Indonesia Defence Forum

[Jakartans@PkDef]

Not by our strength or by any machines, but by GOD and GOD only!
Indonesian pilot prays in front of his CN235 MPA before starting the search and rescue mission for missing Air Asia Aircraft.

 

[katarabhumi]

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And his pray has been answered. Location of the missing plane has been found by Indonesian pilot. ALLAHU AKBAR!

May God give strength to the families.

 

[Indos]

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And his pray has been answered. Location of the missing plane has been found by Indonesian pilot. ALLAHU AKBAR!

May God give strength to the families.

ULB and ELT is not active at that plane, and by seeing a speculation that emergency exit door has already been open when the plane tried to land at the sea ( speculation based on recent data made by an expert) so if those locator devices are functioning well, many lives can be saved. Some body need to sue Air Asia if this the case.

Currently our ships are still operating the rescue operation even though right now is already night at Java sea

 

[NarThoD]

President Jokowi in search of the missing Plane

Indonesian Navy's Mine Clearing Ship - used to search the Plane's debris

KRI Pulau Rengat - Tripartite-class Minehunter

 

[Jakartans@PkDef]

@NarThoD the last pic is not our KM Baruna Jaya, thats Dutch Minehunter ship Makkum 867.
French, Belgium, Latvian, Netherland, Bulgaria and Pakistan Navy also operates Tripartite Minehunter Class.

 

[NarThoD]

Historical Photos
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Gun'Roses - (May 1998 - In Trisakti University - Jakarta, during 1998 riot)

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Never returned - this picture was taken in 1948. About 150.000 young Dutch troops were sent by Duth Gov to East Indies (Indonesia). Their doctrine is "To secure Indies people from 'rebels', 'robbers' which Soekarno leads"

About 8000 (some even say 15.000) were never returned, much of them were lost in dense forest, and/or being killed by mines of the Republicans.

In the upper picture, TNI's forces from Siliwangi Division were sent by train and scheduled to arrive in Jogjakarta to fight against Dutch-British troops. No one knows what happen to their fate

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Indonesian general in Vietnam

Edi Sudrajat - Gen. Edi is a simple and good general and well known of his good attitude. He refuses to sleep in hotel, condomodium and instead sleep in barracks with other troops, he doesn't wear such "wow" attire. Just the way he are.

He travelled to Vietnam with General Sintong Panjaitan, in that time he visit Vietnam's military facility. they both were fascinated by Vietnam army's professionality, coordinated and skill. "Vietnamese has no great postures of an army, but their skills are undeniable"

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Shot dead by the Dutch -

July 1947 - The city of Sukabumi were attacked by Dutch army. Dutch's large army causing Republican to retreat to Nyalindung (25 km from Sukabumi) and making that area becoming temporary goverment's place. In this picture, a Dutch soldier walking over a dead Republican army soldier.

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A Soldier is A Human too - During fight between Republican and Dutch troops, these young soldiers are flirting with local woman

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In one bathroom with Dutch soldiers - Local who his/her house are located near military post, has no choice but to "answer nature's call" in military's sanitary house. The locals even helped the dutch to cleaning clothes for a price.

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The Fallen of Dutch Marines - A lot of Dutch marines were dead and wounded because of Republican guerillas attack in Klatek, East Java on 1946. East Java were originally belongs to Royal Netherland Marines which is being trained by USMC in Virginia. Just look at their their clothing which is resembles the USMC in WW2.

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Hunting in Palagan - A soldier carrying dead wild boar after hunting in the middle of Battle between TNI and Fretilin (East Timor) in 1980's. Is he a Fretilin or TNI?

 

[NarThoD]

Jogjakarta, December 19, 1948 - Paratroopers from KST (Korps Speciaale Troepen, Dutch special forces) were landed in urban houses near Maguwo Field, Jogjakarta and directly conquering Jogjakarta from TNI in December 19. They landed at 02.00 and quickly seizes the temporary Indonesian Capital, and also capturing President Sukarno with the vice president Mohammad Hatta.

