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la corvette Class SIGMA The "KRI Diponegoro"

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L’achat de Su-35 par Jakarta reporté en raison des sanctions US


© Sputnik . Artem Zhitenev

Défense
08:21 05.10.2018(mis à jour 08:24 05.10.2018)


Le risque d’être frappée par des sanctions américaines a poussé l’Indonésie et la Russie à reporter la livraison à Jakarta de onze Su-35 russes.


La mise en pratique du contrat russo-indonésien sur la livraison à Jakarta de 11 chasseurs Su-35 a été reportée en raison d'éventuelles sanctions des États-Unis, affirme le journal russe Kommersant qui cite deux cadres supérieurs dans l'industrie de Défense et une source proche du gouvernement russe.

Washington serait prêt à imposer ces mesures de restriction dans le cadre de la loi CAATSA (Counter America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act ou en français Contrer les ennemis des États-Unis par le biais des sanctions).

Cependant, le contrat concernant les Su-35 reste en vigueur, souligne le journal.

La Russie connaît elle aussi des difficultés liées à ce contrat. Elle prévoyait en effet d'utiliser dans le cadre de cet accord un crédit octroyé par une banque commerciale. Mais Washington considérerait un tel prêt comme une forme de coopération avec l'industrie de Défense russe et pourrait imposer des sanctions contre la banque.

Au mois de septembre, l'ambassadeur d'Indonésie en Russie Mohamed Wahid Supriyadi avait fait savoir que son pays comptait recevoir son premier Su-35 en octobre 2019.

Selon le directeur général du département du commerce extérieur du ministère indonésien du Commerce, le coût du contrat est évalué à 1,14 milliard de dollars. Le contrat prévoit en outre l'achat par la Russie à l'Indonésie de plusieurs types de marchandises dont de l'huile de palme, du café, du thé et du caoutchouc, pour un montant de près de 570 millions de dollars.

https://fr.sputniknews.com/defense/201810051038376674-russie-indonesie-su-35-sanctions/

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Indo Defence 2018: Indonesia acquires follow-on batch of Skyshield air-defence system

Ridzwan Rahmat, Jakarta - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly

08 November 2018



The TNI-AU’s Skyshield air defence system, seen here at a military parade in Surabaya.
Source: IHS Markit/Ridzwan Rahmat


Key Points
•Indonesia has signed a second contract for the Skyshield air-defence system with Rheinmetall
•Deliveries, which are scheduled to begin in 2019, will bolster the air force’s base-defence capabilities

The Indonesian Air Force (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Udara or TNI-AU) is scheduled to begin receiving its second batch of Oerlikon Skyshield air-defence effectors and sensors from late-2019, a representative from Rheinmetall confirmed with Jane’s on 8 November at the Indo Defence 2018 exhibition in Jakarta.

The equipment will be delivered under a contract that was signed by the Indonesian government in mid-2017, but became effective only in 2018. It is Indonesia’s second contract for a similar air-defence system with Rheinmetall, and the disparity between its signing date, and its effective date was due to funding issues, said the company.

Rheinmetall has declined to reveal the number of effectors and sensors that have been acquired under the second contract, citing customer confidentiality issues.

The Skyshield air-defence system is operated by the TNI-AU’s special forces ground corps known as the Korps Pasukan Khas (PASKHAS). The system, which was first acquired by the Indonesian government in 2009, is deployed primarily for protection of airstrips, and other critical infrastructure.

Jane’s understands that TNI-AU infrastructure currently utilising the system are the Supadio, Halim Perdanakusuma, and Hasanuddin air bases.

Skyshield is a short-range air-defence system that can engage low-level threats from air-launched weapons, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), helicopters, and ground attack aircraft.

The system’s typical setup includes a tracking and surveillance radar unit, a remote command post, and 35 mm revolver gun mounts that fire the programmable Advanced Hit Efficiency and Destruction (AHEAD) ammunition rounds.

