Indonesia Will Buy Anti-Tank Weapons of England

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receiving visits British Defence Minister, Philip Hammond, in his office, Jakarta, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013.

"Still in the process of negotiating with the English. We will send a team to make sure and check the specifications of the ship," said Purnomo said after receiving a visit menhan English.

Purnomo hope, with the purchase of defense equipment from the United Kingdom, Indonesia can do mobile technologies. Through the process of technology transfer, Indonesia can make the same defense equipment.

Temporary, the Deputy Minister of Defence, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, say, other ships, the Indonesian government plan to buy anti-tank sniper from England.

"There are weapons of the British Army, if not one for anti-tank," says Sjafrie.

In 2013, the Ministry of Defense has a budget of Rp81 trillion. With these estimates, Sjafrie hope Indonesia can be modernized military equipment.

"We expect the support of the Ministry of Defense Secretary of the Treasury to be able to provide financing acceleration facilities," says he.

To meet the military defense equipment, the Ministry of Defense with several companies in Great Britain have been doing some contract to meet the needs of Starstreak missiles, Hawk aircraft spare parts and spare parts Scorpion tank.

Indonesia - China Debate Aircraft Technology Collaboration Without You and Electronic Defence Systems

Indonesia-china expand defense cooperation

Beijing (ANTARA Bengkulu) - Indonesia and the People's Republic of China agree to expand defense cooperation to improve the professionalism of the armed forces of both countries, better relationships and use both sides uphold the security of the area, particularly in Asia.
   
The same subject matter in the Forum of the 5th Indonesia-China Defense Consultation in Beijing on Thursday. In the forum, the Indonesian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin while the Chinese delegation led by Vice Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Armed Forces China Jian Guo Qi.
        
In official documents received BETWEEN in Beijing, in a closed meeting that discussed and defense cooperation has been established and will be done in the future by both countries.
        
Since the Consultation Forum Indonesia-China Defense formed in 2007 various similar work has been done between the two countries, such as education officers, training with a dedicated team of both countries, Sukhoi fighter pilot training TNI-Air Force, working with industry and the purchase of a number of defense weapon systems, the main tool.

Indonesia To Build Unmanned Drone Squadron In 2013

Indonesia's Minister for Research and Technology, Gusti Muhammad Hatta said the country will build an unmanned drone squadron in 2013 for special missions and national defence, Indonesia's Antara reported.

The development of the unmanned drone squadron is one of the main objectives of The National Technology Awakening Day, which will be held this year. In addition, rockets and satellites will be developed as part of The National Technology Awakening Day.

The unmanned drone squadron will also be able to create artificial rain, said the Minister.

"The unmanned drone squadron will be able to create artificial rain. It can be used to monitor active and dormant volcanoes, and illegal fishing and logging activities," said the minister on Thursday.

The Ministry will work closely with the National Aeronautics and Space Institute (LAPAN) and the Agency for Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) to build the drone squadron.

"LAPAN has built one small drone, while BPPT has developed three classes of drones: small, medium and large," he said, adding that the defence ministry will provide funds to build the drone squadron.

Russia to finance Indonesian purchase of six Flanker fighter aircraft

ussia's Vnesheconombank (VEB) will provide Indonesia a total of $399.5 million in credit to finance purchases of six Russian-made Su-30MK2 Flanker multirole fighter aircraft and related equipment. The equipment will be supplied by Russia's state-run arms export company Rosoboronexport.

The credit will be provided for a seven-year term, Rosoboronexport said. This is the second credit agreement between VEB and Indonesia's finance ministry in the past two years.Earlier, VEB's deputy chief Alexander Ivanov said the group won the Indonesian finance ministry's tender to finance the purchase.The six aircraft will be the second squadron of Su-30MK flankers bought by Indonesia. The aircraft was developed in the late 1990’s and first saw service with the Indian Airforce which has acquired some 50 of the aircraft. It is also in service with China, Malaysia and Algeria.

Indonesia Ordered 36 Astros II Rocket Systems

Brazil's "Avibras Industria Aerospacial" signed a contract to supply Indonesia with two batteries MRLS "Astros-2” (ASTROS - Artillery Saturation Rocket System).

According to "Jane's Defence Weekly" in the exhibition held in Jakarta "IndoDefence 2012" representative "Avibras", an agreement was signed with the Ministry of Defense of Indonesia "recently" and provides for the production and supply of two batteries, "Astros" as well as the transfer of technology and their service Indonesian repair industry. Earlier, Indonesian online media reported that one of the MLRS "Astros-2" version Mk.6 was demonstrated during the past 5 October in Jakarta military parade.

