2015, Markas Batalion Infanteri Hadir di Natuna

31 Agustus 2014

Satu batalyon akan hadir di daratan Kepulauan Natuna Besar yang mempunyai luas wilayah 1.720 km² (photo : Viva)

Natuna (Antara Kepri) - Pada tahun 2015 nanti, satu batalion infanteri TNI AD akan hadir di Natuna. Penambahan dan penempatan kekuatan TNI tersebut adalah sebagai salah satu upaya dalam pengembangan gelar kesatuan di wilayah terdepan NKRI.

"Benar, pada tahun 2015 nanti akan ada batalion infantri di Natuna. Ini adalah salah satu upaya dalam pengembangan gelar kekuatan pasukan TNI di wilayah perbatasan," ungkap Danrem 033/Wira Pratama Kepri Brigjen TNI B Zuirman di sela kunjungan ke Natuna, Rabu.

Jenderal bintang satu itu mengatakan, nantinya markas batalion tersebut akan ditempatkan di daerah Sepempang, Kecamatan Bunguran Timur dengan nama Batalion Infanteri 135.

"Mengapa Batalion Infanteri, sebab batalion ini adalah pasukan yang bisa di arahkan kemana saja dan siap tempur kalau terjadi apa-apa nantinya, juga taktis. Sedangkan alat perangnya adalah yang terdepan atau utama," kata Brigjen B Zuirman.

Perlu diketahui, tambah jenderal lagi, Kabupaten Natuna merupakan daerah NKRI yang berbatasan langsung dengan perairan Vietnam, dan wilayah timurnya berbatasan dengan Malaysia Timur, Thailand dan Brunei, yang bila terjadi konflik sangat riskan dijadikan musuh sebagai pangkalan sebelum masuk ke wilayah Indonesia. 

"Posisi Natuna ini sangat strategis dan banyak pulau-pulau kecil, yang dikelilingi oleh negara asing, bila terjadi konflik, sangat mungkin dijadikan pangkalan oleh musuh sebelum masuk ke wilayah RI, oleh sebab itu, perlu ada tambahan pasukan yang terpusat di wilayah ini," tambahnya. 

Sementara ini kata dia, untuk lahan, Pemerintah Daerah Natuna sudah mempersiapkannya, dan menunggu sertifikatnya saja. Sedangkan dana untuk pembangunan markas tersebut, berasal dari pusat.

"Kita juga memberikan apresiasi kepada Pemerintah Kabupaten Natuna, yang sudah mempersiapkan lahan untuk TNI, semoga pada tahun 2015 nanti apa yang kita harapkan dan bisa terwujud, demi keutuhan dan keamanan NKRI di daerah perbatasan," pungkasnya. 

(Antara)

Tank Leopard dan Marder Datang di Tanjung Priok

31 Agustus 2014

MBT Leopard 2A4 dan IFV Marder 1A3 untuk TNI AD (photos : 14aste)

Sabtu sore 30/08 kapal kargo berbendera Panama, Morning Celesta, yang membawa 52 tank Leopard dan Marder dari pelabuhan Bremenhaven, Jerman telah tiba di pelabuhan Tanjung Priok, Jakarta.

Kendaraan yang dikirim dalam batch ini, dengan perincian sebanyak 24 MBT Leopard 2A4 dan 28 IFV Marder.

Untuk kendaraan IFV Marder akan dibagi ke dalam beberapa batalyon kavaleri atau infantri mekanis.

Camo baru tank TNI AD (photo : jkgr)

Sedangkan MBT Leopard 2A4 akan dibagi untuk 2 kesatuan yaitu Batalyon Kavaleri 1 Kostrad, Cijantung, Jakarta dan Batalyon Kavaleri 8 Kostrad, Pasuruan, Jawa Timur. 

Perjalanan ke Jawa Timur akan ditempuh dengan kapal kargo yang lebih kecil dengan tujuan pelabuhan Tanjung Perak Surabaya.

Kendaraan yang datang dengan warna hijau polos ini selanjutnya akan mendapatkan camo baru khas TNI AD dan logo kesatuan.

(Defense Studies)

Lineup of 36 Aircraft on China's Liaoning Carrier Revealed

29 Agustus 2014

Liaoning aircraft carrier ship (photo : Xinhua)

China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, can carry four Z-18J airborne early warning (AEW) helicopters, six Z-18F anti-submarine helicopters, two Z-9C rescue helicopters, and 24 J-15 shipborne fighter jets, the Chinese-language Shanghai Morning Post reported on Aug. 28.

24 J-15 ship-borne fighter jets (photo : ChineseMilitaryReview)

Cao Dongwei, senior colonel and researcher at the People's Liberation Army Naval Research Institute, said the aircraft carrier could gain the upper hand in any potential battle for air or sea supremacy. The lineup may differ for various missions, however. The full lineup of 36 aircraft shows that the "PLA Navy's era of aircraft" has arrived, the report said.

Six Z-18F anti-submarine helicopters (photo : Janes)

On the tail of the Z-18F helicopter is the image of a sea eagle sprawling its talons, which suggests that the aircraft's mission is to seek out and attack enemy submarines, according to the paper. Cao said it is common practice to mark aircraft with physically tough and fierce animals to "show the spirit of bravery of the pilot and the craft itself."

The helicopter has a shipborne sea search radar that enables 360-degree detection and is equipped with dipping sonar and the report speculated that it can carry 32 sonobuoys.

