30 April 2018
Medium tank Pidad segera jalani pengujian pada bulan Juni 2018 (photo : FNSS)
BANDUNG, suaramerdeka.com - Tank medium buatan PT Pindad hasil kerjasama dengan FNSS Turki, Harimau bakal menjalani serangkaian pengujian, sekaligus guna mendapatkan sertifikasi pada Juni mendatang.
Menurut Dirut PT Pindad, Abraham Mose, langkah pengujian itu akan menjadi pintu pembuka sebelum alutsista itu diproduksi secara massal.
"Lulus, berhasil dalam tes tersebut, kita langsung produksi," tandasnya di sela-sela peringatan HUT Ke-35 Pindad: Bhakti Untuk Negeri di Kantor Pusat Bandung, Minggu (29/4).
Pesanan terhadap tank medium itu sendiri sudah bergulir. TNI melalui Menhan akan memesan 100 unit. Salah satu negara Asean pun sudah menunjukan minatnya.
Serangkaian test terhadap tank medium yang merupakan prototype kedua itu mencakup uji statik, uji mekanis, uji dinamis, dan blasting test guna menguji keandalan persenjataan yang mengusung turret kaliber 105 mm.
Senjata utama tersebut mempunyai mekanisme autoloader dengan 12 amunisi di turret dan 26 amunisi cadangan di hull. Tank yang bisa melaju hingga 70 Km perjam itu diawaki tiga kru (pengemudi, komandan, penembak).
Selain meriam, tank tersebut dilengkapi pula sentuhan teknologi terbaru untuk sistem kewaspadaan mandiri, hunter killer system, perlindungan pasif, battle management system, dan proteksi level 5.
Karena itu, Harimau yang mempunyai bobot 32 ton ini disebut-sebut memiliki daya gempur yang luas. Bisa diandalkan untuk perlindungan jarak dekat bagi pasukan infanteri hingga pertempuran antar tank.
(Suara Merdeka)
30 April 2018
Bell 412 EP (photo : FlightGlobal)
Bell appears hopeful that it can revive, in some form, an order from the Philippines for 412EPI medium-twin transport helicopters that was cancelled almost as soon as it was announced.
Unveiled at the Singapore air show on 6 February, the 16-unit commitment for the nation's air force was axed just seven days later on the orders of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.
Bell assembles the 412EPI at its plant in Mirabel, Canada and had faced internal criticism over the sale thanks to alleged human rights violations by Manilla, triggering the cancellation.
But Patrick Moulay, Bell senior vice-president commercial business – international, speaking on 27 April, specifically referenced the Asia-Pacific country as a potential future customer for the 412EPI.
Noting that there is "commercial in-confidence information" that he cannot reveal, Moulay nonetheless says that talks with the Philippines are ongoing.
"We are still discussing to see how we can address the missions and operational needs of our customers," he says.
"We are talking to them on a daily basis… but you should wait for a few more weeks before we go into more details."
Moulay indicates that there are a number of deals in the pipeline for the 412EPI "which are extremely close to being signed"; these will likely be ready to be unveiled at July's Farnborough air show, he adds.
Bell recently sealed an order with Montenegro for two examples of the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-9-powered type.
On a recent earnings call, Scott Donnelly, boss of parent company Textron, revealed that in the first quarter Bell had closed "two multi-aircraft orders" for the 412, without providing further details.
(FlightGlobal)
30 April 2018
Dermaga Sorong dalam uji coba mampu dipakai bersandar KRI Arun-903 yang memiliki bobot seberat 11.520 ton (photo : TNI AL)
Sorong TN – Kepala Staf Angkatan Laut, Laksamana TNI Ade Supandi, resmikan dermaga Pangkalan Utama Angkatan Laut (Lantamal) XIV Sorong dan beberapa fasilitas pangkalan lainnya, ditandai dengan penandatanganan Prasasti, di dermaga Lantamal XIV Sorong, Sabtu (28/04).
Fasilitas lainnya yang diresmikan yakni, dermaga Lanal Palu, dermaga Lanal Tual, dermaga Sei Pancang, dermaga DBAL Ujung Surabaya, dan dermaga Semampir Dua Surabaya.
“Dermaga lantamal XIV dibangun sejak tahun 2010 hingga tahun 2017 dengan 5 tahapan pembangunan, yang mana panjang dermaga tersebut 184 meter, lebar 12 meter,dengan kekuatan sandar 12.000 DWT, dilengkapi dengam sarana pendukung listrik 105 KVA,” ujar Ade Supandi, kepada awak media.
