Kemhan: 100 Personel TNI AL Calon Awak Kapal Induk Dilatih di Italia

28 Februari 2026

ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (photos: Nara Dvids)

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Kepala Biro Informasi Pertahanan (Karo Infohan) Setjen Kemhan Brigjen TNI Rico Ricardo Sirait mengatakan 100 personel TNI AL akan dikirim ke Italia untuk menjalani pelatihan sebelum menjadi awak kapal induk Giuseppe Garibaldi.

"Sekitar 100 personel direncanakan akan mengikuti pelatihan di Italia, termasuk pelatihan langsung di kapal selama proses pelayaran dari Italia menuju Indonesia," kata Rico saat dikonfirmasi ANTARA di Jakarta, Jumat.

Rico mengatakan, pelatihan ini merupakan tahapan awal pembinaan calon awak kapal sebelum kapal tersebut beroperasi di bawah TNI AL.

Namun demikian, Rico tidak menjelaskan kapan pelatihan tersebut akan berlangsung. Dia hanya memastikan para personel yang dipilih merupakan prajurit terbaik TNI AL yang memiliki pengalaman di bidang perkapalan baik secara teknis maupun praktik.

Sebelumnya, Asisten Operasi Kepala Staf TNI Angkatan Laut Laksamana Muda Yayan Sofiyan mengatakan TNI AL harus menyiapkan kurang lebih 500 pelaut untuk menjadi awak calon kapal induk Indonesia Giuseppe Garibaldi.

"Personelnya itu ada sekitar 500 pelaut yang harus mengawaki. Dari mulai sekarang sampai level perwiranya harus memiliki kompetensi kompetensi khusus sebagai pengawak kapal induk," kata Yayan dalam diskusi bertajuk Indonsia's Blue Water Transition: Why High-Value ASW/ AAW Assets Will Decide Its Credibility yang digelar secara daring, Rabu (25/2).

Yayan melanjutkan jumlah kru kapal bahkan diperkirakan bisa lebih dari 500 karena belum mencakup kru tidak inti yakni di luar kru navigasi hingga penerbang.

Selain kru, jajarannya juga harus mempersiapkan infrastruktur pendukung kapal induk seperti tempat bersandar dan kebutuhan teknis lain yang harus dimiliki kapal.

Belum lagi kebutuhan logistik untuk para kru yang akan bertugas di kapal dalam waktu lama.

"Bisa kita bayangkan sandar di suatu tempat membutuhkan dukungan logistik kru yang 500. Itu hanya kru inti saja. Kru untuk penerbangan, sistem aviation dan sebagainya," kata Yayan.

Walau harus melakukan banyak persiapan, Yayan meyakini TNI AL siap untuk memenuhi kebutuhan tersebut demi pengoperasian kapal induk maksimal.

Hingga saat ini, TNI Al masih menunggu proses akuisisi yang berjalan di tingkat Kementerian Pertahanan dan pihak Italia dan juga Fincantieri selaku galangan kapal.

(Antara)

Malaysia Batalkan Rencana Akuisisi Pesawat Tempur F/A-18 Hornet Bekas dari Kuwait

28 Februari 2026

Pesawat tempur F/A-18 Hornet Kuwait (photo: Erwin van Djikman)

KUALA LUMPUR: Pemerintah telah membatalkan rencananya untuk mengakuisisi armada pesawat tempur F/A-18 Hornet bekas dari Kuwait untuk Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM).

Wakil Menteri Pertahanan Adly Zahari mengatakan keputusan tersebut secara resmi dicapai dalam rapat Kabinet pada 6 Februari setelah penilaian teknis komprehensif yang dilakukan oleh tim evaluasi TUDM yang dikirim ke Kuwait akhir tahun lalu.

"Rapat memutuskan bahwa rencana tersebut tidak akan dilanjutkan setelah mempertimbangkan hasil evaluasi teknis terhadap pesawat F/A-18 Hornet yang dilakukan oleh tim TUDM antara 11 November dan 27 November 2025," katanya saat menutup debat tahap komite tentang RUU Anggaran Tambahan di Dewan Rakyat.

Adly mengatakan evaluasi tersebut menemukan bahwa akuisisi Hornet akan membuat TUDM  menghadapi risiko jangka panjang dan tantangan logistik.

Pesawat tempur F/A-18 Hornet Kuwait (photo: Daniele Faccioli)

Di antara kekhawatiran utama yang diidentifikasi adalah perkiraan jangka waktu pengiriman, penundaan tanggal mulai operasional pesawat, dan tidak adanya jaminan keberlanjutan dalam pengaturan pemeliharaan dan dukungan di luar kendali Malaysia.

