TNI AU Siap Melengkapi Fasilitas Operasional untuk Pesawat Baru

14 Mei 2026

Hanggar pesawat angkut C-130 Hercules di Skadron Udara 33 (photo: MyLesat)

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Panglima Komando Operasi Udara Nasional (Pangkoopsudnas) Marsekal Madya TNI Minggit Tribowo memastikan pihaknya siap melengkapi fasilitas operasional pesawat-pesawat baru yang ada di bawah wilayah Komando Daerah Udara (Kodau) I.

Hal tersebut, kata Minggit, juga jadi salah satu pekerjaan rumah Marsekal Pertama TNI Erwin Sugiandi yang baru saja dilantik sebagai Pangkodau I pada Sabtu.

Minggit menjelaskan, saat ini beberapa lanud di bawah komando Pangkodau I menerima alutsista baru, salah satunya pesawat angkut A400M di Lanud Halim Perdanakusuma, Jakarta.

Hadirnya A400M di Lanud Halim Perdanakusuma menuntut TNI AU untuk membangun fasilitas operasional yang memadai seperti hanggar dan sebagainya.

"Alutsista ini butuh adanya peningkatan sarana prasarana, tetapi juga dukungan operasional penerbangan," kata Minggit.

Tidak hanya A400M, Minggit mengatakan pihaknya juga perlu memperkuat fasilitas operasional pesawat tempur baru milik TNI AU, Rafale, di Lanud Roesmin Nurjadin, Pekanbaru, Riau.

Namun demikian, Minggit tidak menjelaskan secara rinci kapan seluruh fasilitas pendukung pesawat-pesawat baru itu akan dilengkapi.

"Kita akan support semaksimal mungkin, sehingga dengan kedatangan alutsista yang baru ini menjadi kekuatan yang sangat signifikan bagi TNI Angkatan Udara," tutup Minggit.

Untuk diketahui, Kodau I membawahi beberapa lanud strategis tempat bermarkasnya skuadron pesawat angkut dan pesawat tempur yakni Lanud Halim Perdanakusuma (HLM), Jakarta, Lanud Atang Sendjaja (ATS) Bogor, Lanud Roesmin Nurjadin (RSN)Pekanbaru, Lanud Supadio (SPO) Pontianak, Lanud Husein Sastranegara (HSN) Bandung, Lanud Soewondo (SWO) Medan, Lanud Raden Sadjad (RSA) Natuna, Lanud Suryadarma (SDM) Kalijati Subang, Lanud Maimun Saleh (MUS) Sabang dan Lanud Hang Nadim (HNM) Batam.

(Antara)

Austal Awarded Contract for Two Additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for Australian Border Force

14 Mei 2026

Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats of ABF (photo: ABF)

Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce that Austal Ships Pty Ltd has been awarded a contract extension for the construction of two additional Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats (ECCPBs) for the Australian Border Force (ABF).

This latest award, valued at approximately A$150.3 million, brings the total number of ECCPBs contracted for delivery to the ABF to six. The award follows the recent delivery of the tenth Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat to the Royal Australian Navy, ADV Cape Hawke, in March 2026.

Austal Limited Chief Executive Officer Paddy Gregg said the Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat Project (SEA1445-1) is a highly successful and critical element of Australia’s continuous naval shipbuilding and sustainment enterprise, delivering effective maritime capability for the nation.

“Austal has delivered ten Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats to the Royal Australian Navy in just over five years, and construction is well advanced on the first four vessels for the Australian Border Force. These additional two vessels further strengthen our record order-book of more than A$17.7 billion, which includes eighteen Landing Craft Medium and eight Landing Craft Heavy vessels to be delivered to the Australian Army, under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with the Commonwealth of Australia.” Paddy Gregg, Austal Limited CEO

“Contract extensions such as this, along with other construction and sustainment programs in Australia and the United States—including aircraft carrier elevators and submarine modules for the US Navy—are contributing approximately A$500–700 million annually to Austal’s order book,” Mr Gregg added.

Max speed of ECCPB is 26 knots (photo: Seacraft Gallery)

“We thank the Commonwealth of Australia for its continued trust in Austal and look forward to building on our strong partnerships with hundreds of supply chain partners in the Henderson Defence Precinct and across Australia to deliver these additional vessels for the Australian Border Force.”

Austal delivered eight of the original Cape-class Patrol Boats to the Australian Border Force between 2012 and 2015. These were followed by additional vessels delivered to the Royal Australian Navy in 2017, and the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard in 2021.

Since 2020, the Commonwealth of Australia has ordered fourteen Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boats for the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Border Force. The addition of this fifteenth and sixteenth vessels reflects continued confidence in the platform’s performance, Austal’s delivery capability, and the strength of Australia’s sovereign shipbuilding industry.

The Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat design features expanded accommodation for up to 32 personnel, enhanced quality-of-life systems, and advanced sustainment technologies to maximise operational availability. The vessels are designed to support a wide range of missions, including border protection, fisheries enforcement, and national security operations.