Menurutnya, kepentingan pemgembangan pangkalan adalah untuk mendekatkan operasional kapal ke wilayah sehingga bisa digunakan untuk beristirahat dan perbaikan kapal dan juga menambah logistik berikutnya.
“Pengembangan wilayah timur ,untuk di papua seperti di Jayapura, Sorong dan Merauke kita lengkapi dengan unsur-unsur patroli untuk menjaga peritan disekitar Papua,”terang KASAL
Hadir dalam kegiatan tersebut, Danlantamal XIV Brigjen TNI (Mar) Amir Faisol S.Sos MM , Ketua Umum Jala Senatri, Danlantamal IX Laksma TNI Antongan Simatupang , Danlantamal X Brigjen TNI (Mar) Ipung Purwadi.
Danlantamal XI Brigjen TNI (Mar) Bambang Sutrisno SH M.Tr (Han), Kapolda Papua Barat Brigjen Pol Rudolf Alberth Rodja, Kasrem 171/PVT Kolonel Inf Dian Sundiana SE MM.
Kabandara DEO Sorong Kolonel Laut (P) Agus Irianto, Para Asisten Danlantamal XIV Sorong, Danlanal Tual Letkol Laut (P) Jani Sujani ST M.Tr (Hanla) , Danlanal Saumlaki Letkol Laut (P) Ari Krisdiyanto , Danlanal Aru Letkol Laut (P) Dwi Atmojo , Danlanal Timika Letkol Laut (P) Yoshapat Indarto, pejabat daerah Kota Sorong.(*)
(TeropongNews)
30 April 2018
MRH90 Taipan helicopter (photo : Phil Munsel)
Leonardo and the Australian Ministry of Defence Sign Agreement to Establish Local Helicopter Transmission Repair and Overhaul Facility
Leonardo and the Australian Ministry of Defence have agreed to establish a helicopter transmission repair and overhaul facility in Melbourne capable of servicing MRH Taipan, foreign NH90 and certain civil helicopter main gear boxes. Planned to be set up into an existing facility of Leonardo and to commence operation in mid-2020, the centre will employ at least 12 technical staff for 30 years or more.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP today congratulated Leonardo and their local subsidiary, Leonardo Australia, for committing to the establishment of this strategically important regional centre of excellence.
“Establishing this repair and overhaul facility locally means less reliance on foreign support for our MRH Taipan helicopters, and the same for certain local civil helicopter operators,” Minister Pyne said.
“The Turnbull government is investing, along with Leonardo, in a Defence capability enhancing facility whilst also creating new high skills employment opportunities.
The Federal Government is investing around $16m in the facility. The investment will be repaid through reduced MRH Taipan sustainment costs over the remaining life of the helicopter fleet. A similar amount is also being provided by Leonardo.
“This project is a true win-win situation for both Defence and local Defence Industry. It creates more Defence Industry jobs in Victoria and will lead to greater helicopter availability for operations,” Minister Pyne said.
Acquired in 2006, the fleet of 47 MRH Taipan helicopters, a dedicated variant of the NH90 for the Australian armed forces for both land and maritime operations, will next year commence replacing Black Hawk in the 6th Aviation Regiment in Sydney, where they will gradually take over the role of aviation support to counter terrorism. Establishing a local repair and overhaul facility will contribute to greater helicopter availability for this critical national security mission.
This latest step by Leonardo reflects a strong commitment to positioning the customer at the core of any activity undertaken by the Company, from design to through life cycle support. As the designer and manufacturer of transmission components and main gear boxes for all the NH90 helicopters of any customer worldwide, the opening of a dedicated MRO centre for the Australian fleet is also a strong recognition of Leonardo’s established expertise in support services on core and critical technologies.
(Leonardo)
30 April 2018
Su-30MKM TUDM nomor 15 dan 18 pernah muncul ke publik dengan dilengkapi EW pod SAP-518 Knirti pada kedua ujung sayapnya (photos : US Navy)
Fungsi ECM EW (Electronic Counter Measure - Electonic Warfare) SAP 518 Knirti (dibuat oleh KRET-Rusia) ini masih samar-samar di kalangan pembaca.