Four Z-18J airborne early warning (AEW) helicopters (photo : yn66)

China is faced with a grave threat from the US, which owns the most advanced nuclear submarines, as well as Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force, the report said. Countries operating in the South China Sea, particularly those engaged in territorial disputes with China, have also been strengthening their naval forces, putting pressure on China, said the report.

The Z-9C helicopter's ZLC-1 radar can detect up to a range of 150 meters, while the Z-18F helicopter is equipped with four 7K anti-submarine torpedoes and four YJ-91 missiles.

Two Z-9C rescue helicopters (photo : militaryzone)

"In offshore combat, we are mainly faced with challenges to defensive military operations," said Cao. "We need to power up anti-submarine capability to prevent offshore detection from potential opponents and to prevent a mine blockade."

(WantChina Times)

Second Batch of Oplot MBT will be Delivered in October 2014

29 Agustus 2014

Second batch consist of five T-84 Oplot MBT will be delivered in October (photo : ukroboronprom)

Malyshev plant preparing to send tanks abroad

State enterprise "Malyshev Plant" (Kharkiv) is planning to send to Thailand in October a second batch of tanks "Oplot" told CEO Nikolai Belov. According to him, as part of the party - five tanks. Their production - in the final stages.

According to Belova, until the end of 2015 to complete the task of sending the "pillars" in Thailand (of the contract need to send 49 cars). "Some of the tanks have been welding, welded following housing being machined. Production process tanks is" - said Belov.

In September 2011, between the GC "Ukrspetsexport" and operational management of the Royal Thai Army was awarded a contract to supply 49 units of Thailand main battle tank "Oplot" and support vehicles production enterprise "Malyshev Plant". The total contract value substantially exceeds $ 200 million.

Royal Thai Army has received first five Oplot MBT (photo : thaidefense-news)

In November 2013 in Kharkiv representatives "Ukrspetsexport" and the Royal Thai Army signed an act of technical acceptance of the first batch of these tanks. February 4, 2014 the first batch of five tanks arrived in the Kingdom of Thailand to the port of Sattahip, where they were unloaded and sent to the place of acceptance tests.

"Oplot" is constructed in the GP "Kharkiv Morozov Machine Building Design Bureau" and is designed to defeat all kinds of fire ground (surface) and low-flying low-speed air targets under enemy fire enemy. The tank can be operated at ambient temperatures from -40 ° C to + 55 ° C and at an altitude of up to 3 thousand meters above sea level. The tank is armed with a gun BAF-3 (gauge - 125 mm) with a horizontal wedge semi-automatic breech, coaxial machine gun PKT (7.62 mm), and anti-aircraft guns rendered type (12.7 mm).

(StatusQuo)

U.S. and Malaysia Conducts MALUS AMPHEX 2014 in Sabah

29 Agustus 2014

Malaysia-US Amphibious Exercise 2014 (all photos : MyJointForce)

U.S. and Malaysian and Armed Forces Kick Off Joint Exercise

KG TANDUO, Malaysia --Members of the United States and Malaysian armed forces came together to officially open Malaysia – United States Amphibious Exercise 2014 during an opening dinner at Kg Tanduo, Malaysia, Aug. 26.

The exercise, planned over the span of several months, is designed to improve participating forces’ amphibious training, readiness and interoperability.

Approximately 500 Marines and sailors from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit will be partnered with members of the 7th and 22nd Royal Malay Regiments. A small number of planners from Amphibious Squadron Five and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready group will also be partnered with planners from the Malaysian Armed Forces.

Col. Matthew Trollinger, the 11th MEU’s commanding officer, urged participants to use the exercise as an opportunity to learn from each other and to work together.

“The U.S. and Malaysia have shared a longstanding military relationship and we are grateful to build upon that tradition over the next week,” said Trollinger.

Partnered training with the Malaysian Armed Forces includes shipboard familiarization, medical and dental capabilities, weapons familiarization, amphibious rehearsals with ship-to-shore connectors, live-fire ranges, rapid response planning process, execution of an amphibious assault and landing, and reconstitution.

The U.S. military and Malaysian Armed Forces have partnered in counter-terrorism operations since 1985 and have participated in numerous exercises over the years.

MALUS AMPHEX 14 is a realistic and challenging exercise that brings service members closer and improves both nations’ ability to work bilaterally, which better prepares both nations to provide regional and global security.

(US Marines)

Pilots, Crew of Armed AW-109s to Leave by Last Quarter of 2014 for Flight Training Abroad

28 Agustus 2014

Two armed AW-109 "Power" scheduled to be delivered by January 2015 (photo : militaryphotos)

MANILA (PNA) -- The pilots and crew of the two armed AgustaWestland AW-109 "Power" helicopters, which are scheduled to be delivered by January 2015, will leave for their flight training in Italy by the last quarter of 2014.

This was revealed by Navy public affairs office chief Lt. Cmdr. Marineth Domingo in a message to the Philippines News Agency Tuesday evening.

"The pilots (and the aircrew) will leave for their training by the last quarter of the year (2014)," she said.

Training will take place at AgustaWestland facility at Cesto Calende, Italy.

The two armed AW-109s are part of the five helicopters contract from AgustaWestland inked by the Department of National Defense (DND) last year. The contract is worth Php 1.33 billion.

Three of the planes were delivered on Dec. 8 and commissioned on Dec. 20 last year.

The AW-109 is a three-ton class, eight-seat helicopter powered by two Pratt and Whitney PW206C engines.

