AEC Skyline Acquires Three Thai L-39s

22 November 2024

Three L-39ZA/ART Albatros of the RTAF aircraft when in active service (photo: RTAF)

AEC Skyline recently acquired three former Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) L-39ZA/ART Albatros training/close air support aircraft, thereby significantly expanding its existing contract air fleet.

Being collected from Thailand as we speak, the L-39ZA/ART jet aircraft are equipped with their original mission computer and underwing hardpoints with relevant wiring needed for weapons delivery still being intact.

Retired by the RTAF in 2021 after having entered service in the mid-1990s, they are part of a joint deal with the International Test Pilots School (ITPS), the world’s biggest independent school of experimental flight testing, also getting a number of these high performance aircraft. 

Also included in the transfer are spare engines and stocks of spare parts for both parties.

By acquiring these aircraft AEC Skyline will be capable of increasing its level of JTAC close air support training, an area in which it has been active for over 30 years.

(AEC Skyline)

PH to Get More USV Platforms from US

21 November 2024

Mantas T-12 USV (photo: Martac)

MANILA – The Philippines is expected to receive more unmanned surveillance platforms from the United States through its USD500 million Foreign Military Financing (FMF), US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III said.

"I just watched the Philippine Navy demonstrate the capabilities of a T-12 unmanned surface vessel (USV). A T-12 is one of several unmanned capabilities funded and delivered this year through the US security assistance. We expect to see many more platforms like this delivered with the USD500 million in FMF that I announced during my visit in July, to help ensure that the Philippines has the capabilities and means to defend its rights and its sovereignty throughout its exclusive economic zone (EEZ)," Austin said during a joint press conference at the Western Command headquarters in Puerto Princesa, Palawan Tuesday afternoon.

Also called "Mantas T-12," this particular USV has a length of 3.6 meters and has a maximum payload of 64 kg. and is considered a solid system for littoral environments.

It is equipped with an all-electric powertrain and payload management systems and can be deployed from shore, ship, or boat with supporting launch and recovery equipment.

The T-12 can also integrate "above and below-surface sensors," such as electro-optical cameras, sonars, light detection, and ranging and acoustic modems to expand its mission profile.

"America is profoundly committed to the defense of the Philippines. Our commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty is ironclad and let me say again, the Mutual Defense Treaty applies to armed attacks on either of our armed forces, aircraft, or public vessels, including our coast guards, anywhere in the South China Sea. The past few years have been a period of truly historic progress for the US-Philippine alliance," Austin said.

Mantas T-12 USV for Philipine Navy (photos: MaxDefense)

Asked whether cyber and asymmetric capabilities would be among the first items to be delivered to the Philippines under the new USD500 million FMF agreement, he said that Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has already identified the priority equipment.

"Certainly, the Secretary (Teodoro) has identified what his priorities are, and we will work with them to fill those priorities. But we want to make sure that we're doing everything that we can to help him increase his domain awareness, his ability to protect the sovereign territory, and its interests. And cyber plays a critical role in that respect, and you saw evidence of that earlier today. When the T-12 was on display out there, a T-12, as you know, a fundamental part of that is the ability to command and control that using cyber capabilities," the US defense chief said.

Austin was in the Philippines for a two-day visit.

On Monday, Austin and Teodoro signed the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA), a critical step to enhance information sharing and deepen interoperability between Manila and Washington DC.

The two defense chiefs also led the groundbreaking ceremony for a new bilateral Combined Coordination Center.

These bilateral undertakings will improve joint efforts to plan bilateral exercises, operations, and humanitarian response efforts to address common challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

On Tuesday, Austin, along with Teodoro, visited the Antonio Bautista Airbase in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, one of the nine identified Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites in the country. 

(PNA)

US, UK and Australia Sign Hypersonic Weapons Deal

21 November 2024

Raytheon concept for an air-breathing hypersonic cruise missile (image: Raytheon)

Accelerated delivery of AUKUS Pillar II Hypersonic Systems

Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have reached a milestone agreement to accelerate the testing of hypersonic vehicles and related technologies.

Under AUKUS Pillar II, the Hypersonic Flight Test and Experimentation (HyFliTE) Project Arrangement (PA) will enable the three nations to accelerate development, testing and evaluation of innovative hypersonic systems.

HyFliTE represents new heights of collaboration amongst AUKUS partners through shared testing facilities and pooling our deep collective technical expertise.

This development follows the AUKUS Defence Ministers' Meeting on 26 September where it was announced that the three nations were increasing their collective ability to develop and deliver offensive and defensive hypersonic technologies under Pillar II.

Hypersonic weapons are long-range strike missiles that can travel five times the speed of sound. They could be launched from the land, sea, or air.

The PA will incorporate existing national efforts, including multiple test flights across all nations, giving the AUKUS effort on hypersonics a strong boost. 

These flight tests will accelerate the development of hypersonic concepts and critical enabling technologies. 

Development of hypersonic technology is a key Defence priority, identified in the 2024 National Defence Strategy. It is a capability that can hold time critical and heavily defended targets at risk from increased ranges, enhancing the survivability of the Australian Defence Force against potential threats. 

“This agreement will accelerate Australia’s sovereign ability to develop and deliver offensive and defensive hypersonic technologies – through a robust testing and experimentation campaign under AUKUS Pillar II,” Chief Defence Scientist, Professor Tanya Monro AC, said.

