Indonesia to Export First Ever Warship in Boost for Shipbuilding Industry

[Indos]

Indonesia to Export First Ever Warship in Boost for Shipbuilding Industry

The first locally-built strategic sealift vessel will be delivered to the Philippines in May.

By Prashanth Parameswaran
January 19, 2016
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Indonesia’s state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL unveiled a new vessel Monday which will be the first ever warship exported by the country’s domestic shipbuilding industry.

As I have written before, Indonesian president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has been looking to boost the country’s domestic shipbuilding industry as part of a wider goal of revolutionizing the defense industry (See: “An Indonesian Defense Revolution Under Jokowi?”). The inaugural export of a locally-built warship to the Philippines, set to occur later this year, is a step in this direction.

According to the PT PAL’s director M. Firmansyah, the Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV)-1, a Lloyd Register-class warship built entirely by PT PAL, will be delivered to the Philippine defense ministry in May 2016. It will be part of a contract PT PAL had secured back in 2014 worth $92 million from the Philippine government for the construction of two SSVs after winning an international tender process. The other SSV is expected to be delivered by mid-2017.

The SSV-1, which was launched in Tanjung Perak Port in Surabaya, East Java, is based on the Indonesian Navy’s Makassar-class landing platform dock (LPD) vessels. According to previous specifications released by PT PAL cited by IHS Jane’s Fighting Ships, the SSVs measure 123 meters long with a beam of 21.8 meters and a draught of 6 meters. The vessels, which have a full load displacement of about 11,583 tons, a maximum range of 9,360 nautical miles, an endurance of 30 days and a top speed of 16 knots, will help the Philippine military meet sea-based transport and logistics requirements.

The SSV-1 will undergo testing and sea trials upon completion before being sent to the Philippines. It will be named the BRP Tarlac (LD-601) after the birth province of the current Philippine president Benigno Aquino III whose term will expire later this year following elections in May.

The SSV-1 was launched together with the first SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided-missile frigate, a vessel ordered by the Indonesian defense ministry and developed in cooperation with Netherlands-based Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding through a transfer-of-technology mechanism. Speaking at the ceremony launching the warships, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs, Rizal Ramli, said that the forthcoming export of the SSV-1 was a historic development for the country and that it should look to dominate the ship market in Asia.

“Today is historical for Indonesia. For the first time we export a warship. This is the biggest achievement of PT PAL Indonesia. We are proud of it,” he said according to ANTARA News.

“We have to be a winning nation. We must not always be a loser as we already have superiority in shipbuilding industry,” he added.

Indonesia to Export First Ever Warship in Boost for Shipbuilding Industry | The Diplomat

 

[Indos]

Frigate

LPD Makassar Class

 

[anon45]

Interesting... seems like Indonesia is intending to remain unalligned to either China or the US.

 

[Kyusuibu Honbu]

Interesting... seems like Indonesia is intending to remain unalligned to either China or the US.

As per wikileaks cables previous leadership was seeking US and regional nations involvement for balance of power.

CHINA AND THE REGIONAL BALANCE OF POWER 8.

(S) Yudhoyono will tell the Secretary that U.S. engagement is important in order to maintain a stable balance of power in Asia given the rise of China. Indonesia is concerned that China's rise could upset stability in the region. A comprehensive and long-term approach is needed to manage China's rising influence. ASEAN, India, Japan and South Korea are key elements of that approach. In addition to this, the United States, Australia and New Zealand must play a role in the Asian balance of power. Yudhoyono hoped that the Secretary will outline priorities for U.S. Asia policy that include a robust commitment to the region.

Cable: 09JAKARTA262_a

Ontopic
Congratulations to Indonesia and Philippines.

 

[Muhammad Omar]

specs of Frigates please

 

[Indos]

specs of Frigates please

SIGMA 10514 PKR Guided-Missile Frigates, Indonesia


Two SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided-missile frigates are being built by PT PAL Indonesia (Persero), in collaboration with Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) for the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL).

Frigates are designed to perform various missions, including patrolling the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of Indonesia, deterrence, maritime security, search and rescue, anti-surface, electronic and anti-air warfare.

The frigates can also be used for humanitarian support tasks.

Orders and deliveries of SIGMA 10514 PKR frigates
"Frigates are designed to perform various missions, including deterrence, maritime security, anti-surface, electronic and anti-air warfare. "

The SIGMA 10514 PKR guided-missile frigate project was launched by the Ministry of Defence of Indonesia in August 2010.

The ministry awarded a contract to DSNS for the construction of the first SIGMA 10514 PKR frigate in December 2012. First steel was cut in January 2014 and the keel was laid in April 2014 at lead integrator PT PAL's shipyard in Surabaya, Indonesia.

Four of six core modules will be built at Surabaya shipyard, while the remaining two will be constructed and tested at Vlissingen shipyard in the Netherlands. The ship is scheduled for delivery in 2017.

