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Ryamizard Pushing for Indonesian Defense Budget Increase, Citing Shortfall
Defense spending takes up 0.8 percent of the total state budget

By Kennial Caroline Laia & Yeremia Sukoyo on 12:05 am Nov 07, 2014
Category Featured, News, Politics
Tags: Gen. Moeldoko, Indo Defence 2014, Indonesian Military TNI, Indonesian national defense, Joko Widodo

Two military Casa NC212 fly in formation above warships. (Antara Photo/Eric Ireng)

Jakarta. Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu said on Thursday that the government was committed to boosting the portion of defense spending up to 1.5 percent of Indonesia’s state budget, almost double the current level.

Ryamizard said the Rp 83 trillion ($6.8 billion) allotted this year, although an increase from figures appropriated in previous years, represented only 0.8 percent of the total state budget.

He said that was not enough to secure the entirety of the vast archipelago.

“Jokowi is consistent about modernizing weaponry and military equipment by increasing the budget portion to 1.5 percent, in line with his platform,” the minister said, referring to President Joko Widodo by his nickname.

The budget rise, Ryamizard added, should be used not only to revamp weaponry and military equipment, but additionally to improve the welfare of soldiers and police officers.

He said a portion of the budget should also be used to encourage the growth of the local defense industry.

Indonesia has been eying development of its own defense industry to reduce its reliance on imported weaponry and technology.

“Modernization and development of [Indonesia’s] defense industry must encourage the use of local materials,” Ryamizard said.

After 15 years of little expansion in weaponry and military equipment, former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono launched the weaponry and military equipment revitalization program in 2010, including upgrading ageing equipment and beefing up the armory to meet what is considered Indonesia’s minimum essential force.

A total of Rp 150 trillion outside the regular defense spending was allocated to support implementing the program slated to end this year.

Visitors stand near a model of a Su-35 fighter jet, made by Russian company Sukhoi, during the Indo Defence 2014 expo in Jakarta on Nov. 5, 2014. (Reuters Photo/Beawiharta)

Indonesia has inked a deal to purchase 164 combat vehicles from Germany, expected to be delivered by 2016. The country has also partnered with South Korea to build three submarines; and, most recently, placed an order for 11 Eurocopter AS565 Panther helicopters to enhance its anti-submarine warfare capabilities — all as part of the military equipment upgrade.

Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Gen. Moeldoko last month said Indonesia now met 38 percent of its minimum essential force, with the aim of reaching 100 percent by 2019.

Defense observer Bantarto Bandoro, though, thinks Indonesia should not stop with the “minimum,” but must strive to meet the country’s “maximum essential force.”

“Indonesia indeed needs to arm itself with a minimum essential force as a deterrent to other countries,” Bantarto said on Wednesday.

“But more importantly, it needs to consistently modernize its defense system up to the maximum essential force.”

The senior lecturer with the Indonesian Defense University added the maximum force could be achieved through a “revolution in military affairs.”

“It is obvious that Joko has an intention to continue strengthening Indonesia’s defense system as Yudhoyono had begun. He [Joko] has underlined that in his campaign,” Bantarto said.

“However, it won’t be enough to modernize our weaponry and military equipment and or improve soldiers’ welfare only. Our government must understand the importance of ‘revolution in military affairs,’ or RMA, so they can develop our military technology continuously.”

Bantarto also raised the issue of maritime defense, citing Joko’s stated intention of developing Indonesia into a “global maritime axis.”

The president has set up a new office for a coordinating minister to specifically handle maritime affairs.

Bantarto said this meant a lot of serious work to do, given Indonesia’s poor maritime infrastructure system, let alone systems to support national defense.

“There are still many gaps in our sea defense. [Joko] needs to pay extra concern to maritime defense development, not only in terms of improving people’s welfare or protecting sea resources, but also improving naval defense,” he said.

“Our current defense system isn’t enough [to support the maritime ambition]. We have two submarines, but for a vast country like Indonesia that isn’t adequate to monitor the situation in the sea effectively.”

The Navy chief of staff, Adm. Marsetio, said on Wednesday that Indonesia’s maritime defense capacity was far below the minimum needed.

