Lorenzana Visited to the Naval Sea Systems Command-MPAC ER Missiles

23 Februari 2022

Inspection of MPAC unit at Sangley Point (photos : Lorenzana)

National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana recently inspected the installation of the Spike ER missile system on the Philippine Navy's Multi-Purpose Attack Craft (MPAC) units.

During the latest visit to the Naval Sea Systems Command (NASSCOM) at Sangley Point, Cavite City, Lorenzana had the opportunity to inspect the installation of the Spike ER missile system on our Multi-Purpose Attack Craft (MPAC) units.

Arming our MPACs is vital to the success of the Philippine Navy’s mission to conduct interdiction, surface warfare, and search and rescue operations, as well as transportation of troops at high speed.

(Phil Defense Secretary)

Penandatanganan License Agreement antara PT Pindad dan Czechoslovak Group

23 Februari 2022

Penanda-tanganan License Agreement Pindad-CSG (photo : IDM)

Jakarta, IDM – Menteri Pertahanan RI (Menhan) Prabowo Subianto mengawal langsung penandatanganan kontrak kerja sama antara Kementerian Pertahanan (Kemhan) dengan Excalibur Army perusahaan alutsista Czechoslovak Group (CSG) di Kemhan Jakarta, Selasa (22/2).

Agenda penandatangan kontrak kerja sama ini mengenai license agreement kendaraan lapis baja (Panser) Pandur II 8X8 FSV yang dilakukan oleh Direktur Utama PT. Pindad Abraham Mose dengan Michal Strnad, CEO sekaligus pemilik dari CSG group.

Varian Pandur II 8x8 yang telah dipesan oleh Kemhan RI (photo : BMPD)

Turut hadir dalam kegiatan ini di antaranya Wakil Menteri Pertahanan Letjen TNI Herindra, Sekjen Kemhan Marsdya TNI Donny Ermawan Taufanto, Irjen Kemhan TNI Ida Bagus Purwalaksana, Dirjen Renhan Kemhan Mayjen TNI Budi Prijono.

(IDM)

6 Helikopter MD530G Telah Tiba di Malaysia

23 Februari 2022

Enam helikopter MD530G telah tiba di hangar milik Sapura di Subang Airport (photo : Malaysia Military Review)

Laman MD Helicopters pada tanggal 13 Januari lalu memberitakan acara penerimaan awal enam helikopter MD530G pesanan Malaysia kepada Kementerian Pertahanan Malaysia melalui agennya yaitu Halaman Optima/Destini Prima.

Melalui perjalanan laut keenam helikopter itu kini diberitakan laman Malaysia Military Review telah berada di Malaysia dan berada di dalam hangar Sapura di Subang Airport untuk menjalani Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) sebelum diserahkan secara resmi kepada Kementerian Pertahanan dan Angkatan Tentera Malaysia.

Keenam helikopter serang ringan ini akan dioperasikan oleh Pasukan Udara Tentera Darat (PUTD) Tentera Darat Malaysia untuk ditempatkan di kawasan Pantai Timur Sabah yang perlu dukungan untuk menangani masalah keamanan di wilayah tersebut.

Kemungkinan acara resmi serah terima helikopter ini akan dilakukan pada saat ulang tahun Tentera Darat Malaysia pada tanggal 1 Maret mendatang.

(Defense Studies)

Singapore Announces 6.5% Increase in 2022 Defence Budget

22 Februari 2022

RSS Vigour (left) and RSS Vigilance (right) manoeuvring into formation during an exercise serial (photo : RSN)

Singapore has announced a 2022 defence budget of SGD16.36 billion (USD12.16 billion), a nominal increase of SGD1 billion or 6.5% over the allocation in 2021.

The 2022 allocation includes SGD15.76 billion for operations, with SGD15.71 billion of this funding appropriated for “military expenditure”. This represents a year-on-year increase of 6.5%.

The remainder of spending, SGD600.7 million, is appropriated for development expenditure, an increase of 7.7% compared with 2021.

According to the government, military expenditure includes payments for the purchase of military equipment, its maintenance, and military salaries.

It said funding for development expenditure increased because of higher construction requirements, including projects previously delayed by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The government provided no additional details about its defence spending plans in 2022.

However, the funding is expected to support the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) modernisation plans laid out by the government in 2019. It is likely that some of these plans were delayed by reduced defence budget growth in 2021.

SAF modernisation includes investment in new land-forces capability, including the locally developed Next-Generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (NGAFV); a next-generation 155 mm howitzer; a new armoured all-terrain tracked carrier vehicle; and new micro-, mini-, and close-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

(Jane's)

BAE Systems Wins Australian Hawk 127 Extend Life

22 Februari 2022

RAAF Hawk 127 aircraft (photo : Aus DoD)

$1.5 billion fast-jet training aircraft contract delivers more jobs

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is upgrading and extending in-service support for the Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter Training System based in the Hunter region and Perth.

The Morrison Government’s $1.5 billion investment will directly support local jobs and bolster the RAAF’s aviation capability into the future.

The 10-year contract with BAE Systems Australia will sustain 350 direct jobs, support opportunities for up to 900 direct and indirect jobs for Australian industry members and progressively update the performance of the fast-jet combat training aircraft until 2032.

The Lead-In Fighter Training System efficiently and effectively provides aircrew with the skills and experience to bridge the gap between initial training and the skills required to operate Air Combat fast jet aircraft.

The update will include an engine replacement, to meet the emerging needs of pilots preparing to fly the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, the F/A-18F Super Hornet and the EA-18G Growler.

Rolls-Royce will deliver the Mk951 Adour Engine. The design work to integrate the upgraded Mk951 engine to the aircraft is progressing to schedule.

The Morrison Government has already made significant investments at RAAF Base Williamtown and RAAF Base Pearce, and this contract reaffirms our ongoing commitment to support regional development and build our national resilience.

(Aus DoD)

MRRV-9701 Began its Journey Home

22 Februari 2022

PCG MRRV-9701 (photo : Binmei)

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)’s first 97-meter Multi-Role Response Vessel (MRRV) has departed Shimonoseki Shipyard, Japan and now on its way to the Philippines on 21 February 2022.

After complying with IATF guidelines to control the spread of COVID-19, the PCG officers and crew on board MRRV-9701 will join the organization in honoring the arrival of the Coast Guard’s largest asset to date at the vicinity waters off Manila Bay.

Afterwards, it will be commissioned into the Coast Guard service as “BRP TERESA MAGBANUA (MRRV-9701)" in March 2022.

(PCG)

Boeing Awarded Thai Army AH-6 Order

22 Februari 2022

Royal Thai Army is set to receive eight Boeing AH-6 Light Attack and Reconnaissance Helicopter to replace its seven aging Bell AH-1F Cobras (photo : Boeing)

The Boeing Co., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $103,774,884 modification (PZ0007) to contract W58RGZ-20-C-0037 for AH-6 aircraft.

Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of May 30, 2025.

 

Fiscal 2010 Foreign Military Sales (Thailand) funds in the amount of $103,774,884 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.

(US DoD)