Secara asasnya ia :
1. Delay aircraft detection SU-30MKM sukar dikesan melalui radar
2. Mask the true subject against false reflections;
Kedudukan SU-30MKM disembunyikan di dalam berpuluh sasaran palsu
3. Cause range finding difficulties, namely in speed and angular positions;
Kelajuan dan kedudukan SU-30MKM sukar dikenal pasti walaupun berjaya di kesan
4. Degrading Maintenance Mode "on the aisle" when scanning antenna beam radar;
Proses track maintenance menjadi sukar. Radar musuh gagal plot track association phase
5. Increase the time and difficulty of capturing an object during real-time active scanning.
Mengesan SU-30MKM akan mengambil masa yang lama mengakibatkan kegagalan mengambil tindakan defensif
(MMP)
30 April 2018
An Airbus concept for the FCAS fighter. (all images : Airbus)
Berlin – Airbus (stock exchange symbol: AIR) and Dassault Aviation (stock exchange symbol: AM) have decided to join forces for the development and production of Europe’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS), which is slated to complement and eventually replace current generation of Eurofighter and Rafale fighter aircraft between 2035 and 2040.
The partnership, sealed in Berlin by Dirk Hoke, Airbus Defence and Space Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, represents a landmark industrial agreement to secure European sovereignty and technological leadership in the military aviation sector for the coming decades.
“Never before has Europe been more determined to safeguard and foster its political and industrial autonomy and sovereignty in the defence sector. Airbus and Dassault Aviation have absolutely the right expertise to lead the FCAS project. Both companies are already cooperating successfully on Europe’s medium altitude long endurance new generation drone programme,” said Dirk Hoke, CEO of Airbus Defence and Space. “FCAS takes this successful cooperation to the next level and we are absolutely committed to tackling this challenging mission together with Dassault Aviation. The schedule is tight, so we need to start working together immediately by defining a joint roadmap on how best to meet the requirements and timelines to be set by the two nations. It is therefore of key importance that France and Germany launch an initial joint study this year to address this task.”
Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, said: “We are convinced that by deploying our joint expertise, Dassault Aviation and Airbus can best meet the operational requirements of the Forces in the development of this critically important European programme. Both companies fully intend to work together in the most pragmatic and efficient manner. Our joint roadmap will include proposals to develop demonstrators for the FCAS programme as of 2025. I am convinced that European sovereignty and strategic autonomy can and will only be ensured through independent European solutions. The vision that France and Germany have set forth with FCAS is a bold one and it’s an important signal in, and for, Europe. The FCAS programme will strengthen the political and military ties between Europe’s core nations and it will reinvigorate its aerospace industry.”
Airbus Defence and Space and Dassault Aviation agree on the importance of efficient industrial governance in military programmes. This also includes the involvement of other key European defence industrial players and nations based on government funding and on the principle of best contribution.
Overall, FCAS defines a system of systems combining a wide range of elements connected and operating together, including a next generation fighter aircraft together with Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), the existing fleet of aircraft (which will still operate beyond 2040), future cruise missiles and drones flying in swarms. The overall system will be interoperable and connected in a larger perimeter with mission aircraft, satellites, NATO systems and land and naval combat systems.
(Airbus)
29 April 2018
Di Natuna beberapa kali diselenggarakan latihan dengan pesawat F-16 (photo : katadata)
batampos.co.id – TNI Angkata Udara menggelar latihan operasi Gendewa Antariksa di wilayah Natuna. Operasi ini dititik beratkan pada pengamanan Wilayah Udara (Wilud) Natuna.
Operasi ini digelar sejak Selasa (24/4) dan akan berakhir pada tanggal 5 Mei mendatang. Sejumlah pesawat tempur pun terlihat melakukan manuver di atas pulau Bunguran.
Komandan Lanud Raden Sadjad (RSA) Natuna, Kolonel Pnb Azhar Aditama melalui Kepentak Lanud RSA Natuna, Letda Sidik mengatakan, kegiatan latihan ini difokuskan di Natuna untuk meningkatkan pengusasaan keamanan dan pertahanan wilayah udara Natuna.
“Latihan ini diberi nama Gendewa Antariksa. Fokus utamanya untuk pengamanan Wilud,” kata Letda sidik.
Latihan tersebut melibatkan satu skuadron tempur F16 dari Skuadron 16 yang bermarkas di Lanud Rusmin Nuryadin Pekanbaru.
“Selama latihan Lanud RSA dijadikan base skuadron F16. Latihan operasi digelar setiap hari,” jelasnya.
(BatamPos)
29 April 2018
OCEA OPV 270 an 84-meter OPV in aluminium (image : OCEA)
Patrol vessels for the Philippines
MTU will power the future flagship of the Philippine Coast Guard: MTU France is delivering a total of ten engines of Series 4000 and 2000 to the French shipyard OCEA which will build five new patrol vessels for the Philippine Coast Guard.
