Indonesia Defence Forum

[MarveL]

Isn't it too big to be a basic trainer aircraft? I mean look at the size. It might be able to accommodate 4-6 people. Thanks anyway for the info. Our TNI AU recently bought some grob basic trainer aircraft. And now our TNI AL bought another type?

so we got KT Wong Bee, Grob then Bonanza....

 

[Nike]

so we got KT Wong Bee, Grob then Bonanza....

all of them got very different flying characteristics :p

TNI AL is much more focused on cargo planes and patrol aircraft meanwhile TNI AU right now is focused to train more fighter pilot

 

[nametag]

Wong Bee and Grob belongs to the TNI AU, to train air force pilot.

Just like TNI AD who operate their own Heli for training, so does TNI AL.

 

[Wahhab2701]

all of them got very different flying characteristics :p

TNI AL is much more focused on cargo planes and patrol aircraft meanwhile TNI AU right now is focused to train more fighter pilot

I see. Thx for the info

 

[nufix]

Indonesia anti-terror squad
kills 6 militants

Indonesia's elite anti-terrorism squad shot and killed six suspected militants and arrested another amid New Year's Eve celebrations in an all-night standoff at a house near the country's capital, a police spokesman said Wednesday.

Intelligence gathered from earlier arrests allowed police to storm hideouts in Ciputat on Jakarta's outskirts as part of an investigation into an alleged plot to bomb the Myanmar Embassy and a Buddhist temple, said National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Boy Rafli Amar.

The nine-hour-long shootout started late Tuesday when most Indonesians were preparing to celebrate the end of the year and ended Wednesday. Amar said those killed had refused to surrender and had fired guns and lobbed homemade bombs at security forces, injuring one police officer in his leg.

He said the men were suspected of being part of a larger group involved in robberies used to fund terrorist activities, mainly aimed at police. They also were linked to terrorist group led by Santoso — on the police's most wanted list — in Poso, a flashpoint of terrorism in Central Sulawesi where a Muslim-Christian conflict killed at least 1,000 people from 1998 to 2002.

"There is a strong indication that they were involved in a series of police killings," Amar told reporters, adding police found at least six homemade bombs at the house.

Police were trying to determine whether the men killed in the raid were connected to and alleged plot in May against the Myanmar Embassy to retaliate against Myanmar for attacks on Muslims in that country.

In August, a small bomb exploded outside a Buddhist temple packed with praying devotees in Jakarta. One person was injured, but two other devices failed to explode. Officials have said the attack appears to have been meant to avenge the deaths of Muslims in Myanmar.

Sectarian violence in Buddhist-majority Myanmar has killed scores of people, and tens of thousands of Muslims have been driven from their homes.

Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, has been battling terrorists since bombings on the resort island of Bali in 2002 killed 202 people, mostly foreign tourists.

Such attacks aimed at foreigners have been largely replaced in recent years by smaller, less deadly strikes targeting the government, mainly police and anti-terrorism forces.

Indonesia anti-terror squad kills 6 militants | The Jakarta Post

 

[Wahhab2701]

Indonesia anti-terror squad
kills 6 militants

Indonesia's elite anti-terrorism squad shot and killed six suspected militants and arrested another amid New Year's Eve celebrations in an all-night standoff at a house near the country's capital, a police spokesman said Wednesday.

Intelligence gathered from earlier arrests allowed police to storm hideouts in Ciputat on Jakarta's outskirts as part of an investigation into an alleged plot to bomb the Myanmar Embassy and a Buddhist temple, said National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Boy Rafli Amar.

The nine-hour-long shootout started late Tuesday when most Indonesians were preparing to celebrate the end of the year and ended Wednesday. Amar said those killed had refused to surrender and had fired guns and lobbed homemade bombs at security forces, injuring one police officer in his leg.

He said the men were suspected of being part of a larger group involved in robberies used to fund terrorist activities, mainly aimed at police. They also were linked to terrorist group led by Santoso — on the police's most wanted list — in Poso, a flashpoint of terrorism in Central Sulawesi where a Muslim-Christian conflict killed at least 1,000 people from 1998 to 2002.

"There is a strong indication that they were involved in a series of police killings," Amar told reporters, adding police found at least six homemade bombs at the house.

Police were trying to determine whether the men killed in the raid were connected to and alleged plot in May against the Myanmar Embassy to retaliate against Myanmar for attacks on Muslims in that country.

In August, a small bomb exploded outside a Buddhist temple packed with praying devotees in Jakarta. One person was injured, but two other devices failed to explode. Officials have said the attack appears to have been meant to avenge the deaths of Muslims in Myanmar.

Sectarian violence in Buddhist-majority Myanmar has killed scores of people, and tens of thousands of Muslims have been driven from their homes.

Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, has been battling terrorists since bombings on the resort island of Bali in 2002 killed 202 people, mostly foreign tourists.

