17 Mei 2022

RAAF will be Bolstered with Seven MQ-28A Ghost Bat

17 Mei 2022

Boeing MQ-2A Ghost Bat (photo : ADM)

Morrison Government’s investment in Loyal Wingman Program to strengthen Australia’s air combat capability

The Royal Australian Air Force’s Air Combat capability will be bolstered with the addition of uncrewed autonomous systems as part of the Morrison Government’s additional investment of $454 million in the Loyal Wingman Program.

Minister for Defence, Peter Dutton, said the investment will deliver seven uncrewed autonomous aerial vehicles - recently named MQ-28A Ghost Bat – to come into service with the RAAF within the next two years.

“Since 2017 the Coalition Government has invested more than $150 million dollars to support the joint venture between the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Boeing Defence Australia to deliver a world-leading air system that will team with existing air combat aircraft and conduct air combat, reconnaissance and surveillance missions, ” Minister Dutton said.

“In just four years our partnership with Boeing has successfully designed, manufactured and flown the first Australian-built military combat aircraft in 50 years.

“This investment today will see the MQ-28A systems expected to enter service with the RAAF in 2024-25.”

With components for the aircraft to be manufactured around Australia and the production facility established in Toowoomba, the Morrison Government’s investment will deliver significant job opportunities across the country.

“Over 70 per cent of each aircraft is sourced, designed and manufactured in Australia, by Australians,” Minister Dutton said.

“This investment will more than double the Australian workforce directly associated with the program, generating a significant number of advanced engineering and high-tech jobs in the aviation and Defence advanced technologies sectors, particularly in Brisbane.

“In addition to the direct engagement with Boeing Defence Australia, our investment will see the program expand to support engagement of an additional 46 Australian companies, alongside international partners and allies.

“This will result in the number of businesses engaged in this program growing from 35 to 81 companies, along with many more highly-skilled jobs.”

“This investment in world-leading technology further advances Australia’s first-mover status in a highly competitive industry and establishes the Loyal Wingman Program as a serious competitor in key export markets.”

Minister Dutton said the rapid development of uncrewed air combat capability could offer potential benefits for allies and partners in the region and around the world.

“By sharing technology and leveraging the expertise of our US partners, the MQ-28A aircraft will be interoperable with our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region ensuring that our combined air combat forces are enhanced and stand ready to defend Australia and its national interests.

The MQ-28A aircraft first flight took place in February 2021, just two years and three months from project commencement.

A second aircraft has joined the flight test program, with a third aircraft being readied for flight testing later in 2022.

The speed of this development and the demonstrated potential of the Airpower Teaming System aircraft has given the Morrison Government confidence to continue investment in the program.

“When Labor were last in government they delayed the acquisition of fighter jets for our air force and reduced the capability of the RAAF.

“The Coalition has restored funding, partnered with industry, delivered real job opportunities and enhanced Australia’s defence capability.

“This is another example of the Coalition’s commitment to delivering Defence funding and enhancing the capability and lethality of the Australian Defence Force.”

(Liberal)

21 komentar:

  1. Sebelah 6 LCS ghost, wkwkwk
    #fun fact

    BalasHapus
  2. Teringat macam LCS jadi ghost bagi TUDM dan warga Malon,DAN rm 4 bilion jadi Stealth tak tahu pergi kemana
    Eh mungkin pergi ke perut mail lah tu

    BalasHapus
  3. Uav Donald duck bila mau terbang ya guys... Wkwkkwkwkwkw

    MEMBUAL sejak Oktober 2020 lagi... Wkwkkwkwkwkw

    BalasHapus
    Balasan
    1. LCS bila mahu SELESAI.... MEMBUAT sejak 2017 tapi sampai sekarang tak jadi-jadi


      Wkekwkwkwkwkwwkwkkwkww

      Hapus
  4. LCS bila mahu SELESAI GUYS.... WKWKWKWKWKWKWKWKWK


    MEMBUAT sejak 2017 LAGI....
    Wkekwkwkwkwkwwkwkkwkww

    BalasHapus
  5. LCS bila mahu SELESAI GUYS.... WKWKWKWKWKWKWKWKWK


    MEMBUAT sejak 2017 LAGI....
    Wkekwkwkwkwkwwkwkkwkww


    OPV DAMEN bila MAHU selesai guys....
    Wkwkwkwkwkkkwkwkwkkkwwkk


    MEMBUAT sejak 2017 guys....
    Wwkwkwkwkwkwkkkwk

    BalasHapus
  6. Uavnya tunggu KERUPUK dan BISKUT Juga ke..? Wkwkwkkwwkwk

    BalasHapus
    Balasan
    1. Tunggu LCS cecah air, buat target pertama dirudal, musuh sekawasan yg bual dan sembang.

      Hapus
    2. Emaklu tunggu kerupuk dan biskuit ????

      Hapus
  7. Little bird barang baru datang setelah 6 tahun, langsung dimuseumkan. Malon makin tertinggal dikawasan.

    BalasHapus
  8. Komentar ini telah dihapus oleh pengarang.