In addition to its two submarines, Indonesia has just four frigates — all to support the country’s maritime defense. Marsetio said the country needed at least 12 submarines and 16 frigates.

“It’s not enough, [because] the government has a vision that [Indonesia] must become a large maritime nation and power,” he said at the Indo Defence 2014 expo in Jakarta, as quoted by Viva.co.id.

Aside from occasionally heated border disputes with it Southeast Asian neighbors, such as those concerning the Sipadan and Ligitan islands with Malaysia, Indonesia’s maritime security issues over the past few years have mostly concerned fish poaching — with the country’s lax maritime defense allowing foreign-flagged vessels to easily encroach into Indonesia’s waters to poach without detection or consequence.

Fish poaching is believed to have caused Indonesia trillions of rupiah in losses. Newly appointed Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti recently said she would crack down on fish poaching as one of her priority programs.

Peter Carlqvist of Sweden-based defense firm Saab, a participant in the defense expo in Jakarta, though, suggested a broader practical need for Indonesia to revamp its maritime security: to stay out of potential regional conflicts.

“In conflicts and wartime, we have sophisticated weapons that can help Indonesia stay outside the war,” Carlqvist in an interview with the Jakarta Globe.

“Those can be used for a deterrent effect, meaning that you need to scare enemies, that you have sufficient military defense to protect your civil security.

“For peacetime operations, it is important that your ships and naval fleet can also operate,” he added.

Bantarto agreed, saying that with no enemies posing immediate threats to Indonesia, the country needed to purchase more military equipment that could best serve its need for maintaining a peaceful situation and civil security, rather than offensive-type weaponry.

“Today, much of our weapons system is of the offensive type. We’ve purchased a lot of heavy stuff. However, none of these weapons will be useful because no other country is seen as an enemy to Indonesia,” he said.

“Even if the disputes in the South China Sea become critical, they won’t significantly affect Indonesia’s stance. It’s good, though, that Indonesia is also preparing itself. It’s good to be ready.”

 

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Navy to enlarge Marine Corps
Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam | National | Mon, November 10 2014, 7:04 PM

National News
The Indonesian Navy aims to enlarge the Marine Corps in conjunction with a plan to establish a third fleet, Navy chief of staff Adm. Marsetio said on Monday.

“In accordance with the development of the Navy’s fleet from two to three fleets, the Western, Central and Eastern Fleets, the Marine Corps’ composition will also be enlarged,” he said when officiating the 10th infantry battalion at Setokok Island near Batam, Riau Islands.

Currently, the Navy only has two fleets, the Eastern and Western Fleets.

He added that the 10th infantry battalion had different capabilities than the existing nine infantry battalions. He said the 10th infantry battalion was a specialized, composite battalion in which its 700 personnel all had complementary skills.

“The battalion is tasked with securing the Malacca and Singapore straits from various security disturbances,” Marsetio said.

The nine other infantry battalions were grouped in three infantry brigades.

The Surabaya-based first infantry brigade is under the Eastern Fleet’s First Marines and consists of the first, third and fifth infantry battalions.

The second, fourth and sixth infantry battalions are grouped under the Cilandak-based second infantry brigade, which falls under the Western Fleet’s Second Marines.

Meanwhile, the seventh, eighth and ninth infantry battalions are under the independent third infantry brigade headquartered in Lampung.

Earlier on Sunday, Indonesian Ambassador for Singapore Andri Hadi told The Jakarta Post that there had been no objections from Singapore to the deployment of the 10th infantry battalion at Setokok Island.

“Singapore has never expressed objections to the establishment of a Marine battalion because it is Indonesia’s right to build its defense facilities wherever in its territory,” he said.

Former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was scheduled to officiate the 10th infantry battalion during his tenure. However, Yudhoyono did not do so during his two visits to Batam in March and June.

The battalion’s headquarters is located on a 37-hectare plot of land on Setokok Island, southeast of Batam Island. Both islands are connected with a bridge. (nvn)(+++)

 

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Indonesia and South Korea agree to continue KFX /IFX fighter development

10 November 2014

Indonesian and South Korean defence ministries have signed an agreement to continue the joint development of the Korean Fighter Experimental, Indonesian Fighter Experimental - Ed (KFX / IFX) aircraft.