Among those is a 84 m long Offshore Patrol Vessel – the largest ship that OCEA has ever built.
It is powered by two 16V 4000 M73 engines. MTU is also supplying the automation system Blue Vision New Generation for the vessel.
OCEA convinced the customer with a competitive and environmentally friendly concept: Thanks to efficient engines and an aluminum hull, the OPV will emit 40% less CO2 than comparable vessels.
OCEA will also built four Fast Patrol Boats (FPB 72) with two 10V 2000 M72 MTU engines each for the Philippine Coast Guard.
28 April 2018
The Republic of Singapore Navy has taken delivery of its fifth Littoral Mission Vessel. Service will commission the vessel in 2018 and is on track to operate all eight ships in the class by 2020 (photo : Navy Recognition)
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) has taken delivery of its fifth Independence-class Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV).
The ship, which will be in service as RSS Indomitable with pennant number 19 once commissioned, was handed over by ST Marine on 27 April. Indomitable is part of a contract for eight vessels signed between the shipbuilder and the Singaporean government in 2013.
The LMV's Integrated Mast was designed in collaboration with Saab Kockums (photo : Straits Times)
Indomitable was laid down in November 2016 and subsequently launched in September the following year. The lead LMV, RSS Independence (15), was commissioned in May 201, followed by RSS Sovereignty (16) and RSS Unity (17) in November the same year.
Fourth-in-class, Justice , was handed over to the RSN in November 2017, while the sixth ship, Fortitude , was launched in March 2018. The seventh and eighth vessels were laid down in October 2017 and April 2018 respectively.
One of the main features of the LMV is the 360degree view bridge, with the integrated command centre. (photo : Coffee and Bullets)
The Independence-class ships are progressively replacing the RSN's fleet of Fearless-class patrol vessels that have been in service since the mid-1990s. The LMV measures 80 m in length, 12 m in breadth, and has a hull draught of 3 m. Powered by four MTU 20V 4000 M93 engines in a combined diesel and diesel (CODAD) configuration, the 1,250-tonne warship has a top speed in excess of 27 kt and a standard range of 3,500 n miles (6,482 km) at 15 kt.
Each LMV has a baseline crew complement of 23 including five officers and has a mission endurance of 14 days.
(Jane's)
28 April 2018
Harris Falcon III radio komunikasi (photo : c4isrnet)
Jakarta – Kementerian Pertahanan Republik Indonesia menerima hibah Alat Komunikasi Radio Harris Falcon III dari Amerika Serikat yang selanjutnya diserahkan kepada jajaran Korps Marinir TNI Angkatan Laut Pusat.
Alkom yang merupakan hibah dari United States Special Operations Command Pasific (US SOSPAC) tersebut diharapkan akan memperkuat dan meningkatan kemampuan bidang komunikasi di jajaran Detasemen Jala Mangkara (Denjaka) TNI AL.
Penyerahan Hibah Alat Komunikasi Radio Harris Falcon III dilakukan secara simbolis melalui penandatangan Berita Acara Serah Terima dari pihak AS yang diwakili Atase Marinir Kedutaan Besar AS di Jakarta Letkol Kathryn Paik kepada pihak Kemhan RI dalam hal ini diwakili Kepala Badan Sarana Pertahanan (Kabaranahan) Kemhan Laksda TNI Agus Setiadji, S.A.P., Jum’at (27/4) di Mako Marinir, Jakarta.
Hadir menyaksikan, Wakil Kepala Staf Angkatan Laut Laksdya TNI Achmad Taufiqoerrochman, Komandan Korps Marinir Mayjen TNI (Mar) Bambang Suswantono, Askomlek Panglima TNI Maksda TNI Bonar Halomoan Hutagaol, Dirjen Kuathan Kemhan Mayjen TNI Bambang Hartawan serta sejumlah pejabat di jajaran Kemhan, Mabes TNI AL dan Korps Marinir.
Komandan Korps Marinir dalam kesempatan tersebut menyampaikan, dengan diterimanya Hibah Alkom Radio Commucation Harris Falcon III ini maka tentunya akan menambah kemampuan bidang komunikasi di jajaran Korps Marinir. “Dengan adanya tambahan dari Harris Falcon III ini, tiap – tiap Batalyon Infanteri bisa lebih meningkatkan kemampuan bidang komunikasi semaksimal mungkin”, ungkapnya.
