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Des videos sur la corvette SIGMA appartenant à la marine de guerre indonésienne


Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZKq_VvB7GY&feature=related

Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ghM_in1iyw&NR=1

la corvette Class SIGMA The "KRI Diponegoro"

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Indonesian «Badak» Armoured Fire Support Vehicle Underwent Successful Test Firing


Dec 14, 2015



Indonesian «Badak» armoured fire support vehicle with a locally built Cockerill 90P turret underwent successful test firing. The activities that are part of the certification process by the Office of Research and Development Army (Dislitbang AD) it lasts between 10 to December 12, 2015 at the Education Center Infantry (Pusdikif), Cipatat, Bandung regency, West Java.

“We are grateful that the test firing Dislitbang assessed by the Army is working well,” said President Director of PT Pindad Silmy Karim in Bandung, Sunday (13/12).

The «Badak» test-fired using 19 large-caliber munitions. Panzer made in the nation’s children perform a series of test material. The first test is entered into the midpoint of the target to make use of the 10 points munitions.

The «Badak» ( Rhino ) is a armoured fire support vehicle 6×6 for light to medium territorial defense and tactical reconnaissance. It was developed by a Indonesian state-owned enterprise specializing in military and commercial products PT Pindad (Persero).





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Indonesia T-50 fighter jet crashes, 2 pilots killed
Dec 20, 2015

A T-50 Golden Eagle fighter jet, similar to those recently delivered to the Philippine Air Force (PAF), crashed in Indonesia killing two pilots, local media reported.

Video circulating on social media showed a fighter plane performing manoeuvres in the skies above Yogyakarta before spiralling toward the ground at speed and disappearing from view.

Seconds later a thick, dark plume of smoke rose beyond the horizon, as people in the video can be heard screaming.

Indonesian air force spokesman Dwi Badarmanto confirmed a T-50 Golden Eagle fighter plane had crashed during a demonstration.

“Two pilots died,” he told news website Detik.

It remains unclear if anyone on the ground was killed or injured.

A major military air show had been underway this weekend in Yogyakarta.

In June, a Hercules C-130 crashed into a residential neighbourhood in Medan, the largest city on Sumatra island, killing 142 people and causing widespread destruction.

On Nov. 27, the PAF received two FA-50 fighter/trainer jets from South Korea as part of its modernization program. The FA-50 and T-50 are variants of the same military aircraft manufactured by the Korea Aerospace Industries.

http://defence-blog.com/news/indonesia-t-50-fighter-jet-crashes-2-pilots-killed.html

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Indonesia inducts French-built OSV into military sealift command

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Navy International

23 December 2015


The Indonesian Navy's first new oceanographic offshore support vessel (OSV), KRI Rigel (933), similar to KRI Spica (934), which was
inducted into the military sealift command on 21 December 2015. Source: Office of Communications, Indonesian Navy


Key Points

•KRI Spica has arrived home and been inducted into the Indonesian Navy's military sealift command
•The OSV will enhance Indonesia's ability to survey and map its archipelago's vast territorial waters

The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) has conducted a welcoming ceremony for the second of two French-built offshore support vessels (OSVs) and inducted the platform into the service's Military Sealift Command (KOLINLAMIL).

KRI Spica , given pennant number 934, was inducted in a ceremony presided over by TNI-AL chief-of-staff Admiral Ade Supandi at the KOLINLAMIL headquarters in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, on 21 December, according to a statement released by the TNI-AL the following day.

The OSVs were built by French shipbuilder OCEA under a USD100 million contract signed in 2013. First-of-class KRI Rigel (933) was commissioned on 11 March 2015 at Les Sables d'Olonne, France, where Spica was commissioned on 17 October 2015.

According to IHS Jane's Fighting Ships , the platform has an overall length of 58 m and an overall beam of 9.4 m. Powered by two MTU 8V 400 M53 diesel engines driving two fixed-pitch propellers, the platform is seaworthy up to Sea State Six and has a top speed of 14 kt and a standard range of 4,400 n miles at 12 kt.

