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)

RSAF and the IAF Conclude Inaugural Patkor Indopura 2026

06 November 2026

Patkor Indopura 2026 (photos: RSAF, TNI AU)

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) have conducted the first joint fighter air patrol from 3 to 4 November 2026 as part of the inaugural Patkor Indopura. Two F-16 fighter aircraft from each air force participated in the operation.

The joint air patrol underscores both air forces' shared commitment to safeguarding their borders against transnational terrorism threats. As part of the operation, both air forces conducted combined briefings, exercised standing operating procedures, and patrolled the airspace along the border of Singapore and Indonesia together. The conduct of the joint air patrol also strengthened cooperation and deepened mutual trust and understanding between the RSAF and TNI AU.

Chief of the RSAF, Major-General (MG) Kelvin Fan, and the Chief of Staff of TNI AU, Air Chief Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono both participated in the joint patrol, flying in their respective nation’s fighter aircraft.

Emphasising the significance of the inaugural operation, MG Fan said, “This inaugural Patkor Indopura is a special milestone for our air forces. To be able to conduct this joint patrol together shows the trust, friendship and the professionalism between the two air forces.”

Patkor Indopura underscores the close and long-standing bilateral defence ties between Singapore and Indonesia. In addition to Patkor Indopura, the two air forces regularly engage in bilateral exercises, such as Exercise Elang Indopura, Exercise Camar Indopura and Exercise Manyar Indopura, as well as high-level visits, professional exchanges and cross-attendance of courses. These interactions serve to reinforce mutual understanding, strengthen friendships, and enhance interoperability between the two air forces.

(Sing Mindef)

Brunei Terima 16 Kendaraan Auto Tactical Cendana

06 November 2026

Penyerahan 16 kendaraan Auto Tactical Cendana kepada TDDB (photo: TBBD)

Tentera Darat Diraja Brunei (TDDB) telah mengadakan majlis penyerahan 16 buah Light Strike Vehicles (LSV) kepada unit-unit TDDB bertempat di Padang Kawad 1Bn TDDB, Berakas Garison, pada 25 September 2026 lalu. 

Hadir pada majlis tersebut ialah Pemerintah TDDB, Brigedier Jeneral Aldi bin Haji Hassan. Turut hadir ialah Pemangku Timbalan Pemerintah TDDB, Pegawai-pegawai Kanan dan pegawai-pegawai TDDB.

Menurut sumber, Cendana Auto Sdn Bhd, Malaysia, telah berhasil menyegel ekspor enam belas unit ARTAC Weapon Carriers mereka ke Brunei. Kesepakatan Royal Brunei Defense diperoleh melalui Brunei Engineering Logistic and Training Solutions (BELTS)

(TDDB)