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Nakhoda Ragman Frigates Being Prepared for Indonesian Navy
25 January 2014 by David Billinge

Two of the three corvettes photographed at Barrow on 23rd January 2014 looking more like warships now that the Oto Melara 76mm gun main armament has been refitted.

The end of January saw the 19-tonne Oto Melara 76mm gun turrets being refitted to the three Nakhoda Ragam class corvettes which have been stored in Barrow since 2007 as part of the preparations for their transfer to the Indonesian Navy.

The three corvettes KDB 'Nakhoda Ragam', KDB 'Bendhara Sakam' and KDB 'Jerambak' have been acquired by the Indonesian government from Brunei for the Indonesian Navy.

Brunei originally ordered the vessels in 1995, but refused to take delivery of the vessels in 2002, the contractual dispute was settled by arbitration in 2007 in favor of BAE systems and three ships where handed over to Brunei.

The three vessels where then moved to Barrow, where they have been maintained by James Fisher Marine Services, under contract to the German Lürssen shipyard, who had been contracted by Brunei, to build three Darussalam class OPV and four Ijtihad class corvettes for the Brunei Navy as a replacement for the non-delivered Nakhoda Ragam class corvettes.

It is understood that Indonesia has paid just a fifth of the original £600m value of the three vessels which are now expected to become operational with the Indonesian Navy during 2014.

Nakhoda Ragman Frigates Being Prepared for Indonesian Navy | Demotix.com

 

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Deputy defense minister’s Indonesia visit ‘milestone’

CLOSING RANKS: Deputy Defense Minister Prince Salman bin Sultan receives an SS2-V1 assault rifle from his Indonesian counterpart Lt. Gen. (retd) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin during his visit to Indonesia. (AN photo)

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Deputy defense minister’s Indonesia visit ‘milestone’ | Arab News — Saudi Arabia News, Middle East News, Opinion, Economy and more.

 

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Rusia serahkan 37 tank amfibi BMP-3F pada Marinir TNI AL
Reporter : Ramadhian Fadillah | Senin, 27 Januari 2014 11:48

Merdeka.com - Pemerintah Rusia menyerahkan 37 tank amfibi BMP-3F untuk digunakan pasukan Marinir TNI AL. Total 114 juta USD digelontorkan Kementerian Pertahanan untuk tank canggih dari Rusia ini.

Menteri Pertahanan Purnomo Yusgiantoro menerima kedatangan persenjataan baru di Pusat Latihan Tempur Karang Tekok, Kabupaten Situbondo, Jatim, Senin (27/1).

Penyerahan Tank Amfibi BMP-3F itu dihadiri oleh Panglima TNI Jenderal Moeldoko, Kasal Laksamana Marsetio, Komandan Korps Marinir Mayjen (Mar) A Faridz Washington dan pejabat Kedubes Rusia.

Kepala Dinas Penerangan TNI AL Laksma Untung Suropati menjelaskan Tank Amfibi BMP-3F diproduksi oleh produsen senjata Kurganmashzavod sebagai realisasi pelaksanaan kontrak jual beli antara Kemhan RI dengan Rusia.

Pada 11 Desember 2011 juga telah diserahkan tank serupa sebanyak 17 unit.

Dalam penandatanganan kontrak Mei 2012 lalu, disebutkan beberapa keunggulan tank BNP-3F terbaru ini.

Antara lain komputer balistik yang telah di upgrade dengan sistem digital yang lebih akurat. Selain itu, lubang penembak untuk pasukan sudah disesuaikan dengan senapan serbu SS-1 produksi PT Pindad. Sebelumnya, lubang penembak dikhususkan untuk senjata jenis AK-47.

Ada juga penyempurnaan pada perlindungan terhadap perang nuklir biologi dan kimia. Selain itu sistem pemanas ruangan juga sudah disesuaikan dengan kondisi iklim Indonesia.

Namun untuk senjata penghancur, kendaraan lapis baja ini tidak jauh dari generasi sebelumnya. Meriam kanon kaliber 100mm dengan kecepatan tembak berkisar 250 meter per detik, dan meriam kanon kaliber 30 mm.

Selain itu, Amphibi BMP-3F seri 2 juga dilengkapi 3 pucuk mitraliur PKTM kaliber 7,62. Secara keseluruhan, Tank Amphibi ini berkapasitas 3 kru dan 7 personel pasukan bersenjata lengkap.