The spacious cabin is designed to be fitted with a number of modular equipment packages for quick and easy conversion between roles.

The aircraft’s safety features include a fully separated fuel system, dual hydraulic boost system, dual electrical systems and redundant lubrication and cooling systems for the main transmission and engines.

The AW-109 has established itself as the world’s best selling light-twin helicopter for maritime missions.

Its superior speed, capacity and productivity combined with reliability and ease of maintenance make it the most cost-effective maritime helicopter in its class.

For shipboard operations, the aircraft has a reinforced-wheeled landing gear and deck mooring points as well as extensive corrosion protection measures.

The ability to operate from small ships in high sea state enables the AW-109 to perform its mission when many other helicopters would be confined to the ship’s hangar.

Over 550 AW-109 "Power" and AW-109 light utility helicopters have been ordered for commercial, parapublic and military applications by customers in almost 50 countries. 

(PNA)

LADS Flight Impresses

28 Agustus 2014

The Laser Airborne Depth Sounder (LADS) flight team of the Australian Hydrographic Service with Commander Fleet Air Arm, Commodore Vince Di Pietro, CSC, RAN during his visit to Cairns (photo : RAN, fugrolads)

Taking hydrography to the sky is the unique task of the Laser Airborne Depth Sounder (LADS) flight is and one of the lesser known capabilities of the Royal Australian Navy's Australian Hydrographic Service.

The Navy's hydrographic fleet is most visible through the fleet of two Hydrographic Survey ships and four Survey Motor Launches, but looking upwards you may see the LADS Flight, which surveys large parts of the ocean to depths of up to 70 metres, using a specially modified de Havilland Dash 8 – 200 aircraft.

Commander of the Fleet Air Arm, Commodore Vince Di Pietro, CSC, visited the team at their home base at Cairns as part of the unit’s operational airworthiness audit. His visit coincided with a six and a half hour sortie surveying an area north of the Whitsundays, for which he embarked, and a period of training encompassing Aviation Medicine, Aviation Risk Management and Crew Resource Management.

“I was very impressed with the professionalism of the civilian flight crew and the Navy Hydrographic crew who operated the flight,” Commodore Di Pietro said.

“The LADS Flight was one of the first of its type in the world and provides the Navy with an important capability, giving us both a tactical advantage in navigation as well as providing a valuable service to the commercial maritime industry.”

Commanding Officer of the LADS Flight, Lieutenant Commander David Sowter, was pleased with the result of the audit.

“Achieving operational audit requirements is a key milestone, and to do so while showcasing our capability to the head of Naval Aviation is doubly pleasing,” Lieutenant Commander Sowter said.

The LADS Flight flies more than 140 sorties per year, including forward deployed operations from all parts of Australia and overseas such as Mackay, Cocos island, Papua New Guinea and Broome (where they are currently based for six weeks).

(RAN)

Menhan: Kebutuhan Alutsista Perairan Indonesia 48 Kapal

28 Agustus 2014

Kanon utama KCR-60 nantinya akan diganti menjadi kaliber 57mm, selain itu kapal dengan sea state level 6 ini akan dilengkapi dengan auxiliary gun 20 mm, peluncur rudal SSM dan decoy launcher  (photo : Viva)

Surabaya (Antara Jatim) - Menteri Pertahanan, Purnomo Yusgiantoro, mengemukakan, kebutuhan ideal alutsista untuk memperkuat keamanan di perairan Indonesia sesuai rencana strategis mencapai 48 unit kapal.

"Dari puluhan kapal itu sebanyak 16 unit berupa kapal cepat rudal (KCR) 60 meter, 16 unit KCR 40 meter, dan 16 unit kapal patroli cepat," kata Purnomo Yusgiantoro, ditemui usai menerima kapal pesanan kedua TNI AL, KCR 60 M dengan nama KRI Tombak-629, di PT PAL Indonesia, di Surabaya, Rabu.

Mengenai pembangunan 16 unit KCR tersebut, ungkap dia, membutuhkan waktu yang tidak sedikit. Apalagi, sampai sekarang kapasitas produksi di PT PAL Indonesia masih mencapai tiga unit kapal per tahun.

"Total KCR yang kami pesan tergolong multi role karena dipersenjatai dengan rudal, meriam, dan software yang bisa digunakan untuk perang elektronik," ujarnya.

Sementara, menurut dia, desain kapal yang dilengkapi sistem multi role itu diyakini mampu bertempur dengan mengantisipasi serangan udara, laut, maupun darat.

"Bahkan terhadap perang walfare sekalipun," katanya.

Pada kesempatan serupa, KSAL Laksamana Marsetyo, menambahkan, pembangunan KCR 60 meter akan diserahkan ke PT PAL Indonesia sebagai Lead Integrator. Sementara, untuk KCR 40 meter nantinya akan dibangun di galangan kapal di Batam.(*)

(Antara)

Honeywell HUMS Selected by the Republic of Singapore for its CH-47 Fleet

28 Agustus 2014

Singapore operates 16 CH-47SDs for heliborne infantry and 17 AH-64Ds for attack helicopter (photo : Sing Mindef)

SINGAPORE — Honeywell Aerospace (NYSE: HON) has been selected to supply Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) to the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF) CH-47SD Chinook helicopters.

