TNI AU Perkuat Pertahanan Udara dengan Skuadron Tempur di Sulawesi Utara

28 April 2026

Rencana 11 skadron tempur TNI AU termasuk di Sulawesi Utara. Jika 1 skadron diisi 12-16 pesawat tempur, maka TNI AU akan memiliki paling tidak 154 pesawat tempur (image : Istimewa)

Kendari (ANTARA) - Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Udara (TNI AU) memperkuat pertahanan udara nasional sekaligus modernisasi alat utama sistem persenjataan (alutsista) dengan menempatkan skuadron pesawat tempur di wilayah Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara (Sultra).

Kepala Staf Angkatan Udara (KSAU) Marsekal TNI M. Tonny Harjono saat ditemui di Kendari, Senin, mengatakan bahwa penempatan kekuatan udara tersebut rencananya akan dipusatkan di Pangkalan Udara (Lanud) Haluoleo.

"Kami memilih wilayah Sultra karena posisinya sangat strategis bagi Angkatan Udara, yang dapat diibaratkan sebagai gerbang menuju wilayah Indonesia Timur," kata Tonny Harjono usai menghadiri kegiatan Semarak Dirgantara di eks MTQ Kendari.

Ia menjelaskan bahwa rencana tersebut saat ini masih dalam tahap persiapan dan pembahasan mendalam, termasuk mengenai spesifikasi jenis pesawat tempur berteknologi terbaru yang akan disiagakan.

Selain kehadiran skuadron tempur, TNI AU juga berencana memperkuat satuan Komando Pasukan Gerak Cepat (Kopasgat) serta menambah jumlah personel secara signifikan di wilayah Sulawesi Tenggara.

Marsekal Tonny menegaskan, dalam pengembangan kekuatan ini, TNI AU berkomitmen memberdayakan sumber daya manusia (SDM) lokal. Putra-putri terbaik daerah akan diberikan prioritas untuk bergabung menjadi prajurit dan nantinya diprioritaskan untuk mengabdi kembali di daerah asal.

"Kami ingin ke depan satuan tempur semakin lengkap, personel bertambah, dan masyarakat lokal turut berperan aktif dalam pengabdian di TNI AU," ujarnya.

Sementara itu, Gubernur Sultra Andi Sumangerukka menyatakan dukungannya terhadap rencana tersebut. Menurutnya, pengembangan pangkalan udara ini akan berdampak positif pada peningkatan konektivitas daerah.

Ia berharap peningkatan fasilitas pangkalan TNI AU ini dapat sejalan dengan upaya pemerintah daerah dalam mendorong status pangkalan udara menjadi berskala internasional, sehingga membuka akses Sultra ke jaringan global.

"Kehadiran fasilitas ini diharapkan mampu membuka akses Sultra ke dunia luar, baik dari sisi pertahanan maupun transportasi udara," ungkap Andi Sumangerukka.

Ia menambahkan, kolaborasi ini merupakan bentuk kepercayaan pemerintah pusat terhadap potensi Sultra, yang diharapkan tidak hanya memperkuat kedaulatan udara tetapi juga memicu kemajuan di berbagai sektor strategis lainnya.

(Antara)

Austal Delivers the 24th Guardian-class Patrol Boat to the Commonwealth of Australia

28 April 2026

Hull 544, the 24th and final Guardian-class Patrol Boat was delivered to the Commonwealth of Australia on 17th April 2026 and subsequently handed over to the Republic of Maldives at a ceremony held at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia on 19th April 2026 (photo: Austal)

24th Guardian-class Patrol Boat completing the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement (SEA3036-1) Acquisition Project

Austal Australia is proud to announce the successful delivery of the 24th and final Guardian-class Patrol Boat (GCPB) to the Commonwealth of Australia, which has been gifted to the Republic of Maldives under the Defence Cooperation Program. 

The delivery marks the formal completion of the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project (SEA3036-1) acquisition program, which commenced in 2016.

The official vessel handover ceremony took place at HMAS Stirling in Western Australia on 19 April, attended by representatives from the Australian Department of Defence, the Royal Australian Navy, the Maldives National Defence Force and Austal.

Austal Chief Executive Officer, Paddy Gregg said the milestone represents a proud achievement for the company, and Australia’s sovereign shipbuilding industry.

“The delivery of this final Guardian-class Patrol Boat marks the successful completion of the acquisition phase of the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement Project (SEA3036-1) by Austal, for the Commonwealth of Australia"

Paddy Gregg, CEO

“Austal is proud to have constructed all 24 steel-hulled vessels from our Henderson shipyard, supporting local jobs and demonstrating Australia’s world-class naval shipbuilding capability.

