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Indonesian armament exhibition held at National Monument
Jumat, 12 Desember 2014 19:50 WIB | 581 Views
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Indonesian Armys primary weapons defense systems exhibition is being organized at the National Monument complex, Jakarta, on December 12-15, to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Indonesian Armys day of struggle.
Army Deputy Chief of Staff Lieutenant General M. Munir, on behalf of Army Chief of Staff Gatot Nurmantyo, inaugurated the exhibition here on Friday.
"Through this event, we hope that the closeness shared between the Indonesian Army and the society becomes more solid. History is testament to the fact that the unity between soldiers and the society proved to be an unrivaled strategy in the implementation of the civil defense concept," Munir noted in his remark on behalf of the army chief of staff.
Around 200 manufacturers of primary weapons defense systems are showcasing their weaponry for infantry, cavalry, field artillery, and air defense.
Moreover, the public can also catch a glimpse of the Leopard tank, helicopters, and Anoa Panser tank, among several others at the exhibition, which is free of cost for the visitors.
Companies such as PT Pindad, PT Saba Wijaya Persada, and PT LEN, are participating in the exhibition, which is also expected to showcase modernized armament and weaponry used by the Indonesian Army to guard and maintain national sovereignty.
Besides these attractions, visitors can also obtain information regarding the requirement procedures to be followed for those keen on joining the Army.(*)
Indonesian armament exhibition held at National Monument - ANTARA News
Christmas, momentum for Jokowi to find solution to Papua issue
Jumat, 12 Desember 2014 09:51 WIB | 796 Views
Thaha Alhamid. (ANTARA)
Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA News) - Secretary general of the Presidium of the Papua Council (PDP) Thaha Alhamid said Christmas is a good momentum for President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to discuss and find peaceful solution to Papua issue.
"The Christmas momentum is the right time for President Jokowi to present his way of settling the Papua issue peacefully, persuasively and elegantly," Thaha Alhamid said here on Friday.
He was commenting on a planned visit of President Jokowi to Papua to attend a joint national Christmas celebrations to be held in this Papua capital city.
He said he was concerned with the fact that most reports about Papua have been about violence.
"President Jokowi, should not come to Papua only to commission markets , attend Christmas celebrations, etc. But he should address the long unsettled problem besetting Papua since 1961," he said.
He said he was impressed by Jokowis statement last August saying that a big part of the problem of Papua was caused by wrong perception of Papua by those in Jakarta (the central government).
Jokowi made the statement when he visited Papua in August as a president elect, Thaha said.
"This is interesting. The statement was promising and gave new hope for the people of Papua," he said.
Thaha said on that occasion he took the opportunity to propose to Jokowi that when the former Jakarta governor took power as the new president of Indonesia, the first thing to do is to change the perception of Jakarta about Papua.
"As long as the people of Papua are seen as enemies, separatists, stupid , lazy and drunkards, there would be no solution to the problem," he said.
He said when Jokowi visits Papua he should meet the people and talk with them naturally.
"Christmas is full of peace, dont scare the people with armored cars and heavy military guards every where. Give room for the people to meet their president," he added.
Thaha also asked President Jokowi to release from jail all political detainees and reactivate the Law on Special Autonomy related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
"If all this (the recommendations) could be accepted and implemented, the people of Papua would have the confidence in the president," he said, adding,"Promises would not solve anything."
President Jokowi is scheduled to attend the Christmas celebration at the Sentani airport of Jayapura on Dec 27, 2014.
He also is to commission a number of traditional markets and visit Wamena to meet a number of Papuan leaders.
(Uu.H-ASG/O001)
Christmas, momentum for Jokowi to find solution to Papua issue - ANTARA News
Jumat, 12 Desember 2014 19:50 WIB | 581 Views
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Indonesian Armys primary weapons defense systems exhibition is being organized at the National Monument complex, Jakarta, on December 12-15, to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Indonesian Armys day of struggle.
Army Deputy Chief of Staff Lieutenant General M. Munir, on behalf of Army Chief of Staff Gatot Nurmantyo, inaugurated the exhibition here on Friday.