TNI's never realize that the Dutch are going to attack, when they see few B-25 Mitchell, P-51 and P-40 Kittyhawk, instead of using anti-aircraft gun to shoot it down, they were waving hand at those planes. TNI thinks that plane belongs to Indonesian Air Force (which at the same time announced they'll going to held joint exercise).

After bullets fired, they quickly realizes that the planes are Dutch and they had no preparation to defend against it, except 30 soldiers from Sulawesi whose try to defend the Maguwo field.

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Hero from South - Leutnant Abu Nawaz and 14 of his men, just stand still in front a Mosque located at Serdang, Medan. they had no idea that the enemy they're must destroy is a Mosque, an Islamic religious place which is also their religion. Instead following order, the British Indian Army(BIA) officer are defecting.

Defection of BIA's soldier not only happen in Medan. In Surabaya, Corporal Mir Khan were doubtful when he engaging Republican soldiers who shout "Allahu Akbar". Same feelings hampers other BIA troops in Surabaya. They choose to defect and joining the guerillas. according from British source, about 300 Pakistani muslims defected and joining the guerillas in Surabaya.

Much of the defecting BIA's, are being shot dead by the Dutch/British because they not following orders.

How about the Leutnant and his troops? Local source says that they eventually married local woman, and returned to their country with their family to Pakistan.

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Passed away at Palagan, Surabaya - A writer named David Wehl say during 10 November 1945, Surabaya were flooded by blood and bodies. Human body, cat bodies, horse bodies are everywhere, in the drains, roads, pathways. The smell of dead body mixed with the smell of explosive powder, has become common.

Under Bung Tomo's speech. Hundred of thousands of youngsters from entire country and Republican guerillas were fought against Dutch-backed British which is trying to counquer Surabaya. Hundred of rifles, weapons, even Katana's from Nippon era occupation are used by the defenders.

In the picture, a republican were shot dead by British sniper after he spreading Mines to ambush the marching Sherman Tanks.

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The Fighters of Bandung - when Battle of Surabaya arises, a radio broadcast from Indonesian Rebel Front are speaking loud to all people in Indonesia to fight against colonialsm and imperalism. which the British has brough back to the country.

One of the radio crew, angered by his fellow youth of Bandung because they do nothing to support Indonesia. he provoking the Bandung youth as "cowards".

When Dutch-backed British under McDonald brigade arrive in Bandung. Thousands of Youngsters from Sukabumi, Cirebon, Tasikmalaya, Cianjur and all other area are arming themselves with weapon they seizes from Japanese troops. the Battle fought greatly as they were fight in dense forest and the Republicans hold their ground to 1946.

Brutal battle emerged within the heart of Bandung city. the republican snipers hide and wait for prey from forest. they managed to kill all Dutch who passed in front of them. A Young Republican named Agus, managed to destroy a Sherman tank by just using hand grenade.

The Battle is so brutal even after lacking ammunition, they all fight with melee weapons, bayonets, even bare hands. Some of them are being captured by the British as we see in this Picture.

 

[NarThoD]

Soldiers and Keris - After the great battle of Surabaya. the British sustain 2000 dead, including 2 Generals. British military soon doing cleanup to houses in search of remaining Republicans. They took all things that "capable to harm" including a traditional dagger, Keris.

The British were fascinated by the dagger, and took it with them as "souvenirs". During WW2, the US troops in Japan, New Guinea, and other country are taking souvenirs from any country they've visit. The souvenirs are Katanas, local swords and antique stuffs. Then the British Marines took the Keris as a memorial of the "Hell Hole" Surabaya.