“We are honoured to contribute to Australia’s long-standing partnerships with regional nations, including the Republic of the Maldives, and to support greater security and stability across the Indo-Pacific. 

Designed and constructed by Austal in Henderson, Western Australia, the Guardian-class Patrol Boats form a key component of the Australian Government’s Pacific Maritime Security Program and Defence Cooperation Program, supporting regional partners to enhance maritime security, sovereignty and resilience.

The steel hull Guardian-class Patrol Boats are 39.5 metres in length, capable of speeds in excess of 20 knots, and designed for extended regional security operations in challenging maritime environments.

With all 24 vessels now delivered, Austal remains committed to supporting the sustainment and ongoing capability of the Guardian-class fleet through its in-service support team, programs and facilities located in Henderson, Cairns, Brisbane and Darwin.

(Austal)

Kementerian Pertahanan Vietnam Telah Mengarahkan Agar Waktu Produksi Tank Ringan T-1 Dipersingkat

28 April 2026

Turret dan kanon tank tingan T-1 (photo: ThanhNien)

Jenderal Pham Hoai Nam meminta Direktorat Jenderal Industri Pertahanan untuk berkoordinasi dengan instansi dan unit terkait guna fokus pada pengurangan waktu produksi tank T-1, sehingga produk tersebut dapat segera digunakan.

Pada tanggal 24 April, Letnan Jenderal Pham Hoai Nam, Wakil Menteri Pertahanan Nasional , mengunjungi dan memeriksa kemajuan penelitian, desain, dan pembuatan tank ringan T-1.

Roda rantai tank ringan T-1 (photo: ThanhNien)

Ini adalah model tank pertama yang diteliti dan diproduksi oleh Vietnam; ini adalah senjata yang sangat penting secara strategis yang ditugaskan oleh Kementerian Pertahanan Nasional dan Direktorat Jenderal Industri Pertahanan kepada Pabrik Z125 untuk memimpin dan berkoordinasi dengan unit-unit di seluruh angkatan darat dalam meneliti dan memproduksi produk tersebut.

Selama periode terakhir, pabrik Z125 telah menata ulang dan mengatur tata letak teknologinya untuk melayani produksi tank T-1, memastikan adanya bengkel terpisah untuk pembuatan dan perakitan, serta bengkel untuk pembuatan komponen individual sesuai dengan spesialisasi masing-masing.

Meriam tank ringan T-1 (photo: ThanhNien)

Hingga saat ini, prototipe tank ringan T-1 sebagian besar telah selesai, dan fokus selanjutnya akan ditempatkan pada penyempurnaan produk serta penelitian dan perancangan sistem pengendalian tembakan dan peralatan onboard lainnya.

Setelah melakukan inspeksi langsung dan mendengarkan laporan dari instansi terkait, Letnan Jenderal Pham Hoai Nam meminta Direktorat Jenderal Industri Pertahanan dan Pabrik Z125 untuk menyelenggarakan pengujian dan evaluasi sebagai dasar untuk melaksanakan langkah selanjutnya, yang akan diselesaikan pada Mei 2026.

Impresi artis dari forum militer Vietnam atas tank ringan T-1 (image: Tiktok)

Selain itu, kita harus segera melaksanakan langkah-langkah selanjutnya dari tugas ini, berupaya menyelesaikan produk jadi yang memenuhi persyaratan sesuai dengan serangkaian indikator kinerja yang disetujui oleh Kepala Staf Umum, Jenderal Nguyen Tan Cuong, sebelum tanggal 31 Agustus 2026, sehingga produk tersebut dapat diuji dan diterima tepat waktu untuk dipamerkan di Pameran Pertahanan Internasional 2026.

Jenderal Pham Hoai Nam juga menginstruksikan Direktorat Jenderal Industri Pertahanan untuk berkoordinasi dengan unit-unit terkait agar fokus pada pengurangan waktu penyelesaian tugas dan menyiapkan produk untuk digunakan sesegera mungkin.

(ThanhNien)

NTP Completeted Repair and Overhaul of 145+ Engine Units during 2025

27 April 2026

Massive repair and overhaul job of Aero engines and Industrial engines during 2025 (photos: NTP)

In 2025 alone, we managed to worked with around 145+ engine units and components within our workshop on varying degrees from simple componential maintenance routine to massive repair and overhaul job. From Aero engines and Industrial engines alike.

Here's to another year of complete operational Excellence.

(NTP)

The Royal Thai Navy Revealing the Names of 6 Companies that Submitted Proposals on the Procurement of Frigates

27 April 2026

HTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej-class frigate (photo: Dreamstime)

The Royal Thai Navy has revealed the progress of the "Frigate Procurement Project", stating that six companies from several countries have submitted proposals. The process of evaluating technical and price details is now underway, and is expected to take approximately one month.

