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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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PT PAL, DCNS begin to explore Indonesian submarine requirements in working group

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

Key Points
Indonesian and French officials have started a working group to explore Indonesian submarine requirements
Among issues being explored is the feasibility of operating a platform that can operate in both deep and littoral waters
Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL has teamed up with French company DCNS in a formal working group to explore future submarine requirements of the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL), industry sources close to the matter have confirmed to IHS Jane's .

The working group, which started in March, has been formed under the ambit of a government-to-government framework between France and Indonesia and includes representatives from the private and public sectors.

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ndonesia's PT Pindad and Germany's Jungians team up for fuze production

Jon Grevatt, Bangkok - IHS Jane's Defence Industry
29 April 2016

Indonesia's state-owned land systems specialist PT Pindad has entered an agreement with German company Junghans Defence - a joint venture between Diehl and Thales - to produce fuzes for a range of munitions.

PT Pindad said on 28 April that the memorandum of understanding is intended to maximise synergies in fuze systems to support the Indonesian company's projects to manufacture mortars, artillery munitions, tank munitions, rockets, and naval weapon systems.

The programme features Junghans Defence's transfer of technologies to PT Pindad to enable the Indonesian company to licence-produce the fuzes as well as market the products to the Indonesian Armed Forces and export customers in the Asia Pacific region.

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Indonesia's home-made Wulung UAV obtains military type certification

The home-made Wulung UAV, jointly developed by the local defence contractor PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) and the Indonesian government, recently managed to obtain a certificate from the Indonesian Military Airworthiness Authority (IMAA), PT DI announced on May 2nd, 2016.





http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/

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Minister of Defense of Indonesia affirmed that the plan to purchase eight Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters
May 5, 2016




President of Indonesia Joko Widodo will visit Russia in the third week of May to participate in the Russia-ASEAN Summit and will witness the signing of an agreement to purchase eight 4.5-generation Sukhoi Su-35, a minister stated.

Speaking to journalists here, Tuesday, Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu affirmed that the plan to purchase eight 4.5-generation Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters was made after Indonesia bought 24 Sukhoi 27/30 aircraft reported by www.antaranews.com.

Prior to his visit to Russia to attend the Russia-ASEAN Summit in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, President Widodo will visit South Korea. The two-nation tour will be undertaken on May 16-20.

According to Salim Mengga, a member of the House of Representatives Commission I overseeing defense, foreign affairs and information, the purchase of Sukhoi Su-35 aircraft was aimed at strengthening the capabilities of the Indonesian Defence Force.

The Sukhoi Su-35 (NATO reporting name: Flanker-E) is a designation for two separate, heavily upgraded derivatives of the Su-27 ‘Flanker’ jet plane. They are single-seat, twin-engine,supermaneuverable multirole fighters, designed by Sukhoi and built by Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association (KnAAPO).





http://defence-blog.com/news/minister-of-defense-of-indonesia-affirmed-that-the-plan-to-purchase-eight-sukhoi-su-35-jet-fighters.html

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Indonesia to Buy Airbus A400M Military Transport Planes: Minister


11 Mei 2016


Airbus A400M (photo : Airbus)

Indonesia plans to purchase some Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, its defense minister told Reuters on Wednesday, in a potential boost to Europe's largest defense project.

"I have a plan to buy A400s from Europe ... but just a small number. There is no need to buy many," Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu said without elaborating.

The Airbus A400M has been marred by development delays and cost overruns. One of the planes crashed in Spain a year ago killing four crew members and leading some countries to ground the troop and cargo carrier.

A spokeswoman from Airbus Defence and Space, which is responsible for the European aerospace firm's military products, told Reuters via email that while the company could not comment on specific sales campaigns, it was "confident" of additional A400M sales in Southeast Asia.

Malaysia remains the only export customer for the aircraft after South Africa canceled its order in 2009.

The A400M was developed for Spain and six other European NATO nations - Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Luxembourg and Turkey - at a cost of 20 billion euros ($23 billion), making it Europe's biggest single arms contract.