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Indonesia to Receive VL MICA Launchers on SIGMA 10514 Frigates in 2019

10 November 2018


Indonesia's Martadinata-class frigates will receive launchers for the VL MICA missile in 2019. Delivery paves the way for an eventual
procurement of effectors for the air defence system (photo : Jane's)

The Indonesian Navy's (Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) pair of Martadinata (SIGMA 10514)-class guided-missile frigates will each receive a set of 12-cell launchers for the VL MICA air defence system in 2019, an industry source has confirmed with Jane's at the Indo Defence 2018 exhibition in Jakarta.

A contract to deliver the launchers has been concluded, and installation of the weapon systems will be undertaken at state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL's premises in Surabaya, in collaboration with Damen and MBDA, the source added.

The SIGMA 10514 frigates, KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata (331), and KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai (332), were commissioned in April 2017 and January 2018 respectively. Both ships were delivered to the TNI-AL in the 'fitted for but not with' (FFBNW) configuration for its major weapon systems including point-defence missiles, surface-to-surface missiles, and a close-in weapon system (CIWS).



VL MICA naval air defence system with max range 20km (photo : air cosmos)

However, both frigates have each been armed with one Leonardo (Oto Melara) 76/62 Super Rapid gun in the primary position.

The VL MICA is a vertically launched point, and close area air-defence system that provides protection against a wide range of airborne threats including hostile aircraft, and precision-guided munitions. The system does not require dedicated sensors nor consoles, and can be fully integrated into the SIGMA 10514's existing combat infrastructure.

While a contract for the launchers has been concluded, Indonesia has yet to confirm acquisitions of the missiles, although the industry source Jane's spoke to at Indo Defence 2018 posits that a deal for the missiles will follow through eventually. "A contract for the missiles will follow logically, and we hope it will happen soon," he added.

http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2018/11/indonesia-to-receive-vl-mica-launchers.html  

KRI Banjarmasin (592)

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 Indonesia signs for four additional KCR-60M fast attack craft

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - Jane's Navy International

03 January 2019


The third-of-class KCR-60M-class fast attack craft, KRI Halasan, seen off Langkawi, Malaysia. Indonesia has placed an order for fou
r more vessels in the class. Source: IHS Markit/Ridzwan Rahmat

Key Points
•Indonesia has acquired four more KCR-60M vessels, the first of which will be delivered in 2021
•Additional boats will be part of an overall effort to reconstitute the class for lower-tempo operations

The Indonesian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has placed an order for four more KCR-60M-class fast attack craft with state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL.

A contract for the vessels, worth IDR2,800 trillion (USD195 million), was signed on 28 December at the MoD's office in Jakarta, a senior official from PT PAL has confirmed with Jane's . All vessels will be constructed by PT PAL at its facilities in Surabaya.

However, unlike contracts for four earlier vessels in the KCR-60M class, the latest order calls for construction work in the 'fitted-for-but-not-with' (FFBNW) configuration for all the vessels' combat effectors including weapons, sensors, and countermeasures systems.

Jane's understands that the Indonesian MoD will issue separate contracts for the vessels' weapons and sensors, although it is unclear when these are expected to materialise.

The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) currently operates a fleet of three KCR-60M vessels, which were commissioned between May and September 2014, and is currently anticipating delivery of a fourth boat that was launched in February 2018.

The class has an overall length of 59.8 m, an overall beam of 8.1 m, and a hull draught of 2.6 m. Powered by two MTU 20V 4000 M73L diesel engines, the vessel can attain a maximum speed of 28 kt and a maximum range of 2,400 n miles at 20 kt. With its full crew complement of 43, the vessel has an endurance of nine days.

The KCR-60M was originally conceived by Indonesian defence planners as a 'hit-and-run' platform that could swiftly deploy guided anti-ship missiles against larger surface combatants, before quickly receding into the archipelagic background.