“HyFliTE will leverage our collective expertise and innovation enterprises to deliver hypersonic capabilities at pace.” 

Australia remains committed to its domestic and international legal obligations as it pursues hypersonic technologies.

(Aus DoD)

Irjen TNI Jajaki Kerjasama dengan Milkor, Afrika Selatan

21 November 2024

Milkor 380 MALE UAV produksi Milkor, Afrika Selatan (photo: Milkor)

Irjen TNI Kunjungi Industri Pertahanan Di Cape Town, Afrika Selatan

(Puspen TNI). Inspektorat Jenderal TNI (rjen TNI) Letnan Jenderal TNI H. Muhammad Saleh Mustafa,  melaksanakan kunjungan ke salah satu Industri Pertahanan di Cape Town, Afrika Selatan. Industri Pertahanan  yang memproduksi UAV, Amour, Senapan dan Boat. Dalam kunjungannya Irjen TNI diterima langsung Executive Chairman Milkor Mr Tarik Imre, Senin (18/11/2024).

Delegasi TNI diajak melihat work shop Milkor (photos: TNI)

Dalam kunjungannya Irjen TNI mengucapkan terima kasih atas sambutan yang hangat dari pihak Milkor. Beliau menyampaikan harapan peluang kerjasama antara TNI dan Milkor dalam pemenuhan Alutsista berupa drone dan tranfer teknologi demi terwujudnya interoperability bagi TNI.

Selain itu Irjen TNI juga menyampaikan antara kerjasama ini dapat saling menguntungkan bagi keduabelah pihak dan sekaligus mengundang untuk dapat berinvestasi di Indonesia, sehingga nantinya dapat memberikan dampak yang signifikan bagi Indonesia khususnya di bidang pertahanan dan keamanan, demikian tegasnya.

Selanjutnya pihak Milkor mempresentasikan profile dan produk serta memperlihatkan beberapa work shop tempat pembuatan UAV, Communication System, Avionic System dan GCS (Ground Control Station).

Pihak Milkor juga siap berkerjasama dengan pihak militer Indonesia dalam pemenuhan Alutsista serta perkembangan industri pertahanan dan yang tidak kalah penting pihak Milkor akan turut berpartisipasi dalam kegiatan Indo Defence yang rencananya akan digelar pada bulan Agustus 2025.

Dalam kunjungannya  Irjen TNI didampingi oleh Irlat Itjen TNI Brigjen  TNI Achmad Daeng Leo, S.H., M.H., Irum itjen TNI Brigjen TNI Deki Santoso Pattinaya dan Athan RI Pretoria Kol Mar Burhannudin serta Staf Itjen TNI.

(TNI)

Buffel ARV Yonkav 8 Turut Serta dalam Latihan Keris Woomera 2024

20 November 2024

Kendaraan Armoured Recovery Vehicle Buffel Leopard 2 Yonkav 8 TNI AD (photos: Yonkav 8)

Prajurit Yonkav 8/NSW/2 Kostrad mengikuti latihan militer gabungan antara Indonesia dan Australia yang bertempat di Situbondo, Jawa Timur, Senin(18/11/2024).

Bertajuk Keris Woomera, kegiatan ini merupakan latihan gabungan terbesar dalam sejarah antara Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) dan Pertahanan Australia (ADF), yang melibatkan Yonkav 8/NSW/2 Kostrad dengan Alutsista terbaiknya yaitu Tank Leopard 2 A4 dan ARV yang berlangsung selama empat hari pada tanggal 13-16 November 2024.

Danyonkav 8/NSW/2 Kostrad Letkol Kav Mochammad Nuril Ambiyah, S.H., M.I.P. menyampaikan dengan adanya latihan Keris Woomera ini prajurit TNI dan ADF dapat meningkatkan interoperabilitas serta mempererat hubungan bilateral demi menjaga keamanan dan stabilitas kawasan Indo-Pasifik.

"Latihan ini menjadi bagian penting dalam upaya memperkuat kerja sama pertahanan antara Indonesia dan Australia, terutama dalam menghadapi tantangan keamanan kawasan," terangnya.

(Yonkav 8)

Latihan Bersama Helang Laut 21B/24 Wujud Sinergi TNI AL Dan TLDB

20 November 2024

Latihan bersama yang rutin setiap dua tahun sekali itu bertujuan meningkatkan interoperabilitas antara TNI AL dan TLDB (photo: TNI)

Sebagai wujud dari sinergi antara Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Laut (TNI AL) dan Tentera Laut Diraja Brunei (TLDB) dalam upaya menjaga stabilitas keamanan maritim, kembali digelar latihan rutin bersama antar kedua angkatan laut dengan sandi Latihan Bersama Helang Laut 21 B/24.

Latihan Bersama (Latma) Helang Laut 21B/24, secara resmi dibuka oleh Panglima Komando Armada II, Laksamana Muda TNI Ariantyo Condrowibowo yang diwakilkan oleh Komandan Satuan Eskorta (Dansatkor) Koarmada II Kolonel Laut (P) Rafael Dwinatu A.P., S.T., M.Tr.Hanla., dalam Upacara Pembukaan di Puslatkaprang Kolat Koarmada II, Senin (18/11).