It is intended to fill a gap between the smaller Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules, many of which are in service in Indonesia, and the Boeing C-17 cargo jet.

Ryacudu also said the government agreed to buy eight Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets this year, but added the price was still being negotiated.

Indonesia had initially planned to buy around a dozen of the Russian jets to replace its aging Northrop F-5 fighters, and supplement a fleet of 16 Sukhoi Su-27 and Su-30 fighters that form the backbone of its air force.

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2016/05/indonesia-to-buy-airbus-a400m-military.html

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Indonesian army awaiting arrival of Leopard RI main battle tanks


May 16, 2016



Indonesia awaiting arrival of German-made Leopard RI main battle tanks. Main Battle Tanks awaiting delivery from Germany.

Indonesia sought and obtained approval for the purchase of 103 used Leopard 2A4 tanks from Bundeswehr stocks, along with 4 Büffel ARV (Bergepanzer), 3 Leguan AVLB bridge-laying tanks (Brückenlegepanzer) and 3 Kodiak AEV (Pionierpanzer). About 61 of Leopard 2A4 will be upgraded to Leopard 2RI Revolution standard by Rheinmetall.

The used Leopard 2s have been modified to suit Indonesia’s tropical climate, therefore the Tanks are internally named Leopard 2RI (RI referring to “Republic of Indonesia”).

According to the schedule Rheinmetall send all orders of the Indonesia army, in the fourth quarter 2016.


http://defence-blog.com/army/indonesia-awaiting-arrival-of-german-made-leopard-ri-tank.html

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Indonesia Receives First Eight of 61 Leopard 2 RIs


23 Mei 2016


Leopard 2 RI (photo : ARC)

Indonesia has taken delivery of the first eight of 61 Leopard 2 RI (Republic of Indonesia) main battle tanks (MBTs) ordered in December 2012, Rheinmetall Defence executives said at the company's recent Land Forces Symposium 2016.

The tanks are part of a USD280 million contract encompassing the Leopard 2 RIs, 42 Leopard 2+ MBTs, 42 upgraded Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles, and 11 armoured recovery and engineering vehicles from surplus German Army stocks.



All 42 of the Leopard 2+ vehicles - Leopard 2A4 MBTs with the addition of a bustle-mounted air conditioning system - have now been delivered, as have the Marders and support vehicles, the executives said.

(Jane's)

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2016/05/indonesia-receives-first-eight-of-61.html

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Indonesian Su-30MK2 arrives from Belarus after overhaul
May 27, 2016





Indonesian Su-30MK2 long-range strike fighter arrives from Belarus after overhaul, reported by defenseworld.net. One Indonesian Su-30MK2 has arrived at the Sultan Hasanuddin airbase after undergoing overhaul in Belarus.

The aircraft was transported to Indonesian airbase Thursday by Antonov An-124-100 aircraft. The arrival of fighter aircraft Sukhoi SU-30 MK2, tail number TS-3006 who have completed the treatment will add to the strength of Air Squadron 11 which is the home base fighter aircraft SU-27/30 MK2 in Lanud Sultan Hasanuddi.

The Sukhoi Su-30MK2 is a modification of the Sukhoi Su-30, incorporating advanced technology from the Sukhoi Su-35 variant. Su-30MK2 is a further improvement to Su-30MKK with upgraded avionics and maritime strike capabilities.

The MKK and MK2 are currently operated by thePeople’s Liberation Army Air Force, Indonesian Air Force, Vietnam People’s Air Force, Venezuelan Air Force and the Ugandan Air Force. Su-30MK was developed by Sukhoi Company , as a result of a direct Request for tender between the Russian Federation and China.




http://defence-blog.com/news/indonesian-su-30mk2-arrives-from-belarus-after-overhaul.html

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Belgium delivered 50 tracked armored personnel carrier M113 to Indonesia
May 30, 2016






he government of Belgium delivered 50 M113 tracked armored personnel carrier to Indonesia.