Rusia serahkan 37 tank amfibi BMP-3F pada Marinir TNI AL | merdeka.com


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The Russian government handed over 37 BMP - 3F amphibious tanks for the Marines

Merdeka.com - The Russian government handed over 37 BMP - 3F amphibious tanks for the Marines use the Navy. A total of 114 million USD disbursed to the Ministry of Defense of Russia 's advanced tanks .

Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro accept the arrival of new weaponry in Combat Training Center Coral Tekok , Situbondo , East Java , on Monday ( 27/1 ) .Delivery of BMP - 3F amphibious tanks were attended by TNI chief Gen. Moeldoko , Navy Chief Admiral Marsetio , Marine Corps Commandant Maj. Gen. (Mark ) A Faridz Washington and officials of the Russian Embassy .Head of Information Department of the Navy Laksma Fortunately Suropati explain BMP - 3F amphibious tanks produced by weapons manufacturers Kurganmashzavod as realization purchase agreement between Indonesia and the Russian Ministry of Defense .On December 11, 2011 has also been handed a similar tank as much as 17 units .In signing the contract in May 2012 , BNP tanks mentioned several advantages of this latest - 3F .

Among other ballistic computer that has been upgraded with a digital system is more accurate . In addition , hole shooter for troops already adapted to SS - 1 assault rifle produced by PT Pindad . Previously , hole shooter is devoted to the AK- 47 type weapons .There are also improvements in the protection of nuclear biological and chemical warfare . In addition to the central heating system has also been adapted to the climatic conditions in Indonesia.

However, for the weapons of , armored vehicles is not far from the previous generation . Canon 100mm caliber cannon firing at speeds ranging from 250 meters per second , and 30 mm caliber cannon canon .In addition , BMP - 3F amphibious series 2 also features 3 shoots 7.62 caliber submachine PKTM . Overall, this Amphibious Tank with 3 crew and 7 -armed forces personnel .

 

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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 you

We have the guts and will to fight.......There is a conflict several years ago with "a country" in a border....our military shoot...one down........It was the fear of that country that makes "that country".....not telling this event to the media...because of fearing to escalate it into a full scale of war...... Aussie should know it.....

 

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Indonesian firm wins PAF aircraft supply deal
By Alexis Romero (The Philippine Star) | Updated January 27, 2014 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - The Air Force is acquiring two new light lift aircraft from Indonesia to boost the delivery of supplies and personnel to remote areas.

Indonesian firm PT Dirgantara Indonesia has won the bidding for the light lift fixed-wing aircraft acquisition project, worth P814 million.

The STAR learned that the defense department issued the notice of award for the project early this month.

Air Force spokesman Col. Miguel Okol said the aircraft could land even in areas that do not have airstrips.

Larger planes like the C-130 and medium lift fixed-wing planes require long runways.

“The light lift fixed aircraft can bring more goods than helicopters.

It can operate in areas with small runways,” Okol told The STAR yesterday.

He said the plane is more flexible, particularly during disaster response operations.

The air assets, Okol said, would ensure on time distribution of relief goods to far-flung areas.

There are three light lift aircraft in the Air Force’s inventory.

Defense assistant secretary Patrick Velez said PT Dirgantara would supply CN 212i planes to the Air Force, which is seeking to beef up its inventory following a series of crashes.

The company is required to deliver the planes within 548 calendar days from the opening of letter of credit, which assures the winning bidder that the government will honor its financial obligations.

The aircraft acquisition project aims to enhance the military’s humanitarian and security efforts.

The plan was to buy an aircraft that can operate in any environment and will provide organic general support for territorial defense, internal peace and security plan, internal security operations, disaster response and national development.

The Aquino administration has vowed to upgrade the capabilities of the military, said to be one of the most poorly equipped in the region.

Other air assets to be acquired include lead-in fighters, long-range patrol aircraft, close air support aircraft, medium lift aircraft, C-130 cargo planes, attack helicopters and combat utility helicopters.

Indonesian firm wins PAF aircraft supply deal | Headlines, News, The Philippine Star | philstar.com

 

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The Russian government handed over 37 BMP - 3F amphibious tanks for the Marines

A technician soldier of the Navy Marine Corps talking with Russian during the handover BMP-3F amphibious tanks in Combat Training Center Coral Tekok, Situbondo, East Java, on Monday (27/1). The Russian government handed over 37 units of amphibious tanks to the Ministry of Defence for the Marine Corps. AntaraNews FOTO/Seno/ed/Spt/14.

Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro (right) and TNI chief Gen. Moeldoko (second right) witness the signing of the handover of BMP-3F amphibious tanks in Combat Training Center Coral Tekok, Situbondo, East Java, on Monday (27/1). The Russian government handed over 37 units of amphibious tanks to the Ministry of Defence to use the Marine Corps. AntaraNews FOTO/Seno/ed/Spt/14.

Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro (center) with the TNI chief Gen. Moeldoko (left) and Navy Chief Admiral Marsetio (right) soldiers draped Navy Marine Corps during the handover BMP-3F amphibious tanks in Combat Training Center Coral Tekok, Situbondo, East Java Monday (27/1). The Russian government handed over 37 units of amphibious tanks to the Ministry of Defence to use the Marine Corps. AntaraNews FOTO/Seno/ed/Spt/14.

 

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(foto) Rocket Launcher 6x6 RHAN 122 Produksi PT AIU
Today 13:06

Kredit to Kenyot10 @Kaskus.co.id

 

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(foto) Rocket Launcher 6x6 RHAN 122 Produksi PT AIU
Today 13:06

thanks to om kenyoet!

Hambalang area, such a great place to testride the launcher....

 

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TNI to hold joint exercise in Riau islands

Surabaya, E Java (ANTARA News) - The Indonesian military (TNI) will hold a joint exercise code-named Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2014 in the Riau Islands province from March to April 2014.

The joint exercise is part of the TNIs programs in 2014 that include integrated weaponry exercise, amphibious tank BMP-3F tryout and artillery and cavalry shooting contest, stated commander of marine troops Brig. Gen. Siswoyo Hari Santoso, while leading a roll call here on Tuesday.

Also present at the roll call, was chief of staff of marine troops-1 Col. Bambang Suryo Aji. Some 5 thousand marine troops from the Eastern Indonesian marine corps took part in the event that was aimed at evaluating the corps performance in 2013.

Siswoyo noted that the corps had a number of great successes in 2013, including their participation in the Indonesian militarys joint exercise 2013 in Banongan and Sangatta, East Kalimantan, and in preparing facilities to support exercise at the Marine Corps fighting exercise ground in Baluran, Situbondo, East Java.

They also succeeded in organizing a ceremony to promote Indonesian military chief Gen. Moeldoko as an honorary member of the Marine Corps at the Bhumi Marinir shooting ground at Karangpilang, Surabaya, he stated.

"The success in performing the duties is a stamp of your professionalism and loyalty as landing troops," he explained.

TNI to hold joint exercise in Riau islands - ANTARA News

 

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Fresh pics, but their camo pattern looking old

 

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PAL INDONESIA siapkan Kapal Perang untuk FILIPINA
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23 Januari 2014 – Tepat pukul 17.00 waktu Filipina Kesepakatan antara PT PAL INDONESIA (Persero) dengan kementerian pertahanan (Department of National Defence) Filipina telah disepakati dalam pembuatan 2 unit Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV). Penunjukkan ini merupakan hasil pemenangan tender PT PAL INDONESIA (Persero) pada proses lelang yang juga diikuti oleh beberapa perusahaan galangan kapal di dunia. Setelah melaksanakan uji adminstrasi, teknis dan komersiil oleh panitya lelang pada akhir tahun 2013, maka PAL INDONESIA mendapatkan kepercayaan sebagai pelaksana pekerjaan proyek pembangunan Kapal SSV ini. Pada penandatanganan kontrak yang dilakukan di Manila Filipina ini, PT PAL INDONESIA (Persero) dihadiri langsung oleh Direktur Utama M Firmansyah Arifin dan didampingi Direktur Perencanaan & Pengembangan Usaha Eko Prasetyanto, Direktur Keuangan Imam Sulistiyanto, Kadiv Desain Gonot H, Kadiv Treasury Arif Cahyana, Kadiv Bisnis M. Agus Budiyanto dan Staf khusus Bid. Hukum Dirut Bambang Hardiyanto yang dihadiri juga oleh Perwakilan Duta Besar Indonesia Untuk Filipina.

Dalam kontrak tersebut pihak Philippine berharap dengan melihat pengalaman PT PAL INDONESIA (Persero) pembangunan ini dapat terlaksana dengan segera dan tanpa halangan. Proyek ini merupakan proyek prestisus yang merupakan pembuktian PT PAL INDONESIA (Persero) mampu berkompetisi dialam proses tender Internasional. Proyek pertama di awal tahun 2014 ini, sebagai bentuk tanggungjawab yang besar terhadap pertumbuhan PAL INDONESIA menyongsong era yang baru.