Setelah pembatalan tersebut, Adly mengatakan bahwa kesiapan ruang udara negara akan menghadapi tekanan yang meningkat karena aset yang ada terus menua.

Untuk mengurangi defisit kemampuan, Kementerian Pertahanan sekarang sedang menilai kembali jadwal pengadaan untuk pesawat tempur multiperan (MRCA) baru.

“Kami menyadari bahwa program MRCA termasuk dalam Rencana Malaysia ke-14 (14MP).

Namun, setelah keputusan Kabinet tentang Hornet, TUDM akan mempelajari apakah pengadaan MRCA harus dimajukan ke Rencana Malaysia ke-13 (13MP),” katanya.

Ia menambahkan bahwa jika studi tersebut mengkonfirmasi kebutuhan operasional yang mendesak, proses pengadaan aset tempur generasi berikutnya akan dipercepat melalui prosedur aplikasi yang sesuai di bawah rencana anggaran bergulir pemerintah yang akan datang.

(NST)

Singapore to Acquire Three Gulfstream G550-Maritime Surveillance Aircraft

28 Februari 2026

Gulfstream G550-Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (image: Sing Mindef)

The SAF will acquire three Gulfstream G550-Maritime Surveillance Aircraft; and reposition its Cyber Defence Test and Evaluation Centre as an Experimentation Centre.

This is part of a 4-prong approach highlighted by Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing – Capabilities for the SAF to be a credible armed force, Commitment to Singapore’s defence, Contributions from the wider community and diversified portfolio of Connections – for MINDEF and the SAF to continue to defend Singapore amid wide-ranging challenges.

On the first, he said that robust conventional capabilities remain core to a strong and credible deterrence. “We must continue to modernise and upgrade them to keep pace with the threats around us,” said Mr Chan.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force will acquire three Gulfstream G550-Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) to provide better early warning of maritime threats.

Together with the Boeing P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, the G550-MSA will support the SAF’s mission in safeguarding Singapore’s Sea Lines of Communication as part of Singapore’s maritime security surveillance network.

Victory class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) (photo: Sing Mindef)

The Republic of Singapore Navy’s 2nd Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) is on track to be launched in the 3rd quarter of 2026.

Equipped with the combat capability of a modern frigate, it will also serve as a “mothership” for unmanned systems.

Autonomous drone swarms were one of the experimental technologies tested at Exercise Forging Sabre 2023 (photo: Sing Mindef)

The SAF will also develop a “high-low” mix of capabilities, complementing high-end conventional systems with cheap, dual-use systems in the commercial market.

One example is the use of low-cost drones for maritime security. “This builds agility in our processes so that we can rapidly adapt to the changing battlefield and technological landscape,” said Mr Chan during his budget speech.

DIS personnel from CyTEC providing remote support for the Critical Infrastructure Defence Exercise (CIDeX) last November (photo: Sing Mindef)

The Digital and Intelligence Service will reposition its Cyber Defence Test and Evaluation Centre as an Experimentation Centre (CyTEC), allowing it to experiment and innovate in cyber training practices.

The upgraded CyTEC will be equipped with cutting edge technologies to facilitate innovation and strengthen our cybersecurity.

(Sing Mindef)

Malaysia Terima 3 Unit Drone Anka-S dari Turki

27 Februari 2026

Kedatangan 3 drone Anka-S di lanud Labuan (photo: Yerli Milli)

Akun X Yerli MIlli pada 21 Januari 2026 lalu melaporkan bahwa Malaysia telah menerima pengiriman drone/pesawat tanpa awak ANKA-S buatan Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).

Jumlah drone MALE yang diterima dalam adalah 3 unit sesuai pesanan yang diteken pada  Mei 2023 di LIMA 2023 dan telah tiba di Pangkalan Udara Labuan di Malaysia Timur. Drone akan operasikan oleh Skuadron No. 11 Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) yang berbasis di pangkalan ini.

Misi Utama drone ini adalah untuk pengawasan maritim di Laut China Selatan dan Sabah Utara untuk memantau intrusi asing dan mengamankan Zona Ekonomi Eksklusif (ZEE) Malaysia.

First Australian-made AS9s Debut in Geelong

27 Februari 2026

The first Australian-made AS9 HuntsmanSelf-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) (photos: HDA)

Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) has welcomed the first three Australian-made AS9 HuntsmanSelf-Propelled Howitzers (SPH) made at the Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) in Victoria.