The 50 unit of M113 tracked armored personnel carrier had arrived from Belgium by sea to the port of Indonesia in May. In a gesture of goodwill, Belgium has decided to provide total 150 M113 tracked armored personnel carrier to Indonesia as a gift.

The M113 is a fully tracked armored personnel carrier that was developed by Food Machinery Corp (FMC). The vehicle was first fielded by the United States Army’s mechanized infantry units in Vietnam in April 1962.

The M113 became the most widely produced and utilized APC of the western world. Since production commenced in 1961 well over 32 000 M113s and its derivatives have been received by the US Army alone and the overall production in total in 2001 has reached nearly 85 000 of all types. It is the most massively produced armored vehicle in the world. M113 and its variants are in service with at least 50 countries.

http://defence-blog.com/army/belgium-delivered-50-tracked-armored-personnel-carrier-m113-to-indonesia.html

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RIMPAC 2016: Indonesia to sharpen surface warfare capabilities at RIMPAC exercise

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


Key Points
Indonesia is preparing to deploy its lead Diponegoro-class corvette to RIMPAC 2016 in Hawaii
Exercise will further enhance the platform's ability to interoperate with navies internationally
The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) is preparing to deploy a surface combatant for the first time to Hawaii for the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016 naval exercise with the intention of improving its surface warfare capabilities in a multinational setting.

The service confirmed with IHS Jane's on 31 May that it will be sending the lead Diponegoro (Sigma)-class corvette (365) for the drills. The vessel, which was commissioned in 2007, features a 76 mm main gun and launchers that can deploy the MBDA MM 40 Exocet anti-ship missiles, according to IHS Jane's Fighting Ships .

However, the service was not able to confirm whether Diponegoro will be flexing its missile capabilities at RIMPAC. "The main purpose of this deployment is to improve the surface warfare skills and knowledge of the vessels crew and their ability to interoperate with vessels from other countries," said a representative from the TNI-AL's Eastern Fleet (KOARMATIM's) office of communications.

"There may be opportunities for other exercises, such as helicopter cross-deck landings and anti-submarine warfare drills, but this will have to depend on the organisers," he added. Diponegoro can accommodate one helicopter, such as the Bolkow BO-105, on its flight deck.

RIMPAC 2016 will take place in and around the waters of Hawaii and is scheduled to run from June to July 2016. This will be the fourth iteration of RIMPAC in which Indonesia is participating. The TNI-AL deployed its landing platform dock ship, KRI Banda Aceh (593) in 2014. It was the first Indonesian ship to participate in the multinational exercise, after having sent only ground troops for the 2012 and 2010 iterations.

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Indonesia considering purchase of Russian Kilo-class submarines, says ambassador

Gabriel Dominguez, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
01 June 2016

In a bid to upgrade its naval capabilities Indonesia plans to buy two Russian-made Project 636.3 Kilo-class (or Varshavyanka-class) diesel-electric submarines as well as Beriev Be-200ChS amphibious aircraft, M Wahid Supriyadi, Indonesia's ambassador to Moscow, told Russian news agency TASS on May 30.

"We really plan to purchase amphibious planes developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau and Kilo-class submarines from Russia," the diplomat was quoted as saying. "We're working on these purchases," Supriyadi said, adding that "relevant Russian specialists will be invited to Indonesia".

The Southeast Asian country may become one of the first to receive the Be-200ChS, as TASS reported that Russia was ready to start deliveries of the amphibious jet-powered aircraft to Indonesia. The Be-200ChS is intended as a multirole platform, but with particular utility for fire-fighting and coastal search-and-rescue operations.

The statements come just days after Moscow and Indonesia signed a defence co-operation deal to facilitate the exchange of intelligence data, collaboration in science and technology, and the establishment of joint industrial facilities.

During a meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin on 18 May, Indonesian president Joko Widodo presented his country's shopping list, which includes not only the Kilo-class submarines but also Sukhoi Su-35 multirole fighters, according to The Jakarta Post .

The newspaper also reported that Jakarta plans to build a centre for the maintenance of purchased weaponry systems as well as the joint production of ammunition and other weapons in Indonesia.