 

KRI Frans Kaisiepo-368 korvet (photo: Dreamstime)

Hadir dalam upacara pembukaan antara lain Dansatkat Koarmada II Kolonel Laut (P) Agus Setyawan, Komandan KRI Frans Kaisiepo -368 selaku Dansatgas Latma Helang Laut 21 B/24 Letkol Laut (P) Rivo De Havilland, Komandan KRI Nala-363 Letkol Laut (P) Eko Triyatomo selaku Pasops Satgas Latma Helang Laut 21 B/24. Dari TLDB yakni Komandan KDB Darulaman 08 Commander Ade Roddiane Bin Haji Mohd Rosdi, Komandan KDB Syafaat 19 Lieutenant Commander Nazurah Binti Hj Mahaleh, dan Athan Brunei Commander Muhammad Shahmun Azimin Bin Haji Awang Asli.

Dalam amanatnya, Pangkoarmada II menyampaikan bahwa latihan ini mencerminkan kerjasama yang  erat antara TNI AL dan TLDB. "Sebagai dua kekuatan maritim yang memiliki kedekatan sejarah, geografis, dan diplomatik, kita dihadapkan pada tantangan serupa dalam menjaga keamanan dan stabilitas di kawasan Asia Tenggara, khususnya di Laut Natuna Utara dan Laut Sulawesi," ujar Laksda TNI Ariantyo Condrowibowo dalam amanat tertulisnya.

KDB Darulaman (08) offshore patrol vessel (photo: wiki)

Orang nomor satu di jajaran Koarmada II ini juga menegaskan bahwa Latma Helang Laut 21 B/24 bukan hanya untuk meningkatkan kesiapan operasional, tetapi juga sebagai wahana berbagi pengalaman, pengetahuan, teknik, dan taktik. "Hal ini akan memperkaya kemampuan kita dalam melaksanakan operasi bersama yang lebih efektif dan efisien," tegasnya. 

Latihan yang berlangsung mulai tanggal 17 hingga 22 November 2024 ini terbagi menjadi dua tahap, yakni Harbour Phase dan Sea Phase. Pada Tahap Harbour Phase akan dilaksanakan berbagai kegiatan diantaranya  Courtesy Call, Cocktail Reception, Helang Laut Cup (Sport Interaction), Pre Sail Conference, dan Professional Sharing Session. Tidak ketinggalan, untuk mengenalkan Kota Surabaya juga diadakan program City Tour bagi personel TLDB.

KRI Tombak-629 kapal cepat rudal (photo: TNI AL)

Selanjutnya pada tahap Sea Phase, TNI AL bersama TLDB akan melaksanakan latihan bersama yang meliputi Officer of the Watch Maneuvering Exercise (OOW MANEX), Photo Exercise (PHOTEX), Screen Exercise (SCREENEX), Gunnery Exercise (GUNNEX), Publication Exercise (PUBEX), Naval Surface Interception Comms (NSIC), dan Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS).

Untuk mendukung pelaksanaan Latma Helang Laut 21B/24, TNI AL mengerahkan alutsista terbaiknya, seperti KRI Frans Kaisiepo-368 dari Satuan Kapal Eskorta Koarmada II, KRI Tombak-629 dari Satuan Kapal Cepat Koarmada II, serta Heli Panther HS-1311 dari Pusat Penerbangan Angkatan Laut. Selain itu, Tim VBSS KRI juga turut diterjunkan dalam latihan ini. Sementara itu, TLDB mengerahkan kapal perang jenis peronda luar pantai, yakni KDB Darulaman (08), Kapal Patroli Kelas Itjihad KDB Syafaat (19), serta satu tim pasukan khusus atau Navy Surface Action Group (NAVSAG).

KDB Syafaat (19) kapal patroli (photo: wiki)

Sebelum Latma Helang Laut 21 B/24 resmi dibuka, Pangkoarmada II yang diwakili Dansatkor Koarmada II menerima Courtesy Call dari Komandan KDB Darulaman 08 Commander Ade Roddiane Bin Haji Mohd Rosdi bersama Komandan KDB Syafaat 19 Lieutenant Commander Nazurah Binti Hj Mahaleh, bertempat di Rupat Satkor Koarmada II.

(TNI)

Filipina Memilih LIG Nex1 Untuk Memasok Rudal Anti-Tank AT-1K Raybolt

20 November 2024

Rudal anti tank AT-1K Raybolt (photo: LIG Nex1)

Max Montero pada tanggal 11 November 2024 lalu menyebutkan bahwa Angkatan Darat Filipina telah memilih LIG Nex1 untuk memasok Sistem Rudal Anti-Tank jenis AT-1K Raybolt dan diharapkan akan dikirimkan pada tahun 2025.

Tidak disebutkan jumlahnya namun proyek kecil ini merupakan "uji beli/test buy" yang dimaksudkan untuk memberikan pengalaman dan pelatihan bagi Angkatan Darat Filipina dalam menggunakan sistem tersebut.

Saat ini Angkatan Darat Filipina hanya memiliki beberapa peluncur rudal BGM-71 TOW, dan mengandalkan LAW, RPG, dan senapan tanpa tolak (Recoilless Gun) sebagai senjata lawan tank/penghancur bunker.

Sebenarnya akuisisi ini telah dilakukan pada bulan Oktober 2024 lalu di bawah Proyek Pengadaan Medium Multi-Purpose Assault Weapon (MMAW) dengan Amunisi Berpemandu Presisi (Precision Guided Munition/PGM) dimana hal ini termasuk dalam akuisisi prioritas pada  Horizon 2.