“Our HUMS technology will provide RSAF operators with information that’s needed to keep their fleet safe and efficient,” said Mark Burgess, senior director, Defense and Space, Asia Pacific, Honeywell Aerospace. “The operational efficiencies of this technology will increase aircraft safety and availability, while reducing maintenance man-hours and parts cost for the military branch.”

The installation of HUMS on the CH-47SD Chinook helicopters is expected to:
-Reduce unscheduled maintenance
-Increase operational readiness and aircraft availability
-Reduce maintenance flight hours
-Between 2007 and 2008, a similar installation of HUMS on 71 CH-47 Chinook helicopters enabled the U.S. Army to drastically reduce the total man-hours required for maintenance.

HUMS offers analytical tools to assess an aircraft’s condition by loading the data into the ground-based station, without a need for the original equipment manufacturer’s on-site technicians. Additionally, since this technology has a low install-time – it will minimize the impact on operational readiness and downtime during the fielding process.

This is the second time Honeywell has been selected by the RSAF to provide solutions for its operations. Currently, Honeywell’s HUMS is fielded on the RSAF’s AH-64D Apache fleet with the same logistics infrastructure as the Chinook. Training efficiencies are optimized due to RSAF engineers’ existing experience with the AH-64D system.

About Honeywell HUMS

HUMS is a sensor-based monitoring system that enables preventative maintenance by measuring the health and performance of mission-critical components. By continuously monitoring aircraft flight data and vibration at numerous points throughout the drivetrain and pinpointing mechanical faults before they become catastrophic failures, HUMS provides helicopter operators with actionable information that enables them to anticipate mechanical failures and make anticipatory maintenance decisions, before the issues arise.

(Honeywell)

LEN dan ALIT Kerjasama Pengembangan UAV Mission System

27 Agustus 2014

Dalam pameran Zhuhai Airshow 2012 lalu, ALIT menampilkan MALE UCAV dengan endurance 30 jam (photo : uasvision)

Kunjungan SASTIND dan China Defence Industri dalam rangka mengetahui kompetensi PT. Len Industri (Persero) dalam Bidang Elektronika Pertahanan

Dalam rangka kerjasama Industri Pertahanan (DICM) antara Kementrian Pertahanan dan The State Administration of Science Technology and Industry for National Defence (SASTIND) di Jakarta menghasilkan beberapa kerjasama yang berkaitan dengan PT. Len Industri (Persero) khususnya pada unit bisnis elektronika pertahanan.

Salah satu kerjasama yang akan dilakukan Len adalah joint development UAV mission system yang akan dikembangkan bersama ALIT (Aerospace Long-March International Trade Co). 

“Alasan dipilihnya Len adalah dikarenakan kemampuan len yang cukup mumpuni dalam elektronika merupakan salah satu dari yang terbaik di Indonesia” ujar Manager Komunikasi Korporasi Len Dadi Meysuhadi. 

Menindak lanjuti hal tersebut pada tanggal 22 agustus 2014 delegasi dari China yang terdiri dari SASTIND, Kedutaan Besar China dan Industri Pertahanan China datang berkunjung untuk mengetahui secara langsung kompetensi dan kemampuan Len dalam bidang elektronika pertahanan. Delegasi China ini didampingi oleh tim dari Kementrian Pertahanan dan diterima langsung oleh Direktur Pemasaran Len Adi Sufiadi Yusuf.

Setelah disambut delegasi kemudian melakukan diskusi di Ruang Rapat Besar Len, dimulai dengan pemaparan mengenai Len oleh Direktur Pemasaran dan kemungkinan - kemungkinan kerjasama yang dapat dilakukan antara China Defense Industri dan Len. 

Delagasi dari Cina sangat ingin mengetahui mengenai bagaimana perjalanan Len dari lembaga penelitian hingga bisa menjadi perusahaan yang besar sekarang. Sehingga menyebabkan tanya jawab antara delegasi dan tim dari Len cukup intens . Diharapkan kunjungan ini bisa membuka pasar yang lebih besar bagi Len dan yang pasti dapat memberi jalan bagi Len untuk menjadi perusahaan yang go International.

(Len)

China, Kanada, dan Slovakia Lolos Seleksi Pengadaan Simulator Sukhoi

27 Agustus 2014

Dari 11 negara peserta tender, 3 negara lolos seleksi (photo : marina lystseva)

Indonesia Matangkan Pembangunan Simulator Sukhoi

Beijing (Antara) - Indonesia kini sedang mematangkan rencana pembangunan simulator Sukhoi, kata Wakil Menteri Pertahanan RI Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin di Beijing, Selasa.

"Saat ini telah diinvetarisasi negara-negara mana saja yang akan terlibat dalam pembangunan simulator Sukhoi bagi pilot-pilot Sukhoi TNI Angkatan Udara. Setelah itu akan dipastikan kesesuaian dari simulator yang diajukan beberapa negara itu, dengan spesifikasi yang akan digunakan penerbang Sukhoi TNI Angkatan Udara," ungkapnya.

Berdasar catatan Antara, terkait rencana pembangunan simulator Sukhoi itu ada beberapa negara yang mengajukan termasuk Rusia dan Tiongkok, sebagai produsen dan juga pengguna pesawat jet tempur Sukhoi.

Dari11 negara yang mengajukan tersaring tiga negara yang sesuai spesifikasi teknik dan kebutuhan operasional TNI Angkatan Udara yakni Tiongkok, Kanada dan Slowakia.