The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) currently operates two Cakra Type 209/1300 submarines built in the late 1970s, which are projected to be retired and replaced by new diesel-electric boats in the early 2020s.

The country has therefore been striving to increase its subsurface force for some years and the Ministry of Defense (MoD) signed a contract with South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) in late 2011 to supply three Chang Bogo-class (Type 209) diesel-electric attack submarines by 2020.



http://www.janes.com/article/60877/indonesia-considering-purchase-of-russian-kilo-class-submarines-says-ambassador

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Indonesia launches investigation into Kapitan Pattimura-class corvette accident

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
06 June 2016


Key Points
The Indonesian Navy is investigating an accident that has partially sunk one of its corvettes
No decision has been made on the fate of the stricken ex-East German Navy ship
The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) has launched a formal enquiry into an accident that has partially sunk one of its Kapitan Pattimura (Parchim I)-class corvettes.

The vessel, KRI Pati Unus , was sailing from the Malacca Strait towards the port of Belawan, Sumatra on 13 May 2016 when it hit an underwater object believed to be the remains of a ship that has wrecked near the port entrance.

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Ukraine unveils a upgraded BTR-4 armored amphibious vehicle for Indonesia
Jun 5, 2016




BTR-4 armored amphibious vehicle Photo by National Academy of the National Guard of Ukraine nangu.edu.ua
Ukraine State Concern «Ukroboronprom» unveil upgraded model of BTR-4E armored amphibious vehicle for Naval Forces of Indonesia. according defense-studies.blogspot.com.

In the end of 2014 in Djakarta the negotiations between Spectechnoexport management and representatives of Ministry of Defense and Naval Infantry of the Naval Forces of Indonesia were conducted. Within the negotiations the fundamental terms of the contract for the BTR-4 supply in quantity of 50 units were discussed.

As a reminder, «Ukroboronprom» has won the tender for the purchasing armored vehicles for the purposes of Naval Forces of Indonesia offering BTR-4 manufactured by Kharkiv Morozov Machne-Building Design Bureau.

The new version of BTR-4 have Deutz engine and received the upgrade package giving it fully amphibious capabilities. The new armored amphibious vehicle can swim at sea and negotiate inland water obstacles without any configuration changes.

The design and layout of the machines allow no modification to produce significant changes, differing levels of protection and established weapons. It can be used in mechanized infantry divisions of ground troops as an armored vehicle or wheeled infantry fighting vehicle.

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Indonesian Marine Corps getting upgraded version of RM-70 «Vampire» MLRS

Jun 12, 2016


RM-70 «Vampire» Multiple Launch Rocket System  
 

The Indonesian Marine Corps getting 8  RM-70 «Vampire» Multiple Launch Rocket System  integrated on a Tatra T-815-7 truck chassis.

RM-70 «Vampire» is a Multiple Launch Rocket System with 40 launching tubes for 122-mm rockets. The rocket launching system is produced by  Czech company Excalibur Army.

The RM-70 «Vampire» is a upgraded version integrated on a Tatra T-815-7 truck chassis powered by an eight-cylinder Tatra T3C engine with 270 kW of output, coupled with a Tatra 10 TS 210 N gearbox, with semi-automatic Tatra Norgen drive system and an additional gearbox Tatra 2.30TRS. It has a range of around 1,000 km (620 mi) and a top speed of 90 km/h (56 mph) with an armored and NBC-protected crew cabin.

The 122-mm rockets are essentially the same as those fired from the Soviet/Russian BM-21 Grad (Cherrystone) system, with a range of 20,000 m. By updating the rocket motors the latest versions of these rockets can extend the maximum range up to 36,000 m. Warhead can vary from high explosive fragmentation to enhanced warheads with pre-formed fragments. Cargo warheads can also scatter small anti-tank mines.


http://defence-blog.com/news/indonesian-marine-corps-getting-upgraded-version-of-rm-70-vampire-mlrs.html

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Licensed Production of Ammunition for the BMP-3 can be Opened in Indonesia


15 Juni 2016


BMP3F of the Korps Marinir (photo : Jose)

MOSCOW -. RIA Novosti Moscow and Jakarta are negotiating to establish licensed production of ammunition for fighting vehicles BMP-3, standing on the arms of the Marine Corps in Indonesia, told RIA Novosti on Tuesday, the general director of the enterprise developer shells - Group "Tehmash" Sergey Rusakov .