Under the agreement Indonesia will receive 36 launchers and a similar number of transport-charging machines, fire control, mobile repair shops, mobile weather stations, control vehicle battery commander. "Avibras" will also provide training facilities, simulators and a package of spare parts.

 

Despite the fact that the cost of the agreement were not disclosed, it can be estimated at 350 million dollars. In June this year, Brazilian Army signed a contract for the purchase of three batteries MLRS "Astros 2020" worth 525 million dollars. In addition, the MLRS "Astros" were delivered in 2002 and 2007 to Malaysia.

INDRA RADAR SYSTEMS TO CONTROL 70% OF INDONESIA'S AIRSPACE

INDRA RADAR SYSTEMS TO CONTROL

70% OF INDONESIA'S AIRSPACE

·        Indra will implement four new latest-generation surveillance systems (MSSR mode S)

·        This contract brings the total number of stations deployed by the company throughout the archipelago to ten

·        Indra is equipping two control centres with its air traffic management system. The area of Papua is already managed with this solution.

Indra will implement four new latest-generation radar systems in Indonesia. This contract means that there will now be ten stations deployed by the company, controlling approximately 70% of the archipelago's airspace.

The new stations will be at Natuna, Tanjung Pinang, Sorong and Pontianak and will have Indra mode S secondary radars. This technology is the most advanced in the market in terms of the detection and identification of aircraft and complies with the highest standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Eurocontrol, amongst others.

These systems will be added to the ones already implemented by Indra at Sentani, Bali, Medan, Curug, Tarakan and Timika. The modernisation of the surveillance network will appreciably improve the safety of air operations and increase the number of flights that can be managed.

The radar system implemented by Indra at Curug will be used to train the technicians who are to use this surveillance system technology.

Thanks to these contracts Indra is now the main supplier of radar systems in Indonesia. The company has been responsible for all the latest projects related to the modernisation of the country's surveillance network.

India to train, support Indonesian Sukhoi fleet

New Delhi - In a move that will significantly shore up bilateral military ties, India has agreed to train and support the Indonesian Air Force in operating its fleet of Russian Sukhoi fighter jets. It will shortly send a high-level team to work out the details of a support package.

While India had a similar agreement with Malaysia that also operates the fighter jets, the decision to cooperate in training, technical help and spares support with Indonesia has been taken during the ongoing visit of Defence Minister A K Antony to Jakarta.

The Indonesian Air Force currently operates both the Su 27 and Su 30 fighters and will eventually have 16 of them in service, if more orders are not placed.

In the past, Jakarta has had a pact with China to train its pilots and provide technical support for the fighter fleet.

Given that India also operates the fighters and will have one of the largest fleets in service once all the 272 jets enter service, Jakarta has been interested in seeking New Delhi’s assistance for technical support and training.

In his interaction with top Indonesian officials in which the issue came up, Antony has said that a “high-level Indian Air Force team would be sent to finalise details of training and spares support package”. The team, Antony conveyed, will be sent across “once the Indonesian Air Force firms up its requirements”.

Indonesia develops drone to monitor border regions

A small green aircraft flew in the blue sky over the Halim Perdanakusuma airbase in East Jakarta on Thursday morning. The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) features all the characteristics of a surveillance drone, except for its thunderous sound.

“The plane is designed to carry out surveillance. Given its noise levels, however, its targets would easily become aware of its position,” Research and Technology Minister Gusti M. Hatta said during the drone’s flight demonstration, which was also attended by Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro. The drone was developed jointly by the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) and the research and development division at the Defense Ministry. Purnomo said after the demo that a squadron of drones would soon join the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU), making Indonesia one of a few countries that develop UAVs. The aircraft, according to the minister, would be placed in the country’s vast border regions. Indonesia shares land borders with Papua New Guinea to the east, Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam on Borneo, and Timor Leste on Timor Island. Most illegal migrants enter the country along these borders. As of August this year, some 7,370 migrants had illegally entered Indonesia via Nunukan in East Kalimantan, which directly borders Malaysia. Aside from surveillance, the UAVs can also be equipped with military applications. “These UAVs can be upgraded to fire missiles and to carry bombs,” Purnomo said. Currently, the BPPT and the Defense Ministry’s research and development division have created around 12 UAV prototypes, which bear names including Sriti, Alap-Alap, Gagak, Pelatuk and Wulung. Wulung, which was tested on Thursday, has a wingspan of about 6 meters, a height of 1.2 meters and a length of around 4 meters. The aircraft performed surprisingly well during the test flight. Despite the country’s achievement with the UAVs, the BPPT’s

