Ini Analisis Janes Tentang Kapal Selam Myanmar dari Citra Satelit

03 Juli 2026

Citra satelit kapal selam Myanmar (photo: Jane's)

Citra satelit yang dianalisis oleh Janes memberikan indikasi terkuat hingga saat ini bahwa program kapal selam pesisir Myanmar yang kurang dikenal, yang pertama kali diidentifikasi pada tahun 2024, tetap aktif dan beroperasi.

Citra tersebut, yang diambil pada Maret 2026 tetapi baru-baru ini tersedia, menunjukkan kapal selam pesisir terdampar di tempat yang tampaknya merupakan alat pengangkat sinkrolift di Galangan Kapal Angkatan Laut Sinmailik di Thanlyin, menunjukkan bahwa kapal tersebut sedang menjalani perawatan atau perbaikan.

Berdasarkan pengukuran yang diambil dari citra satelit, kapal selam tersebut diperkirakan memiliki panjang sekitar 37 m dan memiliki susunan kemudi berbentuk salib.

Karakteristik ini sesuai dengan kapal selam pesisir yang terlihat di Sungai Yangon dalam citra satelit yang diambil pada April 2023.

Dalam citra terbaru, kapal selam tersebut berada di samping kapal patroli kelas Yan Nyein Aung, dengan kedua kapal tersebut tampak sedang menjalani perawatan atau servis.

Citra satelit kapal selam Myanmar (photo: DDFNews)

Janes menilai bahwa penampakan ini menunjukkan bahwa kapal selam tersebut bukan sekadar demonstrator teknologi, platform evaluasi, atau kapal yang dipinjam untuk tujuan pengenalan.

Sebaliknya, keberadaan kapal selam di fasilitas perawatan angkatan laut menunjukkan bahwa kapal tersebut dipertahankan dalam struktur kekuatan Angkatan Laut Myanmar, yang menyiratkan setidaknya beberapa tingkat penggunaan operasional dan dukungan kelembagaan.

Dimensi kapal selam tersebut jauh lebih kecil daripada kapal kelas Kilo bekas India milik Angkatan Laut Myanmar, yang berukuran sekitar 72,6 m panjangnya, dan kapal selam Tipe 035B yang ditransfer dari Tiongkok, yang berukuran sekitar 76 m panjangnya.

Dimensi kapal selam pesisir yang jauh lebih kecil menunjukkan bahwa kapal tersebut dirancang untuk peran operasional yang berbeda.

Janes menilai bahwa kapal tersebut kemungkinan besar digunakan oleh Angkatan Laut Myanmar untuk pengawasan rahasia, penyisipan pasukan khusus, pengumpulan intelijen, dan misi pelatihan.

(Jane's)

The Philippine Navy Selected Chaiseri AWAV 8x8 for its Marine Corps

03 Juli 2026

Chaiseri AWAV 8x8 armored vehicle (photo: TNNTech)

On June 30, the Philippine Navy announced the selection of the AWAV 8x8 amphibious wheeled armored vehicle from Chaiseri Corporation of Thailand for deployment in its Marine Corps.

This project is part of the Philippine Armed Forces modernization plan, focusing on amphibious assault capabilities for the Marine Corps. The use of wheeled armored vehicles capable of operating both on land and at sea is crucial for transporting personnel from landing craft to shore, a key mission for maintaining security in the Philippines, which comprises numerous islands and maritime territories.

This first phase of the procurement includes five AWAV 8x8 vehicles, scheduled for delivery by 2027. The Philippine Navy is the second user of this vehicle model, after the Royal Thai Navy's Marine Corps, and the first foreign user of the AWAV 8x8.

The AWAV 8x8 armored vehicle is manufactured by Chaiseri Corporation. Manufactured to meet the demand for wheeled armored vehicles capable of performing modern missions both on land and in water, these vehicles boast high mobility, robust armor protection, and an automated turret weapon system. They can reach speeds of 105 kilometers per hour on land and 10 kilometers per hour in the sea using a waterjet engine, with a crew of 14.

The Royal Thai Navy has already acquired 14 AWAV 8x8 vehicles under two contracts. The first batch of 7 vehicles has passed testing, entered service, and commenced operations to protect Thailand's borders amidst conflict in the eastern region, proving the vehicle's capability in real-world missions.

The Philippine Navy's order further reinforces the capabilities of Thailand's defense industry in the field of military vehicles, which has been recognized in numerous procurement projects with foreign armed forces.

