to Brunei.
They were moved to Barrow that year to be stored while the German Lürssen shipyard, which had been contracted by Brunei, tried to find a buyer.
Now, after more than 10 years in limbo, a deal has been struck to sell the vessels to the Indonesian navy.
James Fisher Marine Services has maintained the vessels during their time in Barrow and the three 19-tonne Oto Melara 76mm guns have been transported from storage at Steele’s Removals back onto the ships.
Some shipyard workers were called out of work and asked to move their cars when, at one point, the lorry transporting the guns got into difficulty on a roundabout.
The driver of the low-loader decided to wait until the vehicles had been moved due to the camber of the road.
First published at 16:28, Monday, 20 January 2014
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The three Nakhoda Ragam-class vessels which have been docked in Barrow for the last six years were built in the 1990s by BAE in Scotstoun, Glasgow, for the Royal Brunei Navy at a cost of £600m.
But after they were completed in 2002, Brunei refused to accept them, despite the ships being
declared fit by the Royal Navy.
The legal battle was resolved by international arbitration in 2007 – in favour of BAE – and the ships were handed over to Brunei.
They were moved to Barrow that year to be stored while the German Lürssen shipyard, which had been contracted by Brunei, tried to find a buyer.
Now, after more than 10 years in limbo, a deal has been struck to sell the vessels to the Indonesian navy.
James Fisher Marine Services has maintained the vessels during their time in Barrow and the three 19-tonne Oto Melara 76mm guns have been transported from storage at Steele’s Removals back onto the ships.
Some shipyard workers were called out of work and asked to move their cars when, at one point, the lorry transporting the guns got into difficulty on a roundabout.
The driver of the low-loader decided to wait until the vehicles had been moved due to the camber of the road.
The three Nakhoda Ragam-class vessels which have been docked in Barrow for the last six years were built in the 1990s by BAE in Scotstoun, Glasgow, for the Royal Brunei Navy at a cost of £600m.
But after they were completed in 2002, Brunei refused to accept them, despite the ships being
declared fit by the Royal Navy.
The legal battle was resolved by international arbitration in 2007 – in favour of BAE – and the ships were handed over to Brunei.
They were moved to Barrow that year to be stored while the German Lürssen shipyard, which had been contracted by Brunei, tried to find a buyer.
Now, after more than 10 years in limbo, a deal has been struck to sell the vessels to the Indonesian navy.
James Fisher Marine Services has maintained the vessels during their time in Barrow and the three 19-tonne Oto Melara 76mm guns have been transported from storage at Steele’s Removals back onto the ships.
Some shipyard workers were called out of work and asked to move their cars when, at one point, the lorry transporting the guns got into difficulty on a roundabout.
The driver of the low-loader decided to wait until the vehicles had been moved due to the camber of the road.
Last updated at 16:35, Monday, 20 January 2014
THREE large turret guns have been transported through the streets of Barrow.
The three Nakhoda Ragam-class vessels which have been docked in Barrow for the last six years were built in the 1990s by BAE in Scotstoun, Glasgow, for the Royal Brunei Navy at a cost of £600m.
But after they were completed in 2002, Brunei refused to accept them, despite the ships being
declared fit by the Royal Navy.
The legal battle was resolved by international arbitration in 2007 – in favour of BAE – and the ships were handed over to Brunei.
They were moved to Barrow that year to be stored while the German Lürssen shipyard, which had been contracted by Brunei, tried to find a buyer.
Now, after more than 10 years in limbo, a deal has been struck to sell the vessels to the Indonesian navy.
James Fisher Marine Services has maintained the vessels during their time in Barrow and the three 19-tonne Oto Melara 76mm guns have been transported from storage at Steele’s Removals back onto the ships.
Some shipyard workers were called out of work and asked to move their cars when, at one point, the lorry transporting the guns got into difficulty on a roundabout.
The driver of the low-loader decided to wait until the vehicles had been moved due to the camber of the road.