Construction of the two new patrol boats will take place at Austal’s Henderson shipyard in Western Australia, supported by a proven national supply chain and integrated project teams from the Department of Defence and the Australian Border Force.

Austal continues to provide comprehensive in-service support for both Cape-class and Evolved Cape-class fleets through facilities in Henderson (WA), Cairns (QLD), and Darwin (NT).

(Austal)

Multirole Combat Aircraft (MRCA) Evaluation to Begin in 2029

14 Mei 2026

Su-30MKM of the RMAF (photo: RMAF)

KLUANG: The defence ministry will begin its evaluation process for the acquisition of multirole combat aircraft (MRCA) in 2029 or 2030, in line with plans to replace the country’s key air assets.

Defence minister Khaled Nordin said the move was aimed at replacing the existing F/A-18D and Sukhoi Su-30MKM fighter aircraft, which are expected to be decommissioned in 2035 or 2036.

“We have the F-18 and Sukhoi aircraft that are expected to be decommissioned in 2035. This means that by 2030, we need to start evaluating which aircraft to acquire to replace those assets,” he told reporters after officiating a Malaysian Armed Forces programme here.

On the replacement of the Hawk aircraft, Khaled said the armed forces would receive 18 FA-50 light combat aircraft in stages beginning from the end of this year.

He said the acquisition of the FA-50 was a strategic move as the Hawk aircraft currently in use was based on older technology and was expected to be retired in the near future.

F/A-18D Hornet of the RMAF (photo: Yiran)

“The FA-50 possesses more advanced technological capabilities than the Hawk. It will not only replace the Hawk, but also complement the F-18 and Sukhoi fighter aircraft currently in our inventory,” he said.

The government signed a letter of acceptance for the procurement of FA-50 fighter aircraft worth RM4.08 billion with Korea Aerospace Industries, the sole manufacturer of the South Korean aircraft, in February 2023.

The purchase agreement was subsequently formalised during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2023.

Khaled also said a previous proposal to acquire F/A-18D aircraft from Kuwait had been shelved.

However, he assured that the 18 FA-50 aircraft to be received would be sufficient for safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and airspace defence for the time being.

(Bernama)

Skuadron Udara 100 Bangun Media Simulasi untuk Latihan Pendaratan Helikopter di Kapal Induk

14 Mei 2026

Simulasi dek kapal induk untuk latihan pendaratan helikopter (photos: Skuadron Udara 100)

Skuadron Udara 100 Bangun Media Simulasi KRI Gajah Mada untuk Latihan Pendaratan Helikopter

Dalam rangka menyambut kedatangan KRI Gajah Mada, Skuadron Udara 100 membangun media simulasi geladak kapal guna meningkatkan kemampuan dan kesiapan para penerbang dalam melaksanakan pendaratan helikopter di atas kapal perang.

Pembangunan media simulasi tersebut dilakukan sebagai sarana latihan bagi para penerbang agar mampu memahami karakteristik dan prosedur pendaratan di geladak kapal, khususnya pada kondisi operasional di laut. Simulasi dibuat menyerupai area pendaratan helikopter milik KRI Gajah Mada sehingga para penerbang dapat melatih ketepatan, koordinasi, serta aspek keselamatan penerbangan secara maksimal.

Kegiatan latihan ini merupakan bagian dari upaya meningkatkan profesionalisme serta kesiapan operasional personel penerbang Skuadron Udara 100 dalam mendukung operasi udara maritim bersama unsur TNI Angkatan Laut.

Komandan Skuadron Udara 100 menyampaikan bahwa keberadaan media simulasi tersebut diharapkan mampu memberikan gambaran nyata kepada para penerbang sebelum melaksanakan pendaratan langsung di geladak kapal.

Dek kapal induk ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (photo: Italian Navy)

“Latihan simulasi ini menjadi langkah penting untuk meningkatkan kesiapan serta keselamatan penerbang dalam menghadapi operasi pendaratan di kapal perang,” ujarnya.

Dengan adanya fasilitas simulasi tersebut, diharapkan kemampuan dan kepercayaan diri para penerbang Skuadron Udara 100 semakin meningkat sehingga mampu melaksanakan tugas secara profesional dan optimal saat beroperasi bersama KRI Gajah Mada.

(Skuadron Udara 100 Puspenerbal)

RTX's Raytheon Selected to Provide SeaRAM for Australia's New Mogami-class Frigates

13 Mei 2026

SeaRAM ship self-defense systems (photo: RTX)

LOUISVILLE, Ky.,/PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon, an RTX business (NYSE: RTX), has been awarded a contract by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to provide SeaRAM® ship self-defense systems in support of Australia's Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program. The Sea3000 program is set to replace the decommissioning Anzac-class frigates with 11 Upgraded Mogami-class frigates.  

Under the contract, Raytheon will supply SeaRAM launchers, Blast Test Vehicles, and technical services to support installation and testing of the systems for the first three ships which are being built in Japan by MHI.

