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Airbus Helicopters hands over Indonesia’s first EC725 for combat search and rescue missions.
Airbus Helicopters has handed over the first of six EC725 rotorcraft acquired by Indonesia for combat search and rescue (CSAR) missions. Present at Airbus Helicopters’ Marignane, France facility to accept the aircraft included members of the Indonesian Ministry of Defence, the Indonesian Air Force, as well as PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI). The 11-ton twin-engine helicopter will be delivered to the Air Force by mid-2015 after PTDI completes the mission equipment outfitting and customization at its Bandung, West Java facility.


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Airbus Helicopters has handed over the first of six EC725 rotorcraft acquired by Indonesia for combat search and rescue (CSAR) missions



“We are pleased to receive this first EC725 from Airbus Helicopters, which will allow us to complete it in the CSAR version to be handed over to the Indonesian Air Force,” said PTDI President Budi Santoso. “We will continue to work closely with Airbus Helicopters to ensure the on-time delivery of the remaining units, as we anticipate an additional order from the Air Force for 10 more EC725s to complete its squadron of 16 helicopters.”

When deployed by the Indonesian Air Force, the EC725 fleet will significantly enhance the military service’s CSAR capabilities, benefitting from the proven performance and durability of Airbus Helicopters’ latest member in its Super Puma helicopter family.

The mission equipment integration and completion of these six EC725 will mark a new step in Airbus Helicopters’ well-established cooperation with PTDI, which includes a strategic industrial agreement and the Indonesian company’s role in Airbus Helicopters’ global supply chain.

The Indonesian Air Force has been a long-time operator of both the AS332 Super Puma and SA330 Puma rotorcraft, which were license-produced by PTDI since over 30 years ago. The partnership between PTDI and Airbus Helicopters has continued to grow, resulting in PTDI becoming a key supplier of tail booms and airframe assemblies of the EC225 and EC725 since 2008.

“Airbus Helicopters’ cooperation with PT Dirgantara Indonesia is exemplary,” said Philippe Monteux, Head of Region South East Asia & Pacific at Airbus Helicopters. “Our delivery of the first EC725, with significant parts being first built by PTDI, underscores how our partnership continues to evolve, meeting Indonesia’s helicopter needs and further contributing to the progress of its aerospace sector.”

Airbus Helicopters hands over Indonesia’s first EC725 for combat search and rescue missions 0711141 - Army Recognition
 
Jakarta awards FNSS for Modern Tank Project

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Indonesia awarded FNSS to work on Modern Tank Project. Turkey and Indonesia signed the Memorandum of Understanding at Indo Defence 2014 exhibition.

The tank will be at medium weight and agreement covers joint project development and joint prototype production. FNSS will play an important role at joint platform development.

ASELSAN, will take place at fire control and electronic system integration process. Tank will have 25/30 tonnes weight and will be equipped with 105 mm cannon and 7,62 mm machine gun.

PT Pindad Company will be partner company. Tank will be capable of manoeuvring in tropical enviroment and wet ground.

Jakarta awards FNSS for Modern Tank Project
 
Pindad to benefit from
‘Badak’ production


Bagus BT Saragih, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | National | Sat, November 08 2014, 8:19 AM
National News

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Indonesian armoured vehicle manufacturer PT Pindad is exhibiting a version of its 6x6 Anoa2 APC integrated with a full CMI Defence 90mm turret for the first time at IndoDefence. The vehicle has been christened the Badak by the government.

State-owned land-system and weapons maker PT Pindad was optimistic that its latest type of light armored vehicle, called the Badak, could also be marketed in the future to other nations, particularly in Southeast Asia.

The 6X6 Badak, which is currently being showcased at the Indo Defence 2014 in Jakarta, is a joint project with Belgium-based Cockerill Maintenance & Ingenierie SA Defence (CMI).

The Badak is fitted with a locally-built Cockerill 90P turret (90 millimeter) developed by CMI.

The name, Badak, which means rhinoceros, was given to it spontaneously by Vice President Jusuf Kalla when he inspected the vehicle at the exhibition on Wednesday.

The Badak is a modification of Pindad’s previous light armored vehicle, the Anoa, which was also named after a native species from the island of Sulawesi.

“Of course our main target is the TNI [Indonesian Military] as the user of [the Badak]. Like the Anoa, we are optimistic the Badak can also attract foreign customers, from Southeast Asia for example,” Edy Purwanto, Pindad’s vice president in charge of Special Vehicles, said during a visit to The Jakarta Post on Thursday.