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Indonesia orders additional medium-lift helos
Gareth Jennings, London - Jane's Defence Weekly (09 January 2019)

As part of a wider deal for 17 medium-lift helicopters for the armed forces, the Indonesian Army is to receive nine new Bell 412EPIs to augment the 412EPs (pictured) it has been operating since 2012. Source: IHS Markit/Patrick Allen

Indonesia has ordered 17 additional medium-lift helicopters for the armed forces, the country’s primary defence contractor announced on 9 January.
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) disclosed on its official Twitter page that the contract comprises eight Airbus Helicopters H225Ms for the Indonesian Air Force (Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara: TNI-AU) and nine Bell 412EPIs for the Indonesian Army (Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Darat: TNI-AD).
The disclosure did not include contract values or delivery timelines. As with previous national contracts for the same or similar helicopter types, the new H225Ms will likely first be delivered to PTDI for mission equipment outfitting and customisation before being handed over to the armed forces, while the 412EPIs will be licence-built in Indonesia.
The TNI-AU already fields three of the six H225M helicopters ordered in 2012, with deliveries ongoing. These aircraft are operated in the combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) and special forces support roles by Aviation Squadron 9, based at Suryadarma in Jakarta. At the time that the first contract was announced it was noted that up to 10 additional helicopters would be procured.
The Bell 412EPI order for the TNI-AD will see the army replace some of its older 412SP helicopters that have been in service since 1986, and augment its complement of 412EP helicopters that have been in service since 2012.
https://www.janes.com/article/85606/indonesia-orders-additional-medium-lift-helos

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Joli coup en Indonésie pour Airbus Helicopters avec la vente de huit Caracal

Par Michel Cabirol            |    09/01/2019, 18:00  |  237  mots


Neuf armées dans le monde ont déjà commandé cet appareil. Outre l'Indonésie, le Caracal a été sélectionné
par la France, la Hongrie, le Brésil, le Mexique, la Malaisie, la Thaïlande, le Koweït et Singapour.
(Crédits : Airbus Helicopters)
     
Le constructeur de Marignane va prochainement signer un contrat pour la vente de huit H225M (Caracal) en Indonésie,

Décidément Airbus Helicopters est actuellement dans une bonne passe commerciale avec sa gamme d'hélicoptères lourds militaires. Après les grands contrats obtenus au Qatar (28 NH90), en Hongrie (16 Caracal) et en Espagne (23 NH90), le constructeur de Marignane va prochainement signer un contrat pour la vente de huit H225M (Caracal) en Indonésie, qui a déjà six H225M dans sa flotte. Son partenaire indonésien PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) a signé mercredi un contrat avec le ministère de la Défense indonésien pour la fourniture de huit H225M et de neuf hélicoptères d'attaque Bell 412EPI (groupe Textron), a-t-il annoncé dans un communiqué publié mercredi.

PT Dirgantara Indonesia est chargé pour le compte d'Airbus Helicopters des ventes en Indonésie et réalise aussi sur son site de Bandung l'installation et la personnalisation des équipements de mission des appareils. Aussi, tout comme Bell, Airbus Helicopters doit prochainement signer le contrat de vente avec PTDI, qui fera la customisation de l'appareil. En 2014, Airbus Helicopters a vendu à l'Indonésie 11 hélicoptères AS565 MBe Panther en version anti-sous-marine (ASM). L'armée indonésienne a également 12 Fennec dans sa flotte. Neuf armées dans le monde ont déjà commandé cet appareil. Outre l'Indonésie, le Caracal a été sélectionné par la France, la Hongrie, le Brésil, le Mexique, la Malaisie, la Thaïlande, le Koweït et Singapour.

https://www.latribune.fr/entreprises-finance/industrie/aeronautique-defense/joli-coup-en-indonesie-pour-airbus-helicopters-avec-la-vente-de-huit-caracal-803258.html  

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AvtoKrAZ Delivered a Batch of KrAZ Truck to Indonesia

11 Januari 2019


KrAZ-5233 4x4 (photos : BMPD)

AvtoKrAZ fulfilled another order for its foreign client for the production of a batch of different models of KrAZ vehicles. Ordered under foreign economic contract, all-wheel drive flatbed cars on the KrAZ-5233 chassis (4x4) and KrAZ-65053 chassis (6x4) in the amount of 923 thousand dollars were sent to Indonesia.



All trucks with 380hp motors. At the request of the customer, who is well aware of KrAZ vehicles, the batch was made standard for serial models.


