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Indonesia to Buy More Russian Jet Fighters, Patrol Ships
March 20, 2013

Hundreds of Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers gesture as they arrive at Tanjung Emas Port in Semarang on Feb. 28 after six months of border duty near Papua New Guinea. Indonesian defense officials on Wednesday said Indonesia planned to buy more than a dozen Russian Sukhoi fighter jets and domestically made, missile-equipped patrol ships. (JG Photo/ Dhana Kencana)


Indonesia plans to buy more than a dozen Russian Sukhoi fighter jets and domestically made, missile-equipped patrol ships as part of a $15 billion five-year campaign to modernize its military, defense officials said on Wednesday.

Southeast Asia’s largest economy has sharply increased its defense budget since 2010 as the military looks to bolster its capacity to protect shipping lanes, ports and maritime boundaries.

Indonesia is also wary of being left behind as China, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and other Asian nations ramp up defense spending.

Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said Indonesia wanted to buy a full squadron of the Sukhoi fighter jets and the patrol boats.

He also warned delegates at a military conference that rapidly increasing military spending and stronger defense capabilities in the region could sow distrust and fuel rivalry.

“If this is not accompanied by enhanced transparency that improves trust and confidence, it could run the risk of an arms race that adversely impacts on peace and stability,” he said.

Another Indonesian military official said the plan was to buy as many as 16 more Russian Sukhoi fighter jets, 17 patrol vessels, three light frigates and an undisclosed number of tanks and missiles.

Indonesia also planned to upgrade a squadron of US-made F-16s. Indonesia already has more than 10 Sukhoi jets.

Last October, the Defense Ministry said it was set to buy 130 Leopard 2 tanks from Rheinmetall AG of Germany worth a total of $280 million.

Indonesia, a vast nation of islands with key sea lanes and 54,700 km of coast, has also ordered three submarines from South Korea to expand its fleet to five.

Defense spending in 2012 stood at Rp 72.5 trillion ($7.54 billion), up 30 percent from 2011. It is expected to rise to Rp 77.7 trillion in 2013.

Reuter

Indonesia to Buy More Russian Jet Fighters, Patrol Ships | The Jakarta Globe

 

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Indonesia to Buy More Russian Jet Fighters, Patrol Ships
March 20, 2013

Hundreds of Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers gesture as they arrive at Tanjung Emas Port in Semarang on Feb. 28 after six months of border duty near Papua New Guinea. Indonesian defense officials on Wednesday said Indonesia planned to buy more than a dozen Russian Sukhoi fighter jets and domestically made, missile-equipped patrol ships. (JG Photo/ Dhana Kencana)


Indonesia plans to buy more than a dozen Russian Sukhoi fighter jets and domestically made, missile-equipped patrol ships as part of a $15 billion five-year campaign to modernize its military, defense officials said on Wednesday.

Southeast Asia’s largest economy has sharply increased its defense budget since 2010 as the military looks to bolster its capacity to protect shipping lanes, ports and maritime boundaries.

Indonesia is also wary of being left behind as China, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and other Asian nations ramp up defense spending.

Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said Indonesia wanted to buy a full squadron of the Sukhoi fighter jets and the patrol boats.

He also warned delegates at a military conference that rapidly increasing military spending and stronger defense capabilities in the region could sow distrust and fuel rivalry.

“If this is not accompanied by enhanced transparency that improves trust and confidence, it could run the risk of an arms race that adversely impacts on peace and stability,” he said.

Another Indonesian military official said the plan was to buy as many as 16 more Russian Sukhoi fighter jets, 17 patrol vessels, three light frigates and an undisclosed number of tanks and missiles.

Indonesia also planned to upgrade a squadron of US-made F-16s. Indonesia already has more than 10 Sukhoi jets.

Last October, the Defense Ministry said it was set to buy 130 Leopard 2 tanks from Rheinmetall AG of Germany worth a total of $280 million.