"Through this event, we hope that the closeness shared between the Indonesian Army and the society becomes more solid. History is testament to the fact that the unity between soldiers and the society proved to be an unrivaled strategy in the implementation of the civil defense concept," Munir noted in his remark on behalf of the army chief of staff.
Around 200 manufacturers of primary weapons defense systems are showcasing their weaponry for infantry, cavalry, field artillery, and air defense.
Moreover, the public can also catch a glimpse of the Leopard tank, helicopters, and Anoa Panser tank, among several others at the exhibition, which is free of cost for the visitors.
Companies such as PT Pindad, PT Saba Wijaya Persada, and PT LEN, are participating in the exhibition, which is also expected to showcase modernized armament and weaponry used by the Indonesian Army to guard and maintain national sovereignty.
Besides these attractions, visitors can also obtain information regarding the requirement procedures to be followed for those keen on joining the Army.(*)
Indonesian armament exhibition held at National Monument - ANTARA News
Christmas, momentum for Jokowi to find solution to Papua issue
Jumat, 12 Desember 2014 09:51 WIB | 796 Views
Thaha Alhamid. (ANTARA)
Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA News) - Secretary general of the Presidium of the Papua Council (PDP) Thaha Alhamid said Christmas is a good momentum for President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to discuss and find peaceful solution to Papua issue.
"The Christmas momentum is the right time for President Jokowi to present his way of settling the Papua issue peacefully, persuasively and elegantly," Thaha Alhamid said here on Friday.
He was commenting on a planned visit of President Jokowi to Papua to attend a joint national Christmas celebrations to be held in this Papua capital city.
He said he was concerned with the fact that most reports about Papua have been about violence.
"President Jokowi, should not come to Papua only to commission markets , attend Christmas celebrations, etc. But he should address the long unsettled problem besetting Papua since 1961," he said.
He said he was impressed by Jokowis statement last August saying that a big part of the problem of Papua was caused by wrong perception of Papua by those in Jakarta (the central government).
Jokowi made the statement when he visited Papua in August as a president elect, Thaha said.
"This is interesting. The statement was promising and gave new hope for the people of Papua," he said.
Thaha said on that occasion he took the opportunity to propose to Jokowi that when the former Jakarta governor took power as the new president of Indonesia, the first thing to do is to change the perception of Jakarta about Papua.
"As long as the people of Papua are seen as enemies, separatists, stupid , lazy and drunkards, there would be no solution to the problem," he said.
He said when Jokowi visits Papua he should meet the people and talk with them naturally.
"Christmas is full of peace, dont scare the people with armored cars and heavy military guards every where. Give room for the people to meet their president," he added.
Thaha also asked President Jokowi to release from jail all political detainees and reactivate the Law on Special Autonomy related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
"If all this (the recommendations) could be accepted and implemented, the people of Papua would have the confidence in the president," he said, adding,"Promises would not solve anything."
President Jokowi is scheduled to attend the Christmas celebration at the Sentani airport of Jayapura on Dec 27, 2014.
He also is to commission a number of traditional markets and visit Wamena to meet a number of Papuan leaders.
(Uu.H-ASG/O001)
Christmas, momentum for Jokowi to find solution to Papua issue - ANTARA News
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Jokowi... a master of symbolism... he will ride this momentum (shooting incident & christmas) to introduce some unorthodox solution toward papua issue.
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Pasus TNI AL at Cilandak - 9 Desember 2014
IFV Marder TNI AD at "The Park" Solo
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KRI Abdul Halim Perdanakusuma-355 caught seven illegal fishing vessels that manned by 69 Chinese citizens, 60 Thais and 11 Indonesian citizens, loaded with 578 tons of fish.
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Pasus TNI AL at Cilandak - 9 Desember 2014
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KRI Abdul Halim Perdanakusuma-355 caught seven illegal fishing vessels that manned by 69 Chinese citizens, 60 Thais and 11 Indonesian citizens, loaded with 578 tons of fish.