Such attacks aimed at foreigners have been largely replaced in recent years by smaller, less deadly strikes targeting the government, mainly police and anti-terrorism forces.

Indonesia anti-terror squad kills 6 militants | The Jakarta Post

Good job to the police. Give them nothing but bullet. Those freak must be wiped off our society long time ago and everyone must involve. The muslim scholar assembly (MUI) has express their support to eradicate the extremism for our land, now the time for other parties to support this effort. Terrorism together with corruption have no place in our country (terrorism is a corruption in religion)

 

[MarveL]

40 Indonesian military vessels to join Komodo naval excercise
Mon, January 6 2014 21:28

Batam, Riau Islands (ANTARA News) - At least 40 military vessels from 18 countries will join Multilateral Naval Exercise (MNE) Komodo 2014 in Batam, Natuna and Anambas area on April 2014.

"There will be 40 military vessels joining the Komodo naval exercise," stated Commander Navy Base IV of Tanjungpinang First Admiral Agus Heryana here, on Monday.

According to Agus, Indonesia will deploy 12 naval vessels such as two Van Speijk, two Sigma, two Landing Platform Dock (LPD), two ATF, two PK ships and an LST vessels.

The vessels will dock their anchors in Batu Ampar Sea Port during the exercise.

"The Sea port will accommodate all Indonesian vessels, while the other vessels will dock outside the sea port. The vessels will come to the sea port gradually," Agus noted.

He added that several senior Navy officers will gather in Batam to discuss the MNE Komodo 2014.

The admiral also stated that the event will increase revenue and the economic conditions of Batam people since the Navy soldiers will visit the island to buy things for logistics and other needs.

The soldiers will also hold several events in Batam Island. "They will also hold events on land. The soldiers will purchase things," Agus explained.

There are ten participants following the MNE Komodo 2014 such as Indonesia as the host, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and Laos.

Besides ASEAN countries, there are eight other countries that will follow the agenda such as India, Japan, S Korea, Australia, New Zealand, USA, China, and Russia.
(Uu.B019/INE/KR-BSR/A014)

There will be 40 military vessels joining the Komodo naval exercise

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40 Indonesian military vessels to join Komodo naval excercise - ANTARA News

Indonesian mily chief greets Garuda Contingent task force
Mon, January 6 2014 21:39 | 506 Views

Gen. TNI Moeldoko
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Moeldoko greeted 175 members of the Garuda Contingent (Konga) XX-J task force who had just returned from a one-year peace mission at the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Monday.

At the ceremony held to greet the returning members of the Konga XX-J task force, Gen. Moeldoko, accompanied by Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Ida Bagus Putu Dunia and Naval Chief of Staff Admiral Marsetio, stated that he was proud of the TNI personnels achievement.

"I always tell TNI soldiers who are assigned abroad to do something we can be proud of. There was a time when the sector commander in Congo and the UN secretary general lauded us for our achievement. That is something which makes us really happy," he stated.

He expressed hope that the TNI soldiers will help the Indonesian people get improved infrastructures in remote areas in Indonesia in the future.

"I suggest that the strength of the TNI soldiers be taken advantage of at home, such that they can contribute not only to the international community but also to the Indonesian people," he explained.

While performing their duties, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) had praised the Konga XX-J task force for their remarkable dedication.

The task force consisted of 151 personnel from the Army, 19 personnel from the Navy and 5 personnel from the Air Force

Indonesian mily chief greets Garuda Contingent task force - ANTARA News

 

[Nike]

are PDF changing their interface again?

 

[nufix]

translated news

Ministry of Defense announced the acquisition of AH 64E Apache and Panther ASW helicopters.

During the press conference, the editors of ARC also approached the Ministry of Defense Kabaranahan (Head of Defense Facilities Buro), Rear Admiral Rachmad Lubis. From him emerged the explanation of the ongoing procurements. One of them, he explained, that the purchase of Heli Apache is final and contract has been signed. But because the FMS scheme, Kabaranahan expects the Apache will arrive in Indonesia around October 2014, said Rear Admiral Rachmad Lubis firmly.

In addition, high naval officer has also reported the procurement process of Anti Submarine helicopters that is being finalized. The chosen Helos are certainly new and made by Eurocopter, Panther.

Originial source in Bahasa Indonesia :Rapim Kemhan, dari KFX hingga Apache dan Panther

 

[MarveL]

Indonesia Considers Purchasing Russian Su-35 Jets

Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jet

BALI, January 8 (RIA Novosti) – Indonesia is considering Russia’s Sukhoi Su-35 fighter as a replacement for its Air Force’s aging F-5 Tiger jet, the country’s defense minister said.

The Su-35 is one of half a dozen options on the table, Purnomo Yusgiantoro told a press conference, Antara news agency reported Tuesday.

