Dapatkan PMN Rp 1,28 Trilliun, PT PAL Siap Produksi Kapal Selam Secara Whole Local Production

28 Agustus 2021

Fasilitas produksi kapal selam PT PAL (photo : PAL)

Surabaya, 24/08) Sesuai dengan UU No.9 Tahun 2020, PT PAL Indonesia (Persero) mendapatkan Penyertaan Modal Negara (PMN) pada APBN Tahun Anggaran 2021 sebesar Rp.1,28 triliun untuk melengkapi fasilitas hanggar Kapal Selam. PT PAL Indonesia (Persero) akan mengelola dana PMN dengan mewujudkan cita-cita pembangunan kapal selam dari lingkup Joint Section, test and trials (Setting to Work, Hydro Test, Harbour Acceptance Test (HAT), Sea Acceptance Test including Pre-SAT sampai dengan penyusunan working standard hingga menjadi Whole Local Production.

Penyertaan Modal Negara (PMN) pada APBN Tahun Anggaran 2021 sebesar Rp.1,28 triliun digunakan untuk peningkatan kemampuan produksi, SDM, dan fasilitas pendukung lain. CEO PT PAL Indonesia (Persero) Dr. Kaharuddin Djenod M.Eng saat menyambut kunjungan Wakil Menteri Pertahanan (Wamenhan) Muhammad Herindra M.Sc ke PT PAL Indonesia (Persero) pada 12 Agustus 2021, mengatakan “Fasilitas hanggar kapal selam yang dimiliki PT PAL Indonesia (Persero) memiliki kapasitas produksi kapal selam secara bersamaan sebanyak 4 kapal selam jenis Scorpene (atau sejenis) dan 2 kapal selam jenis midget berukuran 30 meter”. Pemberian dana PMN pada PT PAL Indonesia (Persero) akan mendukung perwujudan Whole Local Production, selaras dengan yang dicita-citakan Menteri Pertahanan RI Letnan Jenderal TNI (Purn) Prabowo Subianto.

(PAL)

US Approves Sale of SM-6 and SM-2 IIIC Missiles to Australia

28 Agustus 2021

SM-6 surface-to-air missile (photo : Raytheon)

WASHINGTON - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of Defense Services Related to Future Standard Missile Production and related equipment for an estimated cost of $350 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Australia has requested to buy defense services related to the future purchase of Standard Missile 6 Block I (SM-6) and Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC (SM-2 IIIC) missiles. These services include development; engineering, integration, and testing (EI&T); obsolescence engineering activities required to ensure readiness; U.S. Government and contractor engineering/technical assistance, and related studies and analysis support; technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of program and logistical support. The total estimated value is $350 million.

Standard Missile family (image : prepona)

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States. Australia is one of our most important allies in the Western Pacific. Australia is strategically positioned to contribute significantly to ensuring peace and economic stability in the region. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.

The proposed sale will support the readiness and future sale of vital anti-air warfare capability that can be deployed from Australia’s newest Hunter-Class Destroyers equipped with the latest AEGIS Combat Systems. The purchase of Standard Missile 6 Block I (SM-6) and Standard Missile 2 Block IIIC (SM-2 IIIC) missiles is currently included in Australia’s procurement roadmap and will improve their ability to operate alongside U.S. and Allied naval forces against the full spectrum of naval threats. Australia will have no difficulty absorbing these defense services into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

(DSCA)

U.S., Thailand Participate in 20th SEACAT

27 Agustus 2021

SEACAT Exercise between US and Thailand (all photos : DVIDS)

PHUKET, Thailand -- U.S. Navy and Thailand Maritime Enforcement Command Center (Thai MECC) personnel practice maritime tactics, techniques and procedures during Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise, Aug. 15.