Sebelumnya, persyaratannya adalah untuk sistem tanpa pemandu, yang sangat mirip dengan senjata anti-tank ringan atau senapan tanpa tolak untuk menggantikan unit lama yang ada.

Five US-made T-6 Texan II Training Aircraft Arrived Home

20 November 2024

Beechcraft T6C Texan II of the Vietnam People's Air Force reg number 601 (photo: Vietnam Defence)

Five special planes landed at Tan So Nhat International Airport Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of November 18, 2024. These are US-made military pilot training planes called T6 Texan II. What's special is that these carry the flag and insignia of the Vietnam People's Air Force on the fuselage. 

Currently, they still have the US registration number, as the first plane landing has the registration number N27. However, if we look closely, we can also see the number 601 on the fuselage of the plane behind the Vietnam People's Air Force insignia. Perhaps after it has been handed over to the Vietnam People's Air Force, it will have its US registration number removed. 

The first T6 Texan II landed at Tan So Nhat International Airport and not only this one but five, ones followed one another. They came with the other,  it is said that the T6s chosen by Vietnam are the T6C Texan II version.

This is the modern version equipped with a glass cockpit, ECS screen kit, and hardpoints under the wings that can hang weapons, and here can see the T6C Texan IIs landing with two auxiliary fuel tanks to increase the flying range.

Vietnam People's Air Force has become an air force with the most comprehensive training capabilities in the region of Southeast Asia with both Western and Russian aircraft systems training systems.

Beechcraft T6C Texan II of the Vietnam People's Air Force reg number 605 during transit in Glasgow (photo: Ann Quann)

Vietnam's military pilots according to Russian standards have been completed for a long time with training aircraft from basic to advanced from Yak-52 to L39C, L39NG, and Yak-130 and then the fighter pilots can be assigned to Air Force regiments depending on the Air Force regiment to switch to Su-22, Su-27, or Su30MK2

These T6 Texan IIs returning to the country will supplement the ability to train pilots according to the Western aircraft system initially will be the transport air force of the current Vietnamese people. 

The air force is also mainly using Western-made aircraft such as CASA C-212, and C-295 and maybe in the near future Vietnam will have C-130J made by the US being equipped with T6 Texan II training aircraft.

First of all, the transport air force of Vietnam will not need to send pilots abroad for basic training saving both time and budget.

These planes fly from the Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok where it had made a transit to the Tan So Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City.

It is said that these planes are piloted by American pilots they have made a very long journey from the US Crossing the Atlantic Ocean to Europe then crossing the Mediterranean to Africa Middle East Central Asia Southeast Asia and from Thailand flying back to Vietnam.

Congratulations to the five newest planes of the Vietnam People's Air Force who have returned to their nests.

(Dang Khoa QS)

Etape Terakhir Misi Diplomasi , Satgas Port Visit 2024 Tiba Di Papua New Guinea (PNG)

19 November 2024

Kedatangan KRI WSH-991 di Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (image: GoogleMaps, photos: TNI AL)

TNI AL/Koarmada III --- Satuan Tugas (Satgas) Port Visit 2024 KRI dr. Wahidin Sudiro Husodo (WSH) -991 tiba di Negara Papua New Guinea yang merupakan negara terakhir dalam misi diplomasi sebelum kembali ke negara Indonesia. Saat tiba, Satgas disambut oleh Dubes RI untuk PNG Bapak Andriani Supandi didampingi Dan Pasmar 3 Brigjen TNI (Mar) Sugianto, S.Sos., M.M., M.Tr.Opsla. bersama dengan WNI yang berada di Papua New Guinea, bertempat di Port Moresby Harbour, pada minggu siang waktu setempat. (17/11/24)

Saat KRI WSH-991 sudah sandar di dermaga, Dansatgas Port Visit 2024 Kolonel Laut (P) Arif Prasetyo turun untuk menyambut dan memberi penghormatan kepada Dubes RI untuk PNG dan Komandan Pasmar 3. Selanjutnya Dubes RI beserta rombongan masuk ke KRI WSH-991 dengan melewati valreep dari Prajurit KRI.

Acara dimulai dengan sambutan Dan Pasmar 3 menyampaikan, "Rasa bangga dan terimakasih kepada Dubes RI beserta staf KBRI, Para Pejabat Papua New Guinea, WNI yang berada di Papua New Guinea, dan masyarakat Papua New Guinea dalam menyambut kedatangan KRI WSH-991 yang akan melaksanakan misi muhibah dan diplomasi di PNG dengan melaksanakan beberapa kegiatan dan program." Ujar Brigjen Mar Sugianto.

Sementara itu Dubes RI mengatakan "selamat datang di Negara Papua New Guinea, terimakasih atas kunjungan, pengabdian, dan dedikasinya Satgas Port Visit 2024 dalam mengemban misi menjalin hubungan diplomasi di negara-negara kawasan Pasifik Selatan yang salah satunya adalah negara Papua New Guinea,"

Sementara itu dikesempatan yang berbeda Pangkoarmada III Laksamana Muda TNI Hersan, S.H., M.Si.,mengatakan misi Satgas Port Visit 2024 melaksanakan tugas diplomasi TNI Angkatan Laut dalam rangka mendukung kebijakan politik luar negeri yang ditetapkan oleh pemerintah, operasi diplomasi ini juga untuk membangun kepercayaan dan persahabatan (confidence building measure) dengan negara-negara di Kawasan.