CMI vice president for Commercial James Caudle, meanwhile, said his company was optimistic the cooperation with Pindad could help expand its business in the region.

“CMI understands and accepts the Indonesian government’s strategic objectives in terms of resilience and defense. We seek a long-term partnership with Pindad, which is expected to be able to produce, design, modify and maintain complex weapons systems,” he said.

Caudle added that CMI had integrated Pindad into its global supply network, in which the state-owned firm would serve as the base of production of CMI’s turret for the global market. CMI, on the other hand, would help Pindad sell its products in the world market.

Edy said CMI had committed to transfer its technologies and expertise to Pindad as mandated by the 2012 Law on Defense Industry.

“Pindad has also been mandated by the law to help TNI meet the 2024 Minimum Essential Forces [MEF]. The Badak is part of the effort,” he said.

The Badak is expected to have 40 percent of its components domestically made. Production is planned to begin next year.

The Anoa was one of Pindad’s products that had managed to attract international buyers.

“We had a deal with Malaysia, which wanted to buy 32 Anoa vehicles. Dozens of Anoas have also been in Lebanon to support the UN mission,” Edy said.

The Anoa was first unveiled in 2008.

Pindad had built around 150 for the Indonesian Army. Brunei Darussallam had reportedly ordered 15 vehicles, while Timor Leste bought four. Several countries in the Middle East have been cited as potential export customers, as well.

The deal with Malaysia, which was made in 2012, however, has currently stalled because the Malaysian government said it wanted to pay for some of the Anoas in kind, with Malaysian products, rather than in cash, Edy said.

Speculation is rife that Malaysia wanted to trade for some of the Anoas with Malaysia-made Proton sedans.

The deal with CMI was signed last year at Pindad’s base in Bandung, West Java.
 
Damn, I was hoping they save the Badak name for our indigenous tank. :(

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Saab Launches Stealth Fast Attack Craft in Indonesia
SATURDAY, 08 NOVEMBER, 2014

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The result of a collaborative joint venture between Saab and its Indonesian partner PT Lundin, Stealth Fast Attack Craft (FAC) is a high-speed multi-role missile ship that combines innovative hull design and construction with Saab’s renowned 9LV Combat Management System and Fire Control System technology.

Ideal for the littorals and “brown water” operations, the ship is 63 meters long with a draft of only 1.2 meters. The low weight due to composite construction makes it cruise leisurely even in rough sea conditions. The stability and the high mounted sensor suite gives this FAC a sensor range comparable to a frigate, making this vessel ideal to detect and counteract smuggling, piracy and terrorist threats. The vessel also comes with an 11m long, high-speed rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) that can be used for Special Forces operations.

The Saab combat system solution comprises of the 9LV CMS & FCS, the brand new Sea Giraffe 1X surveillance radar, the long range Anti-Ship Missile RBS15 Mk3, the Radar ESM (SME 150), the Ceros 200 fire control director and the Bofors 40Mk4 Naval Gun with full CIWS capability through its 3P Programmable Ammunition.

“The solution is the outcome of a partnership agreement between Indonesia and Saab. The partnership will allow for extensive technology transfer and industrial cooperation. When it comes to stealthy littoral combat ships, Sweden and Saab has more than 25 years of experience in designing, building and operating composite stealth ships. Stealth FAC, the newest Saab offering, possesses combat capabilities similar to the tried and tested Visby Class Corvette that is currently in operation with the Swedish Navy.”says Dan Enstedt, President & CEO, Saab Asia Pacific.

The Stealth FAC is designed to optimize life cycle cost. Support and service will be offered locally throughout its entire lifetime. The Stealth FAC is uniquely affordable to procure and operate.

SAAB PRESS CENTRE | TEMPO

Saab Launches Stealth Fast Attack Craft in Indonesia | Economy & Business | Tempo.Co :: Indonesian News Portal
 
Air Platforms
IndoDefence 2014: UAC announces Su-35 bid for Indonesian fighter competition
Jon Grevatt, Jakarta - IHS Jane's Defence Industry
05 November 2014
Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is the latest industrial enterprise to announce a bid, offering its Sukhoi Su-35 'Flanker-E', to meet Indonesia's USD1 billion multirole combat aircraft procurement programme.

A senior UAC official told IHS Jane's at IndoDefence 2014 in Jakarta that the corporation believes that the Su-35 is the "natural choice" for the Indonesian Air Force (Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Udara: TNI-AU) as it seeks to replace its ageing Northrop F-5E Tiger II fleet before the end of the decade.