"Currently, under the aegis of" Rosoboronexport "is negotiating with representatives of the military-industrial complex of Indonesia on the organization of the territory of the foreign partner of the license production of ammunition for BMP-3" - a spokesman said.

Today BMP-3F (modification for the Marine Corps) operated successfully in the Marine Corps of the Armed Forces of Indonesia. The first batch of 17 vehicles was delivered within the framework of an agreement on a state loan from Russia Indonesia a billion dollars, was signed in September 2007 during a visit to Jakarta of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

BMP-3F first arrived in Indonesia in November 2010 and in May 2013 Jakarta signed a new contract for the purchase of 37 vehicles total cost of $ 114 million for the Marine Corps. In January 2014 the second batch of machines was transferred to the military.

In addition, now Jakarta is considering the purchase of a new batch of 50 machines.

Scientific-Production Concern "Tehmash" - a holding company of state corporation "Rostec" in the field of industry of munitions and special chemicals. Enterprise "Tehmash" produce high-precision artillery munitions and artillery rounds of various purpose, small-caliber ammunition, grenade shots, mines, missiles and unguided aviation bomb ordnance, military pyrotechnics, and more. Military products of the holding is in service in 100 countries.

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2016/06/licensed-production-of-ammunition-for.html

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Indonesia conducts major naval drills in South China Sea

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
17 June 2016





Key Points
Indonesia has increased the complexity of an annual naval exercise and staging it near disputed waters
Exercise is being conducted against the backdrop of rising maritime tensions in the region
The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL - Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut) has deployed five surface combatants, an auxiliary support vessel, and a maritime patrol aircraft to the Natuna islands region for a 12-day naval exercise near disputed waters of the South China Sea.

A representative from the TNI-AL's Western Fleet's (KOARMABAR's) office of public affairs told IHS Jane's on 16 June that the deployment represents one of the service's largest ever dispatch of naval assets to Natuna in recent years.

Vessels deployed in the exercise, which is taking place from 9-20 June, are namely the Kapitan Pattimura (Parchim I)-class corvettes KRI Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin (376), KRI Sutanto (377), KRI Imam Bonjol (383), and KRI Teuku Umar (385), the service's lead Todak-class missile attack craft (631), and its coastal tanker KRI Balikpapan (901). Also deployed in the exercise is a CN-235-220 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA).

"The exercise is a yearly event and the last time this was done in Natuna was in 2012, but that iteration only involved naval vessels," said the KOARMABAR representative who added that the 2016 edition marks the first time that the series is featuring an MPA.

"The exercise is more complex this year and have been designed to ensure that our vessels and aircraft can perform in a synchronised manner under various exercise scenarios given," said the representative who added that these include surface warfare drills, escort movements, and search-and-rescue operations.

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Indonesian corvette opens fire on Chinese fishing ships in South China Sea

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
20 June 2016



Key Points
An Indonesian warship has opened fire on a group of Chinese vessels, injuring one fisherman
Incident threatens to further escalate tensions between Beijing and Jakarta over the disputed waters
An Indonesian navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) Kapitan Pattimura (Parchim I)-class corvette has fired upon a group of 12 Chinese fishing ships after the vessels were detected in waters around the Natuna islands region, the service said in a statement on 18 June.

The corvette, KRI Imam Bonjol was said to have opened fire after the group of fishing vessels failed to respond to instructions given. "After several warning shots were ignored, [ Imam Bonjol ] placed a shot across the bow of one of the 12 fishing vessels," said the service, adding that only then did the fishing vessel that was fired upon complied.

