28 Maret 2019
Russia’s Irkut Corporation delivered an initial four Yak-130 trainer/light attack aircraft to Laos in late 2018 (photo : Irkut)
TSAMTO - Russia plans to create a service center for the Yak-130 in Malaysia in the event of its purchase, as well as to localize its production. On this, as the "RIA Novosti", said at the exhibition LIMA 2019 UAC President Yuri Slusar.
Currently, Russia and Malaysia are negotiating the possibility of selling the Yak-130.
“The plane is unique. Of course, Mr. Prime Minister (Malaysian Mahathir Mohamad - ed.) And I discussed the possibility of industrial cooperation in this matter. Here in Malaysia, the service center will be engaged in maintenance and repair. Maybe in the future we will consider some options for assembling the aircraft in Malaysia. In the future, there could be a regional center that would support the entire grouping of aircraft in the region of Southeast Asia, ”said Slyusar after meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who visited the UAC stand.
As noted by Y. Slyusar, the premiere was shown by the entire line of aircraft produced, but first and foremost by the Yak-130 training aircraft.
“There is a prospect of promoting this aircraft to the Malaysian market. We put it in this region already in Bangladesh, Laos, Myanmar.
The UAC President stressed that “the Yak-130 aircraft causes great interest in Malaysia,” RIA Novosti reports. (ArmsTrade)
Irkut closes in on Yak-130 opportunities in Southeast Asia
Russian aerospace group Irkut has outlined additional export opportunities in Southeast Asia for its Yakovlev Yak-130 'Mitten' advanced jet trainer/light-attack aircraft.
Speaking at a media briefing at the LIMA 2019 exhibition in Langkawi on 27 March, Irkut officials confirmed that the aircraft is positioned to bid for Malaysia's requirement to procure a light combat aircraft (LCA) or a fighter lead-in trainer (FLIT). Officials also indicated a possible opportunity in Vietnam.
Irkut said it has recently responded to the Royal Malaysian Air Force's (RMAF's) request for information in support of the LCA/FLIT procurement, which officials said features 18 initial aircraft and 36 in total. Officials said Irkut is preparing a bid for the tender but did not elaborate.
Irkut also confirmed that regional exports of the Yak-130 include sales to Bangladesh, Laos, and Myanmar. Officials did not provide a breakdown of sales, only stating that each regional country had ordered "more than 10 aircraft each". Irkut said that in total it has sold more than 160 Yak-130s to six countries. Other operators include Algeria, Belarus,and Russia.
According to Jane's All the World's Aircraft , Myanmar has ordered 12 Yak-130 aircraft, all of which were scheduled for delivery by the end of 2018. Laos received an initial four Yak-130s in late 2018 after having ordered the aircraft one year earlier. The number of aircraft purchased by Laos has not been confirmed but the country has reportedly ordered 10 in a deal worth about USD300 million including spares, air-launched munitions, ground equipment, and training.
Bangladesh has confirmed its delivery of 16 Yak-130s, the last of which was handed over in 2016.
Irkut also identified Vietnam as another possible customer. "We are working with our friends in Vietnam, which is a long-term partner of Russia," said an Irkut official. (Jane's)
28 Maret 2019
Sukhoi Su-35 fighter (photo : sunshydl)
LANGKAWI /Malaysia/TASS/. Sanctions and political environment won’t affect the deliveries of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets to Indonesia, Deputy Director of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Mikhail Petukhov told TASS on Tuesday.
Earlier reports said Russia and Indonesia had signed a contract on the supplies of 11 Su-35 fighter jets.
"The supplies of Russian armaments and the provision of maintenance services depend solely on contractual terms and are not affected by political environment and sanctions blackmail," Petukhov said at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2019) in Malaysia.
"Joint work on this project is underway. We don’t have any information on the sides’ statements on giving up the contract on the Su-35 supplies," he noted.
The official stressed that Russia’s partners are satisfied by "combat, technical and price parameters of Russian armaments."
