Indonesia Defence Forum

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Is Indonesia punching above its weight?

President Joko Widodo has surprised his people, and many others abroad, in showing a keen interest in foreign affairs since taking office in October.

He has attended summits abroad, made presidential visits to major foreign capitals, and hosted a hastily prepared international conference last month. The man whom the foreign media dubbed "the people's president" was a popular figure in these summits, seeming at ease meeting with foreign leaders.

His assertiveness in foreign policy, including sinking foreign fishing boats and executing foreigners on death row for drug trafficking in spite of pleas from their leaders, has upset neighbours and long-time friends.

And he has kept a safe distance from both the United States and China, sending signals that the fourth most populous nation would not easily be swayed to align with one or the other in this century's emerging superpower rivalry.

more: Is Indonesia punching above its weight? - Opinion By Invitation ST Editorial - The Straits Times

 

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#foto Latihan Penanganan pembajak kapal di Pelabuhan Semayang Balikpapan, Selasa (12/5/2015)
by: TRIBUN KALTIM/FACHMI RACHMAN

 

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RI to host world military
medicine congress
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | National | Wed, May 13 2015, 6:41 PM

National News
Indonesia is slated to host the 41st International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) World Congress on Military Medicine, which will welcome delegates from 78 countries, for the first time.

The biannual event, which will discuss various issues such as the spread of virus, disaster relief and chemical biologic radiology and nuclear (CBRN) hazards, will be held on May 17 to 22 at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center, Bali.

“We want to exchange knowledge and sciences of military medicine with other countries. This is also an opportunity to share our experiences in dealing with disaster,” said Maj. Gen. Daniel Tjen, head of the ICMM steering committee at the Defense Ministry, on Wednesday.

According to UN data, Indonesia is one of the world's most susceptible nations to natural disasters, with more than 600,000 people a year suffering from their consequences.

The Defense Ministry, supported by Foreign Ministry, the medicine center of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Association of Indonesian Military Medicine (Perdokmil), will cooperate to host the event.

Around 643 delegates from 78 countries have confirmed their attendance out of the 114 countries that are listed as members of the ICMM organization, along with the 145 speakers. Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu will deliver a keynote lecture on military medicine improvement. (fsu)(++++)
See more at: RI to host world military medicine congress | The Jakarta Post


President promises to allocate Rp210 trillion as military budget
Rabu, 13 Mei 2015 18:18 WIB |

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Joko Widodo has vowed to set aside a budget of Rp210 trillion for the Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) next year, up from the Rp98 trillion allocated this year, if the economy grows by 7 percent.

The president made the promise during the ceremonial groundbreaking of the construction of the Jakarta Regional Military Commands Moh. Ridwan Meuraksa Hospital here on Wednesday.

"The prosperity of soldiers can be improved if the economy grows well, particularly if stability is guaranteed. Of course, this will all depend on you," Jokowi, as the president is affectionately called, said.

He stated that if the economy grew by 7 percent, the TNI budget, which is only some Rp98 trillion this year, can increase to Rp210 trillion.

"This can be achieved anywhere if stability of security is guaranteed. If security and economic stability are maintained, we can concentrate on economic development. Our economy is facing global financial pressures. The global economy is facing a downward trend, but I am sure if the stability of security is maintained, the economy will grow by 7 percent," he affirmed.

The head of state added that the government had worked out stages of tasks to be performed to achieve the goals.

Moreover, Jokowi expressed hope that with the increase in allowances of military personnel, they will improve their performance as their allowance comes from public money.

He pointed out that soldiers must return all (the allowance they earn) in the form of their best services. "They should do their best, nothing other than that."

Jokowi further noted that Indonesians were already proud of the TNI, which guards the Unitary State of Indonesia.

Therefore, soldiers should uphold peoples pride and respect by doing their best in carrying out their tasks.(*)

President promises to allocate Rp210 trillion as military budget - ANTARA News

 

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‘Associate member’ status for Indonesia in MSG

Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister Peter O’Neill expressed support on Tuesday for Indonesia’s inclusion as an “associate member” of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG), deeming the plan as representative of a “unique understanding” between the two countries.

Indonesia, which achieved observer status at the MSG in 2011, has been stepping up efforts to acquire full membership.

The MSG is an inter-governmental organization comprising PNG, Vanuatu, Salomon Islands and Fiji. The main goal is to boost economic development within the Pacific Island states.