The official also confirmed that UAC was close to finalising a contract with China to supply the Su-35 to the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
 
IPCD presents home-made Unmanned Aerial Vehicles "Tactical" and "Surveyor" at IndoDefence 2014
IndoDefence Expo and Forum always represents a unique opportunity for small Indonesian manufacturer to demonstrate their technological expertise in many defense industry domains. This is why Indonesian company PT Indo Pacific Communication & Defence has chosen IndoDefence 2014 to present two lightweight UAV: the Tactical and the Surveyor.

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IPCD Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at IndoDefence 2014

Tactical UAV System is a low cost reconnaissance unmanned aerial system designed to support troop movements on battlefield, or others users needing short distance "over the hill" observation.

Thanks to its lightweight design, the Tactical's max speed can rise 80 Km/h, and 40 Km/h in cruise speed. Tactical UAV has an operational range of 5 km and an operational altitude of 500 m.
In addition of its function for the military, Tactical UAV is also beneficial for commercial use. Tactical UAV specializes in aerial surveillance of large aera, such as ; plantation mapping and inspection, aerial photography, road patrol and urban security.

Tactical UAV provides real-time video with fast response time, and also requires minimal operational personnel (2). The system includes Ground Control System, Autopilot and Payload Options, with a max payload of 0.5 Kg.


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Surveyor Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at IndoDefence 2014

The Surveyor UAV is a compact, low operating cost, high mobility unmanned aerial system capable for both military and commercial applications. Surveyor UAV provides short range (up to 30 km), low altitude (max 1,000 m), real-time aerial observation, surveillance and reconnaissance. Surveyor UAV's advanced system provides a reliable communication link, modular design, high mobility and self-contained support. The system includes autopilot, video transmitter and customized payload options.

It can be perfectly used in numerous different operations, such as target locator, short battle damage acquisition and target correction for artillery and air force.

The second IPCD's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle weighs 6 Kg but has superior capabilities in term of payload (max 1 kg). Its cruise speed varies from 60 to 100 Km/h.
 
Airbus Group Ingin Perluas Kerjasama dengan Indonesia
Berita Terkini | 2014-11-08 14:04:42 | 27 Kali Dibaca

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Jakarta, DMC – Di sela-sela kegiatan “Indo Defence 2014 Expo & Forum”, pameran industri pertahanan berskala internasional keenam yang digelar oleh Kementerian Pertahanan, Menteri Pertahanan RI Ryamizard Ryacudu melakukan sejumlah pertemuan dengan delegasi perusahaan-perusahaan peserta Indo Defence 2014 Expo & Forum, diantaranya pertemuan dengan delegasi dari perusahaan pembuat pesawat ternama asal Eropa, Airbus Group, Rabu (5/11) di JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta.

Dalam pertemuan ini, Delegasi Airbus Group yang dipimpin oleh CEO Airbus Group Indonesia Laurent Godin menyampaikan keinginannya untuk meningkatkan dan memperluas kerjasama dengan Indonesia khususnya kerjasama dengan perusahaan industri strategis PT DI di Bandung yang sudah terjalin baik saat ini.

Laurent Godin mengatakan, pihaknya menyadari bahwa Indonesia merupakan negara yang memiliki potensi besar termasuk potensi di bidang industri pertahanan. Kedepan, Airbus Group berharap kerjasama ini dapat terus berlanjut dimasa mendatang dan mendapat dukungan dari pemerintah Indonesia.

Airbus Group ingin terus membangun hubungan baik dan menjalin kerjasama yang saling menguntungkan dengan Indonesia. Sejauh ini kerjasama Airbus Group dengan Indonesia adalah kerjasama dalam pembangunan beberapa pesawat dan penyediaan spare part dengan di PT DI.

Melaui Airbus Transport International, salah satu divisi perusahaan bagian dari Airbus Group telah lama menjalin kerjasama dengan PT DI diantaranya kerjasama produksi bersama dan Transfer of Technology (ToT) pembuatan pesawat CN295. Kerjasama tersebut diharapkan terus berlanjut dan pihak Airbus Transport International akan selalu menunggu serta siap mendukung sepenuhnya setiap ada permintaan kerjasama dari Indonesia.

Dalam kesempatan yang baik tersebut pihak Airbus Transport International juga menawarkan kerjasama pembangunan pesawat angkut untuk mendukung bantuan angkutan peralatan berat dan juga kerjasama pengembangan sistem pesawat tanpa awak (UAV).

Selain itu, Airbus Group melalui divisi Airbus Helicopters juga menyatakan siap mendukung kemajuan teknologi di Indonesia. Sejauh ini Airbus Helicopters telah menjalin kerjasama dengan PT DI dalam pembangunan helikopter baik untuk kepentingan militer maupun komersil.