First published at 16:28, Monday, 20 January 2014
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.u
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Last updated at 16:35, Monday, 20 January 2014
THREE large turret guns have been transported through the streets of Barrow.
But after they were completed in 2002, Brunei refused to accept them, despite the ships being
declared fit by the Royal Navy.
The legal battle was resolved by international arbitration in 2007 – in favour of BAE – and the ships were handed over to Brunei.
They were moved to Barrow that year to be stored while the German Lürssen shipyard, which had been contracted by Brunei, tried to find a buyer.
Now, after more than 10 years in limbo, a deal has been struck to sell the vessels to the Indonesian navy.
James Fisher Marine Services has maintained the vessels during their time in Barrow and the three 19-tonne Oto Melara 76mm guns have been transported from storage at Steele’s Removals back onto the ships.
Some shipyard workers were called out of work and asked to move their cars when, at one point, the lorry transporting the guns got into difficulty on a roundabout.
The driver of the low-loader decided to wait until the vehicles had been moved due to the camber of the road.
First published at 16:28, Monday, 20 January 2014
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk
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Last updated at 16:35, Monday, 20 January 2014
THREE large turret guns have been transported through the streets of Barrow.
But after they were completed in 2002, Brunei refused to accept them, despite the ships being
declared fit by the Royal Navy.
The legal battle was resolved by international arbitration in 2007 – in favour of BAE – and the ships were handed over to Brunei.
They were moved to Barrow that year to be stored while the German Lürssen shipyard, which had been contracted by Brunei, tried to find a buyer.
Now, after more than 10 years in limbo, a deal has been struck to sell the vessels to the Indonesian navy.
James Fisher Marine Services has maintained the vessels during their time in Barrow and the three 19-tonne Oto Melara 76mm guns have been transported from storage at Steele’s Removals back onto the ships.
Some shipyard workers were called out of work and asked to move their cars when, at one point, the lorry transporting the guns got into difficulty on a roundabout.
The driver of the low-loader decided to wait until the vehicles had been moved due to the camber of the road.
First published at 16:28, Monday, 20 January 2014
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk
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Indonesia's PT PAL looks to foreign partner for submarine repair
Jon Grevatt, Bangkok - IHS Jane's Defence Industry
22 January 2014
State-run naval shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia is planning to collaborate with a foreign counterpart to carry out the repair and overhaul of one of Indonesia's two ageing Cakra Type 209/1300 attack submarines, it has been announced.
A PT PAL official told IHS Jane's on 22 January that KRI Cakra (401) is scheduled later in 2014 to undergo a programme of maintenance and repair to address what was described as extensive corrosion.
He added that a group of nominated foreign companies had been approached to undertake the work in collaboration with PT PAL. IHS Jane's understands that Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), whose subsidiary Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) built the Cakra submarines in the late 1970s, is regarded as the partner of choice.
Indonesia's PT PAL looks to foreign partner for submarine repair - IHS Jane's 360
Jon Grevatt, Bangkok - IHS Jane's Defence Industry
22 January 2014
State-run naval shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia is planning to collaborate with a foreign counterpart to carry out the repair and overhaul of one of Indonesia's two ageing Cakra Type 209/1300 attack submarines, it has been announced.
A PT PAL official told IHS Jane's on 22 January that KRI Cakra (401) is scheduled later in 2014 to undergo a programme of maintenance and repair to address what was described as extensive corrosion.
He added that a group of nominated foreign companies had been approached to undertake the work in collaboration with PT PAL. IHS Jane's understands that Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), whose subsidiary Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW) built the Cakra submarines in the late 1970s, is regarded as the partner of choice.
Indonesia's PT PAL looks to foreign partner for submarine repair - IHS Jane's 360
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KORPS MARINIR TNI AL GELAR LATIHAN KESENJATAAN TERPADU
Today 16:29
Diawal tahun 2014, Korps Marinir TNI AL menggelar Latihan Kesenjataan Terpadu (Latsendu) di Pusat Latihan Tempur Korps Marinir Baluran, Karangtekok, Situbondo, Jawa Timur, Jumat (24/01/2014).