Australia's Sea3000 General Purpose Mogami Frigate (photo: Phillip Thompson)

"SeaRAM extends the defensive reach of a ship beyond traditional close in weapon system ranges," said Barbara Borganovi, president of Naval Power at Raytheon. "By integrating SeaRAM on the Royal Australian Navy's new surface combatants, Australia gains a proven, highly effective terminal air and missile defense layer for its future fleet."

SeaRAM combines the Phalanx Close In Weapon System (CIWS) with the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) to provide autonomous terminal defense against cruise missiles and other advanced airborne threats. The selection of SeaRAM underscores long term demand for these systems and positions Australia as a new member of the global RAM user community.

Work on this contract will take place in Louisville, Kentucky. Deliveries are expected to begin in late 2028.

(Raytheon)

Indonesia Kedatangan Pesawat Falcon 8X Lagi, Kemhan: Bagian dari Kontrak Baru Pengadaan 4 Unit

13 Mei 2026

Dassaukt Falcon 8X A-0808 (photo: Alif Luqman Wijaya)

Jakarta, IDM – Indonesia kedatangan pesawat Dassault Falcon 8X lagi. Pesawat untuk armada angkut VVIP ini tiba di Pangkalan TNI Angkatan Udara (Lanud) Halim Perdanakusuma, Jakarta Timur, Minggu (10/5).

Falcon 8X dengan nomor ekor A-0804, lengkap dengan tulisan TNI Angkatan Udara terpotret oleh fotografer.

“Kedatangan pesawat Dassault Falcon 8X tersebut merupakan bagian dari kontrak baru pengadaan empat unit pesawat Falcon,” ujar Kepala Biro Informasi Pertahanan Kementerian Pertahanan RI Brigjen TNI Rico Ricardo Sirait kepada Indonesia Defense Magazine (IDM), Senin (11/5).

Dassaukt Falcon 8X A-0804 (photo: Bubi)

Rico mengatakan, Falcon 8X A-0804 bukan bagian dari kontrak sebelumnya. Diketahui, Indonesia sebelumnya membeli dua unit Falcon 8X buatan Dassault Aviation, Prancis.

Kontrak efektif saat Presiden RI Prabowo Subianto menjabat menteri pertahanan. Unit pertama telah tiba pada 2022, disusul unit kedua dua tahun setelahnya. Dua unit pesawat Falcon 8X tersebut telah dioperasikan Skadron Udara 17 Angkut VIP/VVIP Lanud Halim Perdanakusuma.

Kedatangan Falcon 8X ini menambah kekuatan komando pengendalian (kodal) TNI AU. Falcon 8X digunakan untuk mengangkut pejabat negara dan pimpinan militer.

(IDM)

TNI AL Siapkan Pangkalan untuk Kapal Induk Giuseppe Garibaldi

12 Mei 2026

Kapal induk ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi C-551 (photo: Benzekre)

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Kepala Staf TNI Angkatan Laut (KSAL) Laksamana TNI Muhammad Ali mengatakan TNI AL akan menyiapkan beberapa pangkalan untuk menjadi tempat bersandarnya kapal induk Giuseppe Garibaldi.

"Untuk personel sudah disiapkan, sudah disiapkan dan nanti akan segera dikirim ke Italia. Kemudian pangkalan mungkin nanti kita siapkan juga di mungkin di beberapa tempat di Indonesia ini," kata Ali saat jumpa pers di Dermaga Kolinlamil Jakarta, Senin.

Ali mengatakan pembangunan pangkalan itu merupakan bagian dari upaya TNI AL dalam mempersiapkan infrastruktur kapal induk.

Kendati demikian, Ali tidak menjelaskan secara rinci di mana saja lokasi pangkalan tersebut dan sejauh mana pembangunan sudah berjalan.

Hingga saat ini, TNI AL masih menunggu koordinasi dari Kementerian Pertahanan selaku pihak yang berurusan langsung dengan galangan kapal asal Italia Fincantieri terkait pembelian kapal induk.

Ali mengharapkan kapal induk pertama Indonesia itu bisa sandar di Indonesia sebelum HUT TNI pada Oktober 2026 mendatang.

Untuk diketahui, kapal induk tersebut memiliki kesamaan dengan dua KRI baru milik TNI AL, yakni KRI Brawijaya 320 dan KRI Prabu Siliwangi 321, yakni sama sama dibuat oleh perusahaan asal Italia Fincantieri.

Kapal induk dengan panjang 180,2 meter itu dilengkapi dengan mesin penggerak super yang dapat menggerakkan kapal dengan kecepatan 30 knot atau 56 kilometer per jam.

Kapal pengangkut pesawat tempur tersebut juga dilengkapi beberapa radar jamming hingga senjata seperti peluncur Oktupel Mk.29 untuk rudal antipesawat sea sparrow/selenia aspide, Oto Melara Kembar 40L70 DARDO, 324 mm tabung torpedo rangkap tiga, dan Otomat Mk 2 SSM.

(Antara)