Indonesia Defence Forum

[Reashot Xigwin]

Weapons systems, professional strength must be built together: President

Sat, October 5 2013 19:47 |

"All efforts made to modernise the weapons systems should be coupled with increasing the professional skills of military personnel, as well as their readiness and ability to use modern equipment," President Yudhoyono said.


Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has requested Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI)`s soldiers to improve their skills, at the same time that the country modernises its weapon systems.

"All efforts made to modernise the weapons systems should be coupled with increasing the professional skills of military personnel, as well as their readiness and ability to use modern equipment," President Yudhoyono said here on Saturday.

The President stated that over the past several years the government had been working to improve the quality of the main weapon systems used by TNI`s three forces: the Army, Navy and Air Force.

"We continue to carry out (improvement) for the TNI so that it will continue to do its jobs. We will also try to meet the need for main weapon systems in order to reach the required minimum essential strength. Through cooperation in the defense industry with friendly countries, God willing, our main weapon system in the near future will increase significantly," the president said.

In the face of increasing challenges, the TNI soldiers` abilities and readiness must also be increased.

In the near future, a number of main weapon systems for the Army, such as main battle tanks, arms, transport helicopters, combat helicopters and other equipment, will be delivered.

Also, the Air Force will be equipped with 24 F16 fighter jets, Super Tucano planes and T-50 training aircraft.

Meanwhile, the Navy, the president said, will receive corvette war ships, destroyers, maritime patrol frigate missiles and multi-barrel tactical rockets.

Recently, Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said that the Indonesian Air Force will be able to operate 18 new Grob G120TP-A training aircraft, bought from Germany, by 2014.

"We had ordered 18 Grob aircraft and have received four of the training aircraft in Yogyakarta," Yusgiantoro revealed, following a handover ceremony held at the Adisutjipto Airbase last month.

The second stage of deliveries will include six Grob aircraft and is to be completed by the end of 2013, with the remaining eight training aircraft to be delivered to the TNI AU by as early as 2014.

Yusgiantoro further stated that the 18 Grob aircraft will replace several older training aircraft, such as the AS-202B Bravo and T-34C Charlie.

The price of the 18 Grob Aircraft is US$72 million, which is part of the TNI AU program aimed at renewing the main weaponry systems, including training aircraft.

"The training aircraft procurement is part of the implementation of an Indonesia-Germany MoU, which proposed the renewal of the main weaponry systems of TNI AU," Yusgiantoro said.

The new Grob aircraft will also enhance the Education Squadron of the 101 Adisutjipto air base.

The TNI AU has ordered 18 Grob aircraft, based on the needs of strategic and tactical programs aimed at defending Indonesian sovereignty.

"The renewal of the training aircraft is included in the TNI strength development program, which was designed to be carried out over 15 years. Given these additional 18 training aircraft, the TNI AU will now have significantly more power," Yusgiantoro said.(*)

Weapons systems, professional strength must be built together: President - ANTARA News

 

[Viet]

looks like Indonesia is doing well, in both economics and military. Not too bad!

 

[Viet]

Indonesia intends to purchase 112 Sukhoi fighters by 2024
...
The Indonesian air forces have already taken delivery of 16 Su-27SK/SKM and Su-30MK/MK2 jets (the last two fighters were delivered to Indonesia in early September 2013). In other words Indonesia may purchase up to 112 new jets over the next decade.

Su-30 is a good choice.

 

[nufix]

Weekend Bonus: Indonesian Military Gals in Military 68th Jubilee 2013

Thanks to JMP

 

[Nike]

I think your country need 30 of these to replace the old one.

I think our country need more heavier Surface combatant ships such as Heavy Fregate like DZP, Admiral Ghorskov Class or FREMM and Destroyer like Sovremmeny or Slava Class

 

[copasi]

I think our country need more heavier Surface combatant ships such as Heavy Fregate like DZP, Admiral Ghorskov Class or FREMM and Destroyer like Sovremmeny or Slava Class

This should be in another program, at the moment, you need sigma to replace some old ships used for about 30years old

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

Military Upgrades Coming Soon, President Promises
By Robertus Wardi on 12:30 pm October 6, 2013.


The Indonesian military will continue to replace outdated equipment and add new hardware to adequately defend the nation, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono vowed at a commemoration of the armed forces’ 68th anniversary.

“Our defense hardware’s capability will significantly increase [from now on],” he told the gathering soldiers at Halim Perdana Kusumah Air Force Base in East Jakarta on Saturday before leaving for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Bali.

However, he warned the military, or TNI, to stay out of politics and maintain neutrality in the next year’s elections.

“Next year, we will have legislative and presidential elections. I order the TNI to stay neutral. Make sure that the TNI only serves the nation’s interests, and aspires only to protect the nation from outside attacks, and keep the [territorial] integrity of our country,” he said.

The president praised the military for neutrality during the country’s democratic transition after the 1998 collapse of the New Order, when the military was heavily involved in politics.

He pledged that the military would soon see long-needed upgrades.

The president noted that the Army already maintained several units of battle tanks, armored vehicles, cannons, air defense missiles, anti-tank missiles and a multiple-launch rocket system, as well as transportation and attack helicopters.

Meanwhile, the Navy is equipped with corvettes, a battle ship with missiles, frigates, amphibious tanks and a tactical multiple-launch rocket system, he said.

The Air Force possesses two dozen F-16s, a small squadron of Sukhoi-27s fighter jets, several Super Tucano light attack propeller aircraft, and a set of T-50 training jets.

The president did not comment on these military systems’ present state of readiness.

“All these equipment upgrades must be accompanied by improvement in skills, readiness and better resilience of our troops. They are the ones who will operate the increasingly sophisticated equipment,” he said.

Indonesia’s defense readiness has lagged in recent years, as economic problems prevented the country from maintaining or upgrading its military equipment.

Indonesia also suffered a setback when the Unites States cut off its long-running program of assistance to the Indonesian military in 1999 as a result of widespread human rights violations in East Timor. The US dropped the last of its restrictions on military assistance in 2010.

Yudhoyono slashed defense purchases during his first term to free up money for economic and social policies, but later increased the defense spending in the wake of the domestic criticism and the repeal of the US defense assistance ban.

Defense comprises the largest share of government spending at Rp 83 trillion ($7.65 billion) this year, up from Rp 77.7 trillion in 2013. Yudhoyono said in August that he had requested more money in the military’s budget “to improve the readiness and reliability of the TNI in safeguarding territorial sovereignty, in executing defensive tasks of the state during peace-time, and in participating in maintaining world peace.”

Indonesia announced it would buy eight Apache attack helicopters from the for $500 million during an August visit by US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.

Under a separate deal with Germany, Indonesia is also due to receive more than 100 used Leopard 2A6 battle tanks.

Human rights watchers have expressed concerned about what the helicopters and tanks could be used for.

“Given the government’s poor track record on human rights in Papua, the [Leopard tank] could be used as a tool of repression,” the Indonesian Coalition of Civil Society said at the time in a statement.

Jakarta is also in talks with China to jointly produce C-705 anti-ship missiles.

Both moves have raised concerns among neighboring countries and allies.

Defense analysts say Indonesia is relying on a diversification strategy for defense technology, as Chinese and Western-allied countries compete for business and favor.

TNI officials say regardless of the politics of procurement, diversification guarantees the best deal for weapons and defense systems, and benefits Indonesia’s 400,000 active-duty soldiers.

The government has also announced it will jointly produce three submarines and KFX/IFX fighter jets with South Korea, as well as eight corvettes with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Schelde.

Indonesia will also increase the number of F-16 fighter jets on order from the US to 36, in addition to six C-130H cargo planes from Australia.

Yudhoyono said Indonesia wanted to cooperate with other countries on joint production, rather than buy hardware, in a bid to boost the domestic defense industry and benefit from technology transfers.

“In the near future, a number of local companies will be able to produce defense equipment we need on their own, including helicopters, communication devices, tanks, warships and fighter jets,” he said.

“Without new equipment, we’ll be left behind by our neighbors in Southeast Asia,” former Army chief of staff Pramono Edhie Wibowo said.

Military Upgrades Coming Soon, President Promises - The Jakarta Globe

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

4 foreign aircraft forced down by RI Air Force in 2013
Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar | Archipelago | Mon, October 07 2013, 10:45 AM

Papua New Guinea aircraft.

The Indonesian Air Force Operations Command (Koopsau) II forced four foreign aircraft to land in the first nine months of 2013 for entering Indonesian airspace without permission.

Koopsau II commander Vice Marshal Agus Supriatna revealed the information on Saturday on the sidelines of a ceremony to commemorate the Indonesian Military’s (TNI) 68th anniversary at the Sultan Hasanuddin Air Force Base just outside Makassar, South Sulawesi.

Agus, however, declined to elaborate from which countries the aircraft were from.

He said one was forced down in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, although the aircraft was later released after meeting all the requirements.

Agus said Koopsau II covered a vast region that was prone to foreign airplanes trespassing without proper documents.

Koopsau II oversees roughly two-thirds of Indonesian airspace ranging from Central Java to Papua.

He added that Koopsau II was always alert and ready to intercept foreign aircraft trespassing into Indonesian airspace, but admitted Koopsau II did not have a sufficient military capability to oversee the vast region.

“We do not yet have the ideal number of major weapon systems to guard the vast airspace under our authority, but we do our utmost to guard it,” he said.

He also thanked the government for giving more weapon systems to the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) such as jet fighters and other weapons systems.

Sultan Hasanuddin houses the TNI AU’s fifth Wing, which oversees the fifth and 11th squadrons.

The fifth Squadron is a maritime surveillance squadron equipped with US-made Boeing 737-2x9 Surveiller and Indonesian-made CN-235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA).

The 11th Squadron houses the Russian-made Sukhoi Su-27/30 Flanker. On Sept. 24, the Indonesian government officially received the last two double-seater Su-30 MK2s. In total, the squadron numbers 16 Su-27/30s.

The Flankers were initially scheduled to perform at Sultan Hasanuddin to commemorate the TNI’s 68th anniversary.

A last minute order, however, saw them perform a flyover at Halim in East Jakarta.

Sultan Hasanuddin is the easternmost air force base that has its own squadron. There are no squadrons in Maluku and Papua, while other major islands in Indonesia have at least one squadron capable of conducting air patrols.

Previously, Koopsau II forced down a Cessna 208 at Sepinggang Air Force Base for violating Indonesian airspace in September 2012, and a Pakistan International Airlines Boeing 737-300 in March 2011.

In 2011, there was a diplomatic row with Papua New Guinea after two Flankers shadowed an aircraft carrying deputy prime minister Belden Namah on Nov. 29, 2011, for allegedly entering Indonesian airspace without the proper documentation.

4 foreign aircraft forced down by RI Air Force in 2013 | The Jakarta Post

 

[Viet]

I think our country need more heavier Surface combatant ships such as Heavy Fregate like DZP, Admiral Ghorskov Class or FREMM and Destroyer like Sovremmeny or Slava Class

why not opt for Aegis destroyers? though such vessels cost a bit more.

 

[Fsjal]

why not opt for Aegis destroyers? though such vessels cost a bit more.

Too expensive. Indonesia should go for Sovremmeny class or Type 052C class.

Also, Aegis destroyers have to be properly maintained, since they are hi tech.

 

[Nike]

why not opt for Aegis destroyers? though such vessels cost a bit more.

Aegis is a little bit out of way, since Indonesia are not in US close rings like Japan or South Korea. It is all about political matter, but financially and technologically Indonesia can afford and operate one or two destroyer like Sovremmeny Class or even Arleigh Burke class.

 

[Zarvan]

I think our country need more heavier Surface combatant ships such as Heavy Fregate like DZP, Admiral Ghorskov Class or FREMM and Destroyer like Sovremmeny or Slava Class

Yes and you need more missiles including cruise missiles and destroyers which can carry lot of them and also many more squadrons of fighter jets

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

Indonesian military chief starts 3-day Manila visit
By Frances Mangosing
INQUIRER.net
6:53 pm | Thursday, October 10th, 2013

Indonesia’s military chief General Moeldoko pays a courtesy call to Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Emmanuel Bautista on Thursday at the General Headquarters Camp Aguinaldo. He is on a “goodwill visit” to the country from October 9 to 11. Photo from AFP Public Affairs

MANILA, Philippines – Indonesia’s military chief is in the Philippines for a three-day visit.

General Moeldoko, commander-in-chief of Tentara Nacional Indonesia (Indonesian Defense Forces), paid a courtesy call to Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and Armed Forces of the Philippines General Emmanuel Bautista on Thursday at Camp Aguinaldo.

Military spokesman Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala said his visit was part of a tradition of military chiefs among Asean counterparts.

He will be in the country from October 9 to 11.

Read more: Indonesian military chief starts 3-day Manila visit | Inquirer Global Nation
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The plane finally arrived

Indonesia receives first CN-235 patrol aircraft
Oct. 10, 2013
| 6:01 AM
JAKARTA, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- The Indonesian navy took delivery of the first of three CN-235 maritime patrol aircraft from state aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia.

The handover was made at the PTDI facility in Bandung, in West Java province on the island of Java, The Jakarta Post reported.

Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the aircraft will be used to patrol for people-smuggling boats carrying illegal migrants headed for waters around Australia's Indian Ocean territory of Christmas Island.

The navy operates the smaller NC-212 MP aircraft, also made by PTDI at its facility in Bandung, the Post said.

PTDI President Budi Santoso said the order showed the trust in and support for the manufacturer's products.

"We have replied with hard work and commitment by producing quality aircraft that are on time and on budget," Budi said.

The Post also reported Purnomo said the ministry needed at least 54 NC-212s and 21 CN-235s, while Adm. Marsetio, the navy's chief of staff, said the aircraft would be procured by 2024.

PTDI will deliver the next CN-235 in December and the third aircraft in February next year.

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense signed the $80 million deal in December 2009 off the back of a strategic planning review.

Spanish aircraft maker EADS CASA -- Construcciones Aeronauticas SA -- and PTDI formed a joint venture, Aircraft Technology -- AirTech -- to develop the CN-235 aircraft in two variants for civil and military use. The original design was for military transport and as a regional airliner.

A report in Defense Industry Daily at the time of the signing in 2009 said the aircraft will be fitted with Thales' AMASCOS mission control system.

AMASCOS subsystems include Thales/EADS Ocean Master Mk II search radar, thermal imaging from Thales, Elettronica's ALR 733 radar warning receiver and CAE's AN/ASQ-508 magnetic anomaly detection system.

The aircraft also comes with either MBDA's AM-39 Exocet missiles or Raytheon's Mk 46 light torpedoes.

The high-wing aircraft has two General Electric CT&-9C3 turboprop engines and Trimble TNL7900 Omega global positioning system and a Northrop Grumman-built LN92 ring laser gyroscope inertial navigation system.

The first flight of the CN-235 was in 1983 with first operational use in 1988. The main buyer has been Turkey, picking up 61 aircraft. Other buyers of large numbers have been the air forces of Spain and the Republic of Korea.

In March last year, the South Korean coast guard received its fourth and last CN-235 ordered from PTDI.

Read more: Indonesia receives first of three CN-235 patrol aircraft from PTDI - UPI.com

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

Tarantula's Stings

TNI-AD Tarantula practice fire with live rounds. (all photo : Pussenkav TNI-AD)

Smorgasbord of Munitions: APFSDS-T (Armor Piercing Fin Stabilised Discarding Sabot-Tracer), HEAT (High Explosive Anti Tank), HE-T, dan Canister (anti personnel)

Fire Away!: Tarantulas firing at a far away targets

HESH: The practice used HESH (High Explosive Squash Head) rounds made in Belgium.

Instructor is Instructing: The Tarantula's Cockerill MK-3 is world famous for its low recoil.

Sengatan sang Laba-Laba

 

[Indos]

Yes and you need more missiles including cruise missiles and destroyers which can carry lot of them and also many more squadrons of fighter jets

Actually Today we dont have any enemy in our region, but regarding the expansion of our military hardware, it should be in line with our economic perspective and threat. We want to make the important hardware just like cruise missile and fighter jets, so we dont make to many import that can suffer our trade account

So, we are quite patience to see C-705 being produce here in Indonesia, not only just assembling. It can be much cheaper if it is produced in Indonesia. And about the fighter....I think we should wait for KFX/IFX...and for the mean time, 34 F-16 and 16 Su-27/30 is enough (2016)....and maybe our military will buy another16 Su-35 if other South East Asian countries try to add 4,5 generation fighter like Typoon, F-15 SE or Rafale. But hundreds of import fighter is just wasting money, ...........Our military advances should be in line with our defense industry advances...If this can be happen....dont blame us if we become so aggressive again