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TNI Commander Urges Regional Governments to Collaborate in Welfare Programs
Posted On 14 Dec 2014
By : Leo Jegho
Tag: Armed Forces, Moeldoko, TNI
(Photo credit: Andrew Limbong/NPR)
Jakarta, GIVNews.com – Armed Forces (TNI) Commander Gen. Moeldoko urges regional administrators to make use of TNI members and resources to carry out development activities in their areas.
Moeldoko said that he expects TNI to be able to be innovative when developing programs that aim to improve the welfare of people in the provinces, especially those in remote villages as well as the slum dwellers in cities and towns.
“I am hoping that this will be a starting point for us to join hands to improve the welfare of our people, ensuring their security and safety,” Moeldoko said in his opening speech during the “Military Enters Village” (TNI Manunggal Membangun Desa, TMMD) plenary conference at TNI’s Cilangkap Headquarters in East Jakarta,Detik.com reported.
Other than armed forces officers, also attending the meeting were representatives of ministries and senior government officials from the provinces, regencies and cities.
The TMMD conference, which has been regularly held since 1982, is taking place before the central government carries out its plan of disbursing Rp 1.4 billion early next year. It is a big amount which is stipulated by a law that became effective this year, Law No. 6 year 2014 on Villages.
Minister of Development of Disadvantaged Region, Marwan Ja’far, said over the weekend that the Rp 1.4 billion per village funds will likely to be disbursed next April.
Moeldoko said in the TMMD session, “TNI owns nothing. We only have strong dedication for the welfare of the people. So do not hesitate to use TNI members to take part in development activities in your areas.”
He said TNI officers can help to perform various things like farming, teaching at schools and many others.
One remarkable example of initiatives by TNI members is their active involvement in the “electricity enters village” program. They take part in the building of power transmission facilities for remote villages, working closely with state electricity company PT. PLN and local governments.
Posted On 14 Dec 2014
By : Leo Jegho
Tag: Armed Forces, Moeldoko, TNI
(Photo credit: Andrew Limbong/NPR)
Jakarta, GIVNews.com – Armed Forces (TNI) Commander Gen. Moeldoko urges regional administrators to make use of TNI members and resources to carry out development activities in their areas.
Moeldoko said that he expects TNI to be able to be innovative when developing programs that aim to improve the welfare of people in the provinces, especially those in remote villages as well as the slum dwellers in cities and towns.
“I am hoping that this will be a starting point for us to join hands to improve the welfare of our people, ensuring their security and safety,” Moeldoko said in his opening speech during the “Military Enters Village” (TNI Manunggal Membangun Desa, TMMD) plenary conference at TNI’s Cilangkap Headquarters in East Jakarta,Detik.com reported.
Other than armed forces officers, also attending the meeting were representatives of ministries and senior government officials from the provinces, regencies and cities.
The TMMD conference, which has been regularly held since 1982, is taking place before the central government carries out its plan of disbursing Rp 1.4 billion early next year. It is a big amount which is stipulated by a law that became effective this year, Law No. 6 year 2014 on Villages.
Minister of Development of Disadvantaged Region, Marwan Ja’far, said over the weekend that the Rp 1.4 billion per village funds will likely to be disbursed next April.
Moeldoko said in the TMMD session, “TNI owns nothing. We only have strong dedication for the welfare of the people. So do not hesitate to use TNI members to take part in development activities in your areas.”
He said TNI officers can help to perform various things like farming, teaching at schools and many others.
One remarkable example of initiatives by TNI members is their active involvement in the “electricity enters village” program. They take part in the building of power transmission facilities for remote villages, working closely with state electricity company PT. PLN and local governments.
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Indo Defence 2014 Highlight - new video
Indonesia No.1 Tri-service Defence Event, 5-8 November 2014, JIExpo Kemayoran Jakarta, Indonesia
Armed forces anniversary - 14 des 2014 at Monas
Additional soldiers dispatched to the border area to guard and protect Indonesian outermost part.