Selanjutnya, pihaknya menyampaikan ucapan terima kasih kepada Kemhan RI dan juga pihak Kedutaan Besar AS di Jakarta yang telah menfasilitasi proses hibah Alkom Radio Commucation Harris Falcon III.
Menurutnya, kerjasama Korps Marinir TNI AL dan United States Marine Corps sudah sejak lama terjalin. Bahkan disaat hubungan RI dan AS tidak sedang baik, kerja sama dan hubungan persahabatan Korps Marinir TNI AL dan United States Marine Corps tidak pernah terputus dan tetap terjalin baik.
“Kita tetap terus ada kegiatan latihan bersama, kemudian di bidang pendidikan secara terus menerus tidak pernah terhenti, bahkan setiap tahun kita selalu menggelar latihan bersama dengan pihak US Marinis Corps”, tambahnya.
Lebih lanjut Komandan Korps Marinir berharap, kedepan hubungan baik Korps Marinir TNI AL dengan United States Marine Corps tersebut tetap terjaga dalam rangka Confidence Building Measure dan meningkatkan hubungan bilateral kedua negara.
Sementarapenyerahan-hibah-alkom-harris-marinir-1 itu, Wakasal menyampaikan selamat kepada Korps Marinir TNI AL atas diterimanya peralatan Alkom Harris Falcon III dan diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kemampuan satuan Koprs Marinir. Kedepan, kemampuan Alkom tersebut akan terus dilengkapi secara bertahap, sehingga dalam setiap kegiatan latihan maupun operasi tidak akan ada lagi kesulitan-kesulitan.
Selanjutnya Wakasal berpesan dan berharap agar Alkom yang telah diterima untuk dirawat dan digunakan dengan baik. Selain itu, pelatihan terhadap Prajurit juga dilaksanakan dengan baik dan terus-menerus baik untuk penggunaan maupun pemeliharaan. “Agar Prajurit dapat menguasai dan menggunakan Alkom tersebut secara maksimal, Pelatihan mungkin sampai dengan maintenance bukan hanya operator saja”, tuturnya.
(Kemhan)
28 April 2018
Nexter CAESAR 155mm self propelled howitzer (photo : TNI AD)
Extended production of French Nexter’s CAESAR 155mm self-propelled howitzer
In September 2011, Saudi Arabia placed an order worth $210 million for an additional 32 CAESAR weapon systems. Deliveries under order reportedly began in late 2013. This order was in addition to the 100 CAESAR systems already fielded by the Saudi Arabian National Guard. Nexter reportedly completed final deliveries under the follow-on order during the first half of last year.
In February 2017, the Indonesian Army placed an order for an additional 18 CAESAR systems. This order will increase the total Indonesian inventory to 55 CAESAR systems.
In May 2017, Denmark placed an order for an additional 15 CAESAR systems, with an option for another six systems. This order will increase the Danish Army inventory to at least 33 CAESAR systems.
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28 April 2018
KD Mahamiru, 1 diantara 4 kapal MCMV Lerici class (photo : TLDM)
TLDM lonjak transformasi
ke arah kecemerlangan ATM
SEJAK ditubuhkan pada 27 April 1934, Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) yang menjengah usia 84 tahun kini mengalami banyak perubahan. Seiring peredaran masa dengan peningkatan teknologi, TLDM giat berusaha melonjak transformasi ke arah pemantapan dalam menjaga keselamatan maritim negara.
TLDM yang menyambut Hari Ulang Tahun (HUT) ke-84 pada tahun ini dengan tema ‘Transformasi Pemacu Kecemerlangan’ telah menetapkan matlamat jangka panjang untuk memperkukuhkan armadanya yang lebih kredibel dan versatil.
Program 15 to 5 (image : TLDM)
Panglima Tentera Laut, Laksamana Tan Sri Ahmad Kamarulzaman Ahmad Badaruddin berkata, transformasi tersebut juga mendokong Transformasi Nasional 2050 (TN50) sebagai wawasan baharu dan bermulanya titik perubahan menuju ke arah kecemerlangan Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) dan TLDM.
Sehubungan itu, TLDM akan memberi fokus kepada fasa awal yang melibatkan peningkatan keupayaan bermula 2021 sehingga 2030 termasuk rancangan perolehan aset dua buah kapal sokongan pelbagai peranan (MRSS) selain perolehan 14 buah kapal misi pesisir (LMS).