Indonesian Ambassador to Russia Mohamad Wahid Supriyadi told TASS on Monday the deliveries of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets to Indonesia could begin this year. (TASS)
Deliveries of Russian Su-35 fighter jets to Indonesia may begin in 2019
MAKHACHKALA/TASS/. The deliveries of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets to Indonesia may begin in 2019, Indonesian Ambassador to Russia Mohamad Wahid Supriyadi told TASS on Monday.
"You know, this is a technical issue because the agreement has already been signed. The talk is about its implementation technically because the scheme itself is quite new for us," the ambassador said.
"As you know, this scheme envisages an exchange of some products for other products and I very much hope that it will be implemented in the near future. I hope that this may take place this year," the envoy said, responding to a question about when the deliveries of Su-35 fighters to Indonesia would begin.
When answering a question about the US position on this issue, the Indonesian diplomat said that Jakarta felt certain pressure from Washington.
"But the government has already made a decision for itself and this is an internal issue, an issue of national interests and the decision will naturally be made by us," the envoy said.
The ambassador also said that Russia and Indonesia were working on new projects in the sphere of military and technical cooperation but declined to give any details.
"Annually, a special commission for military and technical cooperation holds its session to discuss current issues," the ambassador said. (TASS)
28 Maret 2019
Bahagian dalam pesawat CN235 yang mampu diubah suai daripada pesawat pengangkut kepada pesawat rondaan maritim (MPA) menerusi menaik taraf sistem sedia ada (photo : Utusan)
LANGKAWI - Pesawat pengangkut CN235 milik Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) bukan sahaja boleh dipanjangkan hayat perkhidmatannya kepada 15 tahun lagi tetapi mampu diubah suai menjadi pesawat rondaan maritim (MPA).
Begitu dinyatakan Naib Presiden Sokongan Pengguna PT Dirgantara Indonesia, Tedi Permadi, iaitu syarikat pengeluar pesawat itu yang berpangkalan di Bandung.
Beliau berkata, kesemua tujuh pesawat berkenaan yang sudah berusia kira-kira 20 tahun, kini sedang menjalani Program Pemanjangan Hayat Perkhidmatan (SLEP).
“Sebuah daripadanya baru selesai menjalani proses pendawaian semula di Kuching, Sarawak dan diserahkan semula kepada TUDM hari ini diikuti pesawat lain yang dijangka selesai tahun depan.
“Ia merangkumi pendawaian semula di bahagian sistem enjin, minyak, eletrikal dan avionik,” katanya ketika ditemui semasa Pameran Udara dan Maritim Antarabangsa Langkawi (LIMA ‘19) di sini, hari ini.
Majlis penyerahan pesawat CN235 dan sijil kepada pegawai dan anggota TUDM yang terlibat dalam proses pendawaian semula pesawat tersebut yang mengambil masa tiga bulan, dilakukan di LIMA hari ini.
Dalam pada itu menurut Tedi, selain menaik taraf CN235 menerusi SLEP, pihaknya turut menawarkan pengubahsuaian dua pesawat berkenaan kepada MPA dan pembelian dua pesawat baharu jenis sama.
Beliau walau bagaimanapun enggan menyatakan kos pakej bagi kedua-dua urusniaga itu.
“Sekiranya dilaksanakan (pengubahsuaian), TUDM boleh memperluaskan fungsi CN235 untuk rondaan maritim pada masa depan,” katanya.
Kata beliau, pengubahsuaian itu nanti akan melibatkan antaranya penukaran sistem radar pengesan, pengesan inframerah, sistem kompter teknikal, sistem komunikasi digital dan peralatan pemprosesan isyarat dan penerima (ESM).
(Utusan)
28 Maret 2019
HMAS Sydney 42 Airwarfare Destroyer (photo : Aus DoD)
NUSHIP Sydney capability upgrade to occur at Osbourne
A significant capability upgrade to the Hobart Class Destroyers will allow NUSHIP Sydney to enter into operation one year ahead of schedule.
Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, said Defence was able to streamline a technical upgrade to the third ship of the Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyer during its build at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia and fast-track its operational schedule.
