Lockheed Martin Australia Signs Contract for AIR 6500 Phase 1

27 April 2024

AIR 6500 project (images: Lockheed Martin Australia)

Lockheed Martin Australia And The Department Of Defence Sign Strategic Partnership Head Contract To Advance Australia’s Integrated Air And Missile Defence Capability

WILLIAMTOWN, Australia – Lockheed Martin Australia signed a landmark AUD$500 million contract with the Department of Defence to build Australia’s future Joint Air Battle Management System under project - AIR6500 Phase 1 (AIR6500-1). This system will provide Defence with an advanced integrated air and missile defence capability, using next-gen technologies, to combat high-speed threats. 

Stewarded by Defence and Lockheed Martin Australia, AIR6500-1 will be built in Australia by Australians. A significant majority of the AIR6500-1 program workshare will be allocated across Australian industry to develop and deliver this strategic, national endeavour. 

Under AIR6500-1, an eight-year strategic partnership will generate important economic benefits, including over 230 new jobs across Adelaide, Williamtown and Canberra. Career opportunities include high value STEM roles such as engineering, software development, cyber, and project management.  

A further 300 in-direct jobs will be created in Australia’s air and missile defence supply chain and provide opportunities for Australian industry to benefit from a global $83B export market. Lockheed Martin Australia is also investing in the establishment of a National Integrated Air and Missile Defence Ecosystem to support Defence.

 

“We are honoured to be the Australian Defence Force’s strategic partner and lead the delivery of AIR6500-1. At the core of this 21st Century Security, joint all-domain system is Australian industry,” said Erika Marshall, vice president, C4ISR, Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems. 

“Together with the Department of Defence, we are harnessing the ingenuity found in Australian small-to-medium enterprises, industry primes and academia to build a transformational capability that will establish Australia’s Defence Force as one of the most highly advanced in the world.” 

Ahead of the AIR6500-1 contract signing, Lockheed Martin Australia developed an Operator Evaluation System for the Joint Air Battle Management System. This was delivered ahead of schedule and on budget. Using this system, Defence’s air battle managers can access a secure test environment to provide feedback on AIR6500-1’s design and functionality. This feedback will inform future development activities. 

Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand’s Chief Executive, Warren McDonald commended Defence and Lockheed Martin Australia’s AIR6500 Team on achieving this historic strategic partnership. 

“AIR6500-1 will give Australia and our allies a greater level of connectivity and interoperability to counter current and future air and missile threats.” He added, “In a contested and fast-moving environment, AIR6500-1 will give decision makers more time to consider and respond to a situation – time in these circumstances is a precious commodity.” 

(Lockheed Martin Australia)

Dankormar Cek Peralatan dan Senjata Baru Yang Akan Digunakan Prajuritnya

27 April 2024

Rudal pertahanan udara Thales Startreak dalam konfigurasi LML (Lightweight Multiple Launcher) dan Rapid Ranger Launcher yang siap digunakan Korps Marinir (photos: Korps Marinir)

Dispen Kormar TNI Angkatan Laut (Jakarta) -- Komandan Korps Marinir (Dankormar) Mayor Jenderal TNI (Mar) Endi Supardi, S.E., M.M., M.Tr.Opsla., CHRMP., CRMP. didampingi Wakil Komandan Korps Marinir (Wadan Kormar) Brigjen TNI (Mar) Suherlan dan Inspektur Korps Marinir (Irkormar) Kolonel Marinir Tri Subandiyana, S.H. beserta Pejabat Utama Korps Marinir, melaksanakan kunjungan fasilitas workshop PT. Cipta Teknik Berjaya di Kompleks Pergudangan Taman Tekno Blok Serpong Kota Tangerang. Selasa (23/04/2024).

Kunjungan kerja kali ini Komandan Korps Marinir beserta rombongan meninjau peralatan dan persenjataan pertahanan yang diproduksi PT. Cipta Teknik Berjaya yang akan digunakan Prajurit Petarung Korps Marinir. 

Sebelumnya orang nomor satu di jajaran Korps Marinir tersebut menerima paparan tentang karakteristik senjata dilanjutkan Tour fasility untuk melihat dari dekat produk-produk yang telah dipaparkan.