(Koarmada 3)

Mindef Teliti Pembelian Helikopter Baru Jika TD Gagal Sewa Helikopter Diperlukan - Menteri Pertahanan

19 November 2024

Helikopter Black Hawk US Army (photo: Picryl)

Pasir Gudang: Kementerian Pertahanan (Mindef) akan meneliti keperluan pembelian helikopter baharu, jika Tentera Darat Malaysia (TDM) gagal menyewa helikopter yang diperlukan.

Menteri Pertahanan Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin berkata, ketika ini, TDM sedang dalam proses mendapatkan sewaan helikopter tersedia untuk digunakan.

Kata beliau, perolehan aset termasuk untuk pajakan sewaan helikopter perlu dilakukan secara teliti mengikut spesifikasi aset diperlukan TDM, dan ia memakan masa.

"TDM perlu buat kajian dan mengeluarkan jemputan pada mana-mana pihak, jika ada helikopter tersedia mengikut spesifikasi dikehendaki.

"Saya percaya proses ini sedang mereka usahakan namun ada kalanya, helikopter diperlukan itu tidak ada dalam pasaran.

"Perlu diingat, (helikopter) Black Hawk sebelum ini untuk sewa lima tahun, bukan dibeli. Mungkin jika itu tidak dapat diteruskan, mungkin kita kena fikir untuk membeli (helikopter) dan ia akan mengambil masa sedikit lama," katanya, hari ini.

Pada 6 November lalu, Mindef dilaporkan sudah menyerahkan notis pembatalan kontrak sewaan empat helikopter Sikorsky UH-60A+ Black Hawk (Black Hawk) kepada syarikat yang sebelum ini memenangi tender sewaan berkenaan.

Mohamed Khaled dilaporkan berkata, tindakan itu selepas syarikat terbabit gagal memenuhi tarikh akhir yang ditetapkan walaupun sudah dilanjutkan hingga akhir Oktober lalu.

(Metro)

Gelar Refresment Training Camcopter S100 Skuadron 700 Wing Udara 2 Datangkan Tenaga Ahli dari Austria

19 November 2024

Refreshment Training Camcopter S100 (photos: Puspenerbal)

TNl AL-Puspenerbal --- Prajurit Skuadron Udara 700 Wing Udara 2 Puspenerbal Juanda saat ini mengikuti tahap latihan praktik terbang dalam Refresment Training Camcopter S100 dengan mendatangkan tenaga ahli dari Austria di Lapangan Terbang R.E.B.O. Tjokroadiredjo, Grati Pasuruan, Jumat (15/11/2024).

Direktur Operasi Puspenerbal Kolonel Lanut (P) Catur Sigit Sumarsosno di dampingi Komandan Wing Udara 2 Kolonel Laut (P) Adam Firmansyah dan Komandan Komando Latihan Penerbang Angkatan Laut Kolonel Laut (P) Moh. Mashabi, meninjau secara langsung pelaksanaan Refreshment Training Camcopter S100 ini langsung di lokasi latihan dengan mengunakan Heli Bell 505 Ranger yang berangkat dari Juanda.

Perlu diketahui, bahwa sebelum memasuki tahap latihan praktik terbang ini, para pengawak telah melalui tahap Klasikal, yang terdiri dari kelas Pilot Operator, dan maintenelance.

Sebelumnya para pengawak ini telah menyelesaikan kursus di pabrikan Schiebel Austria selama 3 bulan,

Meskipun pelaksaan latihan saat ini sifatnya Refreshment, dari Scheibel secara langsung mengirimkan tenaga ahli dari Austria dengan tujuan memantau secara langsung kondisi UAV dan kualifikasi perorangan sebagai pengawak UAV Camkopter S100 ini.

Dalam kunjungannya Dirops di sambut oleh Komandan Skuadron Udara 700, Mayor Laut (P) Bani Safangat, PT. Penyedia Barang Dan Jasa pengadaan Camcopter, Komisaris PT. Enim Ibu Gita Nugraha dan Presdir PT. Enim Bapak Didie Soewondho.

Dirops Puspenerbal juga menyampaikan, pada tahap latihan praktik terbang ini, dengan bimbingan dari para instruktur, para pengawak diharapkan mampu melaksanakan semua prosedur penerbangan dengan baik, aman dan lancar serta siap melaksanakan penugasan guna mendukung operasi operasi di TNI AL.

Mengenai Camcopter S100 sendiri, pesawat nirawak UAV intai dari Austria ini, mengadobsi design pesawat rotor, memiliki spesifikasi panjang 3,11 meter, lebar 1,24 meter, endurance 6 jam, digerakkan dengan Rotary Engine S-1, Kecepatan terbang 180 km per jam dan batas ketinggian terbang mencapai 5.500 meter.

(Puspenerbal)

Irjen TNI Tinjau Produksi HMLTV untuk Satgas UNIFIL di UEA

18 November 2024

Peninjuan kendaraan taktis dan kapal militer di INKAS, Dubai (photos: TNI)

(Puspen TNI)-Inspektur Jenderal TNI (Irjen TNI), Letjen TNI Muhammad Saleh Mustafa melaksanakan kunjungan kerja ke INKAS di Dubai. Kegiatan ini merupakan bagian dari rangkaian audit terhadap Atase Pertahanan Republik Indonesia di UEA dan Afrika Selatan. Kamis (14/11/2024)

PT. INKAS, sebagai produsen High Mobility Light Tactical Vehicle (HMLTV), menjadi tujuan kunjungan karena keterlibatannya dalam mendukung kebutuhan kendaraan taktis untuk Satuan Tugas Kontingen Garuda (Satgas Konga) yang bertugas dalam misi perdamaian UNIFIL. Dalam kesempatan tersebut, rombongan diterima secara resmi oleh CEO INKAS, Mr. Ulugbekhon Maksumov, asal Uzbekistan.