A contract for the construction of the second guided-missile frigate was signed in February 2013. The first steel was cut in September 2014 and the keel laying ceremony was held in December 2014.

In November 2013, Thales was awarded a contract by DSNS to deliver a full mission systems suite for the first two frigates.

Design, features and accommodation of SIGMA 10514 PKR
SIGMA 10514 PKR's hull structure is made using grade A / AH36 shipbuilding steel. The ship is 105.11m long, 14.2m wide and has a displacement of approximately 2,365t.

The fully air-conditioned cabin accommodates 100 crew members and 20 additional officers. An integrated bridge console, which is equipped with an electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS), provides all-round visibility and safe operation.

The ship features a helicopter hangar and an aft flight deck with astern fuelling capabilities to hold and operate a 10t helicopter during day and night. It can carry two rigid hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs) for patrol and transport operations.

Weaponry and countermeasures aboard the frigate
The guided-missile frigate is armed with a close-in weapon system, a 76mm medium-calibre gun, two SSM launchers, and a 12-cell vertical launch short-range air defence system (VL SHORADS).

Two triple torpedo launchers are provided for anti-submarine warfare. The ship is also equipped with guided-missile systems and gun systems for anti-air warfare, as well as anti-surface warfare operations.

Its countermeasure capabilities include two decoys / chaff, electronic support measures (ESM), and electronic countermeasures (ECM).

Sensor suite
The SIGMA 10514 PKR incorporates STIR 1.2 Mk2 electro-optical (EO) fire control system, identification friend or foe (IFF), KINGKLIP hull-mounted sonar, SMART-S Mk2 3D multibeam surveillance and a target indication radar.

Frigates also feature a LINK-Y datalink, an integrated internal and external communication system and extensive air, surface and sub-surface surveillance capabilities.

The onboard Tacticos combat management system designed by Thales integrates the ship's sensors, weapons and other equipment to provide real-time situational awareness.

The frigate's nautical equipment includes two radars, global maritime distress and safety system A3 (GMDSS-A3) and a reference gyro.

Propulsion of the guided-missile frigate
The combined diesel or electric (CODOE) propulsion system consists of two 10,000kW maximum continuous rating (MCR) diesel engines, two 1,300kW electric motors, two double input / single output gearboxes, and two 3.55m controllable pitch propellers.

Auxiliary units include six 715kWe generator sets, a 180kWe emergency generator set, two redundant distribution chilled water systems, degaussing and fire-fighting system with four main and one service pump.

Performance of SIGMA 10514 PKR frigate
The SIGMA 10514 PKR guided-missile frigate has a speed of 28kt. It can sail up to a range of 5,000nm at 14kt speed and can endure for 20 days at sea.

SIGMA 10514 PKR Guided-Missile Frigates - Naval Technology

 

[Boss Dragun]

Interesting... seems like Indonesia is intending to remain unalligned to either China or the US.

there is a joint military excercise between indonesia and US called Garuda Shield. it's started in 2009, sponsored by the US. other countries are joining the excercise as well, including Russia, China, Germany, etc.

i'd say Indonesia is US ally, even if they're not included in US backed organization such as NATO. every democratic countries are US allies by default anyway.

 

[anon45]

there is a joint military excercise between indonesia and US called Garuda Shield. it's started in 2009, sponsored by the US. other countries are joining the excercise as well, including Russia, China, Germany, etc.

i'd say Indonesia is US ally, even if they're not included in US backed organization such as NATO. every democratic countries are US allies by default anyway.

I can't say i'm too familiar, just from news articles I see, it looks like Indonesia is not fully committing to either China or the US. It has both courted and hedged against China. Chinese actions in the SCS will be the likely determinant for the course of Indonesian-Chinese and Indonesian-American (specifically related to if they cooperate further) relations.

Ultimately security interests trump economic interests though, so it is possible Indonesia will side more towards the US given time and depending on how aggressive China's buildup in the SCS is.

At the very least Indonesia will continue to arm up as it has been doing, that hedging won't stop. But if Chinese capability starts to outstrip Indonesia's capacity to respond then its unalligned stance might shift against China, if not towards the US. It doesn't matter if China says this is aimed at the US, the intentions aren't the issue, the capability and overarching picture of the theater is. If China's buildup in the SCS is officially 'directed' against the US, but the capability is also used against SCS nations like the Philippines and Vietnam, then obviously Indonesia will doubt China's sincerity.

Yes, Ideology also plays a part and I am personally convinced that Democracies will tend to support each other over authoritarian regimes (that is not to say it is an absolute, if interests are so vital then it will happen, just that the scales are tilted by default).

Having a democracy itself is a statement of national values, and nations with similar values will tend to cooperate.

 

[Boss Dragun]

I can't say i'm too familiar, just from news articles I see, it looks like Indonesia is not fully committing to either China or the US. It has both courted and hedged against China. Chinese actions in the SCS will be the likely determinant for the course of Indonesian-Chinese and Indonesian-American (specifically related to if they cooperate further) relations.