Pada kesempatan ini, PAL INDONESIA mendapatkan tanggung jawab baru selain tugas dari Kementerian Pertahanan Nasional sebagai Lead Integrator proyek Alutsista. Proyek ini akan menjadi titik penentu PT PAL INDONESIA (Persero) dalam menghasilkan produknya selain STAR-50, yang telah berlayar di Laut Internasiona. Dan proyek ini merupakan ekspor pertama kapal perang yang terjadi sepanjang sejarah PAL INDONESIA berdiri. Maka hal ini seharusnya membuat kepercayaan diri Insan PAL INDONESIA untuk terus meningkatkan kompetensinya kembali dalam persaingan industri galangan maritim.

Selain itu, proyek SSV pesanan Filipina ini juga akan menjadi tonggak kebesaran PAL INDONESIA dalam mengimplementasikan Undang-Undang Nomor 16 tahun 2012 tentang Industri Pertahanan. Kebesaran ini telah dimulai dengan proses pembangunan beberapa kapal perang pesanan TNI Angkatan Laut, diantaranya kapal Kawal Cepat Rudal (KCR-60), Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR-105) dan Kapal Selam. Selain dari proyek tersebut PAL INDONESIA juga berpengalaman dalam memproduksi kapal patroli cepat dan inilah yang menjadi cikal bakal kepercayaan user dalam memesan kapal. Sementara itu kapal pesanan Filipina ini merupakan peningkatan/upgrade dari kapal jenis pengangkut yang pernah diproduksi oleh PT PAL INDONESIA (Persero) yakni Landing Platform Dock (LPD-125). SSV pesanan Filipina ini memiliki kapasitas panjang kapal 123 meter, lebar 21,8 meter dan berkapasitas 7.000 Ton. Kapal ini mampu menampung 649 orang baik terdiri dari awak kapal, pasukan dan penumpang. Dan kapal ini mampu melaju hingga kecepatan 16 Knots, dengan mesin pendorong 2 X 3.000BHP.

sumber: PAL INDONESIA siapkan Kapal Perang untuk FILIPINA | PT PAL Indonesia (Persero)

 

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Indonesian Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro witnessed demonstrations Amphibious Tank BMP-3F in integrated weapons training (Latsendu) Marine Corps. The exercise was held in Situbondo, Monday (27/01/2014).

With main weapon Caliber 100 mm cannon, the Russian-made tanks capable of performing tactical movement in destroying the opposing force in the Marines Puslatpur Karangtekok, Situbondo.

Currently, the Navy Marine Corps has officially have 54 units of BMP-3F amphibious tanks made in Russia Kurganmashzavod.

Amphibious Tank BMP-3F destroy target market.

 

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Minister of Defense Inspect the readiness of the new Garage for Leopard Tank

Pasuruan , Indonesian Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro , Monday ( 27/1 ) review the readiness of a special garage for Leopard Tank in 8th Cavalry Battalion, 2nd Kostrad Division (Army Strategic Reserve Command ) , Pasuruan , East Java .

Before the review, the Minister of Defence , accompanied by TNI chief Gen. Moeldoko , Chairman of Commission I Mahfudz Siddiq , and Navy Chief Admiral Mersetyo , receiving exposure of Danyon Kav Kav 8 Lt. Col. Otto Yonkav 8 Sollu related readiness to receive new arrival MBT Leopard combat vehicle made in Germany . Also keep the exposure Strategic Reserve Command Commander 2nd Division , Major General Agus.K , V UB Regional Commander , Maj. Gen. Prabowo Ediwan , and Kabaranahan Kemhan , Rear Admiral TNI Ir . Rachmad.Lubis and other officials of the Ministry of Defense , Commission I and the military .

In his presentation the 8th Cavalry Battalion commander revealed that his unit has built garage as well as other supporting facilities for operational Tanks MBT Leopard types .

The special garage at this time can accommodate as many as 33 Leopard Tank units . Each garage can withstand the load of about 70 tons .

In general the 8th Cavalry Battalion also has a 5 garage for Tank Support units, garage for 8 unit of Tank Transporters, 1 garage for workshop and warehouse and 1 unit for munitions .