Indonesia, a vast nation of islands with key sea lanes and 54,700 km of coast, has also ordered three submarines from South Korea to expand its fleet to five.

Defense spending in 2012 stood at Rp 72.5 trillion ($7.54 billion), up 30 percent from 2011. It is expected to rise to Rp 77.7 trillion in 2013.

Reuter

Indonesia to Buy More Russian Jet Fighters, Patrol Ships | The Jakarta Globe

Finally some sense but Indonesia should have at least 75 Sukhoi with 24 F-16 and some other Fighter Planes

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

Finally some sense but Indonesia should have at least 75 Sukhoi with 24 F-16 and some other Fighter Planes

Wait & see...

 

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Indonesian Navy's Eastern Rear Admiral: Six Navy Warships Alerted In Ambalat
Today 16:49

Addressing the situation in the border areas of conflict in relation to neighboring countries that have not yet decreased, raising the necessary preparedness of the soldiers who are serving in the border region, both onshore and at sea. It occurs to anticipate things that may harm the country of Indonesia, such as the exodus of citizens of neighboring countries towards Indonesia and others. To give motivation and encouragement to Navy soldiers on duty in the border region, the Commander of the Eastern Fleet RI (Pangarmatim) Rear Admiral TNI General Pramono, SH, M. Hum carry out a visit to the Lanal (Naval Base) Nunukan and Ambalat waters on Wednesday (20 / 3). During the visit Pangarmatim reviewing Navy Postal Observer in Sei Pancang Radar post, it provides guidance to Soldiers of the Navy who served in the border region.

To soldiers who served in the waters of Ambalat, Pangarmatim give emphasis to the soldiers in order to, for the task, keep the spirit and constantly improve skills as warrior and sea forces to provide security at the border, especially in the waters of Indonesia - Malaysia. Pangarmatim also describes current 6 Navy warships in the waters of the Ambalat KRI AHP - 355, KRI OWA - 354, KRI LION - 651, KRI TDN - 819, SRG KRI - KRI 911 and PTL - 869. It is expected to be able to provide security for the people Nunukan and was able to secure national interests.

While in the Navy Base Nunukan, Pangarmatim emphasize to soldiers in Lanal Nunukan to always preserve the good name and image of the Navy. As a soldier who served on the border, said Pangarmatim, is an honor and not all soldiers are given a chance on duty at the border. Besides Pangarmatim also ordered that all soldiers of the Navy maintain cohesion, solidarity between the military and police as well as waking up together in providing service to the Indonesian nation and state by continuously hone the instinct of combat, readiness and maintain physical, mental and psychological as warriors. (Dispenarmatim).

 

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Indonesia - Belarus Agree on Remote Weapon System Production
March 19, 2013

RWS Adunok made by KB Belarus on Display in the Interpolitex exhibition in 2011 (photo: Militaryphotos)

Jakarta (Antara Sumatra) - Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said Indonesia and Belarus agreed to jointly produce remote control weapon system to be placed on Panzer Anoa.

Purnomo said the cooperation was under the umbrella of a joint memorandum signed himself with the State Military Industrial Committee Chairman Belarus Sergei Gurulev in Istana Merdeka, Jakarta, on Tuesday.

"That's just a joint production (co-production)'' the remote weapons system (RWS) will be for use on the Anoa," he said.

He said, the'' remote control'' were purchased from Belarus, with help from them the RWS will be produced jointly by Indonesia and Belarus.

"So, as an added bonus. We can open employment, joint investment," he said.

RWS made by Army research Indodefence exhibited in 2012 (photo: Defense Studies)

Besides, according to him, increased cooperation for the defense industry in the future can be improved. In addition to production of the '' remote control weapon station (RCWS) ", according to Purnomo can also be upgraded for production of tank, transport vehicle that can carry two tanks and anti-tank guided missile''.

He added that Belarus has the ability to master the weapons technology because of the splintering of the Soviet Union. "Before the Soviet Union broke out, there was industry in various places. In Belarus there's just happen to be defense industry located in there" he said.