KrAZ-65053 6x4 (photos : BMPD)


The cars are painted white, as they will be sent to help the UN peacekeeping contingent. The on-board vehicles along with the chassis, on which the partner from abroad will install various special settings - APZ, drinking water tanks, waste collection equipment, etc., will work in the usual extreme road and climate conditions. It is in them that the robust and easy-to-operate KrAZ trucks fully disclose their technical capabilities.



UN missions and divisions around the world are regularly added to the list of users of AvtoKrAZ. Although now it is not the largest counterpart of KrAZ products by the number of units ordered, but it is very status and respectable, with which the company always treats with special attention. Kremenchug Automobile Plant understands that its products - KrAZ trucks and special vehicles based on them - make a significant contribution to the activities of the main international organization in the world. To be a registered UN supplier, which is the KrAZ trademark, a prestigious status recognized worldwide.

(BMPD)

http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2019/01/avtokraz-delivered-batch-of-kraz-truck.html  

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 Indonesia selects 62 m vessel from Abeking & Rasmussen for MCMV replacement

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - Jane's Defence Weekly

31 January 2019


An artist’s impression on the Indonesian Navy’s new MCMV that will be designed and built by Abeking & Rasmussen.
Source: Abeking & Rasmussen


Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Abeking & Rasmussen to design and construct two mine countermeasures vessels (MCMVs) for the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL).

The 62 m vessels will be an evolution of the German Navy’s Frankenthal class, and will replace the TNI-AL’s ageing fleet of two Pulau Rengat-class MCMVs, both of which were commissioned in March 1988.

Abeking & Rasmussen has not given details of specific systems that would go onboard the vessels, but indicated that MCM payloads would include a mine hunting sonar as well as unmanned vehicles.

MCM mission systems that can be deployed from the German Navy’s Frankenthal class include the Seafox I and Seafox C anti-mine maritime drones, and the Pinguin B3 ROV. The non-magnetisable platform can also accommodate one 4 m rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) for intervention duties.

The Indonesian government approved a sum of USD215 million in 2016 for the replacement programme, but the allocation was subsequently reduced to USD204 million in line with latest requirements submitted by the TNI-AL.

Aprés la Chine et l'Inde, l'Indonésie est train de monter en puissance, un pays qui a de l'avenir mais qu'on ne voit pas. Un véritable Empire avec ses 265 Millions d'Habitant

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 Indonesia Begins Installation of Millennium Gun, VL MICA on Lead Martadinata Frigate


08 Februari 2019


Indonesia’s first Martadinata-class frigate is being equipped with close-range air defence capabilities.
Installation of these weapons on both vessels is expected to complete this year (photo : military buzz)

Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has begun installing the Rheinmetall Oerlikon 35 mm Millennium Gun and the VL MICA air defence missile system on the country’s
lead Martadinata (SIGMA 10514)-class guided-missile frigate.



MM-40 Exocet installation works on KRI Martadinata 331 (photo : IMF)

An image of the installation works forwarded to Jane’s by an industry source in Surabaya on 8 March shows the vessel is berthed at PT PAL’s dock in Semarang, with
scaffoldings erected in its forward section. The Millennium Gun is being fitted on a pedestal just ahead of the ship’s bridge, while the 12-cell VL MICA system is located just behind its main gun.

http://defense-studies.blogspot.com/2019/03/indonesia-begins-installation-of.html

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Indonesia launches first locally assembled submarine

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - Jane's Navy International

11 April 2019


Alugoro, seen here at its launch ceremony on 11 April 2019. Source: Indonesian Ministry of Defence


Key Points
•Indonesia has finally launched its first-ever locally assembled naval submarine
•Launch has been long-delayed by silting issues at PT PAL's facilities in Surabaya

Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL has launched the country's third Nagapasa (Type 209/1400)-class diesel-electric submarine (SSK).

The vessel, which will be in service as KRI Alugoro (405) once commissioned, was launched on 11 April at PT PAL's Semarang Dock in Surabaya Indonesia.

While third-in-class overall, Alugoro is the first-ever submarine to be assembled in Indonesia. Its assembly was done in collaboration with engineers from South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) as part of a technology transfer programme.