Spica 's survey equipment is similar to those onboard its sister ship. These include Kongsberg's EA 600 single-beam echo sounder and the company's EM 2040 and EM 302 multibeam systems. The platform is also equipped with Kongsberg GeoAcoustics' Sonar 2094 side-scan sonar system for underwater mapping.

The vessel's AUV capability is provided by Kongsberg Maritime's Hugin 1000, which can undertake high-speed survey missions at depths of up to 1,000 m. Spica is also equipped with an Ocean Modules' V8 ROV with a manipulator arm for collecting underwater samples.

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DCNS Offers SUBTICS Combat System for Indonesian Submarine Overhaul


28 Desember 2015


DCNS is offering a combat system used onboard the French Navy's nuclear submarines to Indonesia. System is
offered as part of DCNS's proposal to repair and overhaul Indonesia's lead Cakra-class vessel (photo : DCNS)

French shipbuilder DCNS is offering a submarine combat management system (CMS) developed by its wholly owned subsidiary Underwater Defense Systems (UDS) for the Indonesian Navy's (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL's) lead Cakra (Type 209/1300)-class diesel-electric submarine.

Sources close to the TNI-AL told IHS Jane's that the CMS, known as Submarine Tactical Integrated Combat System (SUBTICS), is being offered as part of DCNS's proposal to carry out maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) work on KRI Cakra (401).

(Jane's)  

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2015/12/dcns-offers-subtics-combat-system-for.html

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Monday, 11 January 2016
The Indonesian Air Force acquires a Boeing B737-500 for VIP transport
The Indonesian Air Force or TNI-AU (Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara) has acquired a B737-500 from Garuda Indonesia for use on VIP transport flights. The twinjet, which was registered as PK-GGF (msn 28730) until it became "A-7307" with the military, was handed over by Garuda CEO Arif Wibowo to the Indonesian Air Marshall Agus Supriatna at a ceremony held at Jakarta Halim last week.


http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-indonesian-air-force-acquires.html

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PT PAL launches first Indonesian PKR frigate, first Philippine Navy SSV

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Navy International
17 January 2016



Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has launched the first SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided-missile frigate on order for the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL), a company representative has confirmed with IHS Jane's .

The 105 m ship was launched on 18 January at the company's Surabaya facility. The vessel is the first of two platforms being constructed jointly by Dutch shipbuilder Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) and PT PAL under a contract signed with the Indonesian Ministry of Defence in June 2012.

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Indonesia's PT Pindad receives order for new Badak vehicle

Jon Grevatt, Bangkok - IHS Jane's Defence Industry
20 January 2016



State-owned Indonesian defence manufacturer PT Pindad has received an order from the government to supply the Indonesian Army with an initial 50 units of its newly developed 6x6 Badak 90 mm direct fire vehicle (DFV), a senior company official confirmed to IHS Jane's on 21 January.

The official said the order was placed during a visit from Indonesia's vice-president, Jusuf Kalla, one day earlier but that a formal production contract was yet to be signed. This is expected following approval from defence minister Ryamizard Ryacudu.

The value of the contract has not been finalised but is expected to be worth around IDR500 billion (USD36 million), with the vehicles delivered to the Indonesian Army from later this year.

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Indonesia to buy more «Badak» Armoured Fire Support Vehicles
Jan 21, 2016




Indonesia to buy 50 «Badak» Armoured Fire Support Vehicles with a locally built Cockerill 90P turrets.

Vice President Jusuf Kalla said the government would order 50 pieces of armored «Badak» species PT Pindad Limited.

The «Badak» ( Rhino ) is a armoured fire support vehicle 6×6 for light to medium territorial defense and tactical reconnaissance. It was developed by a Indonesian state-owned enterprise specializing in military and commercial products PT Pindad (Persero).

The Cockerill CSE 90LP is a low-weight two-person turret. Featuring the proven Cockerill 90mm low pressure gun (of which some 2,500 units have been sold) the turret provides a range of highly effective fires from HE to APFSDS-T and Canister. These fires are accurately delivered around the clock using electrically-powered gun drives and a night/day digital fire control system. The low weight of the Cockerill CSE 90LP turret permits it to be fitted to a wide range of wheeled and tracked armoured vehicles. Despite its high capability and advanced design, the system simple to use and ruggedly reliable in the field; a real soldier’s tool.




