DSME Prepares to Handover Indonesia’s First Type 209/1400 Submarine After Initial Delays

Indonesia is about to receive its first South Korean-made submarine, after a delay of more than four months. Delays have been caused by modifications made to the platform after its initial sea trials, said DSME (photo : pr1v4t33r)

The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) and the Indonesian Ministry of Defence are currently preparing to receive the country’s first Type 209/1400 diesel-electric submarine (SSK) from South Korean company Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME), sources from within the naval service told Jane’s on 27 July.

This information has since been corroborated with DSME’s officials, who confirmed that preparations are currently underway for the handover ceremony. “At the moment, [the work on] Nagapasa is completely finished, and [the vessel] is ready for delivery on 2nd August 2017”, said a DSME official who spoke to Jane’s on the same day.

Nagapasa , which has been given the pennant number 403, is part of a KRW1.3 trillion (USD1.1 billion) contract signed between DSME and the Indonesian government in December 2011. The contract comes with a technology transfer arrangement, which will see the first and second vessels built in South Korea, while the third boat will be produced at Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL's premises in Surabaya in collaboration with DSME.

Nagapasa displaces approximately 1,280 tonnes when surfaced and 1,400 tonnes when dived. The vessel features an overall length of 61.2 m, an overall beam of 6.25 m, and a hull draught of 5.5 m. Powered by four MTU 12V493 diesel engines, the submarine can attain a top speed of 21.5 kt when dived, 11 kt when surfaced, and a maximum operating range of approximately 10,000 n miles at 10 kt while surfaced, according to specifications provided by DSME.

Indonesia’s AW101 unveiled to the press

Indonesian tank boat

Indonesian 'tank boat' quite possibly one of the craziest things I've seen at a defence show - 105mm tank cannon fitted to a catamaran! pic.twitter.com/Y3oBkGjxBL

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Indonesian Sukhoi Su-30 MK2 tail number TS-3006 arrives after maintainence

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One unit of the double seat Sukhoi Su-30 MK2 tail number TS-3006, arriving at Sultan Hasanuddin air base in Makassar after being transported using aircraft Antonov An-124-100 Ruslan from Belarus, Thursday (26/05/2016). The aircraft is not a new purchase, but was brought back home to Indonesia after undergoing heavy maintenance.

Red Bear fighter jets have arrived following material crate dozens and dozens of crew. These crates contain aircraft components to be reassembled in the Technical Squadron 044 Sultan Hasanuddin air base. As is known, to be transported to the aircraft An-124 jet fighter must be removed some parts, such as the center wing, tail wing, and tail upright. Then the components are reassembled and after the aircraft undergoing flight test by test pilots to make sure all systems are working perfectly.

Indonesia to sign Su-35 contract this month

After prolonged discussion, including the comparison of five different types of jet fighters, the Defense Ministry has decided to procure Russian-made Sukhoi SU-35s to replace the retiring F-5 Tiger jet fighters.

Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu announced the decision after conducting inspections in three military units: the Army’s Special Forces (Kopassus), Cavalry Battalion Yonkav 1/1 Kostrad and Infantry Battalion 201 Yudha Jaya.

“We will sign the agreement [on the Sukhoi procurement] this month,” Ryamizard said, adding that Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Gatot Nurmantyo and Air Force chief of staff Air Chief Marshal Agus Supriyatna had backed the decision.

Ryamizard said there was no special reason behind the decision to buy the Sukhoi jet fighters.

“We have bought Sukhois before and our pilots are accustomed to flying Sukhois, so they will suit us well,” he said.

He added that the decision to buy jet fighters from Russia would not strain the relationships between Indonesia and other jet fighter manufacturers in the world.

“We have bought weapons systems from many countries; China, Russia, the US and European countries. So it shows that Indonesia is quite a neutral country. We don’t want to take sides. We want to be friends with all countries,” Ryamizard said.