Pertemuan ini diisi dengan diskusi mengenai berbagai perkembangan terkait kendaraan taktis dan kapal militer dengan spesifikasi panjang 8 hingga 15 meter. Selain itu, dilakukan pengecekan terhadap 11 unit HMLTV yang telah dipesan untuk mendukung operasional Satgas Konga UNIFIL. Namun, mengingat situasi yang belum memungkinkan untuk pengiriman ke Lebanon, kendaraan-kendaraan tersebut sementara waktu akan dikembalikan ke Indonesia.

Pada pertengahan Juli lalu telah ada delegasi Indonesia yang menengok progres HMLTV (photo: INKAS Dubai)

Turut mendampingi dalam kunjungan ini, Irlat Itjen TNI Brigjen TNI Achmad Daeng Leo, Irum Itjen TNI Brigjen TNI Deki Santoso, serta Atase Pertahanan RI untuk Uni Emirat Arab (UEA) Brigjen TNI Muhammad Irawadi beserta staf.

(TNI)

Exail Selects ST Engineering iDirect’s Manufacturing Competence Center as Strategic Partner for Belgian-Dutch Navy Program

18 November 2024

The electronics for the underwater drones of the joint Mine Counter Measure Program (MCM) of the Belgian and Dutch navies (image: ST Engineering)

Herndon, Va.,  – ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, announced that its Manufacturing Competence Center (MCC) has been selected by Exail, a leading high-tech industrial champion specializing in cutting-edge robotics, maritime and navigation technologies, to deliver the electronics for the underwater drones of the joint Mine Counter Measure Program (MCM) of the Belgian and Dutch navies.

Recognized for its experience in building custom electronics for different high-tech industries such as government and defence, space, medical and high-end programs, including for the European Space Agency (ESA), ST Engineering iDirect continues to set standards in advanced manufacturing.

The replacement Mine Counter Measure program (rMCM) was awarded to Belgium Naval & Robotics, a Naval Group-Exail consortium initiated to provide Belgium and Dutch navies with new mine warfare capabilities based on a unique stand-off approach, including surface, underwater and aerial drones.

Belgium and Dutch next generation Mine Counter Measures Vessels (image: Belgium Naval & Robotics)

“We are delighted that Exail has chosen us to manufacture the electronics for its underwater drones, bound for use by the Belgium-Dutch Naval groups,” said Danny De Smet, Sales and Marketing Manager at ST Engineering iDirect’s Manufacturing Competence Center. “This partnership recognizes MCC as a leading manufacturer of electronic high-reliability assemblies, and we look forward to showcasing the immense capabilities of our state-of-the-art facilities, like our Erpe-Mere plant, to build critical solutions for the EU government and defence markets.”

“ST Engineering iDirect’s MCC facilities and its team’s unrivalled knowledge, are truly second-to-none. Working with them to deliver our electronic boards will enable us to bring our innovation to life,” said Steven Luys, Chief Executive Officer at Exail. “By collaborating with another Belgian-based enterprise, not only are we working to enable more autonomy in the EU supply chain, but we are also illustrating the talent we have to offer in such critical and demanding markets here in Belgium and across Europe.”

ST Engineering iDirect’s MCC located in Erpe-Mere, Belgium, is well-known for its excellence in delivering electronic high-reliability assembly, testing and repair services. Its capabilities were awarded the esteemed Factory of the Future title four consecutive times since 2015. Factories of the Future invest in digitisation, personnel, smart processes and products, as well as in world-class manufacturing.

Belgium and Dutch next generation Mine Counter Measures Vessels (image: Naval Group)

ST Engineering iDirect 

A subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks. With over 40 years of delivering innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges we are committed to shaping the future of how the world connects. The product portfolio, branded iDirect, represents the highest standards in performance, efficiency and reliability, making it possible for its customers to deliver the best satcom connectivity experience anywhere in the world. ST Engineering iDirect is a leader in key industries including mobility, broadcast and military/government. ST Engineering iDirect (Europe) is located in Sint-Niklaas (Belgium), and is the EU Satcom Center of Excellence, specialising in the development of ground segment technology and equipment for the EU. Its Manufacturing Competence Center, located in Erpe-Mere (Belgium) is producing iDirect designed products, as well as third party products for markets like defense, aerospace, medical and enterprise.

Exail

Exail is a leading high-tech industrial company specializing in cutting-edge robotics, maritime, navigation, aerospace and photonics technologies. With a strong entrepreneurial culture, Exail delivers unrivaled performance, reliability and safety to its civil and defense clients operating in severe environments. From the deep sea to outer space, Exail expands their capabilities with a full range of robust in-house manufactured components, products, and systems.

Employing a workforce of 1800 people worldwide, the company benefits from a global footprint and conducts its business in over 80 countries.