“We have also agreed about Papua New Guinea’s support for Indonesia becoming an associate member of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, which PNG will gladly endorse and pursue with the other leaders of the Melanesian group,” O’Neill said on Tuesday during a joint press conference with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo after the two held bilateral talks.

O’Neill told Jokowi on Monday that application for membership by the ULMWP — which is a grouping of three West Papuan groups, namely the Federal Republic of West Papua, the West Papua National Parliament and the West Papua National Coalition for Liberation (WPNCL) — would require Indonesia’s endorsement.

Last year at the annual MSG Leaders’ Summit in Port Moresby, the WPNCL’s membership application was rejected. The group, however , re-submitted its application at MSG headquarters in Port Vila, Vanuatu, in February, and is still awaiting response.

MSG leaders are expected to discuss the application in the Solomon Islands as the summit, which is planned for sometime in June or July. Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi is expected to attend the event as an observer.

With Indonesia’s status as an associate member, O’Neill added, Indonesians of Melanesian descent in Maluku, North Maluku, Papua, West Papua and East Nusa Tenggara would be able to participate in the region’s cultural and trade activities organized by the MSG.

Such participation is expected to further strengthen ties between Melanesian people in the region, particularly between PNG and Indonesia, which share a border, O’Neill said.

O’Neill also expressed PNG’s aim to boost access to the telecommunications, power generation and road infrastructure sectors in a bid to create business opportunities with Indonesia.

On Tuesday, the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on combating transnational crime — which Jokowi said would cover narcotics and terrorism — and another MoU on human-resource development in the oil and energy sector.

“Prime Minister O’Neill and I agreed to build closer ties and create more intensive cooperation between Indonesia and PNG as part of our 40-year celebration of diplomatic relations [to be celebrated this year],” Jokowi said.

According to Jokowi, the two also agreed to improve economic cooperation, particularly with respect to investment and infrastructure, and to support the participation of the private sector in the energy, telecommunications and fisheries industries.

The two countries, Jokowi said, had also agreed to boost connectivity by encouraging the two countries’ national flag carriers — Garuda Indonesia (Indonesia) and Air Niugini (PNG) — to open routes connecting Port Moresby with Bali, Jakarta and Singapore.

As part of his effort to pay greater attention to Indonesia’s poorly developed eastern provinces, Jokowi visited Maluku, North Maluku, Papua and West Papua before flying to PNG.

The President and his entourage left PNG on Tuesday and arrived in Surabaya, East Java, to attend the opening of the Democratic Party congress.

‘Associate member’ status for Indonesia in MSG | The Jakarta Post
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Indonesia has successfully shown the soft power diplomacy toward pacific island nations on Papua and Melanesian issue... Well done.

 

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Indonesian Navy to set up sea traffic management center
Rabu, 13 Mei 2015 17:45 WIB | 628 Views

Surabaya, E.Java (ANTARA News) - The Indonesian Navy will set up a Traffic Management Center (TMC) to monitor sea traffic in a bid to offer safety and security to the community by providing information regarding traffic on sea lanes.

The Indonesian Navy plans to have a TMC similar to the one belonging to the Indonesian Police for monitoring road traffic, Indonesian Navy spokesperson Vice Admiral Manahan Simorangkir stated here, Wednesday.

"We want to serve the community by offering safety and security, including for the international community," he affirmed, adding that Malaka and Sunda Straits are sea lanes where the traffic is very busy.

Both sea lanes have areas prone to piracy and accidents due to navigation problems, and therefore, a facility such as TMC is very important, Simorangkir pointed out.

According to the spokesperson, the Indonesian Navy is currently developing the existing media center for the Indonesia Eastern Command Fleet and other institutions, so that all parties can be integrated, and every situation pertaining to sea traffic can be monitored.

Simorangkir expressed optimism that the TMC for monitoring sea lanes will provide information according to the Indonesia Navys needs in order to support its duties.(*)

Indonesian Navy to set up sea traffic management center - ANTARA News

 

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Press Release from SSM.

Defense ministries of Turkey and Indonesia signed an agreement for intellectual and industrial property rights of medium weight tank.

Two prototypes will be manufactured. One will be built in Turkey where FNSS will provide PT Pindad engineers training and the other will be built in Indonesia while under supervision of FNSS engineers. Those two prototypes will be used for certification and integration tests. To accompany this, one hull will be built to undergo mine testing.