Ultimately security interests trump economic interests though, so it is possible Indonesia will side more towards the US given time and depending on how aggressive China's buildup in the SCS is.

At the very least Indonesia will continue to arm up as it has been doing, that hedging won't stop. But if Chinese capability starts to outstrip Indonesia's capacity to respond then its unalligned stance might shift against China, if not towards the US. It doesn't matter if China says this is aimed at the US, the intentions aren't the issue, the capability and overarching picture of the theater is. If China's buildup in the SCS is officially 'directed' against the US, but the capability is also used against SCS nations like the Philippines and Vietnam, then obviously Indonesia will doubt China's sincerity.

Yes, Ideology also plays a part and I am personally convinced that Democracies will tend to support each other over authoritarian regimes (that is not to say it is an absolute, if interests are so vital then it will happen, just that the scales are tilted by default).

Having a democracy itself is a statement of national values, and nations with similar values will tend to cooperate.

they won't be fully commiting to other countries anymore like they did during old times. Indonesia is a victim country. they suffered in conflict between the East and West, or should i say Communist and Democrats. by the time the Democrats prevailed and Indonesia adopted the ideology, they had to annex in order to prevent creation of a would-be asia's Cuba which is Timor Leste. some time later, many of western countries are condemning the act, which makes Indonesia feels betrayed by their own allies. that would be the reason why Indonesia stayed neutral up to this days. they don't know who they can rely on except themselves. they are much open to Japan economically, they do joint excercises like they did with other countries, but that is all, they won't be considering them as military allies, even though Japan is the most friendly asian country for them (now south korea is taking their place).

even though it has it's up and downs, i'm pretty sure Indonesia will allign itself to US, IF (and that's a Very Big IF) they feel they must if the situation in South East Asia has gone to extreme level. even with all the trouble, past and present, US played a big role in Indonesia's independence and most indonesians knows that. either way, they'll never be an enemy of US.

one very possible Indonesia's allies would be Russia. back in the day, they are purchasing lots weapons from them. including the Tupolev bombers as well, and today, they are returning to their old friend again, as well as other economic cooperations that was never as good as it's now. i'm not sure on the Russian side (even though i am currently residing in Russia, though just arrived one week ago), but i think most Indonesians appreciates them very much.

Indonesia is well aware of the SCS issue and has been on guard like the SCS claimants as well. there also possibility that Indonesia will allign itself to China if it meets their own national interest, although it would be much harder to accomplish because of the trouble in SCS.

in my opinion, the most potential allies of Indonesia would be either the US or Russia. both countries has shown their support for the country since it's Independence and it is engraved in the history.

 

[Zero_wing]

Question to the Indonesian guys here can your Government sell a SIGMA design ship to any other third party or its strictly for the Indonesian Navy?

 

[pr1v4t33r]

Question to the Indonesian guys here can your Government sell a SIGMA design ship to any other third party or its strictly for the Indonesian Navy?

The current SIGMA frigate design being built by PT.PAL is strictly Damen IP, we can't export this ship. But, I believe PT.PAL can make it's own SIGMA derivative design later when the transfer of technology complete. Today, 2 out of 6 modules are still built by Damen.

After we complete the 2nd frigate, from what i read previously, PT.PAL will be able to built the whole module in its facilities in Surabaya. Currently, Indonesia also developing a Warship Design Center, which i believe will be benefiting from the past experience and technology transfer that we already accumulate to create our own world-class warship design.

The latest news circulated in Indonesia, said that the Warship Design Center currently in the process of designing a 150 meter heavy frigate/destroyer. Unfortunately, there's no further detail.

 

[CountStrike]

The current SIGMA frigate design being built by PT.PAL is strictly Damen IP, we can't export this ship. But, I believe PT.PAL can make it's own SIGMA derivative design latter when the transfer of technology complete. Today, 2 out of 6 modules are still built by Damen.

After we complete the 2nd frigate, from what i read previously, PT.PAL will be able to built the whole module in its facilities in Surabaya. Currently, Indonesia also developing a Warship Design Center, which i believe will be benefiting from the past experience and technology transfer that we already accumulate to create our own world-class warship design.

The latest news circulated in Indonesia, said that the Warship Design Center currently in the process of designing a 150 meter heavy frigate/destroyer. Unfortunately, there's no further detail.

are you sure? this some explanation by Ijal Lubis about possibility we export sigma class...

 

[pr1v4t33r]

are you sure? this some explanation by Ijal Lubis about possibility we export sigma class...

Not the exact same SIGMA frigate, but the modified "derivative" version as i explain before.. Just like ToT scheme with DSME for LPD & Submarine.

 

[MarveL]

kapan2 dibikin thread sendiri... Industri Kapal Nusantara... @Indos

 

[CountStrike]

kapan2 dibikin thread sendiri... Industri Kapal Nusantara... @Indos

mending gak usah deehh.. terlalu norak..