Possible alternatives also include the American F-15 Eagle and F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the Swedish SAAB JAS 39 Gripen, said the Commander of the Armed Forces, General Moeldoko.

The Indonesian Defense Ministry wants to buy 16 new fighter jets between 2015 and 2020 to replace the F-5, which has been in service for three decades, according to Air Force Chief of Staff, Ida Bagus Putu Dunia.

Since 2003, Indonesia has purchased from Russia five Su-27SKM and 11 Su-30MK2 fighter jets.

The Southeast Asian country is also considering buying several Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines from
Russia.

Indonesia Considers Purchasing Russian Su-35 Jets | Defense | RIA Novosti

 

[MarveL]

Indonesia gives half million US to Fiji

Taken from/By:
Report by: Mika Loga

The Indonesian government today handed five hundred thousand dollars towards the establishment of an MSG Regional Police Academy in Fiji.

Defense Minister Joketani Cokanasiga received the funding from Indonesia’s Security Minister Lieutenant General Langgeng Sulistiyono in Suva this morning.

Through an interpreter, Lt General Langgeng Sulistiyono says, Fiji and Indonesia go a long way back.

“The relation between the government of Indonesia and the government of Fiji started in 1974 but afterwards the relation between Fijian Police and Indonesian Police is getting better and better and we have a lot of programs between the two Police institution".

Fiji and Indonesia have enjoyed bilateral relations for over forty years ago..

Manager International Relations Ulaisi Ravula says, today’s visit by the Indonesian Minister is the first at cooperation level.

“this one is significant because its tailored to the memorandum of understanding we have with the Indonesian government through the Ministry of Defense and the Fiji Police and the Indonesian Police this was realized in 2011”.

The Indonesian delegation return tonight.

FBC News

 

[nufix]

French navigation system for Indonesian new submarines.

01/10/2014
By VMSB

The South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has chosen Sagem of French group Safran to supply SIGMA 40XP inertial navigation systems for three U209 based diesel-electric powered attack submarines ordered by Indonesia in 2012.

Each submarine for the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Laut or TNI-AL) will be equipped with two of the SIGMA 40XP laser gyro inertial reference unit and associated equipment.

DSME will build two submarines in South Korea in partnership with the Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia and the third submarine will be constructed in Indonesia.

As part of their navigation suite, the submarines will also be equipped with ECPINS-W Sub electronic chart display and information system from OSI Maritime Systems. Indra of Spain was earlier awarded a contract to supply the submarines with the company’s Aries-S low probability of intercept radar and Pegaso electronic warfare system.

The Indonesian Navy currently operates other three U209-1300 attack submarines that were brought in 1977 from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) of Germany.

SIGMA 40XP technology will also fits the planned six Barracuda nuclear powered attack submarines of Suffren Class for French Navy operation, of which three were already contracted (Suffren, Duguay-Trouin and Tourville) to DCNS by the French procurement agency DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement), with first scheduled to be delivered in 2017, and as well as the diesel-powered attack submarines purchased by Brazil and India to DCNS.

source

 

[katarabhumi]

GOOD NEWS

Indonesia-Korea Continue Fighter Aircraft Project

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said South Korea decided to continue cooperation project with Indonesia to build fighter aircraft generation 4.5 called Korea Fighter Xperiment (KFX) and Indonesia Fighter Xperiment (IFX). The decision was taken on January 3.

The government and the South Korean parliament agreed to resume the cooperation that had stopped in May last year. "President SBY and South Korean parliamentary have found middle ground," Purnomo said in a press conference at his office in Jakarta yesterday.

The project to build KFX/IFX had temporarily stopped since the government and the South Korean parliament were about to evaluate the funding of the project.

Purnomo said, the Indonesian team will meet again with the South Korean experts egularly. This team consists of designers and aircraft experts from PT Dirgantara Indonesia. "KFX/IFX development will continue. It is expected by the end of the second strategic plan 2014-2019 that Indonesia will have already had the prototype," Purnomo said.

Defense Deputy Minister Sjarie Sjamsoeddin added, for this continuation of cooperation, the South Korean government has prepared US$20 million, while Indonesia will provide US$5 million. "We are confident the KFX/IFX project will be completed before minimum essential forces strategic plan is finished," he said.

Indonesia-Korea Continue Fighter Aircraft Project | National | Tempo.Co :: Indonesian News Portal

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Indonesian firm wins bidding for supply of 2 Navy vessels

By Alexis Romero, The Philippine Star
Posted at 01/10/2014 3:22 AM

MANILA, Philippines - An Indonesian company has won the bidding for the supply of two new vessels for the Navy.

Sources told The STAR a notice of award for the P4-billion acquisition of two strategic sealift vessels was issued to PT PAL Indonesia (Persero) late last month.