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Additional soldiers dispatched to the border area to guard and protect Indonesian outermost part.
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U.S., Indonesia Looking To Boost Military Ties: Officials
Discussions to focus on tackling joint challenges including Islamic State and maritime security
By Prashanth Parameswaran
December 16, 2014
Image Credit: U.S. Embassy, Jakarta via Flickr.com
The United States and Indonesia are looking to boost defense ties to tackle challenges ranging from maritime security to the Islamic State militant group operating in Iraq and Syria, officials said last week.
Brigadier General Jan Pieter Ate, the director for international cooperation at the Indonesian defense ministry, told a public forum in Washington, D.C. last Thursday that a priority area for Indonesia would be strengthening bilateral cooperation with the United States on combating the Islamic State.
“We don’t have this yet,” Ate said at a day-long conference on Indonesia organized by the United States-Indonesia Society.
The Islamic State has featured prominently in recent discussions between the United States and Indonesia. The head of Indonesia’s armed forces General Moeldoko and commander of the U.S. Pacific Command Samuel Locklear talked about the issue in a November 5 meeting in Brunei. U.S. President Barack Obama and his Indonesian counterpart Joko “Jokowi” Widodo also discussed it during their consultation on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting on November 10.
The United States has looked for help from ASEAN states including Indonesia to stem recruitment and freeze militant assets. The issue is also a rising concern for Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim country, with its counterterrorism chief declaring last week that the group’s recruitment numbers from the country had tripled in the last few months to over 500 people.
Beyond the Islamic state, another growth area is maritime security. Speaking after Ate, Amy Searight, the U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense for South and Southeast Asia, said Jokowi’s new “global maritime axis” doctrine, which emphasizes Indonesia’s pivotal role as a maritime power between the Indian and Pacific oceans, offered an opportunity for both sides to exchange ideas since the United States also sits astride two oceans – the Atlantic and the Pacific.
“The United States is also in between two oceans…and so we may be able to share our experience,” Searight said.
Separately, Moeldoko and U.S. Army Pacific commander Vincent Brooks also highlighted maritime security as a future area of U.S.-Indonesia military cooperation in a special column to the publication Military Times on December 10.
“The Indonesian and U.S. militaries are well-positioned to increase our exchanges, joint exercises and capacity-building programs to support Indonesia’s increasing investment in its maritime security,” Moeldoko and Brooks wrote.
U.S.-Indonesia cooperation on maritime security has increased over the past few years under the framework of the comprehensive partnership signed between the two sides in November 2010. Washington has provided assistance through various means including support for new surveillance technology, bilateral exercises, and workshops and dialogues.
Pressed about more specific items or issues they were looking for ahead of talks, both Ate and Searight said they did not have lists to disclose but were open to hearing requests from the other side in future discussions in the coming weeks.
Despite the interest in both sides to boost defense ties, officials also acknowledged that there were challenges that Jakarta and Washington would have to confront going forward. Since the United States cut ties with the Indonesian military for several years starting 1999 because of alleged rights abuses, before gradually resuming them, both sides need to rebuild trust in each other as partners.
“Long term trust is very weak on both sides,” Ate admitted.
Indonesia also faces its own internal challenges as it embarks on military reform, Ate said. For instance, implementing Jokowi’s maritime doctrine would require reviewing defense modernization efforts already underway, which would itself be a complex process.
“We are doing a careful adjustment, not a dramatic change,” Ate emphasized.
On the U.S. side, Brooks, the commander, told a conference on December 11 that based on his observations during a September visit to Indonesia for the Garuda Shield exercise between the two nations’ armies, the U.S. Army needed more sophisticated equipment, including digital terrain elevation data and more advanced radio systems, to advance bilateral cooperation even further.
U.S., Indonesia Looking To Boost Military Ties: Officials | The Diplomat
Discussions to focus on tackling joint challenges including Islamic State and maritime security
By Prashanth Parameswaran
December 16, 2014
Image Credit: U.S. Embassy, Jakarta via Flickr.com
The United States and Indonesia are looking to boost defense ties to tackle challenges ranging from maritime security to the Islamic State militant group operating in Iraq and Syria, officials said last week.