Latihan yang digelar hingga 27 Januari 2014 itu dalam rangka memelihara dan meningkatkan kemampuan teknis dan taktis bertempur prajurit Korps Marinir TNI AL mulai dari tingkat perorangan hingga tingkat batalyon. Sehingga dengan latihan tersebut setiap prajurit Korps Marinir memiliki naluri lapangan yang tinggi dan memiliki kemampuan bertempur sesuai dengan kesenjataan masing-masing.
Latihan yang diikuti sedikitnya 3.000 prajurit Korps Marinir TNI AL tersebut juga melibatkan material tempur yang dimiliki Korps Marinir yaitu 39 Tank Amfibi BMP-3F, 13 BTR 50 P, 5 unit Roket Multi Laras RM 70 Grad, 6 pucuk Howitzer 105 mm, 4 unit BVP-2, 2 unit helicopter (1 heli Bell dan 1 unit heli Bolcow).
Di penghujung latihan yaitu tanggal 27 Januari 2014, akan dilaksanakan penyerahan 37 unit kendaraan tempur Tank Amfibi BMP-3F dari Pemerintah Rusia ke Kementrian Pertahanan RI yang selanjutnya diserahkan ke Korps Marinir TNI AL.
Marinir
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At the beginning of 2014 , the Navy Marine Corps Integrated roll Weaponry Training ( Latsendu ) at the Marine Corps Combat Training Center Baluran , Karangtekok , Situbondo , East Java , on Friday ( 01/24/2014 ) .
Exercise that was held until January 27, 2014 in order to maintain and improve the technical and tactical ability of soldiers to fight, this exercise of the Navy Marine Corps ranging from the individual level to battalion level . So with these exercises every soldier of the Marine Corps has a high instinctive field and have the ability to fight in accordance with their respective weaponry .
Exercises are followed by at least 3,000 soldiers of the Navy Marine Corps also involve material weaponry owned Marine Corps, including 39 BMP - 3F amphibious tanks , 13 BTR 50 P , 5 units Multi Barrel Rocket RM 70 Grad , 6 units 105 mm howitzers , 4 units of BVP -2 , 2 units of helicopter ( 1 helicopters and one Bell helicopter unit Bolcow ) .
At the end of the exercise which is dated January 27, 2014 , there will be delivery of 37 units of combat vehicles BMP - 3F amphibious tanks of the Russian Government to the Ministry of Defence were subsequently handed over to the Navy Marine Corps .
KORPS MARINIR TNI AL GELAR LATIHAN KESENJATAAN TERPADU
Today 16:29
Diawal tahun 2014, Korps Marinir TNI AL menggelar Latihan Kesenjataan Terpadu (Latsendu) di Pusat Latihan Tempur Korps Marinir Baluran, Karangtekok, Situbondo, Jawa Timur, Jumat (24/01/2014).
Latihan yang digelar hingga 27 Januari 2014 itu dalam rangka memelihara dan meningkatkan kemampuan teknis dan taktis bertempur prajurit Korps Marinir TNI AL mulai dari tingkat perorangan hingga tingkat batalyon. Sehingga dengan latihan tersebut setiap prajurit Korps Marinir memiliki naluri lapangan yang tinggi dan memiliki kemampuan bertempur sesuai dengan kesenjataan masing-masing.
Latihan yang diikuti sedikitnya 3.000 prajurit Korps Marinir TNI AL tersebut juga melibatkan material tempur yang dimiliki Korps Marinir yaitu 39 Tank Amfibi BMP-3F, 13 BTR 50 P, 5 unit Roket Multi Laras RM 70 Grad, 6 pucuk Howitzer 105 mm, 4 unit BVP-2, 2 unit helicopter (1 heli Bell dan 1 unit heli Bolcow).
Di penghujung latihan yaitu tanggal 27 Januari 2014, akan dilaksanakan penyerahan 37 unit kendaraan tempur Tank Amfibi BMP-3F dari Pemerintah Rusia ke Kementrian Pertahanan RI yang selanjutnya diserahkan ke Korps Marinir TNI AL.