This was confirmed yesterday by Defense Undersecretary Fernando Manalo, who oversees the military’s upgrade efforts.

“Yes, I think there is a NOA (notice of award) already,” Manalo said when asked whether PT PAL had won the bidding for the project.

PT PAL offered to supply the two ships for $86,980,000 or about P3.864 billion, well within the approved budget of P4 billion.

The strategic sealift vessels can be used for civil-military operations and for transporting large number of soldiers, logistics and supplies. Each of the vessels can also accommodate three helicopters.

Nine companies bought bid documents for the project but only two of them submitted offers.

The other bidder, Daewoo International, was declared by the Bids and Awards Committee as ineligible due to its failure to meet certain technical requirements.

The other companies that had expressed interest in the project but had not submitted bids were Propmech Corp., Larsen & Toubro, Stone of David Tactical Equipment, STX Offshore Shipbuilding Co., Keppel Philippines Marine Inc., PT Citra Shipyard, and a joint venture between Astartez Defense and Rescue Solution Co. and Coastal Industries Pse. Ltd.

PT PAL underwent post-qualification process in the last quarter of 2013 before it was declared the winner. The post-qualification phase sought to verify the financial and technical documents submitted by the bidder.

The strategic sealift vessels acquisition project is one of the big-ticket items in the military’s upgrade program.

Indonesian firm wins bidding for supply of 2 Navy vessels | ABS-CBN News

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[Nike]

Pics of three units of Nahkoda Ragam Class, without pennant numbers taken several months ago, readily to be delivered in July or June this year

Indonesian C-295 fleet, delivered by PT DI

Indonesia ordered 9 units of C-295 medium cargo aircraft, 5 units had been delivered.

 

[Nike]

Indonesia Purchases Air Defense System From Thales

Indonesia has purchased more than £100 million worth of air defense equipment from Thales. (Thales Land & Air Systems)


Jan. 14, 2014 - 07:01PM |
by ANDREW CHUTER

LONDON — The Indonesian Army has turned to the British arm of Thales to plug a gap in its short-range air defenses with a deal to purchase its Forceshield integrated system of vehicle-mounted missiles and radars.

Under the deal, Thales operations in Britain and France will equip five Indonesian Army batteries with Starstreak missiles, ControlMaster200 radars and weapon coordination systems, lightweight multiple launchers and RapidRanger weapon launchers, said David Beatty, vice president for advanced weapon systems at Thales UK.

Beatty said that although there are no options in the contract for additional deliveries, “once we show we can deliver our solution and the customer likes it, we hope to develop good relations for follow-on orders from the Indonesian authorities.”

The purchase is the latest in a string of orders aimed at modernizing the Indonesian Army. The military is adding main battle tanks, 155mm artillery, infantry fighting vehicles, and other weapons to its inventory.

The Indonesians also purchased next-generation light anti-tank weapons developed by Saab for the British and Swedish armies. The missiles are built by Thales at the Northern Ireland weapon facilities that are also responsible for Starstreak work.

The air defense deal is worth more than £100 million (US $164 million), said Thales, and includes an agreement with Indonesian state-owned company PT LEN Industri to partner on integration of some of the systems involved in the contract as well as future collaboration in the military and civil sectors.

The deal being announced this week is a combination of two contracts, one going back to November 2011 with Indonesia to acquire the first of five required batteries.

No deliveries were made under the earlier arrangement and the delivery schedule being worked on by Thales combines the two contracts, Beatty said.

The Thales executive said the company hopes to get “deliveries of the man-portable elements of the weapon underway this year but that equipment with longer lead times like the ControlMaster200 medium-range air-defense radar would take longer and it would take several years to deliver the complete integrated system.”

Starstreak will provide air defense out to about 7 kilometers against ground attack aircraft, pop-up attack helicopters, drones and cruise missiles and is seen as a replacement for the longer range British Rapier missile systems previously a mainstay of Indonesian anti-air capabilities.

Operating at speeds in excess of Mach 3 and able to travel at more than a kilometer a second, Starstreak is the fastest short-range surface-to-air missile in the world. Britain, South Africa and most recently Thailand are all operators of the laser beam-riding weapon.

Thales beat Saab with its RBS-70-based air defense system, although earlier several other weapons suppliers had shown an interest in the requirement, including Poland and China.

The RapidRanger launcher and fire control system equipped with four Starstreak missile tubes will be integrated into the Spanish-designed Vamtac vehicle for the Indonesians. The vehicle is similar in appearance to the Humvee.

A version of the LandRover Defender will be used to mount a lightweight multiple launcher version of Starstreak. The lightweight launcher can also be used dismounted for firing off a man-portable tripod.

It’s the first sale of an integrated turn-key air defense solution by Thales since the company relaunched its offerings in the sector under the ForceShield banner nearly two years ago. ■

Email: achuter@defensenews.com.

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