Brigadier General Jan Pieter Ate, the director for international cooperation at the Indonesian defense ministry, told a public forum in Washington, D.C. last Thursday that a priority area for Indonesia would be strengthening bilateral cooperation with the United States on combating the Islamic State.
“We don’t have this yet,” Ate said at a day-long conference on Indonesia organized by the United States-Indonesia Society.
The Islamic State has featured prominently in recent discussions between the United States and Indonesia. The head of Indonesia’s armed forces General Moeldoko and commander of the U.S. Pacific Command Samuel Locklear talked about the issue in a November 5 meeting in Brunei. U.S. President Barack Obama and his Indonesian counterpart Joko “Jokowi” Widodo also discussed it during their consultation on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting on November 10.
The United States has looked for help from ASEAN states including Indonesia to stem recruitment and freeze militant assets. The issue is also a rising concern for Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim country, with its counterterrorism chief declaring last week that the group’s recruitment numbers from the country had tripled in the last few months to over 500 people.
Beyond the Islamic state, another growth area is maritime security. Speaking after Ate, Amy Searight, the U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense for South and Southeast Asia, said Jokowi’s new “global maritime axis” doctrine, which emphasizes Indonesia’s pivotal role as a maritime power between the Indian and Pacific oceans, offered an opportunity for both sides to exchange ideas since the United States also sits astride two oceans – the Atlantic and the Pacific.
“The United States is also in between two oceans…and so we may be able to share our experience,” Searight said.
Separately, Moeldoko and U.S. Army Pacific commander Vincent Brooks also highlighted maritime security as a future area of U.S.-Indonesia military cooperation in a special column to the publication Military Times on December 10.
“The Indonesian and U.S. militaries are well-positioned to increase our exchanges, joint exercises and capacity-building programs to support Indonesia’s increasing investment in its maritime security,” Moeldoko and Brooks wrote.
U.S.-Indonesia cooperation on maritime security has increased over the past few years under the framework of the comprehensive partnership signed between the two sides in November 2010. Washington has provided assistance through various means including support for new surveillance technology, bilateral exercises, and workshops and dialogues.
Pressed about more specific items or issues they were looking for ahead of talks, both Ate and Searight said they did not have lists to disclose but were open to hearing requests from the other side in future discussions in the coming weeks.
Despite the interest in both sides to boost defense ties, officials also acknowledged that there were challenges that Jakarta and Washington would have to confront going forward. Since the United States cut ties with the Indonesian military for several years starting 1999 because of alleged rights abuses, before gradually resuming them, both sides need to rebuild trust in each other as partners.
“Long term trust is very weak on both sides,” Ate admitted.
Indonesia also faces its own internal challenges as it embarks on military reform, Ate said. For instance, implementing Jokowi’s maritime doctrine would require reviewing defense modernization efforts already underway, which would itself be a complex process.
“We are doing a careful adjustment, not a dramatic change,” Ate emphasized.
On the U.S. side, Brooks, the commander, told a conference on December 11 that based on his observations during a September visit to Indonesia for the Garuda Shield exercise between the two nations’ armies, the U.S. Army needed more sophisticated equipment, including digital terrain elevation data and more advanced radio systems, to advance bilateral cooperation even further.
U.S., Indonesia Looking To Boost Military Ties: Officials | The Diplomat
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PTDI to Deliver UAVs to Indonesian Air Force
janes.com/article/47010/ptdi-to-deliver-uavs-to-indonesian-air-force
State-owned PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) aim to deliver eight indigenously developed Wulung tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems to the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) within the next 12 months, a company official confirmed to IHS Jane's on 16 December.
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janes.com/article/47010/ptdi-to-deliver-uavs-to-indonesian-air-force
State-owned PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) aim to deliver eight indigenously developed Wulung tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems to the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) within the next 12 months, a company official confirmed to IHS Jane's on 16 December.