    BalasHapus

  9. Lapan buah pelancar peluru berpandu NSM itu sepatutnya diletakkan pada setiap satu daripada enam buah kapal Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) kelas-Maharaja Lela, menjadikannya antara kapal perang paling berkeupayaan di rantau ini.

    Bagaimanapun sebagaimana yang kita tahu, projek pembinaan enam buah kapal LCS bernilai RM9 bilion itu tertangguh sehingga kini, menyebabkan impian kita untuk melihat kapal-kapal LCS dilengkapi dengan peluru berpandu NSM itu tertangguh untuk beberapa tahun lagi.

    Mengikut perancangan oleh Kementerian Pertahanan, kapal pertama LCS dilengkapi dengan peluru berpandu NSM itu dijangka akan hanya berlayar pada tahun 2025, kira-kira 13 tahun selepas projek pembinaan kapal LCS itu dilancarkan.

    https://defencesecurityasia.com/nsm-kongsberg-tldm-peluru/

    BalasHapus
  10. Muantab....Indonesia
    Tetangga dikunjungi gak ya sama tim fincantieri...
    Lihat kapal daratnya...wkwkwk

    PT PAL Indonesia menerima kunjungan dari tim Fincantieri, salah satu perusahaan kapal terbesar di Eropa. Bapak Satriyo Bintoro selaku SEVP Transformasi Manajemen PT PAL Indonesia serta didampingi Manajer terkait, secara langsung menyambut kunjungan perdana rombongan yang dipimpin oleh Mr. Francesco Maione di Gedung Pusat Informasi Perusahaan (PIP) PT PAL Indonesia.

    “Seperti yang diketahui bahwa Fincantieri adalah perusahaan kapal terbesar di Eropa, dan tidak menutup kemungkinan akan adanya potensi kerjasama dengan PT PAL Indonesia kedepan” tutur Bapak Satriyo Bintoro dalam sambutannya.

    Acara dilanjutkan dengan meninjau area fasilitas produksi PT PAL Indonesia yakni di Divisi Kapal Perang dan Divisi Kapal Niaga. Selama proses tinjauan lapangan tersebut, Mr. Fransesco menyampaikan sanjungannya terhadap fasilitas produksi serta sistem alur produksi PAL yang diakui mampu menghasilkan produk-produk alutsista kelas dunia. Agenda kunjungan Fincantieri di PT PAL Indonesia direncanakan akan berlangsung selama empat hari. Beberapa agenda diantaranya yakni meninjau aspek design engineering, supply chain, dan quality assurance PT PAL Indonesia. Lewat kunjungan tersebut, Mr. Fransesco menyatakan adanya potensi kerjasama jangka panjang antara Fincantieri dengan PT PAL Indonesia.

    “We are very pleased to be here and first of all we would like to thank you for your great hospitality. Thank you for giving us the opportunity of this visit in order to continue to work together and to go on the our mutual acknowledge” ujar Aurora Buzzo selaku Proposal and Negotiation Manager Fincantieri ditemui dalam kesempatan tersebut.

    PAL dengan berbagai pengalaman kerjasama strategis ditingkat global dalam pembangunan alutsista matra laut, yakni seperti Damen Shipyard-Belanda dalam pembangunan Kapal Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata-331 dan KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332, serta dengan Babcock International-Inggris khususnya dalam bidang desain kapal serta yang terbaru yakni Naval Group. Merupakan salah satu manifestasi dalam pemutakhiran alutsista matra laut, yang diharapkan mampu meningkatkan ketahanan dan kedaulatan maritim Indonesia.

    “Kerjasama strategis di bidang pertahanan maritim merupakan wujud diplomasi politik internasional yang kuat serta untuk menjadi perusahaan yang mendunia. PT PAL Indonesia sebagai perusahaan kapal yang dipercaya oleh pemerintah dalam menyelesaikan proyek-proyek strategis nasional serta merupakan salah satu dukungan pemerintah dalam mewujudkan kemandirian alutsista nasional” tutup Bapak Satriyo Bintoro.

    BalasHapus
    Balasan
    1. Akankah ini menjadi babak awal dari sekian babak untuk project project FREMM...yang akan di follow up dengan aksi selanjutnya dalam tahun 2022? Bisa jadi akan hadir 1-2 babak lagi di tahun 2022 untuk mengarah kesana.

      Hapus
  11. membaca pola yang identik sebagaimana naval group dengan am2000 scorpen class dan japan with mogami class....

    BalasHapus
  12. Mantap smg TNI beli fremm 12 unit, mogami 12 unit, arrowhead 12 unit. Masing masing 6 unit dibantu di pabrik asal, dan masing masing 6 unit di PT pal, jaya terus nkri bravo tni

    BalasHapus
  13. LCS lu kapan cecah air poooorrr nih poor 🍌🍌🍌🍌🍌

    BalasHapus
  14. Was


    PT. PAL & FINCANTIERI SHIPYARD

    https://www.facebook.com/181276675314017/posts/4760551494053156/

    BalasHapus
  15. Was


    PT. PAL & FINCANTIERI SHIPYARD

    https://www.facebook.com/181276675314017/posts/4760551494053156/


    FREMM INCOMING

    BalasHapus