Meanwhile , human resource readiness to support Leopard tank operation , the 8th Cavalry Battalion has prepared 60 personnel trained as vehicle commander , driver 60 , 41 shooters , as well as 41 loader. Besides, it has set up a team of technicians totaling 24 personnel , consisting of 8 org engine technicians , 8 engineers and communication technicians and 8 weapon technicians .

After receiving the exposure , the Defense Minister and his entourage visited the location garage Leopard Tank .

The sidelines of the Defense Minister said that the review of the plan Leopard Tank Unit that will be placed in the 8th Cavalry Battalion approximately 40 units . According to the minister, in the garage and the support facilities in 8th Cavalry Battalion was ready for Leopard Tank .

While the military commander , Gen. Moeldoko say there are some things that should be prepared in the 8th Cavalry Battalion , including land to be used specifically for field firing exercises or maneuvers of Tank Leopard .

" that's what we're thinking terrain for cavalry maneuvers , especially for the Main Battle Tank in order not to interfere with traffic or the surrounding environment . " TNI chief said .

The Kostrad's 8th Cavalry Battalion is a cavalry unit that had the honor and confidence to accept and operate the Leopard Tank with strength of one complete battalion .

http://www.dephan.go.id/kemhan/?pg=31&id=1302

 

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Dua Pesawat T-50i Terakhir Tiba di Madiun
27 Januari 2014

T-50i Golden Eagle Siap Kawal NKRI

LANUD ISWAHJUDI (27/1),- Sebanyak 16 pesawat T-50i Golden Eagle pesanan Pemerintah Indonesia seluruhnya sudah berada di Skadron Udara 15 Lanud Iswahjudi, setelah dua pesawat terakhir Sabtu (25/1), tiba di Lanud Iswahjudi yang diterima langsung oleh Komandan Lanud Iswahjudi Marsekal Pertama TNI Yuyu Sutisna, S.E.

Kedatangan kedua pesawat terakhir tersebut merupakan pengiriman tahap akhir setelah secara bertahap dimana ke-16 pesawat T-50i Golden Eagle, diterbangkan secara ferry dengan rute Sacheon Korea Selatan-Kaohsiung Taiwan -Cebu Philipina-Sepinggan Balikpapan Kaltim-Iswahjudi Air Force Base, oleh Penerbang Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) ke Indonesia, mulai September 2013 tahun lalu.

Acara penyambutan pesawat T-50i Golden Eagle, yang diterbangkan secara ferry oleh penerbang MR. Kwon Huiman, MR. Lee Dongkyo, MR. Khang Cheol, MR. Shin Donghak dari Negara asalnya Korea Selatan, mendapat penghormatan berupa water salute dan kesenian Reog Ponorogo, disaksikan langsung Komandan Lanud Iswahjudi Marsekal Pertama TNI Yuyu Sutisna, S.E., bersama vice president KAI Lee Seung Min, serta segenap Pejabat di Skadron Udara 15 Lanud Iswahjudi,

Menurut rencana, pihak Korea akan menyerahkan ke-16 pesawat Golden Eagle ke Pemerintah Indonesia bulan Februari mendatang di Lanud Halim Perdanakusuma, Jakarta, selanjutnya ke-16 pesawat Golden Eagle tersebut akan dioperasikan Skadron Udara 15 Lanud Iswahjudi sebagai tambahan kekuatan udara dalam mengawal dan mengamankan NKRI.

Sementara sesuai kontrak yang telah dibuat dengan PT. KAI dalam waktu 2 tahun akan menyertakan techrep (Teknical Representative), untuk mengawasi pelaksanaan operasional penerbangan sekaligus sebagai tempat konsultasi para Teknisi Skadron Udara 15 dalam merawat maupun hal-hal yang bersifat perbaikan. Teknisi tersebut juga sebagai penghubung antara Operator di Skadron Udara 15 Lanud Iswahjudi dengan pihak Pabrik di Korea.