Untuk memastikan spesifikasi teknik dan kebutuhan operasional yang dimiliki masing-masing perusahaan di tiga negara itu, tim dari Indonesia tengah melakukan peninjauan ke setiap perusahaan dari tiga negara itu.

"Dua negara sudah ditinjau yakni Kanada dan Slowakia, sedangkan Tiongkok dalam waktu dekat," kata sumber Antara di Mabes TNI Angkatan Udara.

Para penerbang pesawat jet tempur Sukhoi TNI Angkatan Udara melakukan pelatihan simulator Sukhoi di Tiongkok sejak 2007, dengan materi latihan simulator Sukhoi yang telah ditingkatkan dari materi dasar ke latihan simulasi tempur.


Hingga kini sudah ada delapan penerbang Sukhoi TNI Angkatan Udara yang mengasah keterampilan dan keahliannya di Negeri Panda.(*)

(Antara)

Upgrade to Australian Defence Force Navigation Warfare Capability

26 August 2014

JP 5408 aims to provide Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation Warfare (NAVWAR) protection to selected legacy ADF platforms and land forces. (photo : DSTO)

Minister for Defence David Johnston today announced Government approval of a critical project to upgrade and enhance the protected Global Positioning System (GPS) capability of the Australian Defence Force.

“The Government recognises that to ensure the ADF remains viable and robust we need to invest in force protection, countermeasures, protective security, system redundancy, lower signatures and stealth for our capabilities and systems,” Senator Johnston said.

GPS plays a vital role in providing accurate positioning, navigation, coordination, and targeting for the ADF and the ability to use modern GPS equipment is fundamental to operational effectiveness.

Senator Johnston said GPS jamming equipment has become easier to produce and deploy, and the ADF needed to continue to meet this evolving threat. JP 5408 Phase 3 (Platforms) Tranche 2 will enhance GPS on a range of ADF platforms by providing either protection or redundancy capabilities in response to GPS denial activities.

The total value of this project is in the order of $30 million.

Platforms to be upgraded include:

- Collins Class Submarines
- Hydrographic Survey Ships
- Survey Motor Launches
- Provision of Alignment Kits for Ground Based Air Defence systems
- Special Forces Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats
- Mine Hunter Coastal Ships.

“This project will strengthen the ADF’s ability to operate in a GPS denied environment and will increase the operational capability and safety of Australian service personnel.”

Senator Johnston said the project will include opportunities for Australian Industry partners to assist in the integration and maintenance of the protected GPS capability acquired under the project.

(Aus DoD)

PT LEN Peroleh Kontrak Ekspor Perangkat Lunak Kapal Perang

27 Agustus 2014

TACTICOS combat management system (image : Thales)

Bandung (ANTARA News) - PT Len Industri (Persero) mendapat kontrak ekspor perangkat keras kapal perang jenis perusak kawal rudal (PKR) atau fregat untuk kedua kalinya dengan bekerja sama dengan perusahaan multinasional, Thales Belanda.

"Proyek ini memberi warna baru dalam bisnis LEN, menjual jam kerja yang akan memberikan persentase keuntungan signifikan sekaligus strategis dalam pengembangan teknologi industri pertahanan," kata Direktur Utama PT Len Industri, Abraham Mosse, seusai penandatanganan dengan Thales Netherlands, di Bandung, Selasa. 

Penandatanganan kontrak oleh Mosse dengan CEO Thales Netherlands, Gerben Edelijn, disaksikan anggota Komite Kebijakan Industri Pertahanan, Marsekal Madya TNI (Purnawirawan) Eries Heryanto.

Menurut Mosse, penandatanganan kerja sama itu untuk lebih memperkuat kerja sama di bidang Naval Combat Management System (CMS) dan Combat Sistem Integration (CSI) masa depan khususnya program perusak kawal rudal atau fregat.

"Kerja sama ini untuk perangkat CMS di kapal fregat. Pemerintah membeli dua kapal jenis itu dimana PT Len dan Thales menggarap perangkat CMS yang mengintegrasikan sistem komunikasi di kapal itu," katanya. 

Pengadaan kapal perang itu dilakukan pemerintah bekerja sama dengan galangan kapal Belanda, Damen Schelde Nabal Shipbuilding, serta Thales Netherlands sebagai pemimpin di subsektor sensor integrator, weapon and command (Sewaco).

Khusus untuk kontrak kerjasama kedua, kata Mosse, berisi pengembangan perangkat lunak sting EO Tracker, Mass Decoy Launcher, dan VL-MICA Surface-to-Air Missile.

Sementara itu Kepala Bidang Industri Pertahanan PT LEN, Nurman, menyebutkan, proyek ini sangat strategis karena memungkinkan pengembangan sistem ICT dan komunikasi arsenal lain. 

"Khusus untuk CMS kapal fregat, ini langkah strategis, karena masih banyak kapal yang perlu sistem itu. Khusus untuk proyek kerja sama ini total nilainya mencapai 2 juta euro," kata Nurman.

Saat ini, menurut dia, PT LEN menjadi satu-satunya perusahaan di dalam negeri yang telah berhasil membuat CMS dan telah memasangnya di tiga fregat kelas Van Speijk TNI AL, KRI Yos Sudarso-353, KRI Oswald Siahaan-354 dan KRI Abdul Halim Perdanakusuma-354.

Sementara itu CEO Thales Netherland, Gerben Edelijn, menyebutkan pihaknya akan memanfaatkan kerja sama dengan Len sebagai bagian kerja sama jangka panjang dan untuk menggarap sejumlah proyek lainnya di Indonesia.

