RSAF Orbiter 4 and V-BAT UAV at Exercise Wallaby 2026

09 November 2026

Orbiter 4 and V-BAT UAV at Exercise Wallaby 2026 in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia (photos: RSAF)

Eyes in the sky, supporting the fight on the ground! 

At Exercise Wallaby 2026 (XWB 26), our personnel are honing their Air Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AISR) capabilities with the Orbiter 4 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).

They are also experimenting with leased Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) such as the V-BAT for low-level surveillance.

Together, these systems enhance our ability to provide a bird’s-eye view of the battlefield and conduct in-depth surveillance of specific areas, strengthening our support for the SAF’s campaign.

The RSAF is back down under for Exercise Wallaby 2026 (XWB 26)

Over the past few weeks, our airmen and women have been taking part in realistic, large-scale training across the vast airspace and challenging terrain of the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia.

Running from 6 Sep to 2 Nov 26, the 36th edition of XWB provides valuable opportunities for our personnel to hone their skills and strengthen operational capabilities in a realistic training environment.

Curious to see what our people have been up to? Here’s a look!

(RSAF)

Brigif 6 Marinir Dibentuk untuk Amankan Jakarta, Ini Kekuatannya!

08 November 2026

Brigif 6 Marinir akan mempunyai 6 batalyon beserta kelengkapannya (photo: Antara)

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Brigade Infanteri (Brigif) 6 Marinir yang baru dibentuk disiapkan untuk memperkuat pengamanan Jakarta Raya. 

"Jadi wilayah untuk penyangga ibu kota, pengamanan ibu kota. Dari sektor arah Tangerang dan dari arah Karawang," kata Komandan 

Brigif 6 Marinir, Kolonel Marinir Ernesto Ardendi Brahmana, saat ditemui di Brigif 1 Marinir, Jakarta, Senin (3/11/2026). Brigif 6 Marinir memiliki enam batalion dengan total kekuatan mencapai 3.639 personel. 

Ia menjelaskan bahwa saat aksi unjuk rasa di Jakarta, Brigif 6 juga ikut membantu pengamanan ibu kota. 

"Iya, untuk saat ini satu batalion kita sudah insert untuk pengamanan ibu kota," ungkapnya.

Ia menerangkan bahwa Brigif 6 Marinir merupakan satuan baru yang diresmikan Presiden Prabowo Subianto pada 5 Oktober 2026, bertepatan dengan peringatan HUT ke-81 TNI. 

Dalam mendukung pengamanan Ibu Kota, Brigif 6 juga akan berintegrasi dengan unsur TNI lainnya, termasuk artileri pertahanan udara TNI Angkatan Darat dan unsur TNI Angkatan Udara. 

Mereka akan bermarkas di daerah Tanjung Burung, Teluk Naga, Kabupaten Tangerang, Provinsi Banten. 

"Yang jelas untuk pertahanan udara. Nanti memang untuk yang di daerah Tanjung Burung itu bukan hanya Marinir saja, di situ nanti ada artileri pertahanan udaranya Angkatan Darat, terus base ring areanya Paskhas, terus dari Angkatan Laut juga ada di situ," jelasnya. 

Marinir humanis, tak mau overprotective 

Dalam menjalankan tugasnya, Korps Marinir menegaskan pendekatan humanis terhadap masyarakat tetap menjadi bagian penting dari pelaksanaan tugas prajurit. 

Menurut dia, prajurit Marinir merupakan bagian dari masyarakat sehingga harus mampu membedakan masyarakat dengan pihak yang menjadi sasaran operasi.

"Kita tidak lepas bagaimana kita Marinir ini humanis. Apapun kita ini bagian dari masyarakat, kita ini bagian dari rakyat. Sebetulnya kita bagian dari mereka, tidak perlu untuk kita overprotective," katanya. 

Sebelumnya, Korps Marinir TNI Angkatan Laut (AL) mengungkapkan lima perwira yang ditunjuk sebagai komandan setelah Presiden Prabowo Subianto meresmikan satu Brigade Infanteri (Brigif) Marinir dan empat Batalyon Infanteri Marinir yang membawahinya, pada Senin (5/10/2026).

(Kompas)

AWAV Crew VR Training

08 November 2026

AWAV Crew VR Training of the RTMC (photos: RTMC)

On November 3, 2026, Rear Admiral Boonkerd Moollakan, Commander of the Marine Division, inspected the "AWAV Crew VR Training." 

This training utilizes a Virtual Reality (VR) system to simulate the operation of Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AWAVs) and the use of onboard weapon systems. 

The training is designed to provide personnel from the Amphibious Assault Vehicle Battalion with foundational skills in operating AWAVs and managing their weapon systems within simulated scenarios. 

The session took place at the Amphibious Assault Vehicle Battalion, Phlu Ta Luang Subdistrict, Sattahip District, Chon Buri Province.

(RTMC)

Fincantieri and Republikorp Sign JV Agreement to Strengthen Naval Shipbuilding Capabilities in Indonesia

08 Oktober 2026

The joint venture will operate across the value chain, covering the marketing, design, construction and sale of selected naval platforms, including multi-role surface vessels, submarines and next-generation corvettes (photo: Fincantieri)

On the occasion of Euronaval 2026 in Paris, Fincantieri, one of the world’s leading shipbuilding groups, and REPUBLIKORP, Indonesia’s largest privately owned defense industrial holding company, acting through its subsidiary PT Republik Palindo Internasional (RPAL), have signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA), marking a further step in the strategic cooperation launched by the two groups at Eurosatory in June 2026.   