T-50i Golden Eagle Siap Kawal NKRI | WEBSITE TENTARA NASIONAL INDONESIA

Two T-50i aircraft Recently Arrived in Madiun
January 27, 2014

Golden Eagle Ready Guard Homeland

Iswahjudi Air Force Base ( 27/1 ) , - A total of 16 aircraft T - 50i Golden Eagle entire Indonesian government orders already in the Air Squadron 15 Iswahjudi Air Force Base , after two planes last Saturday ( 25/1 ) , arrived at the airfield Iswahjudi received directly by Commander Iswahjudi Air Force Base First Marshal TNI Yuyu Sutisna , SEThe second coming of the last aircraft is the final stage of delivery after which gradually into - plane T - 50i 16 Golden Eagle , flown ferry route Sacheon South Korea Taiwan Kaohsiung - Cebu - Philippines - East Kalimantan - Balikpapan Sepinggan rd Air Force Base , by the Korean Airmen Aerospace Industries ( KAI ) to Indonesia, from September 2013 last year .

Welcoming ceremony aircraft T - 50i Golden Eagle , which are flown by pilots ferry MR . Huiman Kwon , MR . Lee Dongkyo , MR . Khang Cheol , MR . Shin Donghak from his native country of South Korea, gets a water salute and respect Reog Ponorogo , witnessed Iswahjudi Air Force Base Commander Air Marshal TNI Yuyu Sutisna First , the SE , with vice president of KAI, Lee Seung Min , and all the officials at the Air Squadron 15 Iswahjudi Air Force Base ,According to the plan , the parties shall submit to the Korea - 16 Golden Eagle aircraft to the Government of Indonesia in February at Halim Air Base , Jakarta , next to - 16 Golden Eagle aircraft will be operated Iswahjudi Air Force Base Air Squadron 15 as an additional air power in guarding and securing the Homeland .

While under the contract which has been made by PT . KAI in 2 years will include techrep ( Teknical Representative) , to oversee the implementation of the operational cost of the consultation as well as the Air Engineers Squadron 15 in treating and things are improved . The technician also as a liaison between the Operator in the Air Squadron 15 Iswahjudi Air Force Base with the factory in Korea .

 

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Indonesian army will be strengthened with 8 units of AH-64 Apache

Balikpapan, East Kalimantan (ANTARA News) - The Indonesian army will be strengthened with 8 units of AH-64 Apache AH-64 combat helicopter, Army Chief of Staff General Budiman said.

The helicopters would be delivered by phases starting next year until 2017, Budiman said here on Thursday.

The Boeing-made helicopters will be piloted by army fliers, he said, adding the army will prepare a number of bases for the helicopters.

One of the bases would be located in Berau, the northern most district of East Kalimantan,he said.

Various other types of war planes including Agusta helicopters would be based in Berau.

Budiman said Indonesia will buy the latest variant of Apache helicopter, so far used only by the United States and Singapore.

The eight units complete with weapons will cost US$600 million including for the training of pilots and land crews .

Taiwan, India, Qatar, South Korea and Japan have also placed orders for AH-64E. New Delhi even forced Boeing , the manufacturer, to transfer the technology by producing part of the components in India.

The main weapon of Apache AH-64 is guided missile AGM-114 Hellfire, which is called tank-killer , a nickname it has won in various battle fields.

An Apache AH-64 helicopter carries 16 units of Hellfire guided missile placed in four launchers in its wings with a firing range of 12 kilometers.

In air defense the helicopter is equipped with AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-92 Stinger.

The helicopter could also carry anti radiation AGM-122 to destroy enemys radar installations.

Jakarta is seeking to modernize the countrys military equipment to strengthen its defense over its far-flung archipelago.

The country is set to buy a number of units of Russian Kilo Class submarines, which have guided missiles with a long firing range.

The type of Kilo Class submarine named Kiloklav could hit a target as far as 400 kilometers away from sub-surface to surface.

Earlier the Navy chief of staff Admiral Marsetio said a navy technical team would be sent to Russia to study a submarine offer from that country.

Indonesia will also acquire three units of submarine from South Korea to add to the two units the navy already has.

One of the two units is the 209 class type from Germany and the other one was from South Korea with almost the same type as the one from Germany .

"Indonesia still need more units of submarine to strengthen our navy and protect the countrys sovereignty from the sea," Marsetio said.

He said seas make up two third of the countrys territory, therefore, ideally the country would need at least 12 units of submarine.

"If Indonesia is to buy the Russian submarines, the country would be the first in Asia to have kilo class submarines," he said.

The Indonesian military (TNI) has also ordered a number of Leopard tanks which are considered among the best in the world .

From France and Britain ,Indonesia plans to import equipment for air defense system .

TNI chief Gen. Moeldoko said TNI also needed Sukhoi 35, the latest series of Russian Sukhoi jet fighter.

Indonesian military to have Apache combat helicopters - ANTARA News