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Ministry of Defense Preparing Armed Submarines
Mesha Mediani, CNN Indonesia Sunday, 13/08/2017 12:48 WIB
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia - The Ministry of Defense said it is focusing on the development of submarines as a supporting tool for the main weapon system (alutsista) of the Republic of Indonesia.
"We are developing submarine technology, that is a priority.This is the third submarine built at PT PAL Hopefully the government also supports it so we can be independent," said Secretary General Kemhan Rear Admiral Madya Widodo at the Defense Industries Defense Exhibition at the Field of Bhinneka Single Ika Kemhan, Jakarta, Sunday (13/8).
KRI Nagapasa 403 submarine is the result of RI cooperation with South Korea. Widodo said the alutsista was expected to arrive in Surabaya on August 28, 2017. The submarine is equipped with Black Shark Torpedo weapons.
Torpedoes are deadly underwater weapons that can be launched from submarines, surface ships, aircraft, and helicopters. While the Black Shark touted as underwater monster, sophisticated torpedo is in 533 mm caliber.
Widodo added that the two weapons are tailored to the submarine configuration and technical specifications required by the Navy.
The vessel is one of three submarines ordered by Indonesia from South Korea to include technology transfer. The fleet is also equipped with surface anti-ship missiles. It is a modernization of the Naval submarine.
In addition to the submarine, Kemenhan also stated is developing other defense equipment such as missiles, medium tanks, propellan, and radar rockets produced independently by the domestic defense industry.
"The work of the defense industry is commendable and empowering to create a superior TNI with independence.The products on display are a proof of independence to be independent of foreign parties," Widodo said.
Exhibition in order to commemorate the anniversary of Independence of RI-72, a number of products of the domestic defense industry exhibited its best collection. Alutsista exhibited in the form of PT Pindad, PT PAL Indonesia, and PT Dirgantara Indonesia as well as State Owned Enterprises (BUMN) and other Private Enterprises (BUMS). (Pmg)
https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasion...an-kapal-selam-bersenjata-monster-bawah-laut/
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