Marinir
in English....
At the beginning of 2014 , the Navy Marine Corps Integrated roll Weaponry Training ( Latsendu ) at the Marine Corps Combat Training Center Baluran , Karangtekok , Situbondo , East Java , on Friday ( 01/24/2014 ) .
Exercise that was held until January 27, 2014 in order to maintain and improve the technical and tactical ability of soldiers to fight, this exercise of the Navy Marine Corps ranging from the individual level to battalion level . So with these exercises every soldier of the Marine Corps has a high instinctive field and have the ability to fight in accordance with their respective weaponry .
Exercises are followed by at least 3,000 soldiers of the Navy Marine Corps also involve material weaponry owned Marine Corps, including 39 BMP - 3F amphibious tanks , 13 BTR 50 P , 5 units Multi Barrel Rocket RM 70 Grad , 6 units 105 mm howitzers , 4 units of BVP -2 , 2 units of helicopter ( 1 helicopters and one Bell helicopter unit Bolcow ) .
At the end of the exercise which is dated January 27, 2014 , there will be delivery of 37 units of combat vehicles BMP - 3F amphibious tanks of the Russian Government to the Ministry of Defence were subsequently handed over to the Navy Marine Corps .
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Indonesia boosts military presence near Australia and ramps up efforts to increase its firepower
INDONESIA has boosted its military presence near Australia and ramped up moves to increase the firepower of its armed forces, according to a report.
It comes at a time of growing turmoil in Australia's relationship with our northern neighbour after revelations last week Australian Navy vessels breached Indonesia's territorial waters while enforcing the Coalition's asylum seeker policy.
As The Jakarta Post reports, Indonesia has deployed "a number" of navy vessels to patrol its coast after the Australian incursion last week. The nation's Air Force has also programmed four radars to monitor the country's southern border.
Indonesia is reportedly awaiting the delivery of 30 F-16 fighters, a dozen Apache attack helicopters and 103 Leopard battle tanks from the US and Germany, and is purchasing a dozen Russian submarines armed with cruise missiles. Indonesia has also expanded its Marine Corps.
Indonesian soldiers, left, and navy special force members line up during a security parade last year. Picture: AP Source: AFP
The Post also quoted an anonymous official who said a clash at sea could be "imminent".
"Now that we have three frigates on the border, a clash could be imminent as our Navy will prevent the towing back," the official said.
One expert told news.com.au the military upgrade was a response to fears about Australia, which is "front and centre" in the country's mind at the moment, as well as concerns about other neighbours and growing powers such as India and China.
An Australian Navy vessel sailing alongside a wooden boat carrying up to 180 asylum seekers on the waters off Christmas Island, Australia, in 2012. Picture: EPA Source: AFP
Professor Damien Kingsbury from Deakin University said: "Indonesia has always been pensive about its territorial integrity and Australia has played a role in that in the past."
"There's a sensitivity about that. If Indonesia did that to Australia we'd be very upset, if not more so," he said.
The Australian Government apologised to Indonesia after Navy vessels "inadvertently" breached Indonesia's territory "on several occasions" in recent weeks.
Australia's relationship with Indonesia has hit rocky waters recently, particularly because of the government's 'turn back the boats' policy and allegations from US intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden that Australia spied on the country's president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and his wife, Ani in 2009.
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ndonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his wife Ani were targeted by Australian intelligence agencies in 2009. Picture: AP Source: Supplied
Prof Kingsbury said the Government had handled the spying issue "very poorly". "We needed to apologise and we needed to do it quickly and we didn't," he told news.com.au.
At a media interview at the weekend, Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop said she works very closely with her Indonesian equivalent, Dr Marty Natalegawa.
"We're in regular communication, we are working together for the shared purpose of ensuring the people smuggling trade is dismantled but also that the Australia-Indonesia relationship is strengthened."