Indonesia Receive Armored Vehicles from Germany, Transports from Spain

 Germany is expected to deliver 44 Leopard II Main Battle Tanks and refurbished Marder armored infantry fighting vehicles to Indonesia by November 2012, as part of the Indonesian National Army (TNI) effort to establish the ‘Minimum Essential Force’ (MEF). The new armored formation will comprise 103 tanks, 50 AIFVs and 10 tank support vehicles procured in Germany from German Army surplus. This force will be sufficient to establish a mechanized brigade size force, comprised of two armored and one mechanized battalions, plus enough vehicles to maintain at least two company size training formations.

Jakarta has strengthened its army in recent months with the establishment of two battalions of ASTOR multiple launch rocket systems procured in Brazil, two self-propelled artillery battalions equipped with 155mm CAESAR self propelled howitzers and an air defense battalion equipped with Mistral missiles.

Following the delivery of the first CN-295 from Spain, the Indonesian Air Force is expecting the delivery of two additional aircraft from plane manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI). The CN-295 will replace the Fokker-27 currently used for aerial transport and parachutist support. The Air Force plans to operate the CN295 for military purposes, logistics transportation and humanitarian missions across the archipelago.

Indonesia Seeks Rules Of Road For South China Sea

Indonesia is circulating among Southeast Asian nations a draft code of condu

ct for the South China Sea, hoping for progress before a regional summit in November, its foreign minister said Tuesday.

Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa has been trying to patch up differences among Association of Southeast Asian Nations members on how to manage the maritime territorial disputes that pit China against several of its neighbors in a region where sea lanes are crucial to world trade, rich fishing grounds and potentially major reserves of natural gas and oil.

He said that the situation in the region — also rattled by a separate island dispute between China and Japan — is very troubling, but countries including China appreciate they have much to lose from conflict.

"There's a recognition that the countries of the region have prospered and have developed precisely because there's been very benign, stable conditions," Natalegawa told The Associated Press on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly's annual gathering of world leaders. "This is something we don't want to be tinkering with. It could become like a Pandora's box."

Indonesia To Procure Helicopter, Missiles Worth $1.42 Billion

Indonesia has requested the sale of 8 AH-64D Apache Block Iii Longbow Attack Helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support from the U.S.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Indonesia worth $1.42 billion.

Indonesia will also procure 9 Modernized Target Acquisition and Designation Sight/Modernized Pilot Night Vision Sensors, 4 AN/APG-78 Fire Control Radars (FCR) with Radar Electronics Units (Longbow Component), 4 AN/APR-48A Radar Frequency Interferometers, 10 AAR- 57(V) 3/5 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) with 5th Sensor and Improved Countermeasure Dispenser, 10 AN/AVR-2B Laser Detecting Sets, 10 AN/APR-39A(V)4 Radar Signal Detecting Sets,

Fortified TNI AD 163 Tank: Value Purchase Around Rp 2.6 Trillion

Jakarta, Kompas - Although delayed, realization purchase Leopard main battle tank is now apparent. Indonesia will buy 163 tanks ranging from 103 MBT units, 50 units of medium tanks, and ten units of tank support.

Main battle tank purchase assurance (MBT) was presented Vice Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin in a meeting with German Charge d'Affaires to Indonesia Heeidrun Tempel last Wednesday in Jakarta.

In the meeting, accompanied by the head of the Sjafrie Support of Defence Ministry of Defence Major General Prabowo Ediwan say, related to the purchase of tanks, the representation of a factory Leopard, that Rheinmetall, will be in Indonesia for signing the contract the end of September. In November, MBT Leopard can already appeared in an Indo Defence Industry De ¬ fence in 2012.

First look KFX Serie C103 Aircraft ( CRDC ) combination of Korean and Indonesian engineer

                                                    Model aircraft KFX / IFX serie C103 (all photos: KDN)

 

 

CRDC (Combined Research & Development Center) as an institution that formed the government of Korea and Indonesia, which is a combination of Korean and Indonesian engineer who worked together for 4.5 generation fighter jet expansion called KFX / IFX recently released the first pictures of the results cooperation both named C103 version.