Equipped with 4.5th generation technology, KFX / IFX would be a multi-role combat aircraft featuring more advanced capabilities than the Lockheed Martin-built F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft.

The KF-X / IF-X development cooperation programme is being undertaken in three phases, including the technology development (TD), engineering and manufacturing development (EMD), as well as the production development (PD) phase.

Having completed the TD phase in December 2012, the two ministries signed the project agreement, which contains general principles and rules, as well as the commitment of the parties during the EMD phase.

Under the terms of agreement, South Korea will designate the Korean industrial main contractor, which will negotiate a related cost-sharing agreement with the Indonesian defence ministry and the related workshare agreement with Industri Indonesia (PT. DI).

The two sides have also agreed to establish a joint programme management office (JPMO) to assist implementation. This will include overseeing the Korean industrial participant, the Indonesian industrial participant and the budgeting and spending / contracting competence.

All of the expected agreements, including details of the task of JPMO, are scheduled to be signed before the planned start of the EMD phase by the end of November 2015.

Meanwhile, South Korea would conduct flight tests of six aircraft at home. One prototype would be handed over to Indonesia for final assembly, test and evaluation.

Indonesia will be actively involved in the production process of first and sixth aircraft throughout the flight test programme. It has also agreed to establish the final assembly production line and build the aircraft at its own expense.

Following completion of the entire flight testing programme, South Korea will submit one KF-X / IF-X prototype aircraft, with some engineering and test pilot input.

Seoul and Indonesia would undertake 80% and 20% of the workshare respectively, and have also agreed to jointly decide funding for the EMD phase contract.

http://www.airforce-technology.com/...-continue-kfx-ifx-fighter-development-4431858

 

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SAFKAR Indopura 2014

Indonesian-Singapore Joint Military Exercise

Wakasad Letjen TNI Muhammad Munir (kanan) bersalam komando dengan Singapore's Commander Army Training and Doctrine Command Brigadier-General Lim Hock Yu (kiri) usai upacara penutupan latihan bersama Safkar Indopura ke-26/2014 antara TNI Angkatan Darat dengan Singapore Army Forces (SAF) di Lapangan Tembak Plempungan Kabupaten Magelang, Jawa Tengah, Rabu (12/11). Latihan perang selama sembilan hari oleh personel TNI AD dan SAF tersebut bertujuan untuk meningkatkan profesionalisme sekaligus untuk meningkatkan saling kepercayaan dan persahabatan antara kedua angkatan darat kedua negara. ANTARA FOTO/Anis Efizudin

Sejumlah pasukan Komando Cadangan Strategi Angkatan Darat bersama pasukan Divisi III Singapura Armed Forces meneriakkan yel-yel pada upacara penutupan latihan bersama Safkar Indopura ke-26/2014 antara TNI Angkatan Darat dengan Singapore Army Forces (SAF) di Lapangan Tembak Plempungan Kabupaten Magelang, Jawa Tengah, Rabu (12/11). Latihan perang selama sembilan hari oleh personel TNI AD dan SAF tersebut bertujuan untuk meningkatkan profesionalisme sekaligus untuk meningkatkan saling kepercayaan dan persahabatan antara kedua angkatan darat kedua negara. ANTARA FOTO/Anis Efizudin

Wakasad Letjen TNI Muhammad Munir (kiri) bersama Singapore's Commander Army Training and Doctrine Command Brigadier-General Lim Hock Yu (kanan) memeriksa pasukan pada upacara penutupan latihan bersama Safkar Indopura ke-26/2014 antara TNI Angkatan Darat dengan Singapore Army Forces (SAF) di Lapangan Tembak Plempungan Kabupaten Magelang, Jawa Tengah, Rabu (12/11). Latihan perang selama sembilan hari oleh personel TNI AD dan SAF tersebut bertujuan untuk meningkatkan profesionalisme sekaligus untuk meningkatkan saling kepercayaan dan persahabatan antara kedua angkatan darat kedua negara. ANTARA FOTO/Anis Efizudin

 

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The resurgence of Indonesia’s defense industry

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The headquarters of PT Dahana, a center of research and technology development


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Asia Indonesia Defence Purnomo Yusgiantoro

A sector is being reborn after recent history has taught Indonesia that self-reliance in defense is the most strategic way to ensure its armed forces are well-equipped, while driving growth in local industry

Since the declaration of independence of the Republic of Indonesia on August 17, 1945, establishing and maintaining an effective armed forces for the country has been a key priority for successive governments. The Armed Forces of Indonesia (collectively called Tentara Nasional Indonesia – TNI) was born from local revolutionaries who joined the anti-colonial struggle, a conflict which ended in 1949.