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said at a press conference this afternoon that Tony Abbott's policies were causing tension with Indonesia.
"Our relationship with Indonesia is important. Clearly Abbott policies are causing real friction with Indonesia."
Indonesia boosts military presence near Australia and ramps up efforts to increase its firepower | News.com.au
Indonesia boosts military presence near Australia and ramps up efforts to increase its firepower
INDONESIA has boosted its military presence near Australia and ramped up moves to increase the firepower of its armed forces, according to a report.
It comes at a time of growing turmoil in Australia's relationship with our northern neighbour after revelations last week Australian Navy vessels breached Indonesia's territorial waters while enforcing the Coalition's asylum seeker policy.
As The Jakarta Post reports, Indonesia has deployed "a number" of navy vessels to patrol its coast after the Australian incursion last week. The nation's Air Force has also programmed four radars to monitor the country's southern border.
Indonesia is reportedly awaiting the delivery of 30 F-16 fighters, a dozen Apache attack helicopters and 103 Leopard battle tanks from the US and Germany, and is purchasing a dozen Russian submarines armed with cruise missiles. Indonesia has also expanded its Marine Corps.
Indonesian soldiers, left, and navy special force members line up during a security parade last year. Picture: AP Source: AFP
The Post also quoted an anonymous official who said a clash at sea could be "imminent".
"Now that we have three frigates on the border, a clash could be imminent as our Navy will prevent the towing back," the official said.
One expert told news.com.au the military upgrade was a response to fears about Australia, which is "front and centre" in the country's mind at the moment, as well as concerns about other neighbours and growing powers such as India and China.
An Australian Navy vessel sailing alongside a wooden boat carrying up to 180 asylum seekers on the waters off Christmas Island, Australia, in 2012. Picture: EPA Source: AFP
Professor Damien Kingsbury from Deakin University said: "Indonesia has always been pensive about its territorial integrity and Australia has played a role in that in the past."
"There's a sensitivity about that. If Indonesia did that to Australia we'd be very upset, if not more so," he said.
The Australian Government apologised to Indonesia after Navy vessels "inadvertently" breached Indonesia's territory "on several occasions" in recent weeks.
Australia's relationship with Indonesia has hit rocky waters recently, particularly because of the government's 'turn back the boats' policy and allegations from US intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden that Australia spied on the country's president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and his wife, Ani in 2009.
ndonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his wife Ani were targeted by Australian intelligence agencies in 2009. Picture: AP Source: Supplied
Prof Kingsbury said the Government had handled the spying issue "very poorly". "We needed to apologise and we needed to do it quickly and we didn't," he told news.com.au.
At a media interview at the weekend, Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop said she works very closely with her Indonesian equivalent, Dr Marty Natalegawa.
"We're in regular communication, we are working together for the shared purpose of ensuring the people smuggling trade is dismantled but also that the Australia-Indonesia relationship is strengthened."
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said at a press conference this afternoon that Tony Abbott's policies were causing tension with Indonesia.
"Our relationship with Indonesia is important. Clearly Abbott policies are causing real friction with Indonesia."
Indonesia boosts military presence near Australia and ramps up efforts to increase its firepower | News.com.au
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Saudi Arabia, RI ink defense
cooperation agreement
Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Headlines | Fri, January 24 2014, 8:51 AM
On target: Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Salman bin Sultan Abdul Aziz Al Saud aims an MP5 submachine gun at the Army’s Special Forces (Kopassus) shooting range in Cijantung, East Jakarta, on Wednesday. Indonesia and Saudi Arabia have cooperation agreements on counterterrorism, military training and the defense industry. (Courtesy of Kopassus)
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia on Thursday signed the first defense cooperation agreement (DCA) covering training and education, counter-terrorism efforts and the defense industry.
The DCA was signed by Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Salman bin Sultan Abdul Aziz Al Saud and his host Lt. Gen. (ret.) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin at the Defense Ministry.
Sjafrie told reporters after the signing that the DCA was the first signed since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1950. It is also the first that Indonesia has signed with a Middle Eastern country.