"Thales memiliki pengalaman di sektor software industri pertahanan, dan Len merupakan perusahaan kompeten di Indonesia dan menjadi mitra strategis ke depan," kata Edelijn.

(Antara)

Uji Coba Statis Roket R-Han 450mm dan Uji Dinamis Roket R-Han 320mm

26 Agustus 2014

Roket Pertahanan RHan 450 mm (photo : Kemhan)

Balitbang – Garut, Balitbang Kemhan dan Konsorsium Roket Nasional melaksanakan uji coba statis roket R-Han 450mm dan uji dinamis roket R-Han 320mm yang dilaksanakan di Lapangan Sonda Lapan Pameungpeuk Garut Jawa Barat pada tanggal 21 dan 22 Agustus 2014, dihadiri oleh Kabalitbang Kemhan dan Tim Konsorsium.

Kegiatan ini merupakan lanjutan dari program kegiatan Pembuatan Prototipe Roket Jarak 100 km Ground to Ground (tahap awal) yang dilaksanakan pada T.A. 2013 yang  pada saat itu sampai pada tahap uji statis roket R-Han 320 mm sebanyak 2 unit dan uji statis roket R-Han 450 mm 1(satu) unit.

Roket Pertahanan RHan 320 mm (photo : Kemhan)

Dalam kegiatan ini salah satu implementasi pemanfaatan teknologi khususnya dikaitkan dengan bentuk-bentuk ancaman adalah dikembangkannya roket pertahanan R-Han 320 mm dan R-Han 450 mm. Berdasarkan evaluasi strategis terhadap letak geografis negara Republik Indonesia dan perkembangan situasi serta ancaman yang masih dihadapi, maka peroketan dalam bentuk sistem senjata adalah suatu keharusan dan perlu segera dikembangkan untuk pengembangan dan modernisasi TNI  dalam menjawab tantangan-tantangan perang  serta upaya membuat Indonesia tidak bergantung pada produk luar negeri, khususnya di bidang pengadaan alat utama sistem senjata (alutsista).  

Penekanan tombol pada saat peluncuran roket R-Han dilakukan oleh Kabalitbang Kemhan Prof. Dr. Ir. Eddy S. Siradj M.Sc. Kegiatan uji coba yang dilaksanakan berjalan dengan lancar dan hasil sesuai harapan.  

Diharapkan kegiatan pembuatan Prototipe Roket Jarak 100 km Ground to Ground (tahap awal) dapat terus berlanjut (multiyears) sehingga akan didapatkan prototipe roket yang handal serta tercapainya kemandirian alutsista, khususnya  teknologi keroketan. 

(Balitbang Kemhan)

Two Gregorio Del Pilar-Class Frigates Programmed for Upgrades

26 Agustus 2014

New weapons and sensors programmes for Gregorio del Pilar class frigates including : CIWS, SSM, SAM and combat system (photo : Timawa)

PNA – The two Gregorio Del Pilar frigates in the Philippine Navy service are programmed for upgrades to restore the ships to their original US Coast Guard configurations.

This was revealed by Navy public affairs office chief Lt. Cmdr. Marineth Domingo in a message to the PNA.

“Both vessels are programmed for upgrades in terms of sensors and firepower to revive their original capabilities,” she added.

Both ships are members of the 11-ship Hamilton class cutters designed and built for the US Coast Guard for heavy weather patrolling during the 1960s.

These ships are the largest in the US Coast Guard service and armed with the 76mm Oto Melara automatic cannon and closed-in-weapon systems.

One sister ship, the USCGC Mellon was even fitted with a Harpoon anti-ship missile system during the 1990s.

But Domingo said specifics for the upgrades are not yet out as it defends on the availability of funds.

Earlier, the PN earlier announced that the BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PF-15), one of the two Hamilton-class cutters in Philippine service, will be fitted with two Mark 38 Model 2 25mm “Bushmaster” automatic cannons before the end of the year.

“PF-15 (BRP Gregorio Del Pilar) has the priority in getting these weapons.These will be fitted before the end of the year. After this, the BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16), will be fitted next,” she added.

BRP Gregorio Del Pilar is now undergoing minor maintenance at her Subic Bay Freeport in Zambales.

These weapons will act as the ship’s secondary weapons.

The weapon was commissioned by the US Navy following the terrorist attack on the USS Cole in 2000, was designed to counter high-speed maneuvering surface targets and will be installed in almost all US surface ships by 2015.

The remotely controlled chain gun system can fire as many as 180 25m rounds per minute at targets as far as two kilometers.

These weapons will be fitted by a US Coast Guard team after the PN found out that having a private shipyard install the guns extreme expensive.

(Ang Malaya)

Wamenhan : Indonesia Butuh 60 Rudal Anti Kapal Jarak Sedang

26 Agustus 2014

TNI AL membutuhkan 60 rudal SSM jarak sedang untuk dipasang di Kapal Cepat Rudal (photo : BUMN)

Beijing (ANTARA News) - Wakil Menteri Pertahanan (Wamenhan) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin mengatakan Indonesia membutuhkan sekitar 60 unit peluru kendali (rudal) jarak sedang untuk Kapal Cepat Rudal (KCR) TNI Angkatan Laut.

"Kita memerlukan sekitar 60 unit untuk dipasang di kapal-kapal cepat rudal TNI Angkatan Laut," katanya kepada Antara di Beijing, Selasa.