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Indonesia outlines ambitious self-reliance target
Jon Grevatt, Jane's Asia-Pacific Industry Reporter, Bangkok - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
14 December 2014
Indonesian Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu has outlined an ambitious target to manufacture in-country within 10 years nearly all the Indonesian Armed Forces' (TNI's) procured military equipment.
In comments published by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 12 December, Ryacudu said the MoD is committed to promoting the development of both state-owned defence companies and those in the private sector "in order to achieve independence" in defence manufacturing.
"State-owned companies or privately owned businesses, we will support them as we gradually work towards a target of building 90% of [Indonesia's] military equipment over the coming 10 years," he said.
Ryacudu made the comments during a visit to privately owned weapons manufacturer PT Sari Bahari, which in recent years has won contracts to supply the TNI with munitions for its Sukhoi Su-27/30 fighter aircraft and its EMB-314 Super Tucano light attack aircraft.
Indonesia outlines ambitious self-reliance target - IHS Jane's 360
Indonesia outlines ambitious self-reliance target
Jon Grevatt, Jane's Asia-Pacific Industry Reporter, Bangkok - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
14 December 2014
Indonesian Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu has outlined an ambitious target to manufacture in-country within 10 years nearly all the Indonesian Armed Forces' (TNI's) procured military equipment.
In comments published by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on 12 December, Ryacudu said the MoD is committed to promoting the development of both state-owned defence companies and those in the private sector "in order to achieve independence" in defence manufacturing.
"State-owned companies or privately owned businesses, we will support them as we gradually work towards a target of building 90% of [Indonesia's] military equipment over the coming 10 years," he said.
Ryacudu made the comments during a visit to privately owned weapons manufacturer PT Sari Bahari, which in recent years has won contracts to supply the TNI with munitions for its Sukhoi Su-27/30 fighter aircraft and its EMB-314 Super Tucano light attack aircraft.
Indonesia outlines ambitious self-reliance target - IHS Jane's 360
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Indonesia lays keel for second PKR frigate
Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Navy International
15 December 2014
A computer-generated image of the TNI-AL's SIGMA 10514 PKR frigate. Source: Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding
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Defence minister Ryamizard Ryacudu, who presided over the ceremony at PT PAL's premises in Surabaya, described the keel-laying as a vote of confidence in the local shipbuilding industry's capability to produce a complex warship like a PKR frigate.
PT PAL is building two PKR frigates in collaboration with Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) under a skills and technology transfer arrangement. For the second vessel, the Indonesian shipbuilder is producing all of the modules except for the mast/bridge/operations block, which is to be completed by DSNS at its yard in Vlissingen, the Netherlands. For the first ship, PT PAL is responsible for the forward and stern hull modules and the mid and aft superstructure blocks. Both vessels will undergo final assembly and trials in Surabaya.
The Indonesian MoD signed a contract with DSNS for the first vessel in December 2012, while an option for the second ship was exercised in mid-2013. The frigates are scheduled for delivery in January 2017 and October 2017, respectively. IHS Jane's reported in November 2014 that Indonesia has planned to acquire at least two more ships in the class, although a contract for these has yet to be finalised.
The Indonesian MoD has said it will deploy the PKR frigates for maritime surveillance, including to counter piracy and illegal fishing. IHS Jane's also understands that the TNI-AL plans to equip the warships with AS565 Panther helicopters that will be fitted with the Helicopter Long-Range Active Sonar (HELRAS) dipping sonar and torpedo launching system, bolstering the frigates' anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities.
Measuring 105 m long, the TNI-AL's PKR frigate is the largest SIGMA variant built to date. The ship displaces 2,365 tons at full load and can accommodate a crew of 100 with 20 additional berths. According to specifications provided by the Indonesian MoD, the PKR frigate can reach a top speed of 28 kt and has a standard range of 5,000 n miles at a speed of 18 kt.