Disela-sela kunjungannya Dankormar mengatakan bahwa kegiatan kunjungan kerja ini untuk mengenal dan melihat secara langsung apakah peralatan kesenjataan yang ditawarkan kepada Korps Marinir benar-benar nantinya dapat memberikan efek daya guna dan hasil guna dalam melengkapi sistem persenjataan Korps Marinir.

Turut hadir dalam kegiatan tersebut Danmenart 1 Marinir Kolonel Marinir Sunarto, S.E., M.M., CRMP. Danmenbanpur 1 Marinir Kolonel Marinir Yuyun Susanto, S.E., M.Tr.Hanla., M.M. Danyon Arhanud 1 Marinir dan Danyon Komlek 1 Marinir.

(Korps Marinir)

Austal Australia Completes Sea Trials Royal Australian Navys Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial

26 April 2024

Austal Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial (PBAT) (photos: Austal)

In a noteworthy development within the Australian maritime sector, the collaborative Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial (PBAT) project has successfully completed Sea Acceptance Trials (including Endurance Trials) of the remote and autonomously operated vessel, Sentinel.

The trials, conducted by Austal Australia, consisted of a series of remote and autonomous navigation events conducted off the Western Australian coastline during March and April 2024; utilising Greenroom Robotics’ Advanced Maritime Autonomy (GAMA) Software to reliably navigate the de-commissioned Armidale-class Patrol Boat. Throughout the trials, a limited number of project team members, observers and a crew from International Maritime Services (IMS) were on board, ensuring a swift response in case of any unforeseen deviations or necessary manual interventions.

Funded by the Commonwealth of Australia, PBAT is a collaboration between Austal Australia, Greenroom Robotics, Trusted Autonomous Systems and the Royal Australian Navy Warfare Innovation Navy (WIN) Branch to establish robotic, automated and autonomous elements on a former Navy patrol boat to provide a proof-of-concept demonstrator, for optionally crewed or autonomous operations. The trial has also explored the legal, regulatory pathways and requirements of operating an autonomous vessel.

In 2022, Austal Australia took possession of the decommissioned HMAS Maitland from the Commonwealth of Australia, renamed the vessel ‘Sentinel’ and commenced planning, modification, testing and evaluation of autonomous and remotely operated systems for the Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial (PBAT). At 57 metres LOA, Sentinel is (by a significant extent) the largest vessel operated in Australia to be operated remotely and autonomously. 

Sentinel was extensively modified to enable remote and autonomous operations, including modifications to navigation, communications, bilges, CCTV, and electrical systems. Sensors and computer units were also added by Greenroom Robotics to inform and host the Autonomous Control System, GAMA.

Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer Paddy Gregg said the completion of the sea trials marks a significant milestone in the Patrol Boat Autonomy Trial, successfully demonstrating the capability of the locally developed autonomous systems and their integration within a full-size, Australian made naval vessel.

The PBAT team comprising Austal, Greenroom Robotics, TAS and Navy WIN Branch have worked exceptionally hard and achieved the objectives of the trial – to demonstrate the autonomous technology successfully within a complex regulatory and operating environment.

“Looking ahead, we are excited about the potential opportunities to work with Navy to further advance the autonomous technology demonstrated during the trial; on projects such as the Large Optionally Crewed Surface Vessels (LOSV), recently announced by the Australian Government as part of the Surface Combatant Fleet Review,” Mr Gregg said.

Greenroom Robotics Chief Technology Officer Harry Hubbert said “PBAT has been a very successful collaborative project between Austal, Greenroom, TASDCRC and the RAN, the insights from all parties has been instrumental in steering us toward success. Together, we've harnessed collective expertise to deliver this groundbreaking project, setting the stage for a future brimming with maritime capability. This collaborative effort not only has the potential to enhance current operations and platforms but also paves the way for unprecedented advancements on the horizon.”

TAS Chief Executive Officer Glen Schafer said “Trusted Autonomous Systems are extremely impressed and proud of the achievements of the PBAT project. Autonomous and automated features on a vessel of this size in addition to the regulatory considerations are complex. It is a clear demonstration of the significant innovation possible through investment in sovereign industry”.