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Freire shipyard lays keel for Indonesian Navy's training ship

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Navy International
31 January 2016



Spanish shipbuilder Construcciones Navales Paulino Freire has laid down the keel for a 111-m training ship on order for the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL).

The 111-m vessel was laid down on 27 January in Vigo, Spain in a ceremony attended by senior members of the Indonesian defence ministry and the navy, the TNI-AL said in a statement released two days later.

The new training vessel, which is yet to be named, will replace the TNI-AL's 823-tonne, three-masted sail training vessel KRI Dewaruci , which is currently in service. According to IHS Jane's Fighting Ships , the 58-m Dewaruci was launched in January 1953 by German shipbuilder HC Stülcken & Sohn, and was commissioned by the TNI-AL in July the same year. The ship can take up to about 70 cadets per training mission.

According to specifications provided by the TNI-AL, Dewaruci 's replacement will feature improved carrying capacity of up to 120 cadets per training mission and have about 3,350 m 2 of sail area. The ship is currently scheduled for delivery in July 2017.

The new training ship with improved carrying capacity is being ordered amid an increase in the TNI-AL's training needs. The service anticipate the delivery of several new platforms in 2017, including two SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided-missile frigates and the first of three Chang Bogo-class Type 209/1200 submarines.

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ndonesia conducts further tests of improved R-Han 122 rocket

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
02 February 2016



An Indonesian consortium comprising defence equipment developers and research institutes has conducted further tests of an indigenously developed 122 mm rocket known as the R-Han 122B, state-owned arms manufacturer PT Pindad announced on 1 February.

The rockets were launched between 27 and 29 January in Tempursari, East Java, from an Indonesian Marine Corps RM-70 multiple rocket launcher (MRL). Twenty-five R-Han 122B rounds carrying various payloads were launched over the three days.

"The tests were done on the back of successful initial launches completed in October 2015," said PT Pindad in its statement.

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Finmeccanica to Upgrade Electronic Warfare On Indonesian Hawk


16 Februari 2016



Contract was placed by prime contractor Aptronics PTE in Singapore. The SEER system will improve the self-protection
capabilities and survivability of Indonesian Air Force Hawks. SEER radar warning receivers were praised following use
in NATO training and the SG200-D, a UK-specific variant of the system, has been chosen by the Royal Air Force
(photo : lanud balikpapan)

Finmeccanica to Upgrade Electronic Warfare On Indonesian Air Force Light Multirole Fighter Aircraft

SINGAPORE --- Finmeccanica, through its Airborne and Space Systems Division, has signed with Singapore-based prime contractor Aptronics PTE Ltd to provide its SEER radar warning receiver for the Indonesian Air Force. SEER is a self-protection system which detects and identifies potential radar threats and alerts the pilot.

SEER will be installed on a number of Mk.209 Hawk light multirole fighter aircraft used by the Indonesian Air Force, providing improved security protection for pilots. The contract covers an initial batch of aircraft for current operations with an option to provide further systems in future.



This result follows another recent success for the technology with the selection of the SG200-D radar warning receiver, a UK-specific variant from the SEER family of products, to provide an ongoing radar warning capability for the RAF’s fleet of Puma and Chinook helicopters. The SEER was also widely praised after it was trialled at the recent NATO tactical leadership programme. Integrated onto two Czech Air Force L-159 Advanced Light Combat Aircraft in under three hours, the system identified air, land and sea-based threats at significant ranges with a high degree of accuracy, operating with 100% reliability during the exercise.

As Europe’s leader in electronic warfare, Finmeccanica supports every SEER system with a range of operational support services from a team of dedicated experts (Electronic Warfare Operational Support – EWOS). The SEER system’s small-footprint, low-weight and power characteristics ensure its suitability for aircraft of new or upgrade programmes, including fixed and rotary wing aircraft and remotely piloted aerial systems.