On April 22, 2026, Rear Admiral Parach Rattanachaiyapan, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Navy, explained the progress of the frigate procurement project. Following the initial invitation to 11 capable and experienced frigate-building companies from various countries to submit proposals, the deadline has passed, with 6 companies submitting proposals.

1. Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)

2. Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. (Republic of Singapore)

3. ASFAT Shipyards A.Ş. (Republic of Türkiye)

4. TAIS Shipyards A.Ş. (Republic of Türkiye)

5. Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. (Republic of Korea)

6. Navantia SA (Kingdom of Spain)

Five companies failed to submit proposals within the specified timeframe. The Royal Thai Navy's proposal submission process was conducted under the observation of a panel of observers in accordance with the Integrity Pact, ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness to all parties.

In the next step, the committee appointed by the Royal Thai Navy will meticulously review the proposals from all companies, covering key aspects including the qualifications of the bidders, technical proposals, economic and industrial compensation (offset) proposals, and price proposals. This review process is expected to take approximately one month to ensure a thorough, rigorous, and beneficial assessment for the country.

(ThaiPBS)

BrahMos Missile System to Undergo 'Simulation Firing' in 'Balikatan'

27 April 2026

Brahmos land-based anti-ship missile (infographic: ASEAN Skyline)

MANILA – The Indian-made BrahMos cruise missile system, considered the Philippines' most powerful weapon in its arsenal, will be subjected to simulation firing during the maritime strike phase of the “Balikatan" military exercises.

"The BrahMos of the Coastal Defense Regiment of the Philippine Marines will participate during the Balikatan, but it will be only in a constructive environment. It will only [be] … simulation firing during the joint maritime strike in Northern Luzon," Philippine Balikatan exercise director Maj. Gen. Francisco Lorenzo said in a press briefing at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Monday.

Simulation firing refers to a training scenario where all sensors and fire control systems of the platforms are activated as if in an actual scenario, except that no weapons are launched.

"There will be a lot of capabilities [that] will be utilized during this Balikatan but as of now, we cannot say when and what (those) will be," Lorenzo added.

The first BrahMos batteries were delivered in April 2024. A battery usually consists of three to six launchers along with monitoring and tracking components and logistics support vehicles.

The BrahMos cruise missile can be launched from a ship, aircraft, submarine or land; has a top speed of around Mach 2.8 (3,400 km per hour); and is capable of carrying warheads weighing 200 to 300 kilograms.

This weapon platform is expected to address the country’s military weaknesses and vulnerabilities in sea control, anti-access/area-denial, and coastal and island defense operations.

As this developed, US Balikatan exercise director Lt. Gen. Christian Wortman confirmed the presence of the Typhon Medium Range Capability (MRC) missile system in the Philippines as of this time.

"The Typhon system remains in the Philippines and we anticipate that it will be incorporated at some level during the course of the exercise. But as I previously mentioned, the details of participation by any given system are still being finalized as part of our bilateral coordination. We certainly welcome having the Typhon. It's an important capability," he said.

Wortman added that they are also looking forward to the incorporation of the BrahMos, Typhon, NMESIS (Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System) and other-end systems into Balikatan.

"We think it's important that we gain experience planning, coordinating and integrating these capabilities, which have the potential to be more powerful when incorporated or applied together. So additional details to follow on the exact participation or activities of the Typhon system," he said.

The Typhon MRC, was first deployed in the Philippines during the April 2024 “Salaknib" Army to Army exercise. It is a weapons platform capable of firing long-range missiles like Tomahawk Land Attack Missile and the Standard Missile-6, believed to have a range at least 1,000 nautical miles.

Meanwhile, NMESIS, a mobile anti-ship missile system with a range of 100 nautical miles, was first used in last year's Balikatan. 

(PNA)

Aselsan Visited Palindo Marine in Batam

26 April 2026

KCR 60 Missile Fast Boat project at Palindo Marine Shipyard, Batam (photo: Palindo Marine)

ASELSAN Indonesia recently visited PT Palindo Marine to witness the progress of the KCR 60 Missile Fast Boat program.

To ensure these vessels are mission-ready, we are integrating our advanced radar, sensor, and weapon systems. This provides the Indonesian Navy with world-class precision and automated defense for critical maritime operations.

This partnership goes beyond hardware—it’s a shared commitment to strategic innovation and local capacity building. By working alongside PT Palindo Marine, we are proud to help reinforce a self-reliant national defense industry.

(Aselsan Indonesia)