“Structural modifications to accommodate the MH-60R ‘Romeo’ helicopter into the Hobart Class were planned to be completed after operational acceptance trials, but an opportunity was identified to bring the aviation upgrade forward,” Minister Pyne said.
“The upgrade to the ship’s infrastructure to support the Romeo, the Royal Australian Navy's next generation maritime combat helicopter, will make it Australia’s most advanced warship.”
Minister for Defence Industry, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, said carrying out the aviation upgrade during the ship’s build presents significant value for money.
“The opportunity for the AWD Alliance to complete the work while the ship is still in-build is testament to the skill and efficiency of the 400-strong shipbuilding workforce at Osborne,” Minister Reynolds said.
"It will deliver operational capability to the Royal Australian Navy 12 months ahead of schedule and is another way in which the Australian Government is strengthening Defence capability and assuring jobs for Australians."
NUSHIP Sydney is part of the largest regeneration of the Royal Australian Navy since the Second World War. It complements the $90 billion commitment in the 2016 Defence White Paper to further enhance Navy’s capabilities with the Arafura class offshore patrol vessels, the Hunter class frigates, and 12 regionally superior submarines, the Attack class, all to be built in Australia, by Australian workers.
(Aus DoD)
27 Maret 2019
Fregat TNI AL KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai 332 bersama pesawat Su-30MK2 TNI AU (all photos : TNI)
KRI GNR-332 Ikut Aksi Dalam Latihan Perkasa "B" 2019 Di Makassar
KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332 atau GNR-332 , yang tergabung dalam jajaran Satuan Kapal Eskorta Koarmada II, ikut serta beraksi dalam latihan gabungan bersama Kosekhanudnas II Makassar yang diberi sandi Latihan Perkasa "B". Selasa (26/03/2019).
Komandan KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332 Kolonel Laut (P) Henry Ballo mengatakan jika KRI GNR-332 yang saat ini tengah sandar untuk bekal ulang di Dermaga Hatta Makassar, telah melaksanakan latihan Perkasa "B" tahun 2019 dibawah Komando Sektor Pertahanan Udara Nasional II/Makassar.
"Sebelum sandar di Kota Makassar, kami telah berlatih dan bergabung dengan satuan Kosekhanudnas II selama beberapa hari untuk meningkatkan kemampuan dan menguji pertahanan udara di wilayah udara bagian tengah NKRI ,dan menjaga kedaulatan NKRI sebagai fungsi penegakkan hukum di wilayah perairan laut Indonesia ", terang Henry- sapaan akrab Komandan KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332 ini.
Lebih lanjut Henry mengatakan, para peserta Latihan Perkasa "B" Tahun 2019 ini melibatkan KRI Gusti Ngurah Rai-332, pesawat tempur Sukhoi 27/30 dari Skuadron 11 Lanud Sultan Hasanuddin, pesawat temput F16 dari skuadron 3 lanud Iswahyudi, kemudian pesawat tempur EMB 314 dari skuadron udara 21 Lanud Domber, Satkor Koarmada II dan jajaran Satuan Radar dibawah Kosek Hanudnas II.
Terkait kemampuan KRI yang diberi identik dengan tokoh Pahlawan Bali I Gusti Ngurah Rai ini , yakni kapal tersebut mampu berlatih, berpatroli dan bertahan dalam serangan antar permukaan, permukaan-udara, dan permukaan-bawah laut.
"Kapal perang Kami juga memiliki mode siluman atau stealth agar tidak mudah terdeteksi," terang Komandan KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai - 332.
Kecanggihan lainnya yang dimiliki kapal yang baru bergabung dijajaran Koarmada II pada tahun 2018 ini , yakni diperkuat dengan persenjataan antara lain meriam utama Oto Melara 76/62 mm super-rapid gun, rudal SSM Exocet MM40 Block 3 yang jarak jangkauannya hingga 200 km. Persenjataan lainnya adalah rudal SAM anti-serangan udara MICA, yang dirancang untuk beroperasi dalam waktu singkat.