Finmeccanica is among the top ten global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security and Italy’s main industrial company. As a single entity from January 2016, organised into business Divisions, Finmeccanica operates in the most competitive international markets by leveraging its areas of technology and product leadership. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, at 31 December 2014, Finmeccanica recorded restated consolidated revenues of 12.8 billion Euros and has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK and the U.S.

(Finmeccanica)

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2016/02/finmeccanica-to-upgrade-electronic.html

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Indonesian Army Acquires Three Rajawali UAVs


17 Februari 2016


The Indonesian Army has signed a contract for three fixed-wing surveillance UAVs. Acquisition is in line with the wider aspiration to
leverage on unmanned systems for defence-related operations (photo : Jane's)

The Indonesian Army (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Darat, or TNI-AD) has signed a contract for three fixed-wing surveillance and reconnaissance UAVs known as the Rajawali-330.

The platform is based on UMS SKELDAR's F-330 fixed-wing surveillance UAV and is being co-developed under licence by Indonesian defence equipment manufacturer PT Bhinneka Dwi Persada (BDP).

"The contract was awarded in December 2015", said Christeven Bong, PT BDP's executive engineer, in an interview with IHS Jane's at the Singapore Airshow 2016 on 16 February. "The contract includes three operational UAVs with associated sensors, three training UAVs, and related command-and-control components such as operator consoles," said Bong. He has however declined to reveal the value of the contract, citing confidentiality issues.

The Rajawali-330 has an overall length of 2.27 m, a height of 0.9 m, and a wingspan of 3.3 m. It has a maximum take-off weight of 21.5 kg and can carry a maximum payload of 10 kg. Powered by a single piston engine, the Rajawali-330 has a top speed of 70 kt and a cruise speed of 43 kt. At maximum payload, the UAV has endurance in excess of eight hours.

The platforms to be delivered to the TNI-AD will each carry one electro-optical/infrared camera for day and night surveillance, one hyperspectral camera, and one mapping camera with Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) capabilities.

According to the company, the first platform will be delivered at the end of March 2016 with subsequent deliveries made by the end of the year.

(Jane's)

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2016/02/indonesian-army-acquires-three-rajawali.html

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Indonesia's BAKAMLA Shortlists Rajawali-350 for Shipborne UAV Requirement

18 Februari 2016



UMS SKELDAR's R-350 rotor-wing UAV. The Rajawali-350 is the Indonesian variant of the R-350 that will be co-produced in-country by
PT Bhinneka Dwi Persada. (photo : UMS Skeldar)

Indonesian maritime security agency (Badan Keamanan Laut, or BAKAMLA) has shortlisted the Rajawali-350 rotor-wing UAV to meet its shipborne UAV requirement, Indonesian defence equipment manufacturer PT Bhinneka Dwi Persada (PT BDP) told IHS Jane's at the Singapore Airshow 2016.

The Rajawali-350 is based on UMS SKELDAR's vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) remotely piloted aircraft system known as the R-350. The system is being marketed under a partnership between PT DBP and UMS SKELDAR that was signed in December 2015.

"Should the Rajawali-350 be selected, we will be working with UMS SKELDAR to manufacture the UAV under licence at our premises in Cipinang, East Jakarta", said Christeven Bong, an executive engineer at PT DBP. BAKAMLA has indicated a requirement for three rotor-wing UAVs to bolster its maritime surveillance and search-and-rescue capabilities.

According to specifications provided by the company, the Rajawali-350 can take a maximum payload of 30 kg and features an endurance level of in excess of 4 hours. The platform is powered by a single turboshaft power plant and has a maximum level speed of 78 kt (145km/h). "The UAV can be equipped with air-droppable SAR pods, electro-optical and infra-red cameras for SAR and maritime surveillance missions", said Bong.

The BAKAMLA is expected to award a tender for the three UAVs by mid-2016.

(Jane's)  

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2016/02/indonesias-bakamla-shortlists-rajawali.html

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unday, 6 March 2016

Indonesia thinks to the possibility to purchase Chinese-made AF902 FCS/35 air defense system.