Indonesia dan Tiongkok telah sepakat untuk mengembangkan kerja sama industri pertahanan, salah satunya dalam produksi bersama rudal C-705 yang disertai alih teknologi.

"Sehingga nantinya kita sudah dapat memproduksinya sendiri, tanpa harus menunggu seluruh rudal dapat kita beli," kata Sjafrie.

Saat ini TNI Angkatan Laut tengah mengembangkan dua ship set sistem rudal C-705 dan akan dipasangkan di beberapa KCR, yang kini dalam proses di beberapa dockyard.

Rudal C-705 kali pertama diperkenalkan ke publik dalam ajang Zhuhai Airshow ke-7 pada 2008. Rudal itu merupakan pengembangan dari C-704 dan bentuknya menyerupai miniatur rudal C-602.

Dibandingkan generasi sebelumnya C-705 hadir dengan beberapa peningkatan seperti pada elemen hulu ledak, dan sistem pemandu. Dengan desain modular dari mesin baru membuat jangkauan rudal yang sebelumnya hanya 80 kilometer menjadi mampu hingga 170 kilometer.

(Antara)

Navy to Receive State-of-the-Art EW Capability on AWDs

26 Agustus 2014

AWD EW antenna log out (photo : RAN)

The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will receive a state-of-the-art electronic warfare (EW) system as part of the Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) capability, which will improve the ability to passively detect, identify and track threats including enemy ships, aircraft and anti-ship missiles.

The AWD Alliance successfully fitted the first EW antenna on top of the mast of the future guided missile destroyer Hobart on 6 August, making it the highest point on the ship.

The location of the antenna is significant as the height provides the range advantage - enabling the Royal Australian Navy to identify threats at the horizon.

“This state-of-the-art EW system is a critical capability for the Navy,” said Commodore Steve Tiffen, General Manager of Stakeholder Engagement in the AWD Alliance.

“It is a passive system that is able to distinguish between friendly, neutral and hostile threats within seconds.”

A 'bird’s eye' view from a crane of the Electronic Warfare antenna being loaded into Ship 01, the Royal Australian Navy's future Air Warfare Destroyer, Hobart. (photo : AWD Alliance)

“This particular EW system, which is also being fitted onto the LHD and Anzac class ships, will significantly improve the Navy’s tactical advantage, by increasing the distance from which threats can be detected.”

“The EW system expands the types of threats that can be detected to encompass the most modern types of radar and communications systems. This will ultimately allow for more time for the crew to react and improve their ability to control the battlespace,” Commodore Tiffen said.

The EW system contributes to the overall defensive ability of the ship, by providing threat and situational information to the overarching tactical picture, and enabling the control and launch of off-board countermeasures, including the Nulka decoy, which is used to defend the ship against anti-ship missiles.

The increased situational awareness also supports the earlier engagement of threats with the AWD’s weapons, providing an important tactical advantage.

(RAN)

LST KRI Teluk Bintuni Akan Diluncurkan 28 Agustus

26 Agustus 2014

Kapal LST KRI Teluk Bintuni 520 (photos : Saibumi, Jee)

PT DRU Lampung Akan Luncurkan KRI Teluk Bintuni Malam Hari

Saibumi.com, Bandar Lampung - Tiga hari menjelang peluncuran kapal perang khusus pengangkut tank, KRI Teluk Bintuni ke laut. KRI Teluk Bintuni yang merupakan produksi galangan kapal dari Lampung yakni PT DRU.

“Dijadwalkan launching Kamis, 28 Agustus 2014. Semoga tidak terjadi apa-apa sehingga tidak mundur dan cuaca juga bersahabat saat acara peluncuran kapal tersebut ke laut bisa berjalan dengan lancar,” ungkap Kepala Bagian Umum PT DRU Yahya kepada Saibumi.com.

Ia menyampaikan peluncuran kapal pesanan Kementerian Pertahanan dan Keamanan tersebut akan dilakukan malam hari. “Dimulai acaranya pukul 16.00 WIB sampai dengan selesai dan rencananya juga akan ada kembang api,” ujarnya.

Untuk acara launching kapal yang baru pertama kali pihak swasta (yakni PT DRU) diberi kepercayaan besar untuk membuat kapal perang untuk Angkatan Laut akan dihadiri tamu-tamu penting. “Yang diundang itu antara lain Menteri Pertahanan, Kepala Staf Angkatan Laut, dan Panglima Armada Bagian Barat. Kalau dari Provinsi Lampung sendiri ada Gubernur Lampung, Kapolda Lampung, Komandan Angkatan Laut,  Komandan Brigadir Infantri, Walikota Bandar Lampung, Dinas Perhubungan Laut, Pelabuhan Indonesia dan Asosiasi Pelayaran Indonesia,” beber Yahya 

Sebelumnya KRI Teluk Bintuni adalah kapal jenis Landing Shift Tank (LST). Kapal perang yang didesain mampu mendarat langsung dipantai ini khusus untuk angkut tank jenis Leopard yang didatangkan dari Jerman. Untuk tahap pertama, Angkatan Laut membuat tiga kapal angkut tank. Untuk kapal angkut tank 1 dan 2 dikerjakan oleh BUMN. Sedangkan pengerjaan kapal angkut tank 3 dipercayakan kepada PT DRU Lampung. Diberi nama KRI Teluk Bintuni dan dari ketiga kapal, hanya KRI Teluk Bintuni yang hampir selesai pengerjaannya.(*)

(Saibumi)

CAE Demonstrates Simulation Interoperability and Networking for RAAF C-130J Aircrews

26 Agustus 2014

RAAF C-130J FFMS TACT networked (photo : CAE)

Adelaide, Australia - (NYSE: CAE; TSX: CAE) - Today at the SimTect/SimHealth show, Australia's annual conference and exhibition focused on simulation, CAE announced it has recently demonstrated the networking and interoperability of C-130J training systems located at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Richmond.

