Land Weapon System "Made in Vietnam" at Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024

22 Desember 2024

From left to right: Missile loading vehicle, Guidance radar station, Missile Command vehicle, and Self-propelled launcher of the Truong Son complex (photo: VietnