Indonesia Defence Forum

[Reashot Xigwin]

An Indonesian T-50i jet fighter conducts emergency landing
Fri, February 28 2014 20:38 |


Photo document of Indonesian Air Force's T-50i. (ANTARA/Widodo S. Jusuf)

We had to close the airport for 45 minutes as we had to implement emergency procedures." Semarang (ANTARA News) - An Indonesian Air Forces T-50i jet fighter conducted an emergency landing at the Ahmad Yani International Airport in Semarang, Central Java Province, on Friday.

Bakti Yuda, the airports air traffic controller, confirmed that the airport was temporarily shut down as a result of the emergency landing.

"We had to close the airport for 45 minutes as we had to implement emergency procedures," Bakti said.

The temporary shutdown had disrupted several flight schedules at the Ahmad Yani International Airport. Several airlines also delayed their flights, he said.

The T-50i aircraft was expected to fly to the Iswahyudi Airport in Madiun City.

The air traffic controller said the T-50i aircraft had to make an emergency landing since an emergency indicator on the plane started flashing during the flight, which was indicative of a technical snag.

Meanwhile, several passengers at the Ahmad Yani Airport were disappointed with the temporary shutdown.

One of the passengers of Lion Air, Hadi Santoso, decided to cancel his tickets after his flight got delayed.

"The plane was scheduled to take off at 9:45 am local time but they delayed the flight to 1:00 pm local time," Hadi said.
(Uu.B019/INE/KR-BSR/R013)

 

[MarveL]

Indonesia to boost military in South China Sea

The Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI) says Jakarta will increase its presence around the Natuna waters in the South China Sea as a preemptive measure to avert instability in the area.

TNI Chief Gen. Moeldoko stated on Thursday that Jakarta will deploy additional forces and increase the presence of its army and air force around the Natuna Islands, which shares its borders with Vietnam in the north, and Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam in the east, Antara news agency reported.

The official said that Indonesia aims to uphold the principles of neutrality and maintain close ties with other countries, including China.

“Since Natuna is strategically located, the increase of its forces at sea, on the ground, and in the air is necessary to anticipate any instability in the South China Sea and serve as an early warning system for Indonesia and the TNI,” Moeldoko said.

Moeldoko also outlined the importance of updating the country’s military capabilities, amid growing political concerns in the South China Sea.

Anyway, China and the United States have done the requisite calculations. Hence, we must do the same, for instance, to develop and modernize the TNI's main armament systems and organize education and training courses to promote the professionalism of our troops,” he emphasized.

The statements follow recent remarks from China over what it refers to as Washington’s efforts to render tension and undermine peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.

Beijing claims the South China Sea in its entirety, while other countries including the Philippines, Japan, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam also have claims to the area and are in dispute with China.

China and Japan have long been locked in a dispute for more than a decade over the sovereignty of uninhabited islands in the South China Sea - what are called Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan - which are believed to have vast natural resources.

PressTV - Indonesia to boost military in South China Sea

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

China demands 'export fee' from Indonesia for missile production

• Staff Reporter
• 2014-03-03
• 12:31 (GMT+8)

A C-705 missile on display. (Internet Photo)

Beijing has demanded extra money from Indonesia after finding the country actively trying to export its own version of Chinese C-705 anti-ship missiles to the overseas market, reports our Chinese-language sister newspaper Want Daily.

During a meeting between Chinese and Indonesian senior military officials held by general Fang Fenghui, chief of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army, and General Moeldoko, commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces in Beijing, both nations discussed a wide range of issues including strengthening maritime cooperation, anti-terrorism exercises, defense procurement and associated industrial collaboration, according to the London-based Janes Defense Weekly.

Indonesia purchased about 40 C-705 anti-ship missiles from China, said Silmy Karim, assistant for cooperation on the Indonesian Defense Industrial Policy Committee. The Indonesian navy planned to equip its KCR-40 fast missile boats with the missiles designed and produced by the Beijing-based China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation. In addition, Indonesia is also hoping to produce its own version of C-705 for the overseas market, he added.

China has refused to turn over C-705 technology entirely to Indonesia because there are still many countries looking to purchase advanced weapons from China, Karim said. Beijing has instead asked for an extra fee from Jakarta to secure rights for producing the missile.

Indonesia has already gained permission from China to produce C-805 anti-ship missiles for its PB-57 patrol boats. It is also allowed to export the C-805 to foreign nations.

China demands 'export fee' from Indonesia for missile production｜Politics｜News｜WantChinaTimes.com

 

[Genesis]

China demands 'export fee' from Indonesia for missile production

• Staff Reporter
• 2014-03-03
• 12:31 (GMT+8)

A C-705 missile on display. (Internet Photo)

Beijing has demanded extra money from Indonesia after finding the country actively trying to export its own version of Chinese C-705 anti-ship missiles to the overseas market, reports our Chinese-language sister newspaper Want Daily.

During a meeting between Chinese and Indonesian senior military officials held by general Fang Fenghui, chief of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army, and General Moeldoko, commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces in Beijing, both nations discussed a wide range of issues including strengthening maritime cooperation, anti-terrorism exercises, defense procurement and associated industrial collaboration, according to the London-based Janes Defense Weekly.

Indonesia purchased about 40 C-705 anti-ship missiles from China, said Silmy Karim, assistant for cooperation on the Indonesian Defense Industrial Policy Committee. The Indonesian navy planned to equip its KCR-40 fast missile boats with the missiles designed and produced by the Beijing-based China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation. In addition, Indonesia is also hoping to produce its own version of C-705 for the overseas market, he added.

China has refused to turn over C-705 technology entirely to Indonesia because there are still many countries looking to purchase advanced weapons from China, Karim said. Beijing has instead asked for an extra fee from Jakarta to secure rights for producing the missile.

Indonesia has already gained permission from China to produce C-805 anti-ship missiles for its PB-57 patrol boats. It is also allowed to export the C-805 to foreign nations.

China demands 'export fee' from Indonesia for missile production｜Politics｜News｜WantChinaTimes.com

lol so it begins...

 

[Reashot Xigwin]

lol so it begins...

"begins" what?

 

[Indos]

lol so it begins...

I believe Indonesia will not compete with China by using China own missile (C-705).......we need it for our own military. In term of the chance of exporting China missile, it must be talking about the next project where Indonesia and China will develop a new variant of missile in around 2017..where all C-705 technology has already been absorbed by us.. At this stage, there is a right for Indonesia to sell it ......but for C-705 I believe we wont sell it overseas...because it is China made missile..and we respect China decision to give missile technology to us.

 

[Genesis]

I believe Indonesia will not compete with China by using China own missile (C-705).......we need it for our own military. In term of the chance of exporting China missile, it must be talking about the next project where Indonesia and China will develop a new variant of missile in around 2017..where all C-705 technology has already been absorbed by us.. At this stage, there is a right for Indonesia to sell it ......but for C-705 I believe we wont sell it overseas...because it is China made missile..and we respect China decision to give missile technology to us.

much to learn grasshopper, who cares what the other thinks, sell whatever you can. By the next deal all will be forgotten as long as money is still on the table.

But I guess if another co-designed missile is in the works, there really isn't much of a need for selling this one.

 

[revojam]

China demands 'export fee' from Indonesia for missile production

• Staff Reporter
• 2014-03-03
• 12:31 (GMT+8)

A C-705 missile on display. (Internet Photo)

Beijing has demanded extra money from Indonesia after finding the country actively trying to export its own version of Chinese C-705 anti-ship missiles to the overseas market, reports our Chinese-language sister newspaper Want Daily.

During a meeting between Chinese and Indonesian senior military officials held by general Fang Fenghui, chief of the General Staff of the People's Liberation Army, and General Moeldoko, commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces in Beijing, both nations discussed a wide range of issues including strengthening maritime cooperation, anti-terrorism exercises, defense procurement and associated industrial collaboration, according to the London-based Janes Defense Weekly.

Indonesia purchased about 40 C-705 anti-ship missiles from China, said Silmy Karim, assistant for cooperation on the Indonesian Defense Industrial Policy Committee. The Indonesian navy planned to equip its KCR-40 fast missile boats with the missiles designed and produced by the Beijing-based China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation. In addition, Indonesia is also hoping to produce its own version of C-705 for the overseas market, he added.

China has refused to turn over C-705 technology entirely to Indonesia because there are still many countries looking to purchase advanced weapons from China, Karim said. Beijing has instead asked for an extra fee from Jakarta to secure rights for producing the missile.

Indonesia has already gained permission from China to produce C-805 anti-ship missiles for its PB-57 patrol boats. It is also allowed to export the C-805 to foreign nations.

China demands 'export fee' from Indonesia for missile production｜Politics｜News｜WantChinaTimes.com

Oh the irony.

 

[Indos]

much to learn grasshopper, who cares what the other thinks, sell whatever you can. By the next deal all will be forgotten as long as money is still on the table.

But I guess if another co-designed missile is in the works, there really isn't much of a need for selling this one.

He,he, your reporter is not a good one ....How can we sell C-705 where we haven't made even one.... and China hasnt yet transferred anything yet. We just export our rockets, and it is to China.

 

[MarveL]

Sritex wins tender to produce German, Malaysia military uniforms

Textile firm PT Sri Rejeki Isman (Sritex) has won a bidding to produce 2.1 million pieces of German and Malaysia military uniforms, CEO Iwan Setiawan said in a statement. The company earlier said it plans to issue notes worth 4.26 trillion Indonesian rupiah ($362.77 million) with a seven-year tenure that will be used to repay debt. The firm has appointed Barclays as underwriter. (Investor Daily, Kontan)

INDONESIA PRESS-Sritex wins tender to produce German, Malaysia military uniforms -reports| Reuters

Sritex : has been producing NATO Military Uniform Standards and Used in 25 Countries

 

[MarveL]

Indonesia, Jordan Agree to Boost Ties
By Ezra Sihite & Novy Lumanauw on 8:32 am February 27, 2014.

