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[MarveL]

PT PAL and DSNS lay keel for first Indonesian PKR frigate
Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Navy International
21 April 2014


A keel-laying ceremony for the Indonesian Navy's (Tentera Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL's) first SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided missile frigate was held on 16 April in Surabaya, Indonesia.

SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided missile frigate for TNI-AL (Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding)


The 105 m vessel is being constructed jointly by Dutch shipbuilder Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) and Indonesian state-owned enterprise PT PAL under a contract signed with the Indonesian Ministry of Defence in June 2012.

According to a statement released by the company on 18 April, two modules of the vessel are currently under construction in Vlissingen, while four other modules will be built at PT PAL's production facilities in Surabaya under a transfer-of-technology arrangement.

PT PAL and DSNS lay keel for first Indonesian PKR frigate - IHS Jane's 360

 

[Nike]

Construction for the Second PKR 10514 Frigate to Start in Next 3 Months
Quote:

Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding Lays Keel for First Sigma 10514 PKR Frigate

In accordance with the agreed planning in the contract for the construction of a Damen SIGMA Frigate for the Indonesian Navy, the keellaying ceremony has taken place on 16 April 2014 at the PT PAL (Persero) Shipyard in Surabaya, Indonesia.

The construction of the 4 modules that are going to be built at PT PAL (Persero) Shipyard Surabaya and the two modules that are being built in Vlissingen, are proceeding according to schedule

The construction and testing of the modules simultaneously at two different locations signifies the unique Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding modular building strategy that is unparalleled in the naval shipbuilding industry. All modules will be assembled at the PT PAL (Persero) Shipyard under main contractorship of Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding followed by Harbour Acceptance Tests and Sea Acceptance Trials.

Second Frigate
Furthermore, the progress for the second SIGMA 10514 PKR frigate, for which the contract was signed 14 February 2013, proceeds as scheduled and construction is foreseen to start in approximately 3 months.

Expanding Indonesian Navy
The acquisition of the SIGMA 10514 PKR Frigate is part of the further modernization and expansion of the Indonesian Navy, TNI-AL. The main missions and tasks of the SIGMA PKR 10514 will be in the domains of naval warfare as well as Maritime Security missions and tasks. Also, the ship may be used for humanitarian support tasks.

News - Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding

 

[MarveL]

Indonesia’s Air Force Chief of Staff visits Hill

ALEX R. LLOYD/U.S.

Air Force Air Chief Marshal Ida Bagus Putu Dunia, Indonesia’s Air Force Chief of Staff, sits in the cockpit of the first F-16 aircraft of a much larger foreign military sales case. Puta Dunia visited Hill Air Force Base April 4-5 to tour the F-16 production line where 13 Indonesia F-16C and D models are currently in various stages of repair and upgrade.

April 4-5, Air Chief Marshal Ida Bagus Putu Dunia visited Hill Air Force Base to receive a program status briefing from the F-16 International Branch and a Depot Production Line status briefing from 573rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

Putu Dunia was able to tour the F-16 production line where 13 Indonesia F-16C and D models are currently in various stages of repair and upgrade.

He expressed his appreciation to the men and women in the U.S. Air Force and especially those actively working the regeneration program. The aircraft were recently shipped to the depot from long-term storage at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis Monthan AFB, Ariz.

During his visit, Puta Dunia observed the enormous quantity of work being accomplished to complete new cockpit wiring, Falcon Star structural modifications, bulkhead inspections and repairs, and avionics upgrades.

He also met with senior officials from the F-16 System Program Office and Ogden Air Logistics Complex.

Team Hill’s leadership assured Putu Dunia of the commitment to the program to deliver high-quality aircraft to the government of Indonesia.

The first F-16 Indonesia C model aircraft is expected to begin ground and flight tests April 14-18 to enable the first ferry cell flight of four aircraft to Indonesia in July 2014. This is a major m
ilestone in the program.


http://www.hilltoptimes.com/content/indonesia’s-air-force-chief-staff-visits-hill

 

[Zarvan]

North Sea Boats (PT. Lundin) and SAAB working on an improved 63m FMPV Trimaran

At DSA 2014, the 14th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference currently held in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Indonesian shipyard North Sea Boats (PT. Lundin) and SAAB are showing an updated model of the 63m FMPV Trimaran design ordered by the Indonesian Navy

The new design of North Sea Boat's 63m FMPV Trimaran as shown on SAAB booth during DSA 2014

Talking to Navy Recognition during DSA 2014, a SAAB representative explained that the Swedish company is planning to fit its new Sea Giraffe 1X 3D radar higher up in the mast for better radar coverage and less limitation because of the curvature of the Earth. This is possible because the new radar is only 150 kilograms. This explains the quite unique shape of the newly designed mast onboard the FMPV (Fast Missile Patrol Vessel) Trimaran. The mast would integrate the radar, the ESM and the communication systems.

Following the accidental destruction of the first-of-class ship KRI Klewang shortly after its launch in 2012, SAAB and North Sea Boats have now signed a partnership for the project. SAAB is planning to offer this turnkey solution to both TNI AL (Indonesian Navy) and for export under the name "Stealth FAC" (Stealth Fast Attack Craft).

At DSA 2014, the 14th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference currently held in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Indonesian shipyard North Sea Boats (PT. Lundin) and Saab are showing an updated model of the 63m FMPV Trimaran design ordered by the Indonesian navy.