Commodore Michael Turner, Navy’s Director General Warfare Innovation Navy said “PBAT stands out not only for its demonstration of autonomous technology and its practical application to operational vessels, but also for the spirit of collaboration that underpinned its success.”

(Austal)

Askomlek Kasal Kunjungi KRI YOS-353 Cek Kesiapan Sistem Penembakan Rudal C802

26 April 2024

Kunjungan Askomlek Kasal ke fregat KRI Yos Sudarso 353 (photos: Koarmada 2)

TNI AL. Koarmada II -- Komandan KRI YOS-353 sambut kedatangan Askomlek Kasal Laksda TNI Tri Harsono, S.T., CHRMP., CIQnR., CIQaR., di KRI YOS-353 dalam rangka melaksanakan kunjungan kerja serta peninjauan, bertempat di Hangar heli KRI YOS-353. Kamis (25/4).

Dalam kesempatan tersebut, Askomlek Kasal berkesempatan untuk meninjau langsung Simulasi Monitoring dan mengecek kesiapan Sistem Penembakan Rudal C802 dari PIT (Pusat Informasi Tempur).

Stok rudal C802 TNI AL ketika mengikuti defile (photo: Kaskus Militer)

Askomlek Kasal melalui sambutannya berpesan kepada seluruh prajurit agar selalu solid dan semangat dalam melaksanakan tugas dan tanggung jawab serta mempertahankan dan meningkatkan kemampuan yang dimiliki sebagai seorang prajurit.

(Koarmada 2)

Puspenerbal Adakan PMR Untuk Upgrade 2 Tipe Pesawat MPA TNI AL

25 April 2024

PMR pembaruan dan peningkatan beberapa fitur MPA pada pesawat King AIr dan CN-235 TNI AL (photo: Puspenerbal)

Komandan Wing Udara 2 Juanda Ikuti Program Management Review Pesud MPA

TNI AL, Dispen Puspenerbal -- Komandan Wing Udara 2 Puspenerbal, Kolonel Laut (P) Adam Firmansyah mengikuti kegiatan Program Management Review (PMR) untuk pesawat udara Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) yang akan diberikan pembaruan dan peningkatan pada beberapa fitur MPA-nya pada Senin (22/4/2024).

PMR untuk pesawat udara MPA ini dibuka oleh Direktur Rencana dan Pengembangan (Dirrenbang) Puspenerbal, Kolonel Laut (P) Heru Prasetyo mewakili Komandan Puspenerbal Laksda TNl Sisyani Jaffar di gedung Naval Aviation Combat Simulator (NACS) Wing Udara 2 Puspenerbal, Juanda.

Hadiri dalam kesempatan tersebut Komandan Wing Udara 2, Pasops Wing Udara 2, perwira dari Mabesal (Letkol Laut (P) Febri, Letkol Laut (P) Ikhlas, Letkol Laut (P) Tatang Yanuar, Letkol Laut (P) Sensa).

Kemudian Danron 800 Wing Udara 2, Perwira Staf Skuadron 800 dan 600, Major Frank Anderson (Tim ODC), Ati Kushariani (Tim ODC), Mrs. Corinna marie kinmen (Tim ODC), Mr. Eric David Crawford, Mrs. Carson Renee Minuccl (CM), Dewi Nandini Rudini (Tim ODC), Syahrizal Zakaria (MSS) dan Mr. Blaise Dagilaitis.

Beechcraft King Air MPA TNI AL (photo: Fauzan Rasyadi)

Menurut Dirrenbang Puspenerbal, untuk mewujudkan TNI Angkatan Laut khususnya jajaran Penerbangan TNl AL yang profesional dalam menjaga wilayah Republik Indonesia, Peningkatan Kemampuan Alutsista tentu menjadi bagian dari program yang vital dan penting bagi jajaran Penerbangan TNl AL secara umum.

Tentunya lanjut Direnbang, dengan adanya pembaruan dan peningkatan kemampuan Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) ini, diharapkan dapat menjadi titik awal pengembangan Puspenerbal ke arah yang semakin modern mengikuti perkembangan jaman.