The Chinese vessel, which has been identified by IHS Maritime as Qiong Dan Zhou 19038 , has since been detained with its crew of six men and a woman on the TNI-AL's base at Ranai in Riau Islands. The rest of the fishing vessels in the group successfully fled the scene, said the service.

In a further statement on the incident, Vice-Admiral Edi Sucipto, the TNI-AL's head of public affairs, reiterated that the waters around the Natuna islands region are part of Indonesia's territory and stressed that maritime patrols will continue in the area.

"Whatever flag it is, the moment these ships trespass on a territory under the jurisdiction of Indonesia, we in the TNI-AL will not hesitate to take firm action," said the admiral.

In response to the incident, Beijing has issued a strongly worded statement, lodged a diplomatic protest with Jakarta, and condemned the TNI-AL's actions as having violated international law in addition to jeopardising the lives and property of its fishermen.

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Indonesia Approves Defence Ministry Plans to Acquire Military Communications Satellite


29 Januari 2016


Airbus military satcom (photo : Airbus DS)

Indonesia has approved plans by the military to acquire a communications satellite that will be launched in 2019. Acquisition is expected to spur the usage of satellite-based communication systems across the Indonesian Armed Forces

The Indonesian House of Representatives commission on defence, intelligence, and foreign affairs (Komisi I) has approved a request for funding from the country's defence ministry and the Indonesian Armed Forces (Tentara Nasional Indonesia, or TNI) to acquire a satellite from Airbus Defence and Space for USD849.3 million.

Plans to acquire the satellite were approved on 27 June, according to a transcript of proceedings between Komisi I and the Indonesian Ministry of Defence and TNI, provided to IHS Jane's on the day after.

The satellite will be used for military satellite communications on the L-Band frequency and is targeted for launch in 2019. The satellite is expected to be developed with input from the military and various Indonesian institutions, but Airbus Defence and Space will be fully responsible for its launch.

Upon launch, the satellite is expected to occupy the orbital slot of 123 degrees east longitude. The orbital slot, which has been allocated to Indonesia by the International Telecommunications Union, was previously occupied by the Garuda-1 satellite belonging to Asia Cellular Satellite. However, it has since been taken out of orbit due to various malfunctions.

The satellite's acquisition costs are expected to be disbursed by the Indonesian government over a five-year period leading up to 2019.

http://defense-studies.blogspot.fr/2016/06/indonesia-approves-defence-ministry.html

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ndonesian Marine Corps completes live-fire test of new Ukrainian BTR-4M infantry fighting vehicle
Jun 29,





The Delegation of the Naval Forces of Indonesia, together with representatives of Indonesian Marine Corps has successfully completed a live-firing test programme for its new BTR-4M infantry fighting vehicle in Ukraine, according by military-informant.com.

The BTR-4M newest infantry fighting vehicle has successfully conducted the first live firing test of its «Parus» remote-controlled overhead weapon station.

Parus remote-controlled overhead weapon station (OWS) equipped with 30 mm 3TM-1 automatic gun, 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, 7.62 mm machine gun and Barrier anti-tank guided missile system (max firing range is 5,500 m). The main advantage of the Parus OWS is that it does not occupy the inner space of the vehicle and makes it possible to carry out maintenance from inside the vehicle under the complete armour protection of the hull.

«Ukroboronprom» has won the tender for the purchasing armored vehicles for the purposes of Naval Forces of Indonesia offering BTR-4 manufactured by Kharkiv Morozov Machne-Building Design Bureau.

In the end of 2014 in Djakarta the negotiations between Spectechnoexport management and representatives of Ministry of Defense and Naval Infantry of the Naval Forces of Indonesia were conducted. Within the negotiations the fundamental terms of the contract for the BTR-4 supply in quantity of 50 units were discussed.

The new version of BTR-4M have Deutz engine and received the upgrade package giving it fully amphibious capabilities. The new armored amphibious vehicle can swim at sea and negotiate inland water obstacles without any configuration changes.

The design and layout of the machines allow no modification to produce significant changes, differing levels of protection and established weapons. It can be used in mechanized infantry divisions of ground troops as an armored vehicle or wheeled infantry fighting vehicle.