6 kapal ronda NGPV telah diusulkan (photo : Malaysian Defence)
“Ini termasuklah rancangan perolehan helikopter mengikut keperluan sejajar dengan kemasukan kapal baharu kelak. Setakat ini TLDM mengoperasikan dua skuadron dan kita sasarkan satu lagi skuadron untuk keperluan peperangan antikapal selam (ASW) dan beberapa jenis helikopter utiliti.
“Malah, kita juga mahu menambah enam buah kapal ronda (PV) dan juga menggantikan bot tempur CB-90 dalam program fasa pertama. Kita telah usulkan dan keputusan diluluskan oleh kerajaan,” katanya kepada ketika ditemui pemberita dalam majlis Jasamu Dikenang, Fair Winds and Following Seas di KD Sri Gombak baru-baru ini.
Pesanan 2 buah kapal MRSS akan diputuskan (photo : Malaysian Defence)
Ahmad Kamarulzaman turut menyifatkan penambahan aset maritim akan membantu mengurangkan kerugian negara sebanyak 10 peratus atau bersamaan RM1 bilion setiap tahun.
“Berdasarkan kajian, negara rugi sebanyak RM10 bilion berikutan kegiatan haram seperti penyeludupan dan pencerobohan nelayan asing. Oleh itu, kita yakin dapat kurangkan kerugian tersebut yang juga merupakan satu pelaburan dalam aspek pengurusan sumber dengan adanya aset baharu,” ujarnya.
Malah Ahmad Kamarulzaman berkata, program transformasi ‘15 to 5’ juga memfokuskan peningkatan keupayaan armada TLDM yang turut diperluaskan kepada seluruh aspek pengurusan perkhidmatan itu.
14 kapal LMS akan melengkapi armada TLDM (photo : Shephard)
Menurutnya, ini termasuklah pengetahuan, kepakaran dan kemahiran dalam pengendalian aset terutama kapal jenis LCS dan LMS yang bakal memasuki perkhidmatan itu menjelang tahun 2020.
“Fasa pertama program ‘15 to 5’ melibatkan perolehan aset tambahan sebanyak 14 buah kapal LMS, enam buah kapal PV dan dua buah kapal MRSS termasuklah perolehan terkini enam buah LCS dan empat buah LMS sebelum ini yang menjadikan jumlah keseluruhan 32 buah kapal.
“Jadi, ia semestinya meningkatkan keupayaan TLDM yang memerlukan warganya yang berketrampilan, berpengetahuan dan kompeten pada masa hadapan,” ujarnya.
18 bot tempur CB-90 akan diganti (photo : dockstavarvet)
Sementara itu, Ahmad Kamarulzaman berkata, sasaran dan matlamat TLDM terhadap usaha diplomasi pertahanan dapat dilihat melalui penglibatan secara aktif dalam pelbagai program peringkat nasional dan antarabangsa melalui pendekatan pelbagai dimensi.
“Usaha TLDM terhadap diplomasi pertahanan ini juga secara tidak langsung menyumbang kepada memperkasakan teras kebajikan, keselamatan dan kesiapsiagaan Kementerian Pertahanan.
“Selain itu, diplomasi pertahanan TLDM juga telah menyumbang kepada usaha-usaha bagi memperkasakan keyakinan rakyat kepada komitmen kerajaan di dalam memastikan kedaulatan dan keamanan negara,” katanya.
6 kapal LCS telah dipesan (photo : TLDM)
Dalam perkembangan lain, Ahmad Kamarulzaman turut menegaskan, TLDM akan terus berusaha memastikan disiplin pegawai dan anggotanya berada pada tahap tertinggi bagi mengelakkan diri dalam isu membabitkan dadah, judi serta rasuah.
Tegasnya, setakat ini TLDM mengadakan pelbagai inisiatif membanteras kes salah laku dalam perkhidmatan itu dengan membudaya dan memperkasakan nilai integriti melalui Bahagian Inspektorat Jeneral dan Penguatkuasaan Undang-undang Cawangan Provos TLDM.
“Pengurusan ATM dan TLDM juga telah mengadaptasi Pelan Integriti Nasional (PIN) dalam mewujudkan Pelan Integriti ATM dan Pelan Integriti TLDM yang diguna pakai di dalam perkhidmatan. Ini termasuklah kerjasama dengan Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) sejak tahun 2015,” tegasnya.
(Utusan)
28 April 2018
Sukhoi Su-35 fighter (photo : TASS)
ANTALYA (Turkey) - (Interfax-AVN) - Indonesia may buy an additional set of Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, Rostec Director for International Cooperation and Regional Policy Viktor Kladov told Interfax on Friday.
