Indonesia to Deploy Skyshield air Defence System in South China Sea

06 April 2016

Indonesia aims to deploy its latest air defence system on an island in the South China Sea. The plan represents yet another militarisation effort in the tense maritime region (photo : metrokaltara)

The Indonesian Air Force (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara, or TNI-AU) is preparing to deploy four units of a special forces ground corps known as the Korps Pasukan Khas (PASKHAS) on Pulau Natuna Besar, the largest of the Natuna Islands cluster in the South China Sea.

The units are equipped with the Rheinmetall-made Oerlikon Skyshield air defence system and will be stationed in the north of Pulau Natuna Besar and along the eastern coast of the TNI-AU's Ranai airbase.

(Jane's)