Meanwhile, President Director Pindad Adik A Soedarsono said, "the remote weapon system that will be produced will be built inside the Panzer Anoa so it can control the guns from inside the Panzer.

"So in later version of the Anoa, it will no longer need people outside the vehicle to fire the gun" he said.


PT Pindad and TNI AD (Army) Develops 'Gatling Gun'
March 20, 2013

Gatling gun developed by the Army-Pindad (photo: Defense Studies)

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - One of the weapons that attract visitors during the Jakarta International Defence Dialogue (Jidd) is Gatling gun on display at the booth of the Ministry of Defence. The East Timor's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao just look wide eyed staring at the weapon 7.56 caliber barrels.

President Director of PT Pindad Adik Avianto said today that the Gatling gun is still in the prototype phase. Static test has been completed. In the near future will be held dynamic test. This weapon can spew bullets with a speed of 3000 per minute. The speed will be essential for the weapon uses inside an attack helicopters or warships.

According to Adik, this project came from the Army R & D development. In accordance with the planning and doctrine, in the times to come, there's maybe a need for a weapon like this. "In the future we supply, Pindad was able to provide," said Adik.

 

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Jakarta dialogue aims at easing tension in Asia
Yuliasri Perdani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Headlines | Thu, March 21 2013, 9:11 AM

Killing machine: Soldiers stand near a machine gattling gun at the International Defense Dialogue 2013 expo at the Jakarta Convention Center, Jakarta, on Wednesday. JP/Jerry Adiguna

The third Jakarta International Defense Dialogue (JIDD) started on Wednesday with the aim of reducing tension in the Asia and the Pacific and bringing together countries in the region. Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said that the forum could help find solutions to resolve conflict and territorial disputes plaguing the region.

“The JIDD is aimed at facilitating the creation of a conducive environment for peace and stability that is supported by transparency, trust and cooperation,” he said in his speech for the forum at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) in Central Jakarta.

More than 1,300 participants, mostly military and government officials, from 38 countries joined the two-day event.

The annual event also has a defense exhibition and seminars with high-ranking military officials and defense experts giving talks on important subjects.

Tension in the Asia-Pacific region has been growing in recent years. China and its neighbors in Southeast Asia are still fighting over the South China Sea, while tension in the Korean peninsula lingers.

This security threat has prompted some countries to increase their military spending.

Purnomo said he was concerned that the increased military spending could adversely impact on regional stability.

“If this [increased defense spending] is not accompanied by an enhanced transparency that improves trust and confidence, it could run the risk of becoming an arms race that adversely impacts on peace and stability,” he said.

In his remarks to open the forum, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono underlined the importance of strategic trust among countries in the Asia Pacific region.

“It [strategic trust] refers to an evolving sense of mutual confidence between nations — and particularly between government and militaries. Strategic trust is what we need to consistently evolve, spread and strengthen across the region,” Yudhoyono said.

Yudhoyono said that strategic trust is a key factor in the relationship between the US and China, India and Pakistan, China and Japan.

He said that democracy and economic cooperation in the region had created a conducive environment for the countries to settle their problems.

Yudhoyono then referred to the recent democratic transition of Myanmar and the “positive, cooperative relations” between the US and China, as contributing to the stability of the region.

Yudhoyono urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China to expedite the process in formulating a Regional Code of Conduct (CoC) as part of an effort to resolve disputes in the South China Sea.

“We hope that the CoC will be finalized sooner rather than later. It would go a long way to strengthen confidence building, which turns potential conflict into potential cooperation in the South China Sea,” he said.

Lt. Gen. Qi Jiangou of China’s People’s Liberation Army supported Yudhoyono’s statement, saying that China was expecting a win-win solution from the Code of Conduct.

“We facilitate the faster deliberation of the CoC. What we desire in the South China Sea is peace, harmony and cooperation,” Qi, the army’s deputy chief of general staff, said.

