Modern Internasional (MDRN) Jalin Kerja Sama Strategis dengan PTDI & Genertec Kembangkan Sistem Manufaktur CNC

21 Februari 2026

Penanda-tanganan kerjasama pengembangan Sistem Manufaktur CNC PT DI, MDRN dan Genertec (photo: PT DI)

Bisnis.com, JAKARTA —PT Modern Internasional Tbk. (MDRN) menjalin kerja sama strategis dengan PT Dirgantara Indonesia (Persero) dan Genertec untuk pengembangan sistem manufaktur pabrik CNC.  

Sungkono Honoris, Direktur Utama Modern Internasional, mengatakan kerja sama itu dijalin pada Februari 2026 di sela-sela pelaksanaan Singapore Airshow 2026.  

“Perjanjian kerja sama strategis tersebut berfokus pada pengembangan dan implementasi advance smart factory CNC System untuk mendukung transformasi manufaktur kedirgantaraan PTDI menuju konsep industri 4.0,” paparnya dalam keterbukaan informasi, Rabu (18/2/2026).  

Sungkono menjabarkan kerja sama itu bertujuan untuk meningkatkan presisi manufaktur, efisiensi operasional, serta integrasi digital pada fasilitas produksi PTDI. Selain itu, mendukung pengembangan ekosistem manufaktur kedirgantaraan nasional yang berbasis teknologi tinggi.

 

Kerja sama PTDI, Genertec, dan MDRN, kata Sungkono, mendorong transfer teknologi, peningkatan kapasitas industri dalam negeri, serta penguatan posisi Indonesia dalam rantai pasok kedirgantaraan global.  

Lebih terperinci, PTDI akan menjadi pengguna dan pengembangan utama sistem manufaktur CNC pabrik cerdas pada fasilitas produksinya. Sementara itu, Genertec akan menyediakan teknologi CNC mutakhir dan solusi manufaktur cerdas, termasuk sistem otomasi, analitik produksi waktu nyata, pemeliharaan prediktif, serta integrasi digital. 

Sungkono menambahkan Modern Internasional akan bertindak sebagai mitra implementasi dan penyedia layanan purna jual, yang mencakup implementasi sistem, optimalisasi dan integrasi solusi, pelatihan sumber daya manusia, serta dukungan teknis dan layanan purnajual jangka panjang.  

“Nilai transaksi, skema komersial, serta tahapan implementasi lanjutan akan ditentukan lebih lanjut sesuai dengan kebutuhan proyek dan kesepakatan para pihak,” imbuhnya.  

Meski demikian, MDRN berharap kerja sama tersebut dapat  memberikan dampak positif jangka menengah dan panjang, khususnya dalam penguatan portofolio bisnis perseroan di sektor manufaktur berteknologi tinggi dan peningkatan peran perseroan sebagai penyedia solusi industri dan layanan purnajual strategis. 

(Bisnis)

Austal Awarded ~$4 billion Landing Craft Heavy Contract by Australia

21 Februari 2026

Eight, 100 metre Landing Craft Heavy vessels will be constructed by Austal in Henderson, Western Australia, based on the Damen LCT100 design (image: Austal)

Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce that, in accordance with the announcements from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, the Hon. Richard Marles, and the Hon. Pat Conroy, Minister for Defence Industry, earlier today, Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia Pty Ltd (Austal Defence Australia) has been awarded a ~$4 billion contract for the construction of eight Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) vessels, under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) with the Commonwealth of Australia. Following the Minister’s announcement, the contract will be executed later today at Henderson; Austal will confirm its execution in a separate short announcement to the ASX thereafter.

Construction of the 100 metre Landing Craft Heavy vessels, based on the Damen LST100 design, will be undertaken using Austal facilities and the Common User Facility at Henderson in Western Australia. Construction is scheduled to commence in 2026, with the eighth and final vessel scheduled for delivery to the Commonwealth in 2038. 

Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer, Paddy Gregg, said the award of the Landing Craft Heavy contract to Austal Defence Australia under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement reinforced the company’s position as the Commonwealth of Australia’s sovereign shipbuilder and a trusted partner to the Australian Defence Force. This contract generates a record order book for Austal, provides a long-term demand signal for our supply chain, and provides the incentive to invest in uplifting our capability. 

“This contract represents another significant investment in Australia’s sovereign shipbuilding capability - and Austal Defence Australia is ready to deliver these highly capable vessels to support the ADF’s operational requirements,” Mr Gregg said. 

