Indonesia Defence Forum

[Nike]

That's good to see that the Indonesian Navy is actively mapping her archipelagic-broad ocean floor. This will be crucially imperative for future advanced sumbarine surveillance , not to mention possibility of easier extraction and tapping of hidden energy resources throughout the Indonesian-controlled areas of the Malay Archipelago.

The first ship; does she have any defense armament or just an unarmed scientific vessel?

The second ship; the Fatahillah class, its the first time ive seen this class of ship till now. I like the crisp clean design, very linear and clean design. I like her look. And she's well armed it appears.

KRI Spica and her twin sister KRI Rigel is only armed with 20 mm Denel Vector cannon and several ma deuce, yes she is scientific vessel to support our submarine forces fleet in near future, currently Indonesian Navy operating several scientific vessel.


The Fatahillah class is an old ships, comprises of three ships of the same class. Been build in Netherland more than 30 years ago. Right now they are in refit process.

 

[Aepsilons]

The Fatahillah class is an old ships, comprises of three ships of the same class. Been build in Netherland more than 30 years ago. Right now they are in refit process.

Age does not matter, so long as she has her systems upgraded, has the armament to take down submarines and jam any intercepting vessel, she can doe the job. Reminds me of some reports reading when I was still in JMSDF --- there was a time near Nemuro peninsula , there was a Soviet Sovremenny class vessel spotted by the JS Akigumo , which was a Yamagumo class light destroyer escort (can be classified as heavy corvette by western standards), anyways, the JS Akigumo was able to make system-wide aim at the Sovremenny class ship, was hailed by the JMSDF. After the 4th Escort Fleet was notified of the engaging of systems, the 4th Escort fleet had then sent an entire destroyer task group en route to the JS Akigumo.

Result? The Russian ship and escort ships dis-engaged and left the waters close to Nemuro.

Point: Even a small ship can make a difference.

 

[Nike]

Indonesia ready to buy new submarines in Russia — defense minister
Military & Defense September 22, 8:36 UTC+3

The minister noted that Russian subs can perform longer missions underwater and cruise at lower depths compared with the submarines from other countries

BANGKOK, September 21. /TASS/. Indonesia is considering Russia as a potential supplier of new submarines for its naval forces, Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu said on Monday upon the end of his meeting with deputies of the national parliament.

The meeting was held behind closed doors.

The new purchases had been endorsed by the president, Ryacudu said, adding a remark that it was much better to buy five new submarines than ten second-hand ones.

He named Russia as an expected supplier of the submarines, saying the Russian subs could perform longer missions underwater and cruise at lower depths compared with the subs from other countries.

Ryacudu did not specify the type of the submarines the Indonesian Armed Forces had interest in or the possible date for signing of the contract.

Russian Minister of Industry and Energy, Denis Manturov, said during a visit to Jakarta in October 2014 that Indonesia was considering a purchase of diesel-powered submarines of the Varshavyanka class.

TASS: Military & Defense - Indonesia ready to buy new submarines in Russia — defense minister

Indonesia will operate more subs than any country in this region soon

 

[Aepsilons]

Indonesia will operate more subs than any country in this region soon

Good, it is about time , and glad to see that Indonesia raised defense spending this year by an additional $2.5 Billion.

 

[Nike]

Good, it is about time , and glad to see that Indonesia raised defense spending this year by an additional $2.5 Billion.

defense spending is been raising incredibly for the last decades, but with the volatile of Rupiah value against dollar, we can't see much differences in US dollar terms. But Indonesian defense industry will give more support to our defense need at better payments rate

 

[Aepsilons]

defense spending is been raising incredibly for the last decades, but with the volatile of Rupiah value against dollar, we can't see much differences in US dollar terms. But Indonesian defense industry will give more support to our defense need at better payments rate

As I've said before to in another thread, economic volatility is natural since market capitalism is by its very nature 'controlled chaos', in relativistic terms. Its important to appraise Indonesia's growth cycle by referencing the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis , which had affected Jakarta rather significantly. Nevertheless, despite the region-wide economic crisis, Jakarta was able to regain losses and went above and beyond during the early 2000s to recent. We have seen China loose over $3 Trillion in their recent stock market rout, yet they have remained rather stabilized. IMF and the ADB have already made predictions that from 2015 to 2025, Indonesia is poised to have economic growth up to 14%.

14% --- yes double digit growth.

This is why , if you haven't noticed, why Japan is pouring its presence in Indonesia as we speak. We will see a China-like effect on Indonesia like when Japan revolutionized China's manufacturing and industry during the late 70s, 80s to 90s. The difference? Indonesia-Japan ties is exponentially more positive than Sino-Japanese relations ever was even during the Deng Epoch.

Result: My bet is on Indonesia for the next 10-15 years.

 

[prima99]

Indonesia hopes to take over Riau Islands airspace management in 3-4 years - Channel NewsAsia

According to Indonesian news agency Antara, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Luhut Pandjaitan says this would be possible once the necessary infrastructure and manpower are ready.

Two Sukhoi fighter jets (far left and right) and four T-50i Golden Eagles light fighter aircrafts of the Indonesian Air Force perform during an airshow in Jakarta on Feb 13, 2014.

• JAKARTA: Indonesia has said it hopes to take over management of the flight information region (FIR) above the Riau Islands from Singapore in three to four years.
  
  According to local news agency Antara, Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Luhut Pandjaitan said this would be possible once the necessary infrastructure and manpower are ready.
  
  Luhut said Indonesia is serious about the transfer of FIR authority, and the government has taken steps including meeting the relevant ministers in Singapore.
  
  Luhut added that he met Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean last week, and the discussion on the FIR was conducted in a friendly atmosphere.
  
  "The dialogue went well, in a positive spirit. Besides that, I've also met with the Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister, who said they supported us to take over the FIR in three to four years from now," said Luhut.
  
  Singapore has been in control of the airspace above some areas in Riau - such as Batam, Tanjung Pinang, Bintan and the Natuna islands - since 1946.
  
  The current set of regulations was put in place with the approval of the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

 

[Nike]

Croatian minister of Defense visited PT PINDAD production facility and try several PT PINDAD products


*he is a big guy

 

[Indos]

Result: My bet is on Indonesia for the next 10-15 years.

Over 30 billion USD investment project is underway in oil refinery project. Our state owned (Pertamina), Japanese company, and Aramco (Saudi) are hand in hand in this project. In the long run, according to me, Rupiah will be stronger since we will keep much of our USD at home if the project finishes. Chemical industry will likely be improved much also with this project.

Weak Rupiah Today is a good idea by the way for the mean time, making our product more competitive. In the long run we must improve our service sector and high tech industry.

 

[pr1v4t33r]

Prajurit Sat Gultor Kopassus saat akan memasuki kendaraan taktis.

Prajurit Kopaska saat latihan infiltrasi bawah laut.

Menari di angkasa. Jupiter Aerobatic Team (JAT) TNI AU

 

[prima99]

Over 30 billion USD investment project is underway in oil refinery project. Our state owned (Pertamina), Japanese company, and Aramco (Saudi) are hand in hand in this project. In the long run, according to me, Rupiah will be stronger since we will keep much of our USD at home if the project finishes. Chemical industry will likely be improved much also with this project.

Weak Rupiah Today is a good idea by the way for the mean time, making our product more competitive. In the long run we must improve our service sector and high tech industry.

don't forget Russia investing on Railway projects in Kalimantan. i've posted the news in Economy Thread

 

[Jakartans@PkDef]

Prajurit Sat Gultor Kopassus saat akan memasuki kendaraan taktis.
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Mamba MRAP

 

[anas_nurhafidz]

HILO Jump from Sandi Yudha Kopassus
Credit to yudo

 

[Nike]

 

[Nike]

In Indonesia, high speed patrol vessel is essential to secure the domain maritime of my country. Not only because our water is vast and abundant compared to our lands, Indonesian water is located at the most critical juncture and transit point on earth.

Credit due to pengamat.liar at kaskus.co.id

And currently one of Indonesian private companies in defense sector, PT Lundin is in collaboration with SAAB defense groups to build unmanned small patrol vessel

PT PINDAD currently in research and building mode, with the testing of shaped tandem warhead charge for ATGM to defeat armor of MBT and other armored vehicle

PT. Pindad (Persero) - PT Pindad (Persero) Laksanakan Uji Statis Warhead Roket