“This is the first time a Saudi deputy defense minister has visited Indonesia,” he said.
He said both countries agreed that terrorism affected nations across the globe. The deputy defense ministers also agreed that terrorism should not be linked to any ideology, in particular to Islam.
“No religion in the world teaches violence,” Sjafrie said.
Recent terrorist incidents have painted a bad picture of Islam. Saudi Arabia is one of the countries damaged by terrorism threats, the Indonesian Defense Ministry said in a press release.
Saudi Arabia and Indonesia have suffered from numerous attacks linked to certain Islamist groups.
Both countries agreed to cooperate in capacity building to increase professionalism by opening opportunities for joint exercises.
“We have agreed to fight terrorism by holding joint exercises [that involve] members of both countries’ special forces,” said Sjafrie.
When asked whether Indonesian commandoes will also learn desert military tactics, Sjafrie said it might not go that far.
Sjafrie presented Salman with an SS2-V1 assault rifle made by state-owned arms maker PT Pindad before the guest visited the headquarters of the Army’s Special Force s(Kopassus) in Cijantung, East Jakarta, and watched Kopassus operatives showcasing their skills.
Salman, who served at the Royal Saudi Air Defense, shot a submachine gun and a hand gun at the Kopassus shooting range.
Salman also observed a number of Anoa armored personnel carriers (APC) and a Komodo tactical vehicle produced by PT Pindad in Bandung.
Sjafrie said that Indonesia had offered a joint investment, focusing on the Anoa platform, which may suit Saudi needs in the defense industry.
“We, for example, would install an air-conditioning unit in the Anoa because it is very hot there, reaching as high as 48 Celsius.
“We have done this for Anoa APCs deployed in Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia will be a lot hotter.”
Before returning home via Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in East Jakarta, Salman observed two helicopters and two transportation airplanes, which are assembled and produced by state-owned PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI).
Sjafrie said that the Saudi side had requested detailed specifications of weapon systems made by Indonesia to be assessed and matched with the kingdom’s needs and geographical conditions.
“The assessment is at the observation phase. Today’s visit was an introduction to the Indonesian defense industry’s capability,” he said.
“We hope there will be follow up meetings in the future.”
In other sectors, Saudi Arabia will donate an Arabic language laboratory to the Indonesian Peace and Security Center in Sentul, West Java.
“The language lab will be used to train Indonesian soldiers who will be deployed in Lebanon as part of the UN peacekeeping mission.
“They will also build a mosque,” Sjafrie said.
Saudi Arabia, RI ink defense cooperation agreement | The Jakarta Post
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Ukroboronprom Won the Tender for the Supply of BTR-4 to Indonesia
BTR-4 recovery vehicle series (all photos : survincity)
DHZP "Spetstehnoeksport", which is part of the SC "Ukroboronprom" won the tender of the Ministry of Defence of Indonesia to supply for the needs of the Indonesian Navy Party BTR-4 in the amount of 5 units.
It is expected that a contract will be signed in the first quarter of this year.
In August 2013 a delegation of the Ministry of Defence of Indonesia during his official visit to Ukraine acquainted with the challenges of BTR-4 at a Ukrainian landfills.
Indonesian military provided praised performance characteristics and capabilities of modern Ukrainian armored personnel carriers.
As previously reported, the Ukrainian BTR-4 according influential international magazine Army Technology entered the top ten armored vehicles globally in the protection, firepower and mobility.
BTR-4 - armored develop SE "Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau named O.O.Morozova", adopted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, serially produced for the SE "Factory named V.O.Malysheva."
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BTR-4 recovery vehicle series (all photos : survincity)
DHZP "Spetstehnoeksport", which is part of the SC "Ukroboronprom" won the tender of the Ministry of Defence of Indonesia to supply for the needs of the Indonesian Navy Party BTR-4 in the amount of 5 units.
It is expected that a contract will be signed in the first quarter of this year.