It was reported that before being selected, the Sukhoi SU-35 had to compete against four other types; the American-made F-16 Block 60, the Swedish-made JAS-39 Gripen, the Eurofighter Typhoon, a collaboration between Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK, and the French-made Rafale jet fighter. Ryamizard said that besides purchasing the Sukhoi Su-35s, Indonesia also planned to procure Boeing aircraft and Chinook helicopters from the US.

The Sukhoi purchase will be carried out in stages depending on the government’s financial capacity.

“We wanted to buy one squadron, but we are aware of the current [financial] situation so maybe [we will buy] around eight [units]. The jets will be all brand new and have complete weapons,” Ryamizard said.

The current price of a Sukhoi Su-35 is estimated to be US$65 million.

Director general of defense planning at the Defense Ministry Air Vice Marshal M. Syaugi said the procurement of the Sukhois would follow requirements stipulated in Law no. 16/2012 on the defense industry. According to the law, in order to buy weapons systems from foreign countries the government must follow several requirements including a mandatory 70 percent of transfer of technology (ToT), offset and countertrade.

“We’re still waiting for the go-ahead from the government about our plan [to buy the Sukhois], including the National Development Planning Board’s [Bappenas] approval,” Syaugi said.

According to research conducted by the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) earlier this year, the modernization of the TNI’s weapons systems began 15 years ago, but has proceeded slowly due to a lack of funds. - See more at: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2015/09/04/air-force-get-more-sukhois.html#sthash.rSVfECll.dpuf

Saab offers Erieye to Indonesia

Swedish defense and security giant Saab AB has signed two technology cooperation agreements that will mainly help foster the defense and aeronautics sectors in Indonesia.On Thursday, Saab chief technology officer Pontus de Laval signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) which was represented by deputy chairman for industrial technology design and engineering, Erzi Agson Gani.

Under the terms of the MoU Saab and BPPT will cooperate broadly on defense technology such as aerospace, naval and sensor technology. The collaboration will also create projects that support autonomous development of defense technology in Indonesia, the company said in a media statement.
Saab is employing the Triple Helix Model, in which the company and Sweden in general have extensive experience, in the MoU with BPPT.The Triple Helix Model calls for a strong alliance between academia, the business sector and the government.

De Laval said Saab’s development of combat air systems was one example of the implementation of the Triple Helix Model.“Efficient development of new capabilities driven by customer demands would not be possible without the cooperation with academia and government,” de Laval said.
“This cooperation will strengthen both parties and contribute to innovation.”Earlier on Wednesday, de Laval signed another MoU with the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB), which was represented by Rector Kadarsah Suryadi.The MoU with ITB will create cooperation within innovation and entrepreneurial development. The agreement also includes supporting scientific cooperation within areas such as aeronautics, logistics, transportation, infrastructure, “Smart City” programs and urban development.

De Laval said that Saab was happy to share its Triple Helix Model experience with ITB.“It also gives the parties an opportunity to meet, which encourages new ideas that could benefit everyone involved,” he said.In late June, Saab also signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Indonesian Defense University (Unhan).The cooperation with Unhan focuses on academic collaboration in innovation, research and development, as well as knowledge exchange.Indonesia already uses a number of systems made by Saab such as the RBS70 short range air defense missile and the G40 Giraffe Radar.
Saab has also offered its light, single-engine JAS39 Gripen to replace ageing, American-made Northrop F-5 E/F Tiger II planes operated by the 14th Squadron, based at the Iswahjudi Air Force Base in Madiun, East Java.

Other contenders are the Eurofighter Typhoon, made by a consortium consisting of Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK; the French-made Dassault Rafale; and the Russian-made Sukhoi Su-35, which are heavy, dual-engine jet fighters. Another contender is the light, single-engine American-made Lockheed Martin F-16.

Each contender has offered a significant industrial participation scheme to sweeten the deal.

In addition to industrial participation, Saab has also offered its multirole Erieye airborne early warning and control system (AEW&C) to improve Indonesia’s air defense capacity. The radar system can be installed on Saab 340 and 2000 twin turboprop regional aircraft as well as the Embraer regional jet.