While promoting deeper strategic trust in the region, Indonesia continues its effort to upgrade its obsolete military equipment.

An Indonesian military official, as quoted by Reuters, said that the nation is in the process of procuring 16 Russian Sukhoi fighter jets, 17 patrol vessels, three light frigates and an undisclosed number of tanks and missiles. The plan is part of a US$15 billion to modernize its military.

 

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Oooo scary, a demigod just gave me a chance once in my life, how wonder and grateful I am.

It was a joke...dude. I see you take some this and that thing really serious.
You quoted Hillary Clinton. If others see Indonesia as regional power, congrat, there´s no problem at all. Go ahead!

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

Sneak peek of the NLAW

 

[nufix]

It was a joke...dude. I see you take some this and that thing really serious.
You quoted Hillary Clinton. If others see Indonesia as regional power, congrat, there´s no problem at all. Go ahead!

I have forgotten it, you don't have to clarify anything man. Cheer up.
Thanks.

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

RI plans joint naval exercise in SE Asia
Yuliasri Perdani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | National | Fri, March 22 2013, 8:16 AM

Cross borders: (From left) University of the Philippines’s Professor Emeritus of political science Carolina G. Hernandez, former Indonesian ambassador to Australia and The Jakarta Post senior editor Sabam Siagian, Indonesian Law and Human Rights Minister Amir Syamsuddin, former chief of Australian defense forces air chief marshall (ret.) Angus Houston and India’s Defence Ministry’s Chief of the Integrated Defense Staff, Sanjiv Langer, speak at a discussion on porous borders during the Jakarta International Defense Dialogue (JIDD) at the Jakarta Convention Center on Thursday. (JP/Wendra Ajistyatama)

The Indonesian government is planning to invite sailors from ASEAN countries and those beyond the region to take part in a joint naval exercise as part of efforts to improve stability in Southeast Asian waters, which have long been the site of territorial disputes.

Navy chief of staff Vice Adm. Marsetio said on Thursday that the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) would pitch the plan during the International Maritime Security Symposium in Jakarta, which is slated for December. The forum is expected to draw more than 45 navy chiefs from around the world.

“We would like to give a short briefing that we have a plan to conduct the multilateral exercise. For the first step, we would like to invite all ASEAN members. It could also be ASEAN plus two, three or 10 [partner countries],” he said at the Jakarta International Defense Dialogue (JIDD) in Central Jakarta.

Marsetio said the naval exercise could help the region deal with a wide range of maritime security challenges, including territorial disputes, transnational crimes, safety of sea transportation and natural disasters.

Maritime security in the region is prone to conflict as several ASEAN countries and China are in dispute over the resource-rich South China Sea. ASEAN and China are discussing the formulation of a Regional Code of Conduct (CoC) in the contested waters.

Marsetio, however, declined to confirm if the planned exercise was prompted by simmering tensions over the South China Sea.

“The important issue is how the countries in the region can enhance their humanitarian and disaster-relief efforts,” he said.

Marsetio was upbeat that the planned naval exercise could materialize, as several ASEAN countries had already collaborated in maritime security initiatives, such as the Malacca Strait Sea Patrol.

In this program, naval forces from Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand jointly patrol the Strait of Malacca, the 805-kilometer main shipping channel between the Indian and Pacific oceans.

The sea patrol, which was initiated in 2004, has curbed smuggling along the porous border.

“[The sea patrol] could become a template for cooperation agreements between ASEAN navies. For example, ASEAN member states should first agree upon areas considered prone to maritime security threats,” Marsetio said.

The agreement, he said, should be followed by a commitment to prepare ready-to-deploy warships to respond to any threat or escalations in specified areas.

Rear Adm. Anne Cullerre, joint commander of armed forces in French Polynesia, welcomed the idea of a naval exercise in Southeast Asia.

“I think the proposal for the exercise is good […] More people will talk and work together. It would encourage greater cooperation and interoperability,” she said at the JIDD.