In August 2013 a delegation of the Ministry of Defence of Indonesia during his official visit to Ukraine acquainted with the challenges of BTR-4 at a Ukrainian landfills.
Indonesian military provided praised performance characteristics and capabilities of modern Ukrainian armored personnel carriers.
As previously reported, the Ukrainian BTR-4 according influential international magazine Army Technology entered the top ten armored vehicles globally in the protection, firepower and mobility.
BTR-4 - armored develop SE "Kharkiv Machine Building Design Bureau named O.O.Morozova", adopted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, serially produced for the SE "Factory named V.O.Malysheva."
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TNI gears up, sets sights on foreign threats
As the Indonesian Military (TNI) begins to perceive the growing threat from other nations, it is accelerating efforts to strengthen deterrence by overhauling its structure to allow for faster troop deployment, expanding the Marine Corps and procuring long-range offensive weaponry.
In what is expected to be among President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s most far-reaching military policies, a regulation is planned for June on the formation of defense groups under joint-command, locally abbreviated as Kogabwilhan.
The plan will integrate the regional resources of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force into multi-service groups that will be positioned in certain defense flashpoints integral to preserving the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.
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In a sign that the TNI is serious in setting its sights outward, it recently agreed to the purchase of a dozen Russian Kilo-class submarines. A team is scheduled to fly to Moscow at the end of the month to process the purchase through Russia’s export credit facilities, which carry low interest rates.
“What will be the game changer is not the Kilo-class subs themselves, but the Club-S cruise missiles onboard,” said Purnomo, adding that the missiles could hit a target 400 km away.
The country is also waiting for the deliveries of 30 refurbished F-16 fighters and a dozen Apache attack helicopters from the US starting this year, as well as 103 refurbished Leopard main battle tanks from Germany.
House of Representatives defense, intelligence and foreign affairs committee member Susaningtyas Handayani Kertopati said the TNI should strengthen its “outward-looking” approach at a time when there were signs of escalating threats.
“The greatest threat will obviously be from Australia,” she said.
Just recently, Australia apologized to Indonesia after its border patrol boats entered Indonesian territorial waters without permission in their bid to stop migrants. A Defense Ministry official has warned that Australia’s “tow-back” policy may soon ignite conflict.
TNI gears up, sets sights on foreign threats | The Jakarta Post
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Army, LAPAN agree to develop rockets
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Indonesian Army (TNI AD) and the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop missiles, rockets, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Army Chief of Staff General Budiman and LAPAN Chief Bambang S. Tejasukma signed the MoU at the Army Headquarters at the Veteran Street, in Central Jakarta, on Tuesday.
The MoU is related to a cooperation agreement signed by the Armys topography directorate and the institute some time back, to garner the benefits from aviation, science and technology.
"We will benefit from LAPANs several capabilities that can be utilized in the interest of the Army," Budiman stated.
LAPAN will develop technologies for rockets, remote sensing satellites, atmospheric sciences and technology for unmanned aerial vehicles for spying and monitoring activities to support the state defense.
Under the MoU, the Army will spend about Rp3.5 billion in order to finance LAPANs research.
He clarified that LAPANs remote sensing technology can help the Army in conducting surveys and mapping, geospacial intelligence, and monitoring, as part of its efforts to safeguard the national territory.
"We will use a satellite to conduct monitoring activities for safeguarding the border areas," he noted.
LAPAN will also help the Army to develop long-range missiles.
Budiman added that the Army will also deploy LAPANs technology to effectively perform activities such as search and rescue operations, natural disaster mitigation efforts, and combating terrorism.
LAPAN Chief Bambang S. Tejasukma emphasized that the cooperation with the Army will lay focus on developing methods and producing prototypes for defense industries.
"LAPAN will continue to work with the industries to build their competency levels in serving the Army," he pointed out.