Saab has also sealed cooperation deals with state-owned land system maker PT Pindad to modernize RBS 70 missiles and with shipbuilder PT Lundin Industry Invest to work on stealthy Fast Attack Craft 

Indonesia interested in getting 30 AIM-9X Block II missiles

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Indonesia for AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Missiles and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $47 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Indonesia has requested a possible sale of 30 AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II All-Up-Round Missiles, 20 AIM-9X-2 Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM), 2 CATM-9X-2 Block II Tactical Missile Guidance Units, 4 CATM-9X-2 Block II Guidance Units, and 2 Dummy Air Training Missiles, containers, test sets and support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documents, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $47 million.

This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy objectives and national security interests of the United States by making Indonesia more capable of defeating threats to regional stability and strengthening its homeland defense. It will lessen the probability that Indonesia will need to rely upon deployment of U.S. combat forces to maintain or restore stability in the region.

The proposed sale also will improve Indonesia’s capability in current and future coalition efforts. Acquisition of the AIM-9X missile supports Indonesia’s efforts to become a more capable defensive force and will also provide key elements required for interoperability with U.S. forces. Indonesia should have no difficulty absorbing this new capability into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this weapon system will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems Company in Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset requirements in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale may require the assignment of additional U.S. Government or contractor personnel to Indonesia on a temporary basis in conjunction with program technical and management oversight and support requirements.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.

Indonesia transferring five F-16s to Pekanbaru next month

The Roesmin Nurjadin Airbase in Pekanbaru, Riau, is to receive 16 units of US-made F-16 Fighting Falcons jet fighters this year to strengthen military defenses in the country’s west, especially the island of Sumatra.Airbase commander Col. Muhammad Khiril Lubis said in Pekanbaru on Thursday that the airbase would be supplied with five units of F-16 jet fighters from the Defense Ministry next month.

“We will receive the five jet fighters in May,” Antara news agency quoted him as saying.He added that the airbase was currently home to five units of F-16 jet fighters and 16 units of British-made Hawk 100 and 200 ground attack aircraft.Lubis said the airbase would receive a further six units of F-16 bombers from the ministry by the end of this year.

The airbase’s reinforcement with the operation of two squadrons of bombers is in line with the government’s plan to upgrade the airbase’s status to Type A from the current Type B.He went on that with the airbase’s reinforcement required not only new warplanes and a sophisticated arsenal, but also professional soldiers skilled in operating and maintaining the modern military technology.

Tail of AirAsia QZ8501 has been found in the Java Sea

Indonesia celebrates Heroes Day

On Indonesian Heroes’ Day (10 November), Indonesians commemorate the people who were martyred in Surabaya War that Indonesia gain its independence from Holland, in Jakarta, Indonesia on 10 November, 2014.

Indonesian Armed Forces 69th Anniversary Parade - Part 2

Indonesian Leopard tanks and Marders in Surabaya

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24 Leopard Tanks and 28 Tank Marder arrived at the port of Tanjung Perak Surabaya.

Translated with Google
Army Tank 52 will be involved in the 69th anniversary of the military, which was centered in Surabaya October. Dozens of German-made combat vehicles, including 24 tanks and 28 Leopard Tanks Marder, arrived at the Port of Jamrud, Tanjung Perak Surabaya, Saturday (06/09/2014) Mismatched X Boat dispatched from Jakarta. Col. Arm totok Sugiharto Chief Information Military Command (Kapendam) V Brawijaya said Marder Tank Leopard and it will follow the military parade on the anniversary of the peak of the military.

"These tanks are dispatched from Jakarta using the ship down at the Port of Tanjung Perak," said Col. Arm totok Sugiharto, Saturday (06/09/2014). He added, combat vehicles will be placed in Yonkav 8 Tank Divif 2 KOSTRAD, Pasuruan before following the anniversary of the peak of the military.

"This type of Leopard Tanks Indonesian can navigate the tough terrain. In addition to powerful on land can also glide across the river, "he said. A total of 100 Leopard 2A4 tanks purchased the Indonesian government for $ 1.7 million, or approximately Rp16.4 billion per unit. Each unit with a capacity of four people and capable of traveling at a maximum speed of 72 km / h. Key features include a modular protection kit, durability, increased mobility and improve-recce.