Sedangkan melalui Eurofighter Typhoon yang juga merupakan divisi dari Airbus Group menyatakan siap mendukung program pengembangan pesawat tempur KFX/IFX khususnya dalam peningkatam system assembly di PT DI, Bandung.

Menanggapi hal tersebut, Menhan RI menyampaikan terimakasih atas tawaran yang baik tersebut dan berharap pertemuan ini dapat mempererat dan meningkatkan kerjasama antara Indonesia dengan Airbus Group yang telah terjalin baik selama ini. Menhan RI menyatakan ketertarikannya terkait kerjasama dalam pembangunan helikopter angkut.

Ketertarikannya tersebut diungkapkannya, karena didasarkan kebutuhan Indonesia sebagai negara dengan wilayah yang memiliki kerawanan terhadap terjadinya bencana alam. Indonesia sangat membutuhkan helikopter angkut yang dapat digunakan dalam misi operasi militer selain perang sebagai pendukung operasi tanggap darurat untuk mengangkut alat-alat berat apabila terjadi musibah bencana alam.

Rusia Tawarkan Kerjasama Pelatihan Bagi Ahli- Ahli Indonesia

Sementara itu, pada hari kedua pameran, Kamis (6/11) di tempat yang sama, Menhan RI juga berkesempatan bertemu dengan delegasi dari Rusia yang dipimpin oleh Deputy Director of the FSMTC of Russia; Vladimir Drozhov. Pada pertemuan ini, pihak Rusia menyampaikan keinginan untuk meningkatkan kerjasama di bidang teknik militer.

Pihak Rusia memandang bahwa Indonesia merupakan negara yang memiliki peranan sangat penting dalam menjaga keamanan dan stabilitas di kawasan Asia Pasific. Pada pertemuan terakhir di Beijing antara Presiden RI dan Presiden Rusia telah memberikan suatu pondasi yang kuat bagi peningkatan kerjasama kedua negara kedepan.

Vladimir Drozhov mengungkap bahwa pemerintah Rusia siap untuk memberikan dukungan pelatihan kepada para ahli – ahli Indonesia terkait dengan masalah pemeliharaan dan pembuatan spare part di Indonesia. Untuk membahas hal tersebut, Indonesia dan Rusia akan membahas lebih lanjut kerjasama tersebut yang rencananya dilaksanakan pada akhir bulan ini.

Pihaknya juga telah menyiapkan satu tim ahli terkait pemeliharaan dan teknik untuk dikirim ke Indonesia kapan saja dibutuhkan. Disamping itu, Rusia juga mengundang para ahli – ahli Indonesia untuk datang melihat perusahaan di Rusia.

Lebih lanjut Deputy Director of the FSMTC of Russia menyampaikan bahwa kerjasama antar ahli-ahli dari Indonesia dan Rusia akan dibicarakan kedua pemimpin dari kedua negara. Pembicaraan ini tentunya akan menjadi suatu momentum yang baik bagi kerjasama kedua negara. Rusia menyatakan kesiapan dan komitmennya untuk bekerjasama sepenuhnya dalam bentuk yang lebih luas.

Rusia juga senantiasa siap bekerjasama dalam penyiapan alat peralatan militer yang dibutuhkan oleh Indonesia dan juga kerjasama dalam pembuatan Alutsista. Kerjasama teknik peralatan militer merupakan salah satu prioritas kerjasama Rusia dengan Indonesia.

Menanggapi hal tersebut, Menhan RI menyambut baik dan berharap dengan latar belakang persahabatan antara Indonesia dan Rusia yang telah lama terjalin, kedepan kerjasama kedua negara dapat diitngkatkan lebih baik lagi.

Menurutnya, Indonesia sejak 20 tahun yang lalu telah membeli berbagai persenjataan dari Rusia. Dan dalam beberapa tahun terkahir, Indonesia juga telah banyak membeli Alutsista dari Rusia terutama pesawat tempur, helikopter dan tank, mulai dari teknologi awal hingga sekarang teknologi yang sudah maju. Untuk kerjasama pengembangan teknologi yang lebih muktahir, Menhan RI berharap kerjasama kedua negara dapat ditingkatkan lagi.
 