Indonesia thinks to the possibility to purchase air defense system from China, a senior defense official said. According to Air Vice Marshal M. Syaugi, the director general of defense planning at Indonesia’s defense ministry, the country is currently evaluating the purchase of the Chinese-made AF902 Radar/Twin 35 mm AA Gun/PL-9C Missile Integrated Air Defense System (AF902 FCS/35) to bolster its aerial defense capabilities.




http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2016/03/indonesia-thinks-to-possibility-to.html

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Indonesia orders fourth KCR-60M fast attack craft

Ridzwan Rahmat, Surabaya - IHS Jane's Navy International
08 March 2016


The Indonesian government has placed an order for a fourth KCR-60M-class missile-armed fast attack craft, PT PAL officials told IHS Jane's during a visit to the shipyard on 8 March.


"Although a contract for the vessel has not yet been signed, we have been given instructions to build it. A formal contract is expected very soon, most probably in the next few months," said Tjahjono Yudo, general manager of corporate strategic planning at the state-owned shipyard.

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Thursday, 10 March 2016

Indonesia requests a $95mn FMS for AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM missiles

The United States State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Indonesia for AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs), equipment, training, and logistics support. The estimated cost is $95 million, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on its website on March 10, 2016.





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Un hélicoptère militaire s'est écrasé à Pattiro Bajo (Sulawesi occidental), en Indonésie. Il y aurait 13 morts, dont des officiers de haut rang.
Un hélicoptère militaire s'est écrasé à Pattiro Bajo (Sulawesi occidental), en Indonésie. Un premier bilan fait état de 13 morts. Selon le journal The Jakarta Post, de nombreux officiers de haut rang sont morts dans l'accident.
L'appareil aurait pu être touché par la foudre.
Ouest-France


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DSME launches first Indonesian Type 209/1400 SSK

Ridzwan Rahmat, Tokyo - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
24 March 2016







South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) has launched the first of three Type 209/1400 diesel-electric submarines (SSK) on order for the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL).

The boat was launched on 24 March at DSME's Okpo shipyard in a ceremony attended by Indonesian defence minister Ryamizard Ryacudu and TNI-AL chief Admiral Ade Supandi. TNI-AL sources have confirmed to IHS Jane's that the submarine has been given the pennant number 403.

The vessel is part of a KRW1.3 trillion (USD1.1 billion) contract signed between DSME and the Indonesian Defence Ministry in December 2011. Under the contract the first and second vessels are to be built in South Korea, while the third boat will be produced at Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL's premises in Surabaya in a technology transfer arrangement.

According to specifications provided by DSME the Indonesian Type 209, which displaces 1,400 tonnes dived, has a top speed of 21 kt and a maximum operating range of approximately 10,000 n miles at 10 kt while surfaced. The submarine has been designed for a range of missions, including anti-surface warfare (ASuW), anti-submarine warfare (ASW), mine laying, and special forces operations, said DSME in a statement on the launch.

The first boat will now undergo sea trials in South Korean waters and is currently scheduled for delivery by March 2017.

Work on the second vessel has begun and all


http://www.janes.com/article/59032/dsme-launches-first-indonesian-type-209-1400-ssk

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Indonesia to deploy 5 F-16s to Natuna island in South China Sea
Apr 1, 2016








Indonesia will deploy U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets to the Natuna islands to ward off “thieves”, the defense minister said less than two weeks after Chinese coast guard vessels clashed with an Indonesian boat in the area.

The move is part of a military buildup on islands overlooking the South China Sea that will see a refurbished runway and a new port constructed, Ryamizard Ryacudu said in an interview on Thursday with Bloomberg News. The military will, or has already, stationed marines, air force special force units, an army battalion, three frigates, a new radar system and drones, he said.

The planned stationing of five F-16s reflects a new level of Indonesian concern about territorial disputes in the South China Sea that are pitting Beijing against several of its Southeast Asian neighbors. Indonesia is not a claimant, but the clash with the Chinese coast guard last month over the detention of a Chinese fishing boat showed the potential for it to be drawn into conflict.