"They make purchases according to the state's financial resources," Kladov said in response to Interfax's question as to whether Indonesia might buy five more Su-35 fighters.
(Interfax)
28 April 2018
Pohang class corvettes of Vietnamese Navy (photo : QPVN)
Research Institute for International Peace Stockholm - SIPRI report its latest mentions of Korea donated to People's Navy Vietnam 1 ship antisubmarine corvettes of Pohang used, be aware that the main The Gimcheon (PCC-761).
The image of the Pohang class ship guard after your handover to Vietnam is numbered 18, has appeared on the Sputnik Vietnamese page since mid-2017. However, it was not until March, A short video about this ship.
Reported by the National Defense Channel, currently ship number 18 are located in the factory building of the X46 Factory - Naval Technical Department. In the first quarter of 2018, the mission of the unit was to repair and upgrade the large submarine warfare tanker to hand it over to the 2nd Naval Region.
At the end of quarter I / 2018, the progress of repairing, upgrading the ship is something that many people are interested.
As for answering the question, the recent column on the National Channel of the National Defense Broadcasting Station has broadcast a recent report, including an image of the 18th ship anchored on the 171th Brigade. to serve the training, showing the overhaul, overhauling was completed.
In the video we can observe very clearly the configuration of the ship's weapon, it retains a Oto Melara Compact at the nose and a 40 mm Nobong Gun (DARDO Korean version manufactured under license) behind.
The location of the Nobong 40 in front of the command cabin was replaced with a 20 mm Sea Vulcan artillery shifter, which was a common weapon for the Korean Navy's Chamsuri class patrol boats. .
There are no longer torpedo-like trenches of the original size of 324 mm. They have been removed before handing over and no news has been found in Vietnam.
It is likely that the Pohang was only used as a patrol boat, but did not exclude that we would be equipped with an anti-submarine torpedo for the ship at the appropriate time.
(Soha)
27 April 2018
US Navy Seahawk helicopter (photo : US Navy)
Innovative Australian technologies to be tested on US Helicopter
Defence scientists will use a retired US Navy Seahawk helicopter to develop fatigue testing technologies, which could transform how military helicopters are managed with the potential to reduce maintenance costs and improve aircraft availability.
Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, said the new technologies could have significant benefits for both military and civilian helicopter operators.
“In a world first, Defence scientists and engineers are developing a full-scale, structural fatigue test rig that can accurately replicate the loads and forces experienced by a helicopter in flight,” Minster Pyne said.
“While full-scale fatigue tests are routinely conducted for fixed-wing aircraft, the complex, high-frequency flight loading of helicopters has been particularly challenging to replicate in the laboratory.
“Instead, helicopters are certified using conservative test methods that do not always fully predict the possibility of fleet damage.”
Minister Pyne said Defence was investing $5 million over the next five years in this project and working in collaboration with industry and the US Navy.
“This very promising technology could not have happened without close collaboration between our Defence scientists and local industry,” he said.
“I thank the Australian companies for their involvement in the project, including Nova Systems, Jack Thompson Engineering, Fortburn and Advanced VTOL.
“The trial program, including the building of the innovative test rig and test demonstration, commenced late last year and will continue until 2022.
“The program aims not only to develop the capability to fully test and validate helicopter structures, but also to deliver innovations that may be applied to other areas such as the fatigue testing of fixed-wing aircraft.
“If successful, the technology could represent a considerable commercial opportunity for defence industry in Australia.”
The US Navy has supplied one of their aircraft for the research, and has expressed an interest in implementing full-scale fatigue testing of their entire fleet of Romeo Seahawk helicopters.
(Aus DoD)
27 April 2018
RTN Do-228 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (photo : TG213)
Plans are being developed by the US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for the upgrade of seven Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Dornier 228 maritime surveillance aircraft under the US government-funded Building Partner Capacity programme.
Used for maritime patrol and exclusive economic zone surveillance, the Do 228 aircraft are currently configured with a Telephonics RDR 1550B radar and a FLIR Systems Star SAFIRE II electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) turret. According to a request for information (RFI) issued by NAVAIR on 23 April, the planned upgrade will include the introduction of new sensors and mission systems.
Specific components listed in the RFI include a multimode radar with a minimum detection range of 160 n mile (296 km); an EO/IR five-axis stabilised multipayload system; a communications package including beyond line of sight (X-band) and datalink; avionics systems including navigation, automatic direction finding, instrument landing system, flight management system, traffic alert and collision avoidance system, and ADS-B transponder; a mission operator station and operating software; AIS; electronic support measures; and a mission data recorder.