Following this period, TNI underwent a series of transformations that saw it transit from an organization made up of irregular militia units to a professional, integrated regular military. This shift demanded the importation of vehicles, weapon systems and technology not produced in the country at the time. Additionally the subsequent establishment of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI–AU) and Navy (TNI-AL) required the acquisition of aircraft and ships from abroad.

However, dependence on military equipment manufactured in other countries has twice created debilitating shortages of spare parts during the last 50 years. This has rendered sections of the military inoperable and subsequently reduced TNI’s ability to carry out its core mandate of providing national defense.

Such a situation first occurred during the mid-1960s, when the Soviet Union stopped supplying spare parts needed for Russian-made aircraft and naval vessels operated by Indonesia. Without these parts, the national air force, could not maintain serviceable aircraft. This same issue affected the navy, which became unable to deploy units as its ships broke down. A similar situation was repeated during the 1990s when a U.S. military embargo and refusal to supply replacement parts led to the grounding of certain aircraft belonging to the nation’s air force.

A tactical turnaround
Due to these lessons of history, Indonesian governments have worked to establish a local industry capable of sustaining TNI’s operational requirements. By building sophisticated equipment and vehicles locally, the country could mitigate the effect of any external sanctions. Before becoming President, B.J. Habibie was a key figure in leading the development of this industry as long-serving Minister of Research and Technology. His own background as an engineer for German aviation companies naturally suited the task.

However, efforts by B.J. Habibie under the New Order government of President Suharto, which included the establishment of effective state-owned defense companies, were devastated by the Asian Financial Crisis of 1998. In order to comply with International Monetary Fund (IMF) conditions, defense spending was reduced and Indonesia’s state-owned defense companies were downsized. This situation resulted in a massive brain-drain which affected the sector for years to come.

Indonesia’s subsequent transition to democracy following the crisis saw a strong focus on areas unrelated to defense, as successive governments worked to build new systems and focused on social and economic issues. It was not until the second term of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, from 2010 onwards, that a strategic focus was placed on revitalizing the Indonesian defense sector.

As a career officer and former TNI general, President Yudhoyono long understood the country’s strategic vulnerability due to its dependence on imported military equipment. Undoubtedly this influenced his decision to rehabilitate the sector. This policy has since been spearheaded by Dr. Purnomo Yusgiantoro, Minister of Defense, a distinguished professor of economics who had served as Minister of Energy and as Secretary General of OPEC.

The core goal of this drive is to achieve minimum essential force by 2024. This effectively means that Indonesia will be able to domestically supply itself with equipment, technology and other products needed to sustain its military. The Defense Industry Policy Committee (KKIP), which is made up of various stakeholders including government ministries, agencies, defense companies and universities, works to realize this policy through a cross-cutting, multi-organizational approach.

Ultimately underpinning the realization of the minimal essential force policy has been a series of significant budget increases and the introduction of legislation aimed at boosting both TNI’s capabilities and the technical capacity of Indonesia’s defense companies. As a result, recent years have seen the emergence of exciting new developments in the sector.

The magnificent seven
At the core of these are seven strategic projects, which are set to significantly upgrade Indonesia’s military capabilities while also initiating technology transfer and developing local R&D and manufacturing ability. These projects are being carried out in partnership with leading international firms to ensure the delivery of world-class equipment. Such a practice also works to promote the transfer of skills, knowledge and practices that Indonesian defense companies and engineers must emulate in order to meet international standards.

First and foremost of the strategic projects is the KF-X/ IF-X Fighter Jet Project. This is a joint venture between Indonesia and South Korea, working to develop a next generation fighter for both countries to utilize for national defense. As Dr. Timbul Siahaan, Director General for Defense Potential of Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense explains, “This is a generation 4.5 fighter jet which is equivalent to the F-16++. It is a three-phase project consisting of: technology development, engineering and manufacturing development, and finally, production”.