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Indonesia to deploy Skyshield air defence system in South China Sea

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
05 April 2016





Key Points
Indonesia aims to deploy its latest air defence system on an island in the South China Sea
The plan represents yet another militarisation effort in the tense maritime region
The Indonesian Air Force (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara, or TNI-AU) is preparing to deploy four units of a special forces ground corps known as the Korps Pasukan Khas (PASKHAS) on Pulau Natuna Besar, the largest of the Natuna Islands cluster in the South China Sea.



The units are equipped with the Rheinmetall-made Oerlikon Skyshield air defence system and will be stationed in the north of Pulau Natuna Besar and along the eastern coast of the TNI-AU's Ranai airbase.

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Airbus Helicopters Advances Panther MBe Deliveries for Indonesia and Mexico


09 April 2016


Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panther MBe (photo : Airbus Helicopters)

Airbus Helicopters advances Panther MBe deliveries

Airbus Helicopters will accelerate deliveries of its AS565 MBe Panther anti-submarine warfare rotorcraft following requests from the Indonesian and Mexican navies – its sole customers for the new variant.

Initial examples were due to be handed over to the services in mid-2017, but this has now advanced to late-2016, says the manufacturer.

Airbus says this has been enabled thanks to changes to the production process which have cut lead times by 30% for final assembly and flight-line operations. This saved “several months” on the first serial aircraft, which conducted its maiden flight in November.

Final assembly has shifted from a static production line to a takt flow line and Airbus Helicopters says it has implemented an integrated team to tackle issues much earlier in the build process.

The first production aircraft is undergoing avionics and mission systems testing in Marignane, France, with qualification expected during the summer.

Airbus Helicopters has 21 Panther MBes on order – 11 for Indonesia and 10 for Mexico, dating from November and June 2014, respectively.

The latest variant of the long-running platform, the MBe gains uprated 1,129shp (842kW) Turbomeca Arriel 2N engines, which offer a 15% power increase over the 2C models they replace and lift maximum take-off weight by 200kg (441lb) to 4.5t.

Earlier editions of the manufacturer’s product literature had suggested a certification target of late 2013 for the AS565 MBe.

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2016/04/airbus-helicopters-advances-panther-mbe.html

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Indonesian Air Force special forces showcase new light tactical vehicle
Apr 12, 2016








Members of the Bravo Detachment 90 (Indonesian special force) showcase their skills and showcase new light tactical vehicle  4×4. The successful completion of any mission requires a vehicle that is battle-tested and proven to maximize maneuverability and enhance crew safety. The new light tactical vehicle has the versatility to fulfill the needs of all types of special forces tactical operations, providing the performance, durability and mobility to ensure the success of missions.

The Bravo Detachment 90 is a Special Operations unit whose personnel are specialists recruited and chosen from the Indonesian Air Force special forces which is the Paskhas. It is the youngest special operations unit of the Indonesian Air Force. The unit specialises in the paralysing of the enemy’s heavy equipment.

The unit specialise in hostage rescue involving hijacked aircraft.

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Indonesia Shifting More Defense Resources to South China Sea

By Forecast International -April 13, 2016


In a sign of Indonesia’s increased focus on its economic interests in the country’s Natuna Islands region, the Indonesian Air Force (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Udara, or TNI-AU) is readying the deployment of four units of its Korps Pasukan Khas (PASKHAS) special forces ground corps to the largest of the island cluster, Pulau Natuna Besar.

The units being deployed to the island will be equipped with the Rheinmetall-produced Oerlikon Skyshield air defense (AD) system, a modular system that includes a 35mm automatic cannon. Moreover, the TNI-AU has also placed a funding request for the acquisition of additional medium-range AD systems for deployment on Pulau Natuna Besar, as well as facilities capable of accommodating up to eight fighter aircraft at Ranai air base on Riau Island.