Exail was formed by ECA Group and iXblue joining forces in 2022. It is a subsidiary of Exail Technologies, a family-owned company specialized in high-technology.

(ST Eng)

Russia Receives Indonesian Request for Military Equipment

18 November 2024

In April 2019 Indonesia and Russia had signed a contract to purchase 22 units of BMP3F and 21 units of BT3F, but not yet come into force due to caatsa (photo: Rosoboronexport)

JAKARTA.RIA Novosti -- Russia has received an application from Indonesia for the supply of weapons and military equipment for 2025-2030, the proposal is in progress, the countries are currently working together on seven contracts, Vladimir Bulavin, head of the Federation Council Committee on Defense and Security, told RIA Novosti.

According to Bulavin, Russia and Indonesia are currently “working together on seven contracts in military-technical cooperation, which are at various stages of implementation for the supply of weapons and military equipment.”

"We received an application from our colleagues in Indonesia for 2025-2030. In the near future, proposals from the Russian side in accordance with this application will be prepared," the agency's source noted.

According to him, training of personnel for the Indonesian armed forces is also being carried out in parallel.

"It should also be noted that we continue to train personnel and specialists for the Indonesian armed forces; in particular, we have trained several dozen pilots on a Su -27 simulator. Over the entire period of cooperation in the military sphere, we have trained more than 6,000 specialists," Bulavin explained.

He also commented on the first joint Russian-Indonesian naval exercises "Orruda-2024", which took place from November 4 to 8 in Surabaya.

"There is readiness and interest in continuing contacts. In particular, the Indonesian side is ready to participate in our Navy parades," Bulavin said.

(RIA Novosti)

Terinspirasi Thailand Bappenas Akan Mendorong Kementan Gunakan Pesawat Udara untuk Sektor Pertanian

17 November 2024

Menteri Bappenas dan pesawat N219 (photo: PT DI)

Menteri Bappenas Rachmat Pambudy Dukung Peningkatan Penjualan Pesawat PTDI & Kelanjutan Program Inisiatif Kedirgantaraan

Menteri PPN RI/Bappenas, Rachmat Pambudy, beserta rombongan melakukan kunjungan kerja ke PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI), Bandung, hari ini (14/11), diterima oleh Direktur Utama PTDI, Gita Amperiawan, beserta seluruh jajaran Direksi dan Manajemen PTDI.

Menteri Bappenas mengawali kunjungannya dengan peninjauan fasilitas produksi dan hanggar PTDI, serta melihat langsung kapasitas dan kemampuan PTDI dalam mendukung industri dirgantara nasional. Pada kesempatan ini, rombongan Menteri mengunjungi hanggar Final Assembly Line yang berisikan pesawat CN235-220 Flying Test Bed (FTB) dan fuselage pesawat NC212i yang sedang dalam proses penyelesaian produksi untuk end user TNI AU, dilanjutkan ke hanggar UAV MALE dan hanggar pesawat N219.

Pesawat N212i untuk DRRAA Thailand ketika akan dikirimkan (photo: Antara)

Digunakan Thailand untuk sektor pertanian

“Dari kunjungan Menteri Bappenas tadi sore, beliau mendukung PTDI untuk dapat memperluas pasar penjualannya. Berawal dari laporan kami bahwa DRRAA Thailand sudah pakai NC212i sebanyak 10 unit untuk operasi mereka di sektor pertanian, kemudian Pak Menteri mendorong agar Kemeterian Pertanian RI juga dapat mulai mengoptimalkan penggunaan pesawat produksi PTDI untuk mendukung kegiatan dan operasinya di sektor pertanian RI. Kami sangat berterima kasih dan mengapresiasi dukungan Pak Menteri,” kata Gita Amperiawan, Direktur Utama PTDI.

Di samping itu Menteri Bappenas juga menyampaikan dukungannya terhadap keberlangsungan usaha, program-program pengembangan dan inisiatif kedirgantaraan yang PTDI lakukan, diantaranya seperti komersialisasi pesawat N219 khususnya di wilayah Kepulauan Riau (Kepri) dalam rangka mendukung program Transformasi Ekonomi Nasional-Kepri, termasuk program pengembangan pesawat N219 amphibious.

Pada saat peninjauan ke hanggar pesawat N219, Direktur Utama PTDI juga menyampaikan terkait keterlibatan pesawat N219 dalam program Transformasi Ekonomi Nasional yang diusung Bappenas. Pesawat N219 tidak hanya menjadi produk kebanggaan Indonesia, tetapi juga akan menjadi bentuk kontribusi nyata PTDI terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi Indonesia, sejalan dengan peruntukannya sebagai pesawat yang melayani konektivitas daerah dan dirancang untuk mendorong pemerataan ekonomi di seluruh nusantara.

DRRAA Thailand telah lama menggunakan pesawat NC212 sebagai pembuat hujan (photo: Wiki)

Hingga saat ini PTDI telah berhasil memperoleh kontrak 6 (enam) unit pesawat N219 dari Kementerian Pertahanan RI/TNI AD dan 5 (lima) unit dari Setdco Group untuk end user Pemerintah Demokratik Republik Kongo. Selain itu, pada kesempatan Bali International Airshow 2024 bulan September 2024 lalu PTDI juga memperoleh komitmen untuk pembelian sebanyak 2 (dua) unit pesawat N219 oleh PT Indo Aviasi Perkasa dalam rangka mendukung program Transformasi Ekonomi Kepri, yang ditandai dengan penandatanganan dokumen Letter of Intent (LoI) antara Direktur Utama PTDI, Gita Amperiawan dan CEO PT Indo Aviasi Perkasa, Septo Adjie Sudiro.