Indonesian Aerospace (PT DI) is the lead integrator working to carry out this project from the Indonesian side. The move to sophisticated fighter jets from its traditional manufacturing base of both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters will require extensive investment in both physical infrastructure and personnel. Such a great technological leap forward, though challenging, will certainly set a new standard for regional aviation production.

Also conducted in collaboration with South Korea is the second strategic project, the procurement of three new submarines from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). The first two 209 DSME submarines will be constructed in South Korea. Engineers from state-owned Indonesian ship builder, PT PAL, will observe and participate in this process. The third submarine will then be constructed by these engineers in PT PAL’s shipyard in Suarabaya, East Java. New infrastructure will also be built in Surabaya to accommodate this. This will be the first time that a submarine has been built in the country.

Working with China, Indonesia is also developing the C-705 Anti-Ship Missile, its third strategic project. This subsonic, long-range missile will be utilized by Indonesia’s navy when completed. A production facility will be established in Indonesia, following training of local specialists in China. PT DI will be the lead integrator for this project, making use of its aerospace experience.

The design, development and manufacturing of the R-Han, 122mm rocket is the fourth strategic project. An R&D consortium consisting of the Ministry of Research and Technology (Ristek), the Ministry of Defense’s Research and Development Agency (Balitbang Kemhan) and the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN), is working on this aspect of project. PT DI will also be involved in production once the initial phases are completed.

PT Dahana, best known for producing explosives, is leading the fifth project, related to propellant production. Currently the country is dependent on imported propellant, which has a wide degree of military applications, including use in rocket and munitions manufacturing. If PT Dahana can establish its own propellant factory, it can guarantee a domestic supply of this strategic chemical to other defense manufacturers.

The construction of a medium tank is the sixth project. In this case, the lead integrator, Indonesian armaments and vehicle manufacturer PT Pindad is working with FNSS, a leading Turkish defense contractor. The two companies are designing a completely new medium tank, in line with TNI requirements. Although PT Pindad currently produces an array of wheeled, armored vehicles, this will be the first time that a tracked armored vehicle is manufactured in-country. Once again, this lessens dependence on foreign suppliers.

The final strategic project is designed to enhance, expand and strengthen national radar coverage. Current coverage has been deemed inadequate, due to Indonesia’s extensive land and sea territory. The Ground Control Intercept Radar (GCIR) system used in Indonesia’s air defense will also be dramatically improved by the realization of this project. Neither an international partner, nor an integrator from the Indonesian side has been chosen yet. However, Indonesia boasts an array of private and public sector companies suitable for contributing to such a project, including PT LEN, PT INTI, PT CMI Teknologi and PT Infra RCS Indonesia.

Although the defense revival is primarily focused on meeting Indonesia’s defense requirements, there is every expectation that it will eventually lead to a boost in defense exports, as the sector becomes active and innovative again. This is nothing new for the country, which has a history of exporting defense products. PT DI-manufactured CN-235 transport aircraft have been sold to air forces all over the world, and recently PT PAL won a contract to supply the Philippine Navy with Strategic Sealift Vessels (SSV). Even Indonesia’s PT Sritex, the largest textile company in South East Asia, supplies military uniforms to over 30 countries around the world, including Germany.

A host of private sector companies are coming into being on the heels of Indonesia’s defense revival, demonstrating innovation, hiring specialists and expanding production lines. These include the Batam-based ship builder PT Palindo Marine, the newly established military vehicle battery producer Garda Persada, and the parachute maker, CV Maju Mapan, to name a few.

Ultimately, Indonesia’s minimal essential force policy is set to not only bolster defense capabilities but also establish a new generation of world class managers, engineers and specialists capable of carrying out sophisticated and complex, large-scale industrial projects.

Indonesia - Purnomo Yusgiantoro,Minister of Defense

 

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Indonesian Naval Officers gave a familiarization visit for MH-60R Utility Helo

Photos by Kaylee LaRocque
HSM-74 pilots and maintenance personnel gather near an MH-60R "Romeo" helicopter with a group of Indonesian naval officers visiting the squadron on Nov. 3. The guests toured several facilities at NAS Jacksonville including the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Jax, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast and HSM-74.