CN-235 MPA TNI AL (photo: etlspotter)

PMR untuk pesawat udara MPA yang akan berlangsung mulai 22-25 April 2024 ini, akan diisi dengan berbagai materi. pada hari pertama ini usai pembukaan dilanjutkan dengan paparan spesifikasi Pesud CN 235 & King Air, penjelasan mission equipment, penjelasan fungsi teledyne flir, penjelasan spesifikasi radio komunikasi CN 235, simulasi pemasangan radar terbaru untuk CN 235 & King Air ditutup dengan diskusi & tanya jawab.

Sementara itu untuk Hari ke-2 diantaranya pelaksanaan review of previous day dan contract review. Pada Hari ke-3 akan melaksankan System Engineering and Technical Review, logistic dan survey of simulator room dan pada Hari ke-4 melaksanakan financial review (USG & TNI AL), discussion dan review PMR minutes & sign final copy.

(Puspenerbal)

TNI AU dan RSAF Gelar Latihan Bersama AMX BFI 12/24 di Pekanbaru

25 April 2024

Air Maneuver Exercise Bilateral Fighter Interaction (AMX BFI) 2024 (all photos: TNI AU, RSAF)

TNI AU dan Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) menggelar latihan bersama Air Maneuver Exercise Bilateral Fighter Interaction (AMX BFI) ke-12 tahun 2024 (AMX BFI 12/24), mulai dari tanggal 17 hingga 23 April 2024, di Lanud Roesmin Nurjadin, Pekanbaru.

Sebagai pelaku AMX BFI 12/24 adalah penerbang Skadron Udara 3, Skadron Udara 14 Wing Udara 3 Lanud Iswajudi dan penerbang Skadron Udara 16 Wing Udara 6 Lanud Roesmin Nurjadin. Komandan Wing Udara 6 Lanud Roesmin Nurjadin Kolonel Pnb Adhi Safarul Akbar yang ditunjuk sebagai Direktur Latihan dalam latihan ini.

Dalam AMX BFI 12/24 dilaksanakan beberapa program latihan diantaranya latihan Air to Air Refuelling dimana pesawat F -16 TNI AU akan melaksanakan pengisian bahan bakar di udara dengan pesawat A-330 Multi Role Tangker Transport RSAF, kemudian latihan Mission Tactical Intercept dan Basic Fighter Maneuver.

Kerjasama yang kuat dan keberhasilan AMX BFI 12/24 menegaskan komitmen TNI AU dan RSAF dalam memperkuat hubungan bilateral mereka di bidang pertahanan udara. 

Latihan ini bukan hanya sekadar meningkatkan keterampilan militer, tetapi juga membangun fondasi yang kokoh untuk kolaborasi masa depan demi keamanan dan stabilitas regional.

(TNI AU)

LEN Teken MoU Kembangkan Data Taktis Nasional Bersama Thales SIX GTS

25 April 2024

Penanda-tanganan MoU PT Len Industri dan Thales Six GTS (photos: LEN)

PT Len Industri (Persero) selaku induk holding BUMN industri pertahanan DEFEND ID diwakili Direktur Utama PT Len Industri (Persero) Bobby Rasyidin bersama Direktur Utama Thales Six GTS France SAS Christophe Salomon melakukan penandatanganan Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) di kantor Pusat Thales SIX GTS France SAS, pada Selasa (16/4).

Pada proses penandatanganan Direktur Utama PT Len Industri (Persero) Bobby Rasyidin didampingi secara langsung oleh Wakil Menteri BUMN Kartika Wirjoatmodjo, Mayor Arh Nugroho Budi Prasetyo selaku Asathan RI KBRI Paris, Sekertaris Kedutaan Besar Indonesia di Perancis Dimas Mohammad Halif, dan Pascale Sourisse selaku President dan CEO Thales Internasional.

MoU ini menitikberatkan pada kerja sama dalam proyek dan bisnis pengembangan produk pertahanan khususnya bidang data taktis Nasional dan Aero Connectivity dengan end customer yakni TNI AU.

(LEN)