Leopard 2 MBTs and Marder IFVs arrive in Indonesia

Rheinmetall AG had shiped 24 MBT Leopard Tanks and 28 A4 Tank Marder to Indonesia earlier in August. Along with the tanks, Rheinmetall AG is to Supply the Indonesian Army With Leopard 2 Simulators.

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Indonesia Military

RIMPAC 2014

Above:
Indonesian Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Heru Susanto assigned to 1st Battalion, prepares to board a Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicle assigned to Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment prior to launch from the beach to amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 26 to Aug. 1 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shannon E. Renfroe/Released) Public Domain

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Japanese P-3C anti-submarine aircraft RIMPAC exercises fires Harpoon anti-ship missiles

Flight Test Function for Indonesian Air Force F-16 conducted Successfully

Implementation of Functional Check Flight or Function Test-52ID F16C aircraft tail number TS ber 1625 has been successfully held on 21 April 2014. Single-seat aircraft is the first aircraft that have completed the program in Depo regenerisasi Regenerisasi Hill AFB. Project called Peace Milky Gr II which took nearly 14 months starting in April 2013. Flight Test conducted to ensure all functions are being integrated system can operate properly.
Formerly Chief of Staff of the Air Force (Rafters), Marshal IB World Putu accompanied RI Air Attache in Washington DC, Pilot Col. Benedict B Koessetianto and Technical Liaison Officer Major Tech. Subagyo has conducted a working visit for 2 days at the Depot Regeneration Hill AFB, Utah on 4-5 April 2014. During the visit Rafters received a report of Maj Gen Brent Baker, Commander Logistics Complex on the implementation of the F-16 C/D-52ID regeneration in Project Peace Bima Sena II at Hill AFB. In this occasion rafters to carry out inspections carried aircraft hangar where regeneration. Rafters also saw the first plane directly (TS 1625) who have completed the upgrades and modifications. Rafters expressed the hope that regeneration can be implemented optimally planned schedule.

Procurement of 24 F-16s C/D-52ID is a collaboration between the U.S. and Indonesian Government under the contract signed on December 17, Januri 2012. Implementation regeneration include structural / airframe upgrade 24 aircraft Block 25 in order to have a longer service life, as well as the modernization of avionics systems and engines . It is expected that the regeneration program will enhance the ability of the aircraft structure so that it can be operated up to the lifetime period (service life) optimal. On the other hand the modernization of avionics and aircraft engines will have a combat capability that is equivalent to the F-16 block 52.

In addition to the procurement of 24 F-16 procurement contract also includes spare parts, support equipment, training, JMPS (Joint Mission Planning System), RIAIS (Rackmont Improve Aivonic Intermediate System), AME (Alternate Mission Equipment) and PMEL (Precision Equipment measurment Laboratory). Twenty C/D-52ID F-16 aircraft consisting of five aircraft F-16 D dual-seat aircraft and 19 F-16 C single-seater will be delivered in stages to Indonesia. Six pilots Air Squadron 3 has begun to implement training "Differential Training" in Tucson Arizona starting on 30 June to 14 July 2014. Subsequently two pilots will join the first three aircraft ferry flight from Utah-Alaska-Guam-Madison with refueling water throughout the course of the planned departure date of July 15 to July 20, 2014 arriving at Iswahjudi Air Force Base, Madiun, East Java.

Procurement of 24 F-16 C/D-52ID will complement Air Squadron 3 Squadron Iswahjudi Air Force Base and the Air Force base 16 Rusmin Nuryadin to increase the combat strength of the Air Force as the backbone of the aerospace force (Air Power) in order to maintain our national security in Indonesia.


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Indonesia takes first delivery of 26 German-made Leopard 2A6 tanks and 26 Marder 1A2 AIFV

A total of 52 combat vehicles, consisting of 26 Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks and 26 medium-sized Marder 1A2 infantry fighting vehicles, will be shipped from the city of Unterluss following a brief ceremony early this week, which will be attended by Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Indonesia’s deputy defense minister, and Gen. Pramono Edhie Wibowo, retired Army chief of staff.The purchase is part of the Indonesian government’s larger plan to modernize Indonesia’s aging military equipment and weaponry.