In its 20th year, SEACAT is a multilateral exercise designed to enhance cooperation among 21 participating Southeast Asian countries and provide mutual support and a common goal to address crises, contingencies, and illegal activities in the maritime domain in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

(DVIDS)

PH Frigate, 2 Indian Ships Conduct Maritime Exercise in WPS

27 Agustus 2021

INS Ranvijay (D-55) and INS Kora (P-61) (photo : PN)

MANILA – BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151), the Philippine Navy's new guided-missile frigate, has joined two Indian Navy ships in a maritime exercise at the West Philippine Sea Monday.

The BRP Antonio Luna, guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvijay (D-55) and guided-missile corvette INS Kora (P-61) performed several operational maneuvers off the northwestern coast of Palawan.

"Both navies were very much satisfied with the outcome of these interactions that focus on enhanced interoperability and collaboration," Naval Forces West (NFW) acting commander Marine Col. Antonio Mangoroban Jr. said in a statement Monday.

INS Ranvijav D-55 (photo : PN)

The Indian Navy ships were deployed to improve maritime security coordination with partner nations such as the Philippines which India has had a long-standing relationship for 72 years.

Since 1998, regular visits by Indian navy vessels to the Philippines have highlighted the two maritime nation-states' defense cooperation.

The exercise was conducted in a contactless manner in compliance with the prevailing pandemic guidelines and health and safety protocols were strictly observed.

After the exercise, the Indian naval ships are scheduled to call at Manila Port for replenishment.

BRP Antonio Luna (photo : PN)

Recently, BRP Antonio Luna participated in the 19th Southeast Asia Maritime and Cooperation 2021.

Since its commissioning, the ship has been participating in regular drills with foreign navies to improve its capabilities.

It is currently assigned to the NFW under the AFP Western Command and is the sister ship of the BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), the country's first missile frigate.

“As a newly-commissioned vessel of the Philippine Navy, BRP Antonio Luna is anticipated to be at par with her foreign counterparts and it is a breath of fresh air to see our modern navy partake in these maritime partnership exercises,” Mangoroban said.

(PNA)

Yonranratfib 2 Mar Uji Kendaraan Tempur

27 Agustus 2021

Pengujian kendaraan pendarat amfibi LVT-7A1 (all photos : Korps Marinir)

Dispen Kormar (Surabaya). Dalam rangka Verifikasi dan Sertifikasi surve berkala Dinas Kelaikan Material Angkatan Laut (Dislaikmatal) melaksanakan sertifikasi atau uji laik Kendaraan Tempur (Ranpur) Batalyon Kendaraan Pendarat Amfibi 2 Marinir (Yonranratfib 2 Mar) guna memastikan kelaikan dan kesiapan operasional Ranpur salah satu uji arung di Dermaga Satauan Amfibi (Satfib) Koarmada II, Ujung Surabaya. Rabu (25/08/2021).

Kegiatan uji kendaraan tempur di laut ini merupakan bagian dari kesiapan Ranpur khususnya dalam waktu melaksanakan LSL II TW III TA 2021 yang sesuai rencana akan dilaksanakan dalam waktu dekat, maka dari itu Komandan Yonranratfib 2 Mar Mayor Marinir Kuswandi, S.H., M.Tr.Opsla memerintahkan kepada prajuritnya yang tergabung dalam latihan agar menyiapkan beberapa Ranpur LVT-7 A1 untuk melaksanakan sertifikasi uji arung.

Rangkaian kegiatan diawali dengan pengecekan personel pengawak Ranpur, dilanjutkan pengecekan fisik material kendaraan di Garase Yonranratfib 2 Mar, setelah dinyatakan siap, Ranpur langsung bergeser menuju Dermaga Satfib Koarmada II Ujung untuk melaksanakan uji arung.

Dalam kesempatan tersebut Komandan Yonranratfib 2 Mar menyampaikan penekanan kepada prajurit agar tetap mengutamakan keselamatan atau Zero Accident baik keamanan personel maupun material serta selalu mematuhi protokol kesehatan," Uji arung ini dilaksanakan untuk memastikan segala Alutsista yang dibawa ke daerah latihan nantinya dapat berfungsi dengan baik," Pungkasnya saat mengawasi proses kegiatan tersebut.