FRCSE hosts Indonesian military for familiarization visit | members.jacksonville.com

 

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“The Indonesian officers seemed very interested in the mission of our MH-60R ‘Romeo’ helicopters, which is to provide anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare support to the fleet,” said Lt. Cmdr. James Galyean, HSM-74 assistant maintenance officer. “Our maintainers are really proud of our mission and squadron so any time they get to show others what they do is a great opportunity.”

At the FRCSE Vertical Lift shop, Lt. Cmdr. David Calhoun, Vertical Lift product officer discussed H-60 helicopter overhaul production schedules, aircraft repairs and modifications, lean processes, engineering, logistics, and program management.

The visit gave the group a better understanding of the maintenance and logistics of the H-60 helicopter platform. “The Indonesian Navy is considering purchasing a helicopter platform,” said Bette Franken, director of administration, International Student Management Office, National Defense University.

“These officers are decision makers for the Indonesian navy so this visit gives them an idea of what this entails.”

FRCSE hosts Indonesian military for familiarization visit | members.jacksonville.com

 

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Indonesian-Made Rhino IFV

scheduled to be mass-produced next year

the armor are capable to hold 14.5mm ammunition
NATO STANAG 4569 Level III,

The main weapon is 90mm low-pressure which is capable to shoot many rounds such as HEAT, HE and even APFSDS with penetration rating 100mm RHA from 1000 meters.

Weapon system:
‒ CSE 90LP dengan kanon 90mm rifled dan koaksial 7,62mm
‒ Pintle mount 7,62mm
‒ 66mm smoke discharger
Engine : DIesel inline 6 cylinder 320hp
Power to Weight : 29hp/ton
Max Speed : 90 kilometers/hour

Ther's news that the Army are going to buy 500 hundreds to replace Saracen and many older arsenals. But lets us wait for official release
source : Sang Badak Andalan Pindad

 

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Indonesian military strives to become world`s tenth strongest
Kamis, 13 November 2014 18:17 WIB | 496 Views

TNI Strength Performance at the anniversary commemoration of the TNI in the waters of Surabaya, East Java, recently. (ANTARA PHOTO / Eric Ireng)

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Indonesian military (TNI) aims to become the tenth strongest in the world by 2019, Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu stated here on Thursday.

"At present, the Indonesian military is ranked 19th in the world or 9th in the Asia-Pacific region, but in the future, our target is to become the 10th strongest in the world," Ryacudu remarked.

He made the statement while giving directives to the 311 high-ranking TNI officials.

He emphasized that the new government supported the TNI in its development efforts to achieve its target to have a minimum essential force.

The minister pointed out that he had noticed a downfall in patriotism among the community members in the last few years.

With regard to that, he asserted that state defense is not solely the responsibility of the TNI but also of every element of the society including TNI, the government, and the citizens.

He noted that the involvement of all the elements was the core of the total defense concept. In view of that, he highlighted the importance of increasing patriotism among all citizens.

On the occasion, TNI Commander General Moeldoko expressed optimism that the target would be achieved with the support of all parties, including the Indonesian public in general.

"I think we have to be optimistic because if our economic development runs well, it will certainly help to increase the budget. That is our hope and the aim of the new defense minister," he pointed out.

On the occasion, the defense minister issued directives regarding territorial and personnel supervision and the importance of maintaining aggressiveness among the TNI members.(*)

Indonesian military strives to become world`s tenth strongest - ANTARA News

 

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Indonesian-Made Rhino IFV

Weapon system:
‒ CSE 90LP dengan kanon 90mm rifled dan koaksial 7,62mm

I have question about this BADAK. I just look at the brochure of LCTS90MP & CSE90LP. Why PINDAD choose low pressure gun? not medium pressure gun. Medium pressure gun should have more penetration with the same APFSDS munition.

 

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I have question about this BADAK. I just look at the brochure of LCTS90MP & CSE90LP. Why PINDAD choose low pressure gun? not medium pressure gun. Medium pressure gun should have more penetration with the same APFSDS munition.

they intended to use it as indirect fire support and giving their infantry unit more firepower, in short just like poorman SPA