As reported by Jane's on multiple occasions, Alugoro was originally scheduled to be launched at PT PAL's purpose-built submarine launch facility along Jalan Letnan Supriadi as early as October 2018. However, the location was found to have become too shallow owing to sedimentary deposits.

The submarine was subsequently transferred to the company's Semarang Dock, located about 750 m away, via a 300-foot intermediary barge in March 2019. This is the same location where PT PAL has launched larger naval ships, such as the Philippine Navy's strategic sealift vessels (SSVs).

Alugoro is part of a KRW1.3 trillion (USD1.2 billion) contract signed between DSME and the Indonesian Ministry of Defence in December 2011 for three SSKs. The vessel derives its design from the Republic of Korea Navy's (RoKN's) Chang Bogo-class boats.

First-of-class KRI Nagapasa (403) was commissioned in August 2017, while second boat, Ardadedali (404), was handed over to the Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) in 2018.

The Nagapasa class has an overall length of 61.2 m, an overall beam of 6.25 m, and a hull draught of 5.5 m. It is powered by four MTU 12V 493 diesel generators, and has a contracted top speed of 21.5 kt when dived, and 11 kt when surfaced.

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Indonesia bolsters amphibious assault capabilities with two more landing ships

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - Jane's Navy International

15 April 2019


KRI Teluk Bintuni seen here during its sea trials. Indonesia has awarded a contract for an eighth and ninth vessel in the class.
Source: PT Daya Radar Utama


Key Points
•Indonesia has acquired two more amphibious landing ships for its navy
•The vessels will improve the mobility of Indonesia's armoured vehicles, including its main battle tanks

Indonesia's Ministry of Defence has awarded an IDR360 billion (USD25.5 million) contract to supply the country's navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) with two more landing ship tanks (LSTs).

The contract was awarded to local shipbuilder Batam-based PT Bandar Abadi on 12 April. The vessels will be the eight and ninth in the Teluk Bintuni class overall and will be in service primarily as amphibious transports for the TNI's armoured vehicles.

The LSTs will largely inherit its main features from earlier vessels that are under construction at PT Dok & Perkapalan Kodja Baharai and PT Daya Radar Utama, although there will be slight variances to accommodate requests from the customer, said a PT Bandar Abadi official who spoke to Jane's on 15 April. These variances have yet to be finalised, he added.

The LST type has an overall length of 120 m, beam of 18 m, and a hull draught of 3 m. Powered by two 8,810-hp diesel engines, the vessel has a top speed of 16 kt and a standard range of 7,200 n miles (16,300 km) at 12 kt.

The LST can be equipped with up to two 40 mm naval gun systems on its foredeck and 12.7 mm machine guns at various locations throughout the vessel. It can carry and launch up to 15 BMP-3F infantry fighting vehicles via a roll-on/roll-off ramp at its bow, and deploy 10-tonne helicopter from its flight deck. The BMP-3Fs are currently operated by the Indonesian Marine Corps.

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Indonesia signs LOI with PT Pindad for Kaplan medium tanks

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore and Samuel Cranny-Evans, London - Jane's Defence Weekly

19 April 2019


Indonesia has reaffirmed its interest in acquiring the Kaplan MT Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT) developed by Turkish company FNSS Savunma Sistemleri and Indonesian land systems company PT Pindad.


The Indonesian MoD signed an LOI with PT Pindad on 12 April reaffirming its interest in acquiring Kaplan MT tanks (similar to this one). (FNSS)

On 12 April the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Jakarta signed a letter of intent (LOI) with PT Pindad for the procurement of up to 20 Kaplan MTs – known locally as the Harimau – for USD135 million, an MoD source told Jane’son 18 April.

A contract is expected to be signed within one or two years once funding for the acquisition becomes available, said the source, pointing out that funding will come from the defence budget, a foreign defence credit, or a mixture of both.
   