“Constructing the Landing Craft Heavy vessels at Henderson will create and develop thousands of new, skilled jobs in Western Australia and provide further opportunities for the local defence industry supply chain - Paddy Gregg, Austal Limited CEO

“While Austal’s US business has traditionally accounted for a large share of our defence order book in recent years, this contract reflects the growing strength and success of Austal’s Australian operations — and Australian industry — within the national shipbuilding and sustainment enterprise. This LCH construction contract balances out the split and provides greater geographic diversity of earnings. It also provides earnings and employment stability for the next 12 years.” 

Each LST100 vessel will be able to carry up to 500 tonnes of military equipment (image: Aus DoD)

Austal Defence Australia Executive General Manager – Strategic Shipbuilding, Gavin Stewart said Landing Craft Heavy was the second major construction contract awarded under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, following the award of the $1.029 billion Landing Craft Medium design and build contract in December 2025. 

“With Landing Craft Medium and Landing Craft Heavy contracts now underway, there are outstanding opportunities for people and businesses to engage with Austal Defence Australia, and our industry and supply chain partners, to help deliver new capability for Australia. Austal Defence Australia is looking forward to expanding and developing the industrial capabilities at Henderson and beyond, into a reliable shipbuilding enterprise to support the Commonwealth’s objectives of sovereign shipbuilding capability. 

“These Programs under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement represent decades of continuous naval shipbuilding work, to be delivered here in Western Australia,” Mr Stewart said. 

The Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) vessels will provide the Australian Defence Force with a critical maritime capability, supporting amphibious operations, logistics, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief across Australia’s region of interest.

Key specifications: 

-Length: Approximately 100 metres (approx. 328-330 ft) 

-Beam (Width): 16 metres (52 ft 6 in) 

-Displacement: Approximately 3,900 - 4,000 tonnes 

-Capacity Examples: Over 200 embarked soldiers, plus 6 x M1A2SEP3 Abrams Tanks or 9 x Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles 

Austal also notes that in addition, Austal USA is presently constructing up to 12 smaller Landing Craft Utility vessels for the US Navy at its Mobile, Alabama, US shipyard. 

(Austal)

BAE Systems Australia Conducts ATLAS UGV Trials

20 Februari 2026

ATLAS Uncrewed Ground Vehicle (UGV) (photo: BAE Systems Australia)

Test success: ATLAS Uncrewed Ground Vehicle put through its paces

BAE Systems today announced successful trials for its Autonomous Tactical Light Armour System (ATLAS) Uncrewed Ground Vehicle (UGV). The trials are part of the ongoing development for a next generation modular autonomous land capability designed to support main battle tank or combat reconnaissance vehicle capabilities.

Launched at Land Forces in September 2024, the ATLAS Collaborative Combat Variant (CCV) has been the focus of significant trial activities at all levels of autonomy – from teleoperation to waypoint-based navigation, to full ‘sense and avoid autonomy’ – and is a fully functional prototype demonstrator.

The M242 Bushmaster 25mm cannon integrated with the VANTAGE ATS provides accurate and highly lethal fire to a range of 2,500m (photo: BAE Systems Australia)

ATLAS represents a true combat multiplier – a fighting vehicle that increases combat mass and reduces the soldier’s exposure to risk. The prototype platform is manoeuvrable and fast, making it an ideal companion for both tracked and wheeled crewed combat vehicles across difficult terrain and in all weather and environmental conditions.

The ATLAS CCV can be delivered in multiple payload configurations. As shown in the assault configuration, the vehicle is armed with a new, lightweight, affordable, highly automated medium calibre turret system called ‘VANTAGE’, designed for use on uncrewed platforms.

The VANTAGE turret integrates BAE Systems’ passive Multi-Spectral Automatic Target Detection, Tracking and Classification System (ATTCS), delivering high levels of automated operation, reducing operator cognitive load, enabling one-to-many operation and reducing the probability of detection and the time to target engagement.

Andrew Gresham, Managing Director – Defence Delivery, BAE Systems Australia, said:

“In just sixteen months, we have gone from launching ATLAS at Land Forces to operating a fully functional prototype demonstrator.

“ATLAS has been developed to give soldiers the advantage on the modern battlefield.

“This has resulted in an autonomous platform that will deliver the dull, dirty and dangerous tasks expected in a combat environment.

“We are currently engaged in significant marketing and customer engagement activities in international markets.”

(BAE Systems Australia)

Friendship Flight RTAF & ROKAF

20 Februari 2026

RTAF T-50TH aircraft flew jointly with the ROKAF T-50B (photos: RTAF)

The Royal Thai Air Force organized a friendship flight activity with the Black Eagles squadron of the Republic of Korea Air Force at Wing 41, Chiang Mai Province. The T-50TH aircraft flew jointly with the T-50B, with an exchange of observer pilots from both countries.