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he agreement provides for the establishment of a joint venture in Indonesia between RPAL and Fincantieri, which will serve as a strategic industrial platform to advance cooperation and pursue opportunities in Indonesia’s naval defence sector. The joint venture will operate across the value chain, covering the marketing, design, construction and sale of selected naval platforms, including multi-role surface vessels, submarines and next-generation corvettes, as well as lifecycle support services for vessels intended for the Indonesian Ministry of Defence.  

The initiative is designed to support the development of an increasingly advanced and autonomous naval shipbuilding ecosystem in Indonesia, combining Fincantieri’s expertise in the design and construction of high-complexity naval vessels, system integration and lifecycle support, with RPAL’s industrial capabilities and comprehensive understanding of Indonesia’s naval defence ecosystem and domestic industrial landscape. This model will enable the progressive development of local expertise and production capabilities, creating conditions for a solid and sustainable industrial footprint in the country.

Technology and training support will be a core component of the partnership, with Fincantieri and RPAL working together to advance engineering and production processes, upgrade shipyard facilities, train local personnel and support the development of the domestic supply chain. The goal is to progressively consolidate local competencies across the entire lifecycle of naval vessels, while contributing to the growth of a skilled workforce and a competitive domestic shipbuilding ecosystem.

Pierroberto Folgiero, CEO and Managing Director of Fincantieri commented: “This agreement marks a new step in our long-term commitment to Indonesia and reflects Fincantieri’s approach to strategic markets: combining our technological and industrial expertise with strong local capabilities. Together with REPUBLIKORP, we aim to contribute to the development of an increasingly advanced and competitive naval shipbuilding ecosystem, supporting Indonesia’s ambitions while creating the conditions for further opportunities across the region.”

Norman Joesoef, Chairman of Republikorp Group Holding, stated: “The establishment of this joint venture represents a strategic step toward strengthening Indonesia’s maritime defence industrial independence. Through our partnership with Fincantieri, we are committed to advancing domestic shipbuilding capabilities, strengthening technological expertise and the competencies of Indonesia’s workforce, and expanding local production and maintenance capabilities for naval vessels. We believe this cooperation will not only support Indonesia’s national defence requirements but also lay a strong foundation for a competitive and sustainable maritime industry in the long term.”

Looking ahead, the joint venture may also provide a platform to address selected opportunities across the wider ASEAN region, including in higher complexity naval segments.  

(Fincantieri)

Dua Hlikopter AW139 Baharu Perkukuh Keupayaan Operasi Udara JBPM

07 November 2026

Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) menerima 2 buah helikopter AW139 baharu (photos: KPKT

SUBANG - Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT) terus memperkasa keupayaan operasi udara Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) menerusi penambahan dua (2) buah helikopter AW139 baharu yang dilengkapi Perkhidmatan Perubatan Kecemasan Helikopter (HEMS), menjadikan keseluruhan aset udara JBPM kini sebanyak 10 buah helikopter.

Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan, YB Tuan Nga Kor Ming berkata, penambahan aset strategik ini dijangka meningkatkan keupayaan pengoperasian Bahagian Udara JBPM daripada 50 peratus kepada 85 peratus, sekali gus memperkukuh kesiapsiagaan pasukan dalam melaksanakan misi menyelamat dan kecemasan.

“Penambahan dua helikopter AW139 ini bukan sekadar memperkukuh aset udara JBPM, tetapi meningkatkan keupayaan kita untuk bertindak lebih pantas dalam menyelamatkan nyawa dan melindungi keselamatan rakyat,” kata beliau.

Helikopter berkenaan akan menyokong pelbagai misi termasuk pemadaman kebakaran hutan, operasi mencari dan menyelamat (SAR), pemindahan pesakit (MEDIVAC), ambulans udara (Air Ambulance) serta sokongan logistik.

Bagi memastikan pengoperasian yang optimum, seramai 12 juruterbang dan 12 kru penerbangan turut menjalani latihan khusus untuk mengendalikan aset baharu ini.

Penambahan aset ini mencerminkan komitmen Kerajaan MADANI dalam memodenkan aset dan memperkukuh kepakaran JBPM, sekali gus memastikan perkhidmatan penyelamatan negara lebih pantas, cekap dan berkesan demi melindungi nyawa serta menjamin keselamatan rakyat.

(KPKT)

PAF Decommissions UH-1H Helicopters After Nearly Six Decades of Service

07 November 2026

Decommissioning ceremony of its UH-1H helicopter (photos: PAF)

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) held the Decommissioning Ceremony of its UH-1H helicopter fleet on November 5, 2026, at Brigadier General Benito N Ebuen Air Base, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. The ceremony marked the retirement of the aircraft type from PAF service, bringing to a close a legacy that began with the arrival of the first four UH-1H helicopters at Villamor Air Base on March 29, 1969.

The PAF leadership, led by the Commanding General, Philippine Air Force, Lieutenant General Arthur M Cordura PAF, joined the ceremony to honor the contributions of the UH-1H fleet throughout its nearly six decades of service.

Over the years, the helicopters supported various military operations and humanitarian efforts across the country, reflecting the dedication and professionalism of generations of pilots, aircrew, and maintenance personnel who operated and sustained them.

As the PAF continues its modernization and capability development efforts, the decommissioning marks the end of an important chapter in its history. The UH-1H's legacy of service and the dedication of the personnel behind it will remain part of the institution's enduring heritage.

(PAF)

PT DI Serahkan Kembali Helikopter Bell 412 EPI Kepada TNI AD

07 November 2026

Bell 412 EPI, nomor ekor HA-5227 (photo: PT DI)

Hari ini, kami dengan bangga mengirim kembali Bell 412 EPI, nomor ekor HA-5227, ke Angkatan Darat Indonesia setelah pemeliharaannya yang sukses di PTDI.

Dukungan oleh tim kami yang presisi dan dedikasi, pesawat ini siap untuk terbang dan mendukung setiap misi yang akan datang.

(PT DI)