(TNI)
27 Maret 2019
China's AVIC has partnered Malaysian companies on facilitating local production of the Y-12 transport aircraft with seating for 17 passengers and two crew (photo : SLDN)
A joint venture (JV) between Malaysian company UA Aerospace and the investment arm of the government of Kedah, Menteri Besar Kedah Incorporated (MBI Kedah), has secured a partnership with China’s biggest defence enterprise, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), it has been revealed to Jane’s .
Foong Peng Hoong, the president of UA Aerospace, said at the 2019 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition in Malaysia on 26 March that under the new partnership UA Aerospace and MBI Kedah will receive technologies and training from AVIC to facilitate the Malaysian production of two major Chinese platforms.
These comprise the Y-12 light transport aircraft, developed by AVIC subsidiary Harbin Aviation Group, and the AC312 light twin-engine civilian helicopter, developed by subsidiary AVICopter. The Y-12 and AC312 have been designed by AVIC for commercial and military applications.
Hoong said that under the new agreement – in which AVIC has been designated “technical partner” – the JV will produce the aircraft in a facility that UA Aerospace is planning to develop in Kedah, with funding support provided by MBI Kedah and technologies and training provided by AVIC. This new facility will be operational by about 2020, he said. UA Aerospace already manufactures aerospace components for the commercial sector.
With collaboration initially focused on the Y-12, the Malaysian-Chinese partnership will produce the aircraft for global customers, said Hoong. Work will initially be geared towards meeting requirements in commercial domains but, he said, could also incorporate the production of aircraft for coastguard and paramilitary operators in the future. The Y-12 could also meet requirements for maritime surveillance, he said.
(Jane's)
27 Maret 2019`
Myanmar new light tank base on chassis of Ukrainian MT-LB tracked APC and 105mm tank gun turret of Chinese PTL-02 wheeled assault gun tank destroyer 6x6 (photo : mmmilitary)
Images published in Myanmar's online social media show what seems to be a vehicle, a tracked vehice, artillery, assault tanks or new light tanks of the Myanmar Army (Tatmadaw), which is probably the prototype car built by Myanmar in the country .
It is understood that the new light tank of the Burmese Army may be launched at the Tatmadaw Day military ceremony. The 74th anniversary of the establishment that will be held on 27 March 2019.
Tank Destroyer, Assault Gun or Light Tank of New Burmese Army vehicles that appear in the picture it seems that there should be a source of systems in various parts from the chariots that were stationed in the Burmese Army before.
The base car is likely to be based on the MT-LBMSh APC (Armored Personnel Carrier), which has been updated by Ukraine. Install the Shturm turret with weapons such as 30mm mechanical cannon and 7.62mm joint machine gun, which are assembled in Myanmar.
As for the turret cannon, the installed tank should have the same foundation as the 105mm barrel cannon mounted on the tank armored vehicle PTL-02 (WMA301) produced by Norinco Enterprises, weapons manufacturers of the People's Republic of China.
Which PTL-02 has a base installed on the WZ551 6x6 vehicle wheelbase, as well as the Type 92 IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) infantry and the armored recovery wheel XJZ92 WZ531M 6x6 which is stationed in Burma Army as well.
Seen from outside the turret of the new light tank, Myanmar is equipped with a smoke bomb set. 4 appointments beside the two turrets, each side included 8 shots, as well as the PTL-02 6x6 wheeled vehicle, but not yet revealed whether or not the 12.7mm heavy machine gun will be installed on the fortress roof as well.
And in the base car, there is a 7 wheeler tracked with a size longer than the MT-LBMSh Myanmar flavor with a 6-wheeled tracked wheel with the size equivalent to the SPG 2S1 Gvozdika 122mm Russian basic tracked vehicle base truck MT-LB belt as well.
As previously reported that Ukrspecexport Agency for the management of import, export, armament Ukroboronprom the state-owned enterprise in the Ukrainian government has signed a joint venture agreement with Myanmar for the construction of a vehicle assembly plant in Myanmar.
Consists of a production line for assembling vehicles, armored vehicles, BTR-4U 8x8 APC and 2S1U self-propelled artillery tracked, the 122mm improved version of Ukraine that will open the production line in mid-2020.
(AAG)