This activity reflects the confidence and trust between Thailand and the Republic of Korea in military cooperation, demonstrating readiness for joint operations at the tactical level, as well as strengthening relations at the strategic level, enabling the professional advancement of their collaborative work in the same air.

The distance of aircraft in the air can be measured, but the distance of trust needs no measurement, because we have more than 100% of it.

(RTAF)

Uji Terima Kendaraan Tempur Angkut Personil J-Forces

20 Februari 2026

Uji terima kendaraan tempur angkut personil J-Forces yang dilengkapi RCWS (photos: J-Forces)

Uji Terima Kendaraan Tempur Angkut Personil di Batujajar dan Subang telah sukses dilaksanakan. Rangkaian pengujian komprehensif ini dilakukan untuk memvalidasi performa unit sebelum resmi bertugas mendukung tugas pokok TNI.

Beberapa tahap pengujian krusial meliputi:

Mobilitas: Uji Rem (Basah/Kering), Zig-Zag, Radius Putar, dan Off-Road.

Daya Gempur: Uji Tembak RCWS (300m & 500m) serta Gun Shoot.

Teknologi & Fitur: Uji Thermal, Kamera, dan Uji Statis.

Komitmen kami adalah menghadirkan alutsista dengan standar tertinggi guna mendukung kedaulatan NKRI di berbagai medan penugasan.

(J-Forces)

Penanda-tanganan Kontrak Kerjasama Rocket Launcher Badan Teknologi Pertahanan Kemhan RI

19 Februari 06

Penanda-tanganan Kontrak pengembangan rocket launcher (photos: Kemhan)

Badan Teknologi Pertahanan Kementerian Pertahanan Republik Indonesia melaksanakan penandatanganan kontrak kerja sama pengembangan dan pengadaan sistem rocket launcher sebagai bagian dari upaya strategis penguatan Alutsista nasional. 13/02/2026.

Kegiatan ini merupakan wujud komitmen Kemhan RI dalam meningkatkan kemandirian industri pertahanan, memperkuat kemampuan teknologi dalam negeri, serta mendukung modernisasi sistem persenjataan TNI secara berkelanjutan.

Kerja sama ini diharapkan mampu mendorong percepatan transfer teknologi, peningkatan kapasitas sumber daya manusia, serta penguatan ekosistem riset dan inovasi pertahanan nasional. Dengan sinergi yang solid antara pemerintah dan mitra strategis, pembangunan kekuatan pertahanan negara terus dilaksanakan secara terukur, profesional, dan berorientasi pada kepentingan nasional.

Langkah ini menjadi bagian penting dalam mewujudkan sistem pertahanan negara yang tangguh, adaptif, dan berdaya saing global. Bertekad Kuat, Berteknologi Maju, untuk Pertahanan Negara yang Mandiri.

(Batekhan)

PCG Acquires Three US King Air Planes to Boost Search, Rescue Capacity

19 Februari 2026

Beechcraft King Air of the Philippine Navy (photo: Vin De Guzman)

MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) formally began the acquisition of three Beechcraft King Air turboprop airplanes from the United States to boost the country's maritime domain awareness (MDA) and search and rescue (SAR) capabilities.

In a statement on Tuesday, the PCG said the acquisition was formalized through a letter of offer and acceptance signed by PCG Commandant Ronnie Gil Gavan and US Assistant Secretary of War for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs John Noh during a bilateral meeting in Makati City on Monday.

“The milestone signing cements a critical upgrade to the PCG’s MDA and SAR capability,” it said.

The signing came after a recent series of maritime incidents in the Philippine seas, such as the capsizing of the bulk carrier M/V Devon Bay and the sinking of the passenger ferry M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 that occurred days apart.

“(These incidents) have underscored the urgent need for faster and more efficient SAR response,” it said.

Aside from the aircraft acquisition, Gavan and Noh also discussed the Search and Rescue Optimal Planning System Program, a comprehensive US Coast Guard SAR planning program that uses advanced environmental modeling and simulation technology to optimize search planning.

The program is said to maximize the probability of locating persons in distress at sea.

“The introduction of these capabilities is expected to significantly boost the PCG’s effectiveness in MDA and SAR operations,” the statement said.

During the meeting, both officials discussed broader US support for the PCG’s modernization, including sustained MDA operations in the West Philippine Sea and support for other coast guard functions.

“The meeting reinforced the coast guard-to-coast guard dimension of the US-Philippine alliance and the shared commitment to a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific,” the PCG said.

Gavan also announced the first-time participation of the PCG in the Rim of the Pacific exercise as the first foreign coast guard service to join the exercise since its inception.

“(The event places) the PCG alongside the world’s leading navies and maritime security agencies,” it said. 

(PNA)