Germany had given defense firm Rheinmetall the green light in 2012 to export 104 Leopard 2A6 tanks, 50 Marder 1A2 infantry fighting vehicles and 10 other military carriers — including armored recovery vehicles, mobile bridges and military engineering vehicles — to Indonesia, German news portal Spiegel Online reported.According to Indonesian officials, the initial agreement for 130 tanks was valued at $280 million, while Rheinmentall’s press released placed the figure at 216 million euro, or $293.7 million. The deal includes training sessions, logistical support services and an initial supply of practice and service ammunition.

The deliveries are scheduled to be concluded between 2014 and 2016.

Indonesian First Marshal witness Dynamic Test Bomb Sharp BTN-100

First Marshal TNI Kadislitbangau Akhmad Amiruddin accompanied Col. Kasubdis Rudalsen. Adang Tech research team led Heri Raspati Dislitbangau in implementing Dynamic Test Bomb Sharp BTN-100 and BT-200 results from Litbanghan 2014, which was held in Madison Iswahjudi Air Force Base and Air Shooting Range (ASR) Pandanwangi Lumajang, recently.

First Marshal TNI Amiruddin Kadislitbangau Akhmad, said implementation of the Dynamic Test Bomb Sharp BTN-100 and BT-200, using the Sukhoi aircraft and F-16, and the Dynamic Test goes well, safely and smoothly in accordance with the parameters specified.


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Indonesia Plans to Open Maintenance Centre for Russia-Made Helicopters

Indonesia, a country in Southeast Asia, plans to open a maintenance centre to service Russia-made helicopters. Four civil helicopters Mil Mi-171 were delivered to Indonesia in early May, the Russian embassy in that country told ITAR-TASS on Wednesday.

Helicopters will be used by several Indonesian agencies and companies, including the National Agency of Emergency Situations. “Creation of a maintenance centre to service this type of Russian aircrafts is on agenda. Its delivery is planned to enlarge to Indonesia,” the Russian diplomatic mission noted.

Meanwhile, supplies of one more type of Russian machinery began to Indonesia in early May. Four trucks KAMAZ were delivered to the country on the order from Indonesian company Tehnika Ina to pass certification. Certification of Russian vehicles is expected to be finalized in September.


http://en.itar-tass.com/world/733624

Rheinmetall to Supply the Indonesian Army With Leopard 2 Simulators

Indonesia has awarded Rheinmetall with an order for state-of-the-art simulation technology for training tank crews. By 2015 Rheinmetall will have produced a driving simulator and gunnery simulator for training Indonesian Leopard 2 personnel. The order is worth several million euros.The Leopard Gunnery Skills Trainer (LGST) and Driver Training Simulator (DTS) are specifically designed for training Leopard 2A4 tank crews, and will primarily be used for sharpening the gunnery and combat skills of commanders, gunners, loaders and drivers.

Rheinmetall’s ultramodern TacSi technology features prominently in these simulators. Furthermore, as a leading supplier of defence technology systems, the Group is able to draw on its unsurpassed knowledge of the Leopard 2 and longstanding competence in the field of simulation, now coupled with the advantages offered by serious gaming technologies. As a result, Rheinmetall simulation products combine the virtues of the game engine in regard to visualization with the high-quality training outcomes its simulators assure.
A further advantage of the Rheinmetall system: several simulators can be networked to enable tactical training at platoon and company level. In terms of design, the simulators just ordered by Indonesia are similar to systems that have already proven highly effective in day-to-day military training operations.

For example, in recent years Rheinmetall has supplied the Canadian armed forces with a total of 18 gunnery simulators and two driver training simulators for Leopard 2 tank crews. All of these systems have been up and running since March 2014. These two contracts underscore once again the global trust placed in Rheinmetall’s simulation technology and Leopard 2 expertise.

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