The BTR-4 “Bucephalus” is a 8×8 wheeled armoured personnel carrier (APC) designed in Ukraine by the Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau (SOE KMDB) as a private venture. The prototype, which was designed as a private venture, was unveiled at the Aviasvit 2006 exhibition held in Ukraine in June 2006.

The BTR-4 «Bucephalus» is operated by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Iraq and Nigeria.

http://defence-blog.com/army/indonesian-marine-corps-completes-live-fire-test-of-new-ukrainian-btr-4m-infantry-fighting-vehicle.html

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Indonésie: trois morts, trois blessés dans un accident d'hélicoptère militaire


AFP 08/07/2016

Un hélicoptère de l'armée indonésienne s'est écrasé vendredi sur une maison à Java, faisant trois morts et trois blessés graves, selon les autorités militaires de l'archipel, marqué ces dernières années par plusieurs accidents aériens impliquant les forces armées.

L'hélicoptère s'est écrasé dans une banlieue au nord de Yogyakarta, l'une des grandes villes de l'île de Java.
Six personnes étaient à bord, a précisé le général Jaswandi à la télévision locale Metro TV. La maison était en revanche vide au moment du drame, selon une télévision locale.

L'armée indonésienne a été impliquée ces dernières années dans de nombreux accidents aériens, dont plusieurs crashs sur des zones urbaines. En juin 2015, un avion de transport Hercules C-130 s'était écrasé dans le quartier résidentiel de Medan, principale ville de l'île de Sumatra, faisant 142 morts.

http://www.lorientlejour.com/article/995293/indonesie-au-moins-deux-morts-dans-un-accident-dhelicoptere-militaire.html

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Indonesia's military sealift command announces plans for new transport, amphibious ships

Mrityunjoy Mazumdar, Alameda, California - IHS Jane's Navy International
11 July 2016


Key Points
Indonesia plans to acquire more amphibious ships, including an additional LPD
The platforms will be built indigenously, as part of Indonesia's bid to foster local shipbuilding expertise
The head of the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) Military Sealift Command (KOLINLAMIL) has announced that a number of new amphibious ships, including a new landing platform dock (LPD) vessel, are expected to join the fleet in the short-term.

Rear Admiral Aan Kurnia, head of the KOLINLAMIL command, said on 1 July that the service expects to take delivery of three new landing ship tank (LST) platforms in 2016, with more expected to be delivered or ordered in 2017 and beyond.

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Indonesian Army begins probe into helicopter crash that killed three

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
11 July 2016

The Indonesian Army (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Darat, or TNI-AD) has begun investigations into the crash of a Bell 205A-1 helicopter that killed two service members and a civilian.

The aircraft, with serial number HA5073, crashed into a house in Sleman, Yogyakarta, about 10 minutes after take-off on 8 July at 3.16 p.m. local time, said Brigadier General Mohamad Sabrar Fadhilah, head of the TNI-AD's office of communications in a media conference on the same day.

The helicopter was said to be heading from the Adi Sumarmo airbase in Solo to the Adi Sucipto airbase in Yogyakarta. Three other service members, including the aircraft's lead pilot, are critically injured.

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Indonesia's military sealift command announces plans for new transport, amphibious ships

Mrityunjoy Mazumdar, Alameda, California - IHS Jane's Navy International
12 July 2016





Key Points
Indonesia plans to acquire more amphibious ships, including an additional LPD
The platforms will be built indigenously, as part of Indonesia's bid to foster local shipbuilding expertise
The head of the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) Military Sealift Command (KOLINLAMIL) has announced that a number of new amphibious ships, including a new landing platform dock (LPD) vessel, are expected to join the fleet in the short term.

Rear Admiral Aan Kurnia, head of the KOLINLAMIL command, said on 1 July that the service expects to take delivery of three new landing ship tank (LST) platforms in 2016, with more expected to be delivered or ordered in 2017 and beyond.

http://www.janes.com/article/62185/indonesia-s-military-sealift-command-announces-plans-for-new-transport-amphibious-ships