Also at the discussion, Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Djoko Suyanto warned that energy and food scarcities could pose a threat to security and stability in the region.

“Looking at the rapid growth of populations, leaders must ensure uninterrupted supplies of food, energy and water for their people. A failure to fulfill these needs could become a potential source of conflict,” he said.

RI plans joint naval exercise in SE Asia | The Jakarta Post

I wonder who said that Indonesia doesn't have a political traction in the region?

 

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Thousands of soldiers are to be sent to borders.

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

Indonesia - Iran Will Conduct Research and Collaboration in the Field of Defense Technology

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reviews an honour guard at Jakarta's presidential palace yesterday before talks with Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
Photo: AP

While associated with Wamenhan (Deputy Defense Minister) meeting with Iran, Wamenhan Indonesia explained that the meeting discussed among other things the opportunity to explore a number of defense cooperation as a follow up to the meeting of the two heads of government.

In particular both the occasion Wamenhan discuss opportunities for cooperation in the defense industry where Wamenhan Iran informed a number of technological defense developments ranging from mid-level to the level of high technology. While Wamenhan RI said that currently Indonesia also starting the development of the domestic defense industry.

"So we will have a collaboration in the field of defense research and technology that has been designed by Kemenristek (Ministry of Research & Technology) where Kemhan (Ministry of Defense) also going to be in it," said Wamenhan RI.

In addition to receiving Deputy Defense Minister from China and Iran, before the first day of implementation Jidd 2013, Wednesday (20/3) Wamenhan RI has received a visit from Commander of King Faisal Naval Base (Jeddah) Rear Admiral Staff Mueidh Bin Abdulrahman Alshamrani, Wamenhan Brunei Darussalam Dato Paduka Haji Mustappa bin Haji Sirat, DPMB, SMB, PJK, PIKB, BA, and Spanish Secretary General of Defense Policy D. Alejandro Enrique Alvaro Gonzalez San Martin.

For two days organizing Jidd 2013, officials RI Kemhan both Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro, Wamenhan Sjafrie and chief Lt. Gen. Budiman received several delegations from friendly countries that participate in the Jidd 2013. In a meeting with a delegation of high officials from the defense of friendly countries, discussed efforts - efforts to enhance defense cooperation between Indonesia relations with friendly countries.

Indonesia

 

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KRI Oswald Siahaan sent to ambalat? Hmmm....

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

Korea Flies First Export T-50 Trainer Jets for Indonesia
AIN Defense Perspective » March 22, 2013

by Chris Pocock

Korea Aerospace Industries has flown the first T-50 advanced jet trainer for the Indonesian Air Force.
March 22, 2013, 1:25 PM

The first T-50 advanced jet trainer for the Indonesian Air Force has been flown in Korea by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). The first export order for the T-50 was placed in 2011, and is worth $400 million for 16 aircraft, according to the Indonesians.

Indonesian pilots are scheduled to train on the T-50 in Korea before the first aircraft are ferried to the southeast Asian nation later this year. They are replacing BAE Hawk Mk 53s in the 15th squadron.

Indonesia also evaluated the Aermacchi M346, Aero Vodochody L-159 and Yak-130 before selecting the T-50. Indonesia previously bought KT-1 primary trainers from KAI, while Korea bought 12 CN-235 twin-turboprop transports from the Bandung licensed production line.

Korea Flies First Export T-50 Trainer Jets for Indonesia | Aviation International News

 

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Minister of Defense Receives CEO of Airbus Military.

Jakarta, DMC - Indonesian Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro accompanied by Director of PT. Dirgantara Indonesia Budi Santoso and officials in the Kemhan, Friday (22/3) received a visit from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Military, Domingo Urena Raso at the Ministry of Defence of Indonesia, Jakarta. In a meeting to discuss increased cooperation in the aerospace program between Airbus Military and PT. Dirgantara Indonesia.

Menhan Menerima CEO Airbus Military CEO