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During an interview in August 2014, TNI-AL chief of staff Admiral Marsetio told IHS Jane's that the SIGMA 10514 PKR frigate programme is of particular interest to the country because it is seen as a gauge as to whether the local shipbuilding industry can take on the task of producing a complex warship. Indonesian shipbuilders have been indigenously producing smaller platforms, such as the KCR-40 and the KCR-60M attack craft. However, none of these compare with the complexity of the PKR frigate's weapons and sensor systems.
The Indonesian frigates will be equipped with a variant of the Thales TACTICOS 300 combat management suite, a Rheinmetall Defence Millennium 35 mm close-in weapon system (CIWS), a Thales SMART-S Mk 2 surveillance radar, and a 12-cell vertical-launch air-defence system. The ships will also be equipped with six 324 mm torpedo tubes.
"Once the two vessels are complete and operationalised, we will be assessing the need for more ships of the type given the archipelagic nature of this region and local capabilities to build more of such vessels indigenously," Adm Marsetio told IHS Jane's .
Indonesia lays keel for second PKR frigate - IHS Jane's 360
Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Navy International
15 December 2014
A computer-generated image of the TNI-AL's SIGMA 10514 PKR frigate. Source: Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding
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- Indonesia holds keel-laying ceremony for second PKR frigate
- Defence minister sees the keel-laying as a vote of confidence in Indonesia's indigenous shipbuilding capability
Defence minister Ryamizard Ryacudu, who presided over the ceremony at PT PAL's premises in Surabaya, described the keel-laying as a vote of confidence in the local shipbuilding industry's capability to produce a complex warship like a PKR frigate.
PT PAL is building two PKR frigates in collaboration with Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) under a skills and technology transfer arrangement. For the second vessel, the Indonesian shipbuilder is producing all of the modules except for the mast/bridge/operations block, which is to be completed by DSNS at its yard in Vlissingen, the Netherlands. For the first ship, PT PAL is responsible for the forward and stern hull modules and the mid and aft superstructure blocks. Both vessels will undergo final assembly and trials in Surabaya.
The Indonesian MoD signed a contract with DSNS for the first vessel in December 2012, while an option for the second ship was exercised in mid-2013. The frigates are scheduled for delivery in January 2017 and October 2017, respectively. IHS Jane's reported in November 2014 that Indonesia has planned to acquire at least two more ships in the class, although a contract for these has yet to be finalised.
The Indonesian MoD has said it will deploy the PKR frigates for maritime surveillance, including to counter piracy and illegal fishing. IHS Jane's also understands that the TNI-AL plans to equip the warships with AS565 Panther helicopters that will be fitted with the Helicopter Long-Range Active Sonar (HELRAS) dipping sonar and torpedo launching system, bolstering the frigates' anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities.
Measuring 105 m long, the TNI-AL's PKR frigate is the largest SIGMA variant built to date. The ship displaces 2,365 tons at full load and can accommodate a crew of 100 with 20 additional berths. According to specifications provided by the Indonesian MoD, the PKR frigate can reach a top speed of 28 kt and has a standard range of 5,000 n miles at a speed of 18 kt.
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During an interview in August 2014, TNI-AL chief of staff Admiral Marsetio told IHS Jane's that the SIGMA 10514 PKR frigate programme is of particular interest to the country because it is seen as a gauge as to whether the local shipbuilding industry can take on the task of producing a complex warship. Indonesian shipbuilders have been indigenously producing smaller platforms, such as the KCR-40 and the KCR-60M attack craft. However, none of these compare with the complexity of the PKR frigate's weapons and sensor systems.
The Indonesian frigates will be equipped with a variant of the Thales TACTICOS 300 combat management suite, a Rheinmetall Defence Millennium 35 mm close-in weapon system (CIWS), a Thales SMART-S Mk 2 surveillance radar, and a 12-cell vertical-launch air-defence system. The ships will also be equipped with six 324 mm torpedo tubes.
"Once the two vessels are complete and operationalised, we will be assessing the need for more ships of the type given the archipelagic nature of this region and local capabilities to build more of such vessels indigenously," Adm Marsetio told IHS Jane's .
Indonesia lays keel for second PKR frigate - IHS Jane's 360
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