Indonesia army want to induct at least one more CESAR artillery system, two battalion LG-1 MkIII Nexter light artillery and one battalion K-9 tracked SPA

Nexter cannon LG1 Mk III , prospective mainstay of the Ranger
Published on Sunday , November 9, 2014 23:34 | Print | Email | Hits : 65

By strengthening the Strategic Reserve Command Airborne Battalion as the Ranger , of course, there are tables that must be updated danperalatan organization . If the first paratroopers are infantry yangditerjunkan solely by air , the Rangers are expected to conduct raids and strikes secaramandiri . Therefore , defense equipment carried must have destroyed a great power , sehinggaPara Ranger has support organic firepower and not have to rely on other forces .
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One serious is being discussed artillery support for the Ranger . Not yangdicari mortar , howitzer cannons instead . This requirement is easy to bother , considering not banyakmeriam artillery that could be brought skydiving . The majority had to be transported by helicopter angkutberat . Jump directly from the stomach transport aircraft was also almost impossible , kemungkinanterbesar is flip to the method LAPES (Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System ) .With LAPES still tough , gunnery and Kh - 178 M101A1 105mm caliber not including meriamyang ready to be deployed to the palette . US 82nd Airborne Division using M102 howitzer cannons , howitzers and about what is suitable for the Ranger ?

The answer apparently is not far away . Caliber 105mm howitzer cannon pull LG1 Mk III artificial Nextermenjadi candidate solution. The cannon is tough , tested on the battlefields of Afghanistan , and commercial memperolehkesuksesan in Europe , Southeast Asia , and Latin America . Lightweight howitzer digunakandan the favorite Marine Corps Navy ( Mk II version ) has proven reliable operation and mudahdigunakan . With a weight of only 1.5 tons , LG1 Mk III can be deployed safely from pesawatangkut class C - 130 Hercules with LAPES method . The C - 130 Hercules is able to bring empatmeriam , so the cannon cargo complement and support equipment were transported duapesawat is enough to form a battery and provide kontinyuuntuk firepower on the front line troops . Even if you want to be transported by helicopter , LG1 Mk III can diangkutoleh NBell 412EP helicopter class which is the backbone of the Army Penerbad .

When already on the ground , the cannon can be divided into four major parts kendaraanpenarik if there is no , or only mild rantis class vehicles need to pull it . Ability tembaktak no question , LG1 Mk III is compatible with all NATO 105mm howitzer ammunition . The barrel calibre30 ( L30 ) which has capable of spewing up to 12 rounds per minute , with a power of 7,500 times tahansampai shooting according to the manufacturer's claim . Jugamampu maximum firepower reach 17km distance , with notes using OE - type munitions Nexter LP G3 . Jarak17km are adequate to support serbuaan typical type of raid , and also safe for bateraimeriam that require safety margin from the front lines of battle. If using munisistandar M1 , tembaknya distance only in the range of 11km .

What distinguishes the Mk II version , LG1 Mk III is equipped with a ballistic computer yangdilengkapi inertial system , so the cannon crew is not difficult to map yangdipanggil targeted by the Ranger team that is in the forefront . When combined with a compatible sistemBattlefield Management System , it is not impossible cannon crew tinggalmereferensikan target set by the Ranger team through the touch screen , thus minimizing the preparation time of the shooting.

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And according to the information obtained during Indodefence ARC 2014, the possibility of the army will be ordered by 2 Battalion ( 36 units ) LG1 MKIII , followed by the Marines were ordered by 1 company . Other information about the artillery is , the possibility of additional orders Caesar System Artillery Battalion as well as one of K - 9 as well as 1st Battalion . Hopefully, all of these plans run smoothly .

http://arc.web.id/artikel/666-meriam-nexter-lg1-mk-iii-calon-andalan-para-ranger.html
 
meanwhile, Indonesian President Joko Widodo met and discussing important matter with his peer Barrack Obama in a meantime at APEC high level meeting in Beijing today

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Indonesian defence minister reaffirms spending boost pledge
Kenneth Conboy, Jakarta and Craig Caffrey, London and Jon Grevatt, Bangkok - IHS Jane's Defence Industry
10 November 2014


Indonesian Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu announced on 6 November that the government would strive to increase defence spending to 1.5% of its GDP from the current level of 0.8%.

This is in keeping with a campaign promise of President Joko Widodo, who in June promised not only better weaponry but salary increases for personnel.

A number of senior Indonesian military officers have recently suggested that defence spending falls short of what is needed to fulfil Jakarta's ambitious procurement plans.

In October the armed forces commander, General Moeldoko, said that Indonesia now only has 38% of its "minimum essential force," with the objective of reaching 100% in four years.

Indonesian defence minister reaffirms spending boost pledge - IHS Jane's 360
 

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