CAE successfully linked the CAE-built C-130J full-flight and mission simulator (FFMS) with a C-130J tactical airlift crew trainer (TACT) developed by Bluedrop and Virtual Simulation Systems (VSS) to demonstrate a single virtual aircraft operating in a common synthetic environment.  The networked training devices demonstrated how the entire mission crew, including C-130J pilots and loadmasters, could train together in an integrated virtual environment.

"We recognize that our defence customers need to be able to conduct more of their training in a cost-effective virtual environment, so this demonstration was a perfect opportunity to show how our training systems integration capabilities can help the Royal Australian Air Force enhance its ability to conduct integrated mission training and rehearsal," said Peter Redman, Vice President and General Manager, CAE Australia.  "There are technical challenges associated with interoperability when trying to network training devices with different architectures from various manufacturers; however, these challenges can be overcome and the end result can be improved mission training prior to operational deployments."

CAE is an expert training systems integrator with a range of experience integrating and supporting networked mission training.  Through the development of market-leading capabilities, such as the common database (CDB) and dynamic synthetic environments, CAE is continuing to innovate by focusing on developing solutions that enable defence forces to expand their use of existing training assets and conduct more training in a cost-effective virtual environment.

(CAE)

ST Electronics Opens New State-of-the-Art Satellite Systems Centre

25 Agustus 2014

ST Electronics custom-built new facilities equipped with advanced design and manufacturing facilities to pioneer the development of the Satellite Industry in Singapore. (photo : ST Electronics)

Singapore – Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited (ST Electronics) today announced the opening of ST Electronics Satellite Systems Centre, a new state-of-the-art facility custom-built for the design and manufacturing of satellite systems. The event is graced by Mr S Iswaran, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade and Industry. 

Constructed in about a year, the six-storey ST Electronics Satellite Systems Centre, located at 6 Ang Mo Kio Electronics Park Road has a total floor area in excess of 11,000 sqm. The Centre accommodates well equipped laboratories for development work on remote sensing satellites in the areas of satellite attitude control and determination, high-throughput satellite communications, advanced computing, intelligent power control and management system as well as ground station infrastructure. 

The Centre also boasts a high-bay clean room of 12m height for the concurrent Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) of two satellites. ST Electronics has used the facility to successfully construct and test the Qualification Model for TeLEOS-1, which is the first commercial Remote Earth Observation Satellite wholly designed in Singapore. ST Electronics is currently constructing the Flight Model for TeLEOS-1 which will be launched into space in 2015.

“This ST Electronics Satellite Systems Centre affirms our long term commitment to build a vibrant and globally competitive satellite eco-system in Singapore.  Working hand-in-hand with EDB, we will help the local industry to level up technologically and increase their value-add.” ~ LEE Fook Sun, President, ST Electronics. 

TeLEOS satellite (photo : AgilSpace)

“The opening of ST Electronics Satellite Systems Centre is an important milestone in our efforts to build a sustainable satellite industry. As the first local commercial satellite design and manufacturing facility for small satellites, the Centre will enable ST Electronics to leverage on its competencies to develop and export new small satellite solutions to the world. Moving forward, we will work closely with the industry to capture the growth opportunities in the booming satellite market and create new exciting engineering jobs for Singaporeans.” ~ Kelvin WONG, Assistant Managing Director, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). 

ST Electronics is home to more than 300 satellite engineering professionals in Singapore, out of which about 100 of them are working on Space related satellite activities and to construct the TeLEOS-1 satellite. The remaining 200 engineers are involved in the development of advanced satcom networks and systems as well as producing the world's smallest, lightest and most power-efficient high throughput satcom terminals and solid state power amplifiers, which are sold to more than 110 countries worldwide. 

Space development and satellite manufacturing worldwide is projected to grow robustly and exceed $25 billion in total revenue in the next decade. Industrial analysts have estimated that about 280 remote sensing satellites will be built over this period for various government and commercial applications such as maritime safety, homeland security, energy and resources management, environmental and disaster relief applications.

The ST Electronics Satellite Systems Centre represents the aspirations of ST Electronics to go into space and exploit the economic opportunities that space presents. ST Electronics Satellite Systems Centre will be the focal point in building the high value-add satellite industry in Singapore. In addition, ST Electronics hopes to inspire the Singapore industry and academia to explore further opportunities in space and engender interests in young students to take up engineering as their career of choice.  ST Electronics is working closely with Economic Development Board (EDB) in these pursuits.

Singapore’s first commercial Earth observation satellite, TeLEOS-1, will be launched into a 550 kilometer Near Equatorial Orbit (NEqO) for commercial imagery service in 2015. The 400 kilogram satellite, equipped with an electro-optical camera payload capable of performing imaging at ground resolution of down to one metre and with a high revisit rate, is suited for applications such as disaster and environment monitoring, maritime safety, coastal surveillance, urban planning and homeland security.

(STEngg)