Duration: 37 Months

DATED: 07/MAY/2015

SOURCE:C4DEFNECE

Thx, @Combat-Master

 

[Nike]

Hope Indonesia can cooperate much further with Turkey in development of Cruise Missile and Naval Strike Missile to be used from Indonesian Air Forces asset such as Flanker and F-16....

not to mention from our Naval assets too

 

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Baru sadar ternyata mereka ini cakep dan imut
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Baru sadar ternyata mereka ini cakep dan imut
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Kcr 40 & 60 lebih cocok buat Kamla aja ah, kalau TNI AL cocoknya pakai klewang type atau yg agak besar tonasenya

 

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@anas_nurhafidz @initial_d Polairud mau beli KCR 60 juga lho

 

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Indonesian president backs defence increases
Jon Grevatt, Bangkok - IHS Jane's Defence Industry
13 May 2015

Indonesian defence spending 2010-2019. Credit: IHS
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has vowed to more than double the country's defence budget in 2016 if Indonesia's economy achieves 7% GDP growth this year.

In comments published by state-run news agency Antara on 13 May, Widodo said that if the GDP target is achieved the government would "set aside a budget of IDR210 trillion (USD16 billion) for the Indonesian armed forces". In 2015 the defence budget is set at about IDR100 trillion.

The pledge is an apparent indication of a commitment to accelerate a spending plan outlined in April by the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR). This plan features incremental budgetary increases over the next few years, rising to IDR200 trillion by 2020.

This plan, in turn, is tracked against the Widodo administration's previous pledge to increase military spending as a proportion of GDP from the existing 0.9% to 1.5%.

Speaking on 13 May Widodo said the IDR210 trillion target can be achieved "if the economy grows well [and] particularly if stability is guaranteed". He added, "Our economy is facing global financial pressures … but I am sure if stability and security is maintained the economy will grow by 7%."

Indonesian president backs defence increases - IHS Jane's 360

photo by Ijal Lubis, .
all credit to him.


PINDAD SS2 V5

PINDAD SSX 7,62 mm

 

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Scan Eagle been testing at some random place in Indonesia, noting the Hercules fleets of Indonesian Air Force

 

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Kcr 40 & 60 lebih cocok buat Kamla aja ah, kalau TNI AL cocoknya pakai klewang type atau yg agak besar tonasenya

Yup setuju! Menurut pendapat saya emang udah seharusnya tni-al fokus pada pengembangan kapal diatas 60 mtr, kalaupun tni-al butuh armada patroli mungkin proyek kornas yg dulu sempat gagal bisa dimulai kembali, paling tidak korvet sekelas 75m-80m untuk beroperasi sampai wilayah EEZ saya rasa itu udah cukup, tinggal di duetkan sama kcr-60 sebagai unit reaksi cepat sangat cocok (ngarep). Tapi klo untuk kcr-40?? Haduh ga usah deh, mending biar bakamla aja yg ngelanjutin projectnya, apalagi sebelumnya mereka udah punya PC-48 & PC-43 tinggal diperbanyaknya aja.. Ya paling tidak kita harus belajar dari singapura, dengan wilayah perairannya yang seuprit tapi mereka sudah memulai project LMV-80. CMIIW.,

 

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Indonesian president backs defence increases
Jon Grevatt, Bangkok - IHS Jane's Defence Industry
13 May 2015

Indonesian defence spending 2010-2019. Credit: IHS
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has vowed to more than double the country's defence budget in 2016 if Indonesia's economy achieves 7% GDP growth this year.

In comments published by state-run news agency Antara on 13 May, Widodo said that if the GDP target is achieved the government would "set aside a budget of IDR210 trillion (USD16 billion) for the Indonesian armed forces". In 2015 the defence budget is set at about IDR100 trillion.

The pledge is an apparent indication of a commitment to accelerate a spending plan outlined in April by the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR). This plan features incremental budgetary increases over the next few years, rising to IDR200 trillion by 2020.

This plan, in turn, is tracked against the Widodo administration's previous pledge to increase military spending as a proportion of GDP from the existing 0.9% to 1.5%.

Speaking on 13 May Widodo said the IDR210 trillion target can be achieved "if the economy grows well [and] particularly if stability is guaranteed". He added, "Our economy is facing global financial pressures … but I am sure if stability and security is maintained the economy will grow by 7%."

Indonesian president backs defence increases - IHS Jane's 360

photo by Ijal Lubis, .
all credit to him.


PINDAD SS2 V5

PINDAD SSX 7,62 mm

SSX looks like as a Marine version of SS2 assault rifle that PINDAD has promised to develop, much better in anti jamming capability in a wet and mud condition.