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Indonesia signs USD82 million LOI for Pandur II IFVs

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - Jane's Defence Weekly

23 April 2019


Key Points
•Indonesia has signed a letter of intent to acquire the Pandur II infantry fighting vehicles
•A contract to deliver between 20 and 22 units is expected to materialise within the next two years


A Pandur II configured as an infantry fighting vehicle, seen here at the 2018 Indo Defence exhibition in Jakarta. (Christopher F Foss)

Indonesia's Ministry of Defence (MoD) and state-owned arms manufacturer PT Pindad has downplayed media reports claiming that a USD82 million contract for 22 8×8 Pandur II vehicles has been signed.

In separate clarifications received by Jane's on 19 and 22 April, officials from the ministry and the company explained that what was signed at Bandung, Indonesia, on 12 April is a letter of intent (LOI) and not a final procurement contract as widely reported.

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Indonesian Defence Ministry 'Signs Documents' for Su-35 Jet Purchase: Minister

10:14 AM, June 3, 2019


Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter (image: nationalinterest.org)


Indonesian Defence Ministry has signed documents concerning the purchase of 11 Su-35 fighter jets while the Trade and Finance Ministries are still in the process of approval, Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu was quoted as saying by TASS on Sunday.

The need for approval from multiple ministries was connected with the fact that "there will be different forms of payment," he explained. The minister’s statement could be interpreted to mean that negotiations are in the direction of a possible barter trade. Jakarta has insisted on a combination of hard currency and barter trade against purchase of the jets. The latter means Russia buys palm oil and a few other natural products produced in Indonesia. Earlier reports had said that barter trade could form over 50% of the price of the jets, said to be $8 billion.

This is the clearest indication as yet that the purchase of the fighter jets is on track and has progressed beyond negotiations in recent months. Earlier there were reports that the Jakarta might be having second thoughts in the light of the United States’ threat to impose sanctions against countries buying Russian military equipment.

A top Russian official, Victor Kladov, Rostec’s director for international cooperation and regional policy had said in March that the procurement of the Su-35 jets had been on hold till the Indonesian elections and that the process would pick up steam after a new government was in place. “The barter trade for military equipment was proving to be a win-win deal for both countries,” he had said during the LIMA event in Malaysia

https://www.defenseworld.net/news/24880/Indonesian_Defence_Ministry__Signs_Documents__for_Su_35_Jet_Purchase__Minister#.XPWJiKYw_IU

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Indonesia designates two Panther helicopters for anti-submarine operations

Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - Jane's Navy International

13 June 2019



Then Indonesian Navy chief Admiral Ade Supandi at the commissioning ceremony of the service's first two Panther helicopters in 2017.
Source: TNI-AL


Key Points
•Indonesia has designated two of its AS 565 Panther naval helicopters for anti-submarine warfare duties
•Nine other airframes are currently being fitted for multimodal missions and will replace the service's fleet of ageing BO 105 helicopters

Only two of the Indonesian Navy's (Tentera Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL's) 11 Airbus Helicopters AS 565MBe Panther helicopters are equipped for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations, a military source told Jane's on 11 June.

The rest of the helicopters in the fleet are currently being configured for multimodal operations, and will progressively replace the TNI-AL Naval Aviation Fleet's squadron of ageing BO 015 utility helicopters.

"In the future, the remaining nine helicopters might be installed with ASW equipment like the dipping-sonar, but for now, only two airframes in the fleet have been dedicated for ASW operations," the source said.

Indonesia ordered 11 new AS565 MBe Panther helicopters in 2014 as part of efforts to improve the TNI-AL's embarked aviation and ASW capabilities. According to information provided by Airbus Helicopters, the Panther variant that has been supplied to the TNI-AL has an increased maximum take-off weight over its predecessors, at 4,500 kg, compared with 4,300 kg for earlier versions of the AS 565.

The aircraft is equipped with two Safran Arriel 2N engines that have been optimised for 'hot and high' conditions, and enables the helicopter to reach a top speed of 165 kt and a range of 780 km. The aircraft is also equipped with Airbus Helicopter's latest-generation tail rotor and a four-axis autopilot to help reduce crew workload.

Under a collaboration agreement between Airbus Helicopters and state-owned Indonesian company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), all 11 airframes were delivered in the 'green' state to PTDI's facilities in Bandung where they received their service liveries, and underwent further outfitting, including installation of mission equipment