Joining the three vehicles (Batch 1 consisting of two AS9s and one AS10, made in South Korea) announced in February last year, these new vehicles represent high technology vehicle manufacturing coming back to the Geelong region.

Thanks to HDA’s supply chain of local and international partners, the vehicles will now go through further testing and training activities as the capability prepares to come into service. HDA is working with soldiers from the Australian Army in the H-ACE training wing, preparing operators and maintainers.

“Seeing the first Australian made AS9s come off the production line and drive their first laps around our test track is a milestone that we’re all very proud of,” HDA and UK/Europe CEO Mr Ben Hudson said. “This program will see a game changing capability introduced to the Australian Army underpinned by a strategic partner in Hanwha Defence Australia. With the K9 User Community now 11 nations strong, the AS9 variant pushes the boundaries of the platform.”

The Batch 1vehicles have been undertaking driver and maintainer training alongside further testing and verification including firing trials for the past 12 months, ensuring that operators are familiar with the vehicles. New vehicles are being added to this training program as they become available.

The AS9 and AS10 Huntsman have been developed to incorporate learnings and experience from the global fleet of over 2,400 K9s and K10s, the most popular SPH globally.

With the AS9 Huntsman, Hanwha has a proven 52-calibre 155mm gun system that is in service with multiple nations around the world, including the NATO alliance.

The AS10 Huntsman Armoured Ammunition Resupply Vehicle (AARV) is highly protected and manoeuvrable, with a unique loading system that reduces risk to soldiers from enemy fire while protecting the long-term health and fitness of soldiers operating the vehicle.

Manufactured with Australian supply chain partners like AME, Aurizn, Axalta, Bisalloy Steel, CBG Systems, Defcon, and DVR, Elphinstone, Eylex, HIFraser, Kongsberg Defence Australia, Maser, MMCLD, Redline Engineering, Rojone, Safran Electronics andDefence Australasia, Stahl Metal, TEi, Thales Australia, and Thomas Warburton working alongside the international supply chain base, Hanwha has made a significant ongoing investment in the Australian market.

“The technology transfer on the LAND 8116 program between South Korea and Australia has been a pilot program in many ways, demonstrating the deepening relationship between the two nations,” Mr Hudson said.

“This experience provides the foundation to succeed on our other Defence vehicle programs.

“Celebrating this milestone with our government, Defence, supply chain partners and our own exceptional team in our purpose-built facility is an honour,” Mr Hudson concluded.

The firstAustralian-made AS10 is scheduled to come off the H-ACE production line this year.

(Hanwha Defence)

DRASS Delivers Two Swimmer Delivery Vehicles to the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia

27 Februari 2026

Some sources said that the type DRASS Swimmer Delivery Vehicles for Indonesian Navy is DS8 (photos: DRASS)

In the first phase of an ambitious plan to enhance the underwater capabilities of the Indonesian Navy, Drass, a global leader in advanced underwater defence systems and submarine technologies, has successfully delivered two Swimmer Delivery Vehicles (SDVs) to the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia.

 

This delivery represents a significant milestone in DRASS’ ongoing commitment to providing modern naval forces with innovative, mission-ready underwater solutions tailored to evolving operational requirements.

 

The SDVs are equipped with advanced autonomous capabilities, integrating state-of-the-art guidance and navigation systems alongside a fully featured optronic periscope suite. All autonomous functions were rigorously validated during comprehensive at-sea trials, confirming the platforms’ reliability, safety, and operational readiness.

Two configuration of DS8 SDV (image: Covert Shores)

 

As part of the delivery program, DRASS conducted extensive at-sea pilot training to ensure Indonesian operators are fully prepared to deploy and manage the vehicles effectively in real-world operational environments.

 

DRASS acknowledges the support and cooperation of its valued partners CSG and Republik Palindo, whose collaboration contributed to the successful execution of this delivery.

 

This achievement underscores DRASS’ dedication to technological excellence, operational reliability, and long-term partbership in strengthening Indonesia’s underwater defence capabilities.

(DRASS)

Vietnam Tested BXL-01 Kamikaze UAV

26 Februari 2026

The XXL-01 kamikaze UAV (photos: TuoiTre, QPVN)

The BXL-01 kamikaze UAV, manufactured by the Z131 factory, achieved a top speed of nearly 174 km/h in a simulated target destruction test.

This result confirms Vietnam's high-tech weapon design and manufacturing capabilities, opening up a new direction for the development of asymmetric warfare doctrine.

(SiViNews)