Earlier, in September 2015, Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu announced that the TNI-AU would be deploying 2,000 additional personnel, plus unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), to the Natuna Islands region, while in February the armed forces (TNI) followed up this statement by announcing plans to locate the Indonesian Navy’s third submarine base on Pulau Natuna Besar.

The shifting posture toward the Natuna Islands and increased military presence in the region are indicative of worries in Jakarta about China’s bold claims in the South China Sea.

China has laid a broad claim to the vast body of the South China Sea under its “Nine-Dash Line” (revised more broadly in 2014 to 10 dashes), which encompasses some 90 percent of the 3.5-million-square-kilometer body of water. In an effort to shift the debate over ownership of the waters and various fishing rights, undersea energy fields, islands, outcroppings and shoals from a de jure one to a de facto reality, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has begun deploying its advanced HQ-9 surface-to-air AD systems on Woody Island after previously stationing its J-11 combat aircraft (a Chinese spinoff of the Su-27) on the island.

While Indonesia has no claims drawing it into the various South China Sea territorial spats, it has nonetheless borne witness to the aggressive nature of China’s stance in the region.

On March 19, a maritime incident occurred when a 300-ton Chinese fishing vessel – Kway Fey – was seized by the Indonesian Ministry of Fishery and Marine Affairs (KKP) for fishing within Indonesia’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). While the KKP vessel Hiu was towing the fishing boat back to base, a Chinese Coast Guard vessel arrived and rammed the Kway Fey, forcing it to stop in waters on the edge of Indonesia’s 12-nautical-mile sea territory off Pulau Natuna Besar. During this time, a second Chinese Coast Guard vessel appeared on the scene, forcing Indonesian officers on the Kway Fey to abandon the boat and allow Chinese Coast Guard personnel to commandeer the ship and sail it out of Indonesian waters.

Indonesia has generally had sound relations with Beijing in the past, and even conducted its first joint military exercise with the PLA in June 2011. But the latest incident was a reminder to Indonesian officials of just how aggressively China acts in a region Beijing views as its own territorial waters. China’s southernmost dash claim in the South China Sea runs up against the Natuna Islands and thus will continue to spawn disagreements over fishing rights between the two regional actors.

With the South China Sea home to vital shipping lanes through which $5.3 trillion worth of global trade transits, the stakes for the region – and the international community at large – are high.

Indonesia’s growing frustration over China’s maritime assertiveness – and its current inability to respond through maritime law enforcement or military means – is even higher.



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Naval Weapons
DSA 2016: Indonesia selects Type 730 CIWS for KCR-60M attack craft
Ridzwan Rahmat, Kuala Lumpur - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
18 April 2016

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Indonesia has selected a Chinese-made close-in weapon system for two of its three KCR-60M-class ships
Contract signals a growing adoption of Chinese-made weapons on Indonesian naval platforms
The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) has selected the Chinese-developed Type 730 close-in weapon system (CIWS) for the first two of three KCR-60M-class missile attack craft, an industry source told IHS Jane's at the DSA 2016 exhibition in Kuala Lumpur on 18 April and this was corroborated with TNI-AL contacts that are close to the matter.

The vessels, KRI Sampari (628) and KRI Tombak (629) will each be fitted with one stern-facing Type 730 turret that will replace two 20 mm guns currently mounted on the platforms. Sampari and Tombak are currently scheduled to undergo a refit, which will include the installation of these weapons, at PT PAL's premises in Surabaya in September 2016.

The Type 730 CIWS is a radar-guided, seven-barrelled Gatling gun-style system that provides a defensive capability against anti-ship missiles and precision-guided munitions. Variants of the weapons are currently in use with a number of People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) warships including the Type 051C (Luzhou), Type 052B (Luyang I), and Type 052C (Luyang II) destroyer classes, and the Type 054A Jiangkai II-class guided-missile frigates.

Also scheduled for the refit in September is the installation of a Chinese-developed combat management system (CMS) that will be linked to the platform's 57 mm main gun, CIWS and missile launcher systems. The TNI-AL has decided to deploy the Chinese-made C-705 surface-to-surface missiles on the service's KCR-60M platform.