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Inside Dutch's soldier barrack

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German Navy failed to joining the Republicans - in 1942-1942. As the Ally of Dai Nippon, Nazi Germany Navy (Kriegsmarine) add 42 submarines in Indonesian waters. They often engaging the Allied forces' ship or submarines which coming from Australia. They settle themselves in Senen market, Central Jakarta. As for recreational purposes, they turn a calm Puncak Mountains in West Java into a cozy relaxation place. This place is so important for the German Kriegmarine as they calling it " “U-Boots-Weide” which means a field of subs.
(Herwig Zahorka. German historian)

14 August 1945, Japan has lost. This loss causing the Germans to be captured by Dutch. About 260 german submarine crews were transferred to Onrust, a former Dutch controlled island and a place for disease quarantine.

In Onrust, the Germans treated badly by the Dutch. So badly even the're a lot of german crew were left dead by disease, famine and torture. They trying to escape from the hell, there are some who managed to escape, and some may not, such as Freitag.

There are few germans who managed to escape and two were recorded, they are Werne and Losche who serve as U-219 crew. After escaped and manage to land on Java, they joining the Republicans. one of them were passed away because of accident in assembling a weapon.

They were retrieved again by the Dutch, and transferred to Glodok prison. But they eventually escape once again and join the Republicans. Too bad their attempts failed, the Dutch capturing them at Pesing Market 1948. The United Nation's order the Dutch to return the prisoner of war to their Homeland. There are 6 Kriegsmarine crew who being returned to their country. As in this picture there are Frits Arp, Erich Doering, Hans Philipsen, Alferd Pschunder, Heinz Ulrich, Herbert Weler.

 

[NarThoD]

More pics
all belong the original uploader​

Before conducting assault, the exhausted British soldiers are buying drinks from local street vendor.

Woman Militia walking calmly with other pedestrian with her guns.

Winning hearts and minds of the people

M3 Stuart conducting patrol

President John F. Kennedy with his child greet President Soekarno

Dutch troops in East Indies (Indonesia) celebrating Christmas. They look happy.

 

[pr1v4t33r]

The Search Quest For Missing AirAsia

Glad we found them already in 2 days search. Tomorrow we gonna start mass evacuation of the victims.


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[NarThoD]

British Indian Army who defect and joining the Republicans

The city of Surabaya, being bombed and destroyed. This picture were taken from P4 Thunderbolt.

Foreign Media jurnalist.

Dutch troop patrolling a train station

Local woman maid, they're actually spies who eyeing the Dutch troops

Dutch soldiers, departed from Netherland to East Indies

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

Cyber defense lacks human
resources, funds
Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Kupang | National | Tue, December 30 2014, 9:53 AM

National News
Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu has warned that Indonesia is on the brink of a cyber war and should prepare infrastructure and human resources to survive it.

“Today our country is facing war, a cyber war, and we are under threat,” Ryamizard told soldiers of Udayana Regional Military Command (Kodam) during a visit in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara.

The Defense Ministry has claimed that cyber attack, along with terrorism, disease and narcotics are the greatest dangers to the country.

“The military should be aware of these threats and we should have our own strategy to address the situation,” said Ryamizard, who is a former Army chief of staff. He said the strategy to meet the threat was different from conventional war using weapons and troops.

Cyber war is a coordinated, systematic attack on computers, communications networks, databases or media.

Brig. Gen. Jan Pieter Ate, the head of the ministry’s Defense Management Center, explained to The Jakarta Post the importance of cyber defense. “There are many things to do, including strengthening organization, improving human resources and building infrastructure, otherwise we will not be ready to deal with this kind of war,” said Jan, who is the ministry’s former director of international cooperation.

Jan acknowledged that the ministry had developed the Cyber Operations Center (COC) in May under former defense minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro; however, the center is not yet functioning properly.

Purnomo said the center had a system that would be connected to the Indonesian Military (TNI) and individual cyber units in the Army, Navy, Air Force and the ministry. The COC consists of teams that have specific tasks such as intrusion prevention, threat analysis, hacker monitoring, recovery and attack.

However, Purnomo acknowledged that the initiative was still new and needed many improvements, for example training patriotic hackers and purchasing satellite systems to avoid security breaches.