(DefenseInfoTH)

Indonesia Mulai Pembangunan Dua Kapal Selam Scorpène

03 Juli 2026

Engineer PT PAL Indonesia melakukan pengelasan pertama plat HLES Proyek Kapal Selam Scorpene RI (photo: Antara)

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia mulai memasuki tahap pembangunan fisik dua unit kapal selam Scorpène setelah PT PAL Indonesia bersama perusahaan pertahanan Prancis, Naval Group, memulai proses first steel cutting pada Juli 2026.

Tahap tersebut dimulai lebih cepat dari target semula yang dijadwalkan pada September tahun ini.

Direktur Produksi PT PAL Indonesia Diana Rosa dalam keterangan pers di Jakarta, Kamis, mengatakan percepatan pembangunan fisik dilakukan setelah PT PAL bersama Naval Group berhasil menyelesaikan qualification section, yakni tahapan verifikasi yang memastikan kesiapan sumber daya manusia, proses manufaktur, fasilitas produksi, serta sistem pengendalian mutu sesuai standar pembangunan kapal selam kelas dunia.

"Program ini merupakan investasi jangka panjang untuk meningkatkan kompetensi engineer Indonesia, memperkuat industri nasional, dan membangun ekosistem manufaktur berteknologi tinggi yang mampu bersaing di tingkat global,” ujar Diana.

Menurut dia, keberhasilan menyelesaikan tahap tersebut menunjukkan proses alih teknologi telah berjalan efektif dan meningkatkan kemampuan insinyur Indonesia dalam menguasai teknologi manufaktur berpresisi tinggi.

Sebagai bagian dari proses tersebut, PT PAL telah mengirimkan puluhan insinyur ke fasilitas Naval Group di Prancis untuk mengikuti pelatihan intensif di berbagai bidang, mulai dari pengelasan, rekayasa konstruksi, sistem mekanikal, sistem kelistrikan, hingga pengendalian mutu.

Kompetensi tersebut kemudian diterapkan secara langsung dalam pelaksanaan qualification section yang diverifikasi oleh tim Naval Group.

Sementara itu, Program Director Naval Group Vincent Vimont mengatakan keberhasilan tahap qualification section menunjukkan kesiapan PT PAL sebagai mitra strategis dalam pembangunan kapal selam modern.

"Kolaborasi ini bukan sekadar membangun dua unit kapal selam, tetapi membangun fondasi kemampuan industri yang berkelanjutan," ujar Vincent.

Program Kapal Selam Scorpène Republik Indonesia merupakan tindak lanjut kontrak antara Kementerian Pertahanan, Naval Group, dan PT PAL Indonesia yang ditandatangani pada 2024 untuk membangun dua unit kapal selam kelas 1.800-2.800 ton.

Seluruh proses pembangunan akan dilaksanakan di Indonesia oleh insinyur Indonesia melalui skema alih teknologi yang komprehensif.

Program tersebut diharapkan tidak hanya memperkuat penguasaan teknologi strategis nasional, tetapi juga meningkatkan kapasitas industri pertahanan, kompetensi sumber daya manusia, serta mendorong terbentuknya ekosistem manufaktur berteknologi tinggi di dalam negeri.

Melalui proyek ini, PT PAL ditargetkan meningkatkan kemampuan hingga mencapai whole local production, yakni membangun kapal selam secara utuh di dalam negeri dengan dukungan penguasaan teknologi dari Naval Group.

Selain memperkuat kemampuan industri pertahanan, pembangunan dua kapal selam Scorpène diproyeksikan memberikan dampak ekonomi yang luas dengan menyerap lebih dari 2.000 tenaga kerja dan melibatkan berbagai industri dalam negeri sebagai bagian dari rantai pasok nasional.

(AntaraNews)

Marine Protector-class Patrol Boat Undergoes Pre-Transfer Training Ahead of Delivery to the PCG

02 Juli 2026

U.S. Coast Guard Marine Protector-Class Patrol Boat (photos: PCG)

On 25 June 2026, a former U.S. Coast Guard Marine Protector-Class Patrol Boat scheduled for transfer to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is conducting a series of training and operational drills in Curtis Bay, Maryland, as part of its pre-transfer preparations. The activities are designed to verify the vessel’s operational readiness while familiarizing its future crew with the boat’s systems, capabilities, and standard operating procedures prior to its official turnover.

The training is being conducted by Coast Guard Fleet personnel, who are currently undergoing an intensive qualification program in the United States. Throughout the exercise, the crew performs a wide range of practical evolutions, including vessel handling, engineering operations, navigation, communications, damage control, firefighting, and emergency response procedures.

The hands-on drills ensure that the personnel acquire the technical knowledge and operational proficiency necessary to safety and effectively operate the Marine Protector-Class Patrol Boat upon its delivery to the Philippine Coast Guard, further enhancing the organization’s maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and maritime security capabilities.