Besides the Army, LAPAN has also cooperated with the Navy and will work in unison with the Air Force to develop aviation technology in the future. (*)
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Army chief military general Budiman (left), accompanied by the Head of Indonesia's National Institute of Aeronautics and Space, Bambang S. Tejasukmana after signing a memorandum of understanding in Jakarta Tuesday (21/1). Army entered into a collaboration with Lapan for defense purposes, including making a prototype unmanned aircraft to rocket.
Army, LAPAN agree to develop rockets - ANTARA News
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With 30 F-16 seriously and few sukhoi Indonesia needs to go for more than 200 4.5 generation fighter jets if they want to defend themselves other wise every SOB will keep bullying youhttp://data:image/jpeg;base64,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
Indonesia boosts military presence near Australia and ramps up efforts to increase its firepower
INDONESIA has boosted its military presence near Australia and ramped up moves to increase the firepower of its armed forces, according to a report.
It comes at a time of growing turmoil in Australia's relationship with our northern neighbour after revelations last week Australian Navy vessels breached Indonesia's territorial waters while enforcing the Coalition's asylum seeker policy.
As The Jakarta Post reports, Indonesia has deployed "a number" of navy vessels to patrol its coast after the Australian incursion last week. The nation's Air Force has also programmed four radars to monitor the country's southern border.
Indonesia is reportedly awaiting the delivery of 30 F-16 fighters, a dozen Apache attack helicopters and 103 Leopard battle tanks from the US and Germany, and is purchasing a dozen Russian submarines armed with cruise missiles. Indonesia has also expanded its Marine Corps.
Indonesian soldiers, left, and navy special force members line up during a security parade last year. Picture: AP Source: AFP
The Post also quoted an anonymous official who said a clash at sea could be "imminent".
"Now that we have three frigates on the border, a clash could be imminent as our Navy will prevent the towing back," the official said.
One expert told news.com.au the military upgrade was a response to fears about Australia, which is "front and centre" in the country's mind at the moment, as well as concerns about other neighbours and growing powers such as India and China.
An Australian Navy vessel sailing alongside a wooden boat carrying up to 180 asylum seekers on the waters off Christmas Island, Australia, in 2012. Picture: EPA Source: AFP
Professor Damien Kingsbury from Deakin University said: "Indonesia has always been pensive about its territorial integrity and Australia has played a role in that in the past."
"There's a sensitivity about that. If Indonesia did that to Australia we'd be very upset, if not more so," he said.
The Australian Government apologised to Indonesia after Navy vessels "inadvertently" breached Indonesia's territory "on several occasions" in recent weeks.
Australia's relationship with Indonesia has hit rocky waters recently, particularly because of the government's 'turn back the boats' policy and allegations from US intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden that Australia spied on the country's president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and his wife, Ani in 2009.
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ndonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his wife Ani were targeted by Australian intelligence agencies in 2009. Picture: AP Source: Supplied
Prof Kingsbury said the Government had handled the spying issue "very poorly". "We needed to apologise and we needed to do it quickly and we didn't," he told news.com.au.
At a media interview at the weekend, Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop said she works very closely with her Indonesian equivalent, Dr Marty Natalegawa.
"We're in regular communication, we are working together for the shared purpose of ensuring the people smuggling trade is dismantled but also that the Australia-Indonesia relationship is strengthened."
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said at a press conference this afternoon that Tony Abbott's policies were causing tension with Indonesia.
"Our relationship with Indonesia is important. Clearly Abbott policies are causing real friction with Indonesia."
Indonesia boosts military presence near Australia and ramps up efforts to increase its firepower | News.com.au
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Indonesian Nahkoda Ragam class ships are being fitted with OTO Melara guns in Barrow, England.
Credits: Arnie Furnis
Gun being transported in Barrow OOPS! | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Gun on the road Heavily Armed Low Loader! | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Gun being installed on one of the corvettes Easy Does It! | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Another wide view of the guns being installed Barrow Docks | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Credits: Arnie Furnis
Gun being transported in Barrow OOPS! | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Gun on the road Heavily Armed Low Loader! | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Gun being installed on one of the corvettes Easy Does It! | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Another wide view of the guns being installed Barrow Docks | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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