(PasMar2)

Vietnam's Request for Third ex-USCG Cutter Receives Support of Biden Administration

27 Agustus 2021

Third ex-Hamilton class was needed by Vietnam Coast Guard (photo : mtpat10)

The Vietnam Coast Guard's (Canh Sát Bien Viet Nam: CSBV's) request for a third ex-Hamilton-class, high-endurance cutter has received the endorsement of the Biden administration.

The news was disclosed by US Vice-President Kamala Harris during her visit to Hanoi, Vietnam, on 25 August.

The CSBV operates a fleet of two ex-Hamilton-class cutters that were previously in service with the US Coast Guard. The first vessel, which has been renamed CSB-8020, was handed over to Vietnam in May 2017 while the second ship, CSB-8021, arrived in the country in July 2021.

(Jane's)

Kemhan Pesan Kapal OPV dan OPV 90 Meter Buatan Dalam Negeri

26 Agustus 2021

Acara first steel cutting pesanan 2 kapal OPV (photo : Kemhan)

Lampung – Untuk menambah dan memperkuat kekuatan Alutsista di jajaran TNI Angkatan Laut, Kementerian Pertahanan (Kemhan) mengadakan dan membangun Kapal Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) dan OPV 90 meter, masing-masing sebanyak 1 (satu) unit dari perusahaan Industri Pertahanan Dalam Negeri PT Daya Radar Utama.

Dimulainya pembangunan kedua kapal perang tersebut, ditandai dengan pemencetan tombol oleh Kepala Badan Sarana Pertahanan Kementerian Pertahanan (Kabaranahan Kemhan) Marsekal Muda TNI Yusuf Jauhari, M.Eng., didampingi Asisten Logistik (Aslog) Kasal Laksamana Muda TNI Puguh Santoso, SE., MM., dan Komisaris PT Daya Radar Utama Steven Angga Prana pada Upacara First Steel Cutting atau Pemotongan Plat Baja Pertama, di Lampung, Kamis (26/8).

OPV 90M pesanan TNI AL (image : DRU)

Kabaranahan Kemhan dalam sambutannya mengatakan, Upacara First Steel Cutting adalah momen penting sebagai tanda dimulainya proses pembangunan fisik kapal dan diharapkan menjadi awal yang baik untuk kelanjutan pembangunan kapal.

Pembangunan OPV dan OPV 90 meter di PT Daya Radar Utama ini, lebih jauh Kabaranahan Kemhan menjelaskan, merupakan salah satu bentuk pembinaan industri pertahanan dalam negeri yang bertujuan meningkatkan kemampuan dan keahlian dalam membangun kapal perang di masa mendatang, serta mendorong pemulihan ekomoni nasional.

“Hal ini seiring dengan program pemerintah untuk mewujudkan industri pertahanan dalam negeri yang unggul, tumbuh dan tangguh serta dapat bersaing di kancah industri perkapalan internasional, dan pengadaan kapal ini, merupakan investasi pemerintah dalam mengelola kekayaan laut sebagai potensi ekonomi yang memberikan kontribusi bagi pemulihan dan peningkatan perekonomian nasional”, kata Kabaranahan Kemhan.

Spesifikasi OPV90M PT DRU (photo : Defencehub)

Mengakhiri sambutannya, Kabaranahan Kemhan berharap kepada jajaran PT Daya Radar Utama dan juga Satgas Yekda OPV dan OPV 90 meter beserta jajarannya untuk dapat bekerja sama dengan baik dalam melaksanakan pembangunan kedua kapal perang OPV dan OPV 90m, sehingga kapal ini nantinya diterima sesuai dengan tepat mutu dan tepat waktu.

Pelaksanaan kegiatan First Steel Cutting Kapal Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) dan OPV 90 meter dilakukan dengan tetap menerapkan protokol kesehatan, sebagai upaya mencegah penyebaran Covid-19.

(Kemhan)