It also requires military human resources to take a strategic position at the center.

Jan said that human resources had been the main obstacle to improving cyber defense in Indonesia.

“It involves sophisticated technology that is not for everybody,” he said, adding that the ministry was currently in need of experts from within the military to deal with the technology.

Using experienced hackers at the center was possible, but it would be better to have experts with military backgrounds, he said.

Another issue related to cyber defense was technology infrastructure, Jan said it would require a lot of money to build the infrastructure.

“The technology is costly and we don’t have much money,” he said.

Jan acknowledged that the defense ministry had allocated a certain budget for the purpose next year, but he provided no further details on the sums involved.

Although there are many constraints on the nation’s cyber defense, Jan is optimistic that Indonesia can develop it.

Intelligence expert Susaningtyas Handayani Kertopati told the Post that Indonesia should have a community-based defense that involved local hackers to protect Indonesian cyber space. “Early detection should be done properly. Some citizens have skills in IT and they should help improve our cyber defense,” she said.

- See more at: Cyber defense lacks human resources, funds | The Jakarta Post

 

[pr1v4t33r]

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[NarThoD]

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Happy New Year bonus

Off duty photo

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

Leader of ASEAN

Jokowi wants RI military to be strongest in the region
Ina Parlina, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | National | Wed, December 31 2014, 10:58 AM

National News
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo set a target on Tuesday to improve the capacity of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and defense industry not only to meet the Minimum Essential Force (MEF) targets, but also to transform it into a force to be reckoned with in the region.

In a bid to improve the country’s obsolete weapons system, the government earlier implemented a plan to realize the military’s MEF blueprint for achieving an independent defense industry by 2024.

Speaking during a meeting with Defense Industry Policy Committee (KKIP) on Tuesday at the Presidential Office, Jokowi pointed out four main priorities for the country’s defense policy, including efforts to develop the military to become a well-respected force, to reach self-sufficiency in defense equipment, to meet the country’s defensive needs and to make defense policy a part of the comprehensive approach to security.

The President said that the country should no longer depend on imported defense equipment and that efforts (such as bureaucratic reforms) needed to be taken to expedite the transfer of military technology at state-owned defense firms.

“Those [reforms] include measures related to competitiveness and productivity that are designed in such as way that we will be able to partner with such global defense industry players as South Korea, the United States and Western European countries,” Jokowi said.

Obsolete weapons systems have hampered the TNI’s ability to guard Indonesia’s territorial waters from rampant illegal fishing.

The Defense Ministry has recently pledged to spur the development and production of naval weapons by national defense companies in order to help implement Jokowi’s maritime-axis vision. The ministry has also aimed to promote joint cooperation between local and overseas defense firms to give local defense firms essential knowledge and experience that would eventually help them independently produce state-of-the-art armaments for the TNI.

In December 2011, the ministry and South Korean Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) signed a US$1.1 billion contract to manufacture three U-209 diesel-electric submarines. PT PAL’s engineers will be given a chance to take a close look at the construction of the first two submarines at a DSME plant in South Korea before they construct the last one at the PT PAL plant in Surabaya.

In the meeting, Jokowi also wanted defense firms to start working on civilian projects.

“For example, Pindad’s [light-armored] Anoa vehicles should be used for commercial trucks, PAL’s warships can also be used as commercial ships and for fishing, while the DI’s [military transport aircraft] CN295 can also be used for civil defense,” he said.

PT Pindad’s executive director Silmy Karim said his company was ready to produce non-defense equipment, which would not only encourage the country’s defense industry but could also promote economic growth.

“The demands for defense products continue to rise, so we will boost the production of both [defense and non-defense industries],” said Silmy after Tuesday’s meeting.

Other than Anoa, Silmy added, Pindad is also looking into production for rail networks and heavy equipment utilizers.

“The meeting supported the idea that we should optimize the country’s defense production,” Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu said.

- See more at: Jokowi wants RI military to be strongest in the region | The Jakarta Post