King Abdullah II (L) of Jordan speaks to Indonesia’s President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (R) during their meeting at the presidential palace in Jakarta on February 26, 2014. The King is visiting Jakarta on February 25-26, to boost relationship between the two countries. (AFP Photo)


Jakarta. Indonesia and Jordan are seeking to boost their cooperation and the transfer of technology in the defense industry, a minister said on Wednesday.

“Bilateral and defense cooperation have been discussed, especially how Indonesia, Jordan and other countries in the area can work together to develop their defense industries,” Foreign Affairs Minister Marty Natalegawa said on Wednesday during a state visit by Jordan’s King Abdullah bin Al-Hussein in which he met with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Jakarta.

Marty said as a follow-up to the two leader’s consultations, Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro is scheduled to visit Jordan in March to discuss the possible cooperation and to create the necessary networks in the defense industry.

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said the economic cooperation between the two countries had generally been working well but it has the potential to keep growing.

Marty said Jordan was keen to invest in Indonesia, while the kingdom is well known for its exports of phosphate.

During King Abdullah’s visit, state-owned fertilizer producer Pupuk Kaltim, based in Bontang, East Kalimantan, and Jordan Phosphate Mining signed a memorandum of understanding.

Marty said the volume of trade between Indonesia and Jordan reached $438.59 million last year, more than double that of 2012.

The visit was King Abdullah’s second to Indonesia during Yudhoyono’s tenure as the president. His first visit was in 2005.

King Abdullah was accompanied by several cabinet ministers, including Foreign and Expatriate Affairs Minister Nasser Judder and the King’s advisor for religious and cultural affairs, Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad.

During the meeting Yudhoyono also asked King Abdullah to support the search for a resolution of the prolonged conflict in Syria suggesting Jordan was perfectly placed both regionally and internationally to play a pivotal role in finding peace.

“The president and King Abdullah shared their views on the latest development in the Middle East, including Syria hoping there will be a resolution soon,” presidential spokesman Teuku Faizasyah said.

He said the two leaders discussed how Jordan could play a strategic role as a temporary member of the United Nation’s security council to help ending the conflict in Syria.

Yudhoyono also conveyed his appreciation for Jordan’s first lady, Queen Rania for making a positive contribution to the discussion on the United Nation’s development agenda.

Meanwhile King Abdullah reiterated his commitment to pay special attention to Indonesian migrant workers currently working in Jordan.

“King Abdullah specifically stated the Jordanian government’s commitment to pay attention to every single problem faced by Indonesian migrant workers in Jordan,” Faizasyah said.

Indonesia, Jordan Agree to Boost Ties - The Jakarta Globe

 

[Indos]

Indonesia military power 2014 (official video)

 

[MarveL]

1 dead, dozens injured in explosion at Indonesian ammunition depot
By Kathy Quiano, CNN
March 5, 2014 -- Updated 1051 GMT (1851 HKT)

A man injured in an Indonesian navy ammunition blast is brought to a navy hospital in Jakarta on March 5, 2014.

Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN) -- An explosion at an Indonesian navy ammunition warehouse near Jakarta killed one person and injured dozens of others, authorities said.

The blast took place Wednesday morning at the warehouse on an island off the Tanjung Priok port complex in Jakarta, the Indonesian capital, the military said.

Most of the 87 people injured were responding to the fire, said military spokesman Rear Adm. Iskandar Situmpol.

Situmpol said the possible cause of the explosion was an electrical short circuit that first caused a fire.


1 dead, dozens injured in explosion at Indonesian ammunition depot - CNN.com

 

[MarveL]

Indonesia "maintains principled stand on Kosovo"

BELGRADE -- Serbia is grateful to Indonesia for the principled support to its efforts to protect legitimate interests over the unilaterally declared independence of Kosovo.

This is what Serbian Defense Minister Nebojša Rodić told Indonesian Ambassador in Serbia Samuel Samson as they met in Belgrade.

During the meeting, the officials said that Serbia's EU membership was "the country's main goal in terms of foreign policy but it will not affect Serbia's wish to realize cooperation with friendly countries in the East and the West on grounds of partnership and respect," the Defense Ministry said.

The two countries' cooperation is based on mutual respect ever since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1954, which later developed further through the exceptionally positive cooperation within the Non-Aligned Movement up to this day, said a statement.

The officials agreed that the two countries' relations have improved considerably as supported by the recently concluded Tourism Fair hosted by Serbia and Indonesia together.

During the meeting, Rodić and Samson said that cooperation in the defense sector can be further improved, especially since the Agreement on cooperation in the defense sector signed in September 2011 has created the legal framework and conditions for development and intensification of cooperation.

The focus of cooperation in the defense sector will be realized through enhancement of military-medical, military-educational and military-economic cooperation, as well as the cooperation in the fight against terrorism and exchange of experience on participation in peacekeeping missions.

http://www.b92.net/eng/news/politics.php?yyyy=2014&mm=03&dd=05&nav_id=89526

 

[MarveL]