(PH Coast Guard Fleet)

RNZAF P-8A Poseidon Successfully Launches Harpoon Missiles

02 Juli 2026

Harpoon missile from P-8A Poseidon hit the decommissioned target ship (photo: Scoop, NZDF)

A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-8A Poseidon has launched Harpoon missiles for the first time during an international exercise near Guam.

In coordination with a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Poseidon and two United States Navy Poseidons, the New Zealand aircraft and crew from No. 5 Squadron successfully detected, identified and fired two AGM-84 Harpoon guided missiles at a decommissioned target ship, with both missiles hitting the target.

It was part of multi-domain Exercise Valiant Shield involving aircraft, ships and submarines from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Japan and the United States.

The live-fire exercise used weapons fired from the air, surface vessels and submarines to sink the ship.

“This exercise marked a significant step forward for the RNZAF with the first successful launch of air-to-surface missiles by our P-8A,” Air Component Commander, Air Commodore Andy Scott said.

“These activities are critical to the New Zealand Defence Force’s readiness to be able to meet the challenges of a deteriorating strategic environment, and we are incredibly grateful for the support of partners to assist us in regenerating the ability to rapidly strike targets at distance.”

The P-8A Poseidon can be armed with Harpoon anti-ship guided missiles, used to strike ships accurately from at least 100 kilometres away. The successful firing of the missiles, supplied by the Australian Defence Force, demonstrates the fleet’s utility as a strike capability against surface targets.

Air Commodore Scott said as with all weapons, it was hoped they wouldn’t need to be used.

“But part of military readiness is having the ability to do so if called upon and this is not something you can generate overnight.

“This firing has been the culmination of a lot of work across multiple parts of Defence and we would not have been able to rebuild so quickly without the support of our Australian and US partners.”

Poseidon captain, Squadron Leader Michael Craies, says the missile firing success was thanks to a large team effort.

“As we felt the weapons fall from the airframe and watched the Harpoon missiles strike their target, we knew it was the work of so many people across the RNZAF and our partners that made it possible.

“The first successful Harpoon firing from our P-8A is a testament to our armament, maintenance, and logistics personnel.”

The coordinated missile firings between one RNZAF and two United States Navy Poseidons highlighted the ability to work seamlessly with a partner, Squadron Leader Craies said.

“When the time came for our firing, the professionalism of all three P-8A crews involved meant that we were able to rapidly acquire the target and fire four Harpoons in total.”

This is the first time an RNZAF Poseidon has taken part in Valiant Shield, which started in 2006 and is in its 11th iteration this year.

 The countries involved worked closely together to test tactics and procedures, and develop interchangeability and interoperability in the air, space, sea, land and cyberspace domains.

During the anti-submarine warfare phase of the exercise, the RNZAF Poseidon operated as part of a task force to find, track and conduct simulated MK54 torpedo attacks against multiple submarines.

The task force included a RAAF Poseidon, US Navy Poseidons, the Canadian frigate HMCS Charlottetown, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force’s JS Kaga and JS Fuyuzuki, and the United States’ George Washington Carrier Strike Group.

(NZDF)

US Govt Approve Sale of 24 AGM-11R Hellfire to Singapore

02 Juli 2026

AGM-11R Hellfire missile (photo: Jane's)

The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Singapore to purchase AGM-114R Hellfire missiles.  The Government of Singapore has requested to buy an additional twenty-four (24) AGM-114R Hellfire missiles; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold. The original Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case, valued at $12.4 million ($9.4 million in major defense equipment (MDE), included personnel training and training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.

This notification is for a combined total of sixty-seven (67) Hellfire missiles (AGM-114R). The following non-MDE items will also be included: five (5) years of AGM-114R Hellfire spare parts; Hellfire technical manual; reprogramming of M299 launchers; return and repair material and services; technical publications; unguided munitions and services; software verification and calibration of AN/AWM-101; Hellfire missiles and support equipment; chaff, flares, and technical assistance; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $22.3 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a strategic partner that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Asia.

The proposed sale will improve Singapore’s capability to meet current and future threats by enhancing and extending the Singapore Air Force’s ability to conduct operations and enable effective training. Singapore will have no difficulty absorbing this training into its armed forces.

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

(US State Gov)

Aselsan Indonesia Visited USV Platform in Tesco Indomaritim

01 Juli 2026

Aselsan Indonesia visited PT Tesco Indomaritim (photo: Aselsan Indonesia)

Our recent visit to the PT Tesco Indomaritim shipyard gave the ASELSAN Indonesia team the opportunity to review the progress of our ongoing USV platforms currently under production.

Seeing these advanced autonomous systems taking shape is both exciting and motivating. We also explored future opportunities to deepen our collaboration and drive further innovation in maritime technology.

(Aselsan Indonesia)