(Jane's)
27 April 2018
Pesawat F-16 TNI AU (photo : Sasan)
Pemerintah Indonesia Dan Amerika DiskusI ILSR (Integrated Logistics Support Review) Di Lanud Iswahjudi
Pemerintah Indonesia bersama pemerintah Amerika Serikat bekerjasama terkait logistik pesawat F-16 yang telah diserahkan ke pemerintah Indonesia 28 Februari 2018 silam, terkait hal tersebut perwakilan pemerintah Indonesia dalam hal ini TNI AU Kol Tek Iwan Agung (Kepala Proyek) dengan perwakilan US Government (Faith Turner) bersama 17 team, akan mengadakan diskusi Integrated Logistics Support Review (ILSR) selama tiga hari (25 s.d 27 April 2018) di Mess Mulyono Lanud Iswahjudi.
Kegiatan rapat ILSR merupakan kegiatan rapat yang dilaksanakan sebagai bagian dari Program (Grant) hibah F-16 C/D EDA (Excess Defense Articles) sesuai LOA ID-D-SAL antara pemerintah Amerika Serikat dengan Pemerintah Indonesia. Kontrak kerjasama Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) yang tertuang di dalam LOA ID-D-SAL ini telah ditandantangani pada 17 Januari 2012 dan keseluruhan 24 pesawat F-16 C/D telah diterima di Lanud Iswahjudi yang terkirim melalui 7 kali proses Delivery.
Rapat yang dihadiri pejabat TNI AU, Kementerian Pertahanan, Lockheed Martin, Freight Forwarder dan pihak Program Office termasuk Line Manager, akan membahas hasil pelaksanaan program regenerasi F-16 C/D yang telah selesai melaksanakan keseluruhan delivery serta mengetahui update terakhir status permasalahan yang belum selesai, termasuk untuk mengetahui sisa funding program ID-D-SAL. Dengan harapan dapat segera diselesaikan proses migrasi ke sustainment case untuk mendukung pemeliharaan pesawat F-16 di masa mendatang.
Selanjutnya dalam rapat ILSR ke-4 yang direncanakan pada 25 April 2018 ini, juga akan membahas update program eMLU/Falcon Star yang in-progress melalui kehadiran perwakilan Lockheed Martin yang hadir guna mengetahui kendala terkait Shipment Mod Kit serta status GFE (Government Furnished Equipment) berupa Classified item.
(TNI)
27 April 2018
The RMN commissioned its two new training ships, KD Gagah Samudera and KD Teguh Samudera, in a ceremony held on 26 April at the RMN's Lumut Naval Base. (photo : Royal Malaysian Navy)
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) commissioned two new training ships in a ceremony held at the Lumut Naval Base on 26 April.
Named KD Gagah Samudera (with pennant number 271) and KD Teguh Samudera (with pennant number 272) the ships, which have an overall beam of 11 m and a draught of 3 m, had been launched from Malaysian shipbuilder NGV Tech’s shipyards at Sijangkang, Selangor State, in December 2012 and February 2013, respectively.
Displacing about 1,270 tonnes, the vessels are equipped with twin MAN diesel engines providing a maximum speed of 20 kt. Endurance is 21 days at 12 kt, with a range of 2,500 n miles, according to Jane’s Fighting Ships .
(Jane's)
27 April 2018
PAF F/A-50PH 002 (photo : Lester Langco)
MANILA -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is setting aside PHP105 million for the acquisition of a radar transmitter needed for the maintenance of FA-50PH "Fighting Eagle" light-lift fighter trainer with tail number 002.
In a bulletin posted at the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System, submission and opening of bids is scheduled on May 8, 9 a.m. at the PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City.
"The Philippine Air Force reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 41 of RA 9184 and its IRR, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders," PAF Bids and Awards Committee chair Brig. Gen. Ferynl Buca said in the same bid bulletin.
The PAF's 12 plane-order with Korea Aerospace Industries is worth PHP18.9 billion.
The first two aircraft, with tail numbers 001 and 002, were delivered on Nov. 28, 2015 while the last two, 011 and 012, were delivered on May 31, 2017.
The FA-50PHs have a top speed of Mach 1.5 or one and a half times the speed of sound and is capable of being fitted air-to-air missiles, including the AIM-9 "Sidewinder" heat-seeking missiles aside from light automatic cannons.
(PNA)