C103 is a new program from the program KFX / IFX with sightings such as the F-22 Raptor with a minimized form of RCS (Radar Cross Section). The most prominent difference is the

Clinton To Urge ASEAN Unity On South China Sea

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is calling for Southeast Asian states to present a united front to the Chinese in dealing with territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

Clinton will be in Indonesia's capital Monday to offer strong U.S. support for a regionally endorsed plan to ease rising tensions by implementing a code of conduct for all claimants to disputed islands. Jakarta is the headquarters of the Association of South East Asian Nations, and Clinton will also press the group to insist that China agree to a formal mechanism to reduce short-term risks of conflict and ultimately come to final settlements over sovereignty.

She wants "to strengthen ASEAN unity going forward," a senior U.S. official told reporters on board Clinton's plane as she flew from the Cook Islands to Australia for a brief refueling stop en route to Indonesia.

TNI AL Klewang Completion Quick Ship Missile Launch Antiradar

                                       quick ship missiles trimarans Klewang 625

Fast ship missile manufacturing process (KCR) TNI AL owned trimarans already finished. Sophisticated vessels produced PT. Lundin Industry Invest, Klatak villages, districts Kalipuro, Banyuwangi Friday will be launched

 In the launch of a new fleet of TNI AL Klewang named KLEWANG/KCR TRIMARAN KLEWANG will present a number of high officers of Headquarter TNI AL. KCR ship trimarans is ordering the Ministry of Defence (Kemenhan) RI to strengthen the fleet TNI AL.

Indonesia confirms bid to buy 100 German tanks

Indonesia's Defence Ministry confirmed Friday the country will buy 100 Leopard II tanks from Germany, a spokesman said.

Parliament has approved the purchase but the pricing was still being negotiated with the German side, Hartind Asrin said.

The tanks are made by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co KG.

"What is certain is that they are not expensive," Asrin said.

In July, German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed a possible defence deal with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in Indonesia.

Indonesia – AGM-65K2 MAVERICK Missiles

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress August 21 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Indonesia for 18 AGM-65K2 MAVERICK All-Up-Round Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support at an estimated cost of $25 million
The Government of Indonesia has requested a possible sale of 18 AGM-65K2 MAVERICK All-Up-Round Missiles, 36 TGM-65K2 Captive Air Training Missiles, 3 TGM-65D Maintenance Training Missiles, spare and repair parts, support equipment, tool and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical data, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics personnel services and other related elements of program and logistics support. The estimated cost is $25 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country which has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in Southeast Asia.

Indonesia, China to Sign Missile Production Agreement

Indonesia is holding talks with China to produce C-705 anti-ship missiles on the Indonesian island of Java as part of a bid to become more independent in manufacturing weapons. The deepening defense ties come as tensions brew over territorial disputes in the South China Sea between China and the Association of Southeast Asian nations [ASEAN].

Plans to jointly produce the missiles first emerged this July, and the conversation was continued when Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi visited the Indonesian capital Jakarta last week.

The Defense Ministry has confirmed that a contract for the missile production will be signed between Indonesia and China in March 2013.

Indonesian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Michael Tene said the cooperation is part of a broader goal to expand Indonesia's military capabilities.

Indonesia wants to modernize its military equipment to increase capabilities of the Army.

The weaponry of Indonesian armed forces (TNI) is going to be gradually modernized as the sound economy supports financing amid the higher demand for professionalism of the forces. The modernization solely aims to offset the country's long absence on improving the weaponry that would put it in one par with ASEAN peers.

 While more tasks, including in handling catastrophes and taking part in the international peace mission, as well as overcoming national threat such terrorism and transnational crimes, are waiting for the participation of the forces.

This clearly indicates that the rise of defense budget and the purchase of more Sukhoi jet fighters, tanks and other military equipment is not aimed at triggering arm race in the region.

Indonasia Defence estimates 2013 RP 77 Trillion Be Upgraded

The government re-increase budget for defense in the upcoming 2013 budget year on Rp77 trillion this year after reaching Rp72, 54 trillion.

The amplification of these estimates to support the development of defense program with the main tool modernize weapons systems (alutsista) TNI.Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) after explaining to do close cabinet TNI Headquarter mentioned, aspects of the defense budget be one of the themes discussed in detail in the meeting.

He says, though continue to increase, it is judged not great. As an illustration, the 2004 defense budget of Rp21, 7 trillion and 2009 a total of Rp33, 67 trillion. "The year 2012 is as big as Rp72, 54 trillion, and if Allah wills, in 2013 we can allocate Rp77 trillion a long coma," he said yesterday.