PTDI kini sedang menapaki babak baru untuk menjawab kebutuhan pesawat amphibious di Indonesia. Pesawat N219 yang dikembangkan menjadi varian amphibious akan dilengkapi dengan komponen float atau pengapung dari bahan komposit sebagai pengganti roda untuk pendaratan di perairan terbuka, dimana PTDI telah berdedikasi dan berkomitmen penuh dalam riset dan pengembangan pesawat N219 amphibious dengan penyertaan man hours, pemanfaatan fasilitas produksi, hingga sejumlah tes di laboraturium.

Program pengembangan pesawat N219 amphibious merupakan bagian dari inisiatif utama Bappenas dan menjadi salah satu flagship Transformasi Ekonomi Indonesia melalui strategi pembangunan industri dalam negeri. Dengan dukungan dari Bappenas, program pengembangan N219 amphibious juga didorong untuk menjadi simbol pembangunan kemandirian industri pertahanan yang sejalan dengan prioritas nasional bidang pertahanan dalam RPJMN 2020-2024.

(PT DI)

Singapore, India and Thailand Conclude Trilateral Maritime Exercise

17 November 2024

Singapore-India-Thailand Maritime Exercise SITMEX 2024: RSS Tenacious-71, INS Saryu-P54, INS Karmuk-P64, and HTMS Krabi-551 (photos: RSN, RTN)

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), Indian Navy (IN) and Royal Thai Navy (RTN) conducted the 4th Singapore-India-Thailand Maritime Exercise (SITMEX) from 8 to 11 November 2024.

This year’s edition of the exercise was hosted by the IN, with the shore phase of the exercise conducted at Port Blair, India. The RSN had deployed its Formidable-class frigate RSS Tenacious, with an embarked S-70B Seahawk naval helicopter. 

The IN deployed the Saryu-class offshore patrol vessel INS Saryu, the Kora-class corvette INS Karmuk and the Dornier-228 maritime patrol aircraft. The RTN participated with the Krabi-class offshore patrol vessel HTMS Krabi. During the exercise, the participating navies conducted a series of naval serials, including manoeuvring drills and live firing in the Andaman Sea.

Highlighting the value of the trilateral exercise, Commanding Officer of RSS Tenacious Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Chan said, “The successful conduct of SITMEX underscores the strong partnership amongst the participating navies in working together to keep the sea lines of communication open. It is important that like-minded navies keep up with interactions such as SITMEX to deepen mutual understanding and enhance interoperability.”

The exercise reaffirms the strong and long-standing defence relationships between Singapore, India and Thailand.

(Sing Mindef)

Keris Woomera Ditutup Dengan Latihan Puncak Combined Arms Life Fire Exercise (CALFEX)

17 November 2024

Keris Woomera adalah Latihan Bilateral pertama dan terbesar antara dan ADF (all photos: TNI)

Dankodiklatal Pimpin Latihan Puncak Penembakan Munisi Tajam Terintegrasi Pada Latgabma Keris Woomera 2024

(Puspen TNI). Komandan Kodiklatal Letjen TNI (Mar) Nur Alamsyah, S.E., M.M., M.Tr.(Han)., selaku Direktur Latihan memimpin secara langsung pelaksanaan Latihan Puncak Combined Arms Life Fire Exercise (CALFEX) atau Latihan Tembakan Munisi Tajam Terintegrasi pada Latgabma Keris Woomera 2024, bertempat di Titik Tinjau (T12) Puslatpur Marinir 5 Baluran, Situbondo Jawa Timur. Sabtu (16/11/2024).

Jumlah personel yang terlibat dalam CALFEX terdiri dari 1000 prajurit-prajurit terbaik pilihan dari 3 Matra baik dari TNI maupun ADF, termasuk di dalamnya terdapat prajurit penembak jitu (Sniper) dari militer kedua negara.

Adapun jenis Alutsista yang terlibat pada kegiatan CALFEX Keris Woomera tahun 2024 terdiri dari Alutsista TNI Angkatan Darat berupa persenjataan Artileri tembakan lintas datar dan lintas lengkung yang terdiri dari 2 pucuk Meriam Howitzer kaliber 105 mm dan 84 mm, Javeline, Mortir 81 dan berbagai senjata Infanteri ringan serta senjata mesin lainnya seperti 100 pucuk senjata ringan terdiri dari 80 pucuk senjata SS2 v2, 2 pucuk SMR, 6 pucuk Minimi dan 4 pucuk SPR 2.

Selain itu TNI AD juga menerjunkan 2 unit Heli Serbu Apache dan 2 unit tank Leopard serta pesawat tempur F-16 milik TNI AU. 

Sedangkan Alutsista yang diterjunkan militer negeri Kangguru di antaranya Heli Tiger, tank Abrams M1A1, Howitzer dan Mortir ADF.

Dalam keterangannya di hadapan media, Dankodiklatal menyampaikan bahwa Latgabma Keris Woomera ini merupakan Stepping Stone atau batu loncatan yang sangat bagus karena latihan ini adalah latihan bilateral pertama dan terbesar yang dilaksanakaan oleh TNI dan ADF. 

(TNI)