SAAB booth during DSA 2014

According to the SAAB representative, the new FMPV Trimaran would be fitted with
- 4x RBS15 Mk3 anti-ship missiles
- 1x BAE Systems 40Mk4 gun under a stealth cupola
- A stern ramp to deploy a 12 meters RIB
- SAAB's 9LV combat management system
- SAAB's Ceros 200 radar and optronic tracking system
- SAAB's TactiCall Integrated Communications System

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North Sea Boats (PT. Lundin) and SAAB working on an improved 63m FMPV Trimaran

At DSA 2014, the 14th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference currently held in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Indonesian shipyard North Sea Boats (PT. Lundin) and SAAB are showing an updated model of the 63m FMPV Trimaran design ordered by the Indonesian Navy

The new design of North Sea Boat's 63m FMPV Trimaran as shown on SAAB booth during DSA 2014

Talking to Navy Recognition during DSA 2014, a SAAB representative explained that the Swedish company is planning to fit its new Sea Giraffe 1X 3D radar higher up in the mast for better radar coverage and less limitation because of the curvature of the Earth. This is possible because the new radar is only 150 kilograms. This explains the quite unique shape of the newly designed mast onboard the FMPV (Fast Missile Patrol Vessel) Trimaran. The mast would integrate the radar, the ESM and the communication systems.

Following the accidental destruction of the first-of-class ship KRI Klewang shortly after its launch in 2012, SAAB and North Sea Boats have now signed a partnership for the project. SAAB is planning to offer this turnkey solution to both TNI AL (Indonesian Navy) and for export under the name "Stealth FAC" (Stealth Fast Attack Craft).

At DSA 2014, the 14th Defence Services Asia Exhibition and Conference currently held in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Indonesian shipyard North Sea Boats (PT. Lundin) and Saab are showing an updated model of the 63m FMPV Trimaran design ordered by the Indonesian navy.

SAAB booth during DSA 2014

According to the SAAB representative, the new FMPV Trimaran would be fitted with
- 4x RBS15 Mk3 anti-ship missiles
- 1x BAE Systems 40Mk4 gun under a stealth cupola
- A stern ramp to deploy a 12 meters RIB
- SAAB's 9LV combat management system
- SAAB's Ceros 200 radar and optronic tracking system
- SAAB's TactiCall Integrated Communications System

First one caught fire have you solved that problem

 

[Jakartans@PkDef]

@Zarvan
From what i read about this replacement ship, they use new composite material.
But still no detailed information on what kind of fire safety and protection system installed on board ( a high-tech, state-of the art Stealthy water sprinkler maybe? )
Most of the news about this new Klewang ship focusing on the new and more advance weapons and sensor systems.

 

[Zarvan]

@Zarvan
From what i read about this replacement ship, they use new composite material.
But still no detailed information on what kind of fire safety and protection system installed on board ( a high-tech, state-of the art Stealthy water sprinkler maybe? )
Most of the news about this new Klewang ship focusing on the new and more advance weapons and sensor systems.

And if it proves to be safe and successful How many you plan to induct in your Navy ?

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

Fir

First one caught fire have you solved that problem

No longer made from Carbon Fibre now its constructed from Aluminium.

 

[Zarvan]

No longer made from Carbon Fibre now its constructed from Aluminium.

And How many you plan to induct ?

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

And How many you plan to induct ?

Old news says 4.

 

[Jakartans@PkDef]

@Zarvan
The current order is four units.
But i think by upgrading the weapons and sensors specs from Chinese products to SAAB systems, the cost will be much higher and im afraid this will reduce the number from the current order.
I guess our Navy plan to have hi-lo tech combination for our FAC fleet with Klewang Trimarans and Clurit Class ships.

 

[Zarvan]

Old news says 4.

Only 4 Man these are not Frigates these are small Missile Boats you should induct a lot more 4 is really small number

@Zarvan
The current order is four units.
But i think by upgrading the weapons and sensors specs from Chinese products to SAAB systems, the cost will be much higher and im afraid this will reduce the number from the current order.
I guess our Navy plan to have hi-lo tech combination for our FAC fleet with Klewang Trimarans and Clurit Class ships.

And you are saying even less than four Man you gotta be kidding

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

Only 4 Man these are not Frigates these are small Missile Boats you should induct a lot more 4 is really small number


And you are saying even less than four Man you gotta be kidding

It's classified as a patrol boat.

 

[katarabhumi]

Only 4 Man these are not Frigates these are small Missile Boats you should induct a lot more 4 is really small number

And you are saying even less than four Man you gotta be kidding

"Klewang" will be the first of its class, never made before.. if it's good and reliable the govt. will definitely order more.

 

[Jakartans@PkDef]

@Zarvan
Like @katarabhumi said, this will be our first ship of its class and not only that, i think in the whole world, only Swedish Navy operates this Class of ship, the 72 meter Visby Class with almost the same weapons configuration (The bigger US Freedom LCS is another class). Our defense procurement strategy currently focusing on the fulfillment of Minimum Essential Forces. With the available resources and limited time we must build a well-balanced weapon system configuration to meet the strategic goal. This is why we cannot just go shopping for a full fledged Sukhoi 27/30/35 by the hundreds or dozens of Chang Bogo / Kilo Submarines overnight.

 

[Nike]

@Zarvan The current order is only three, but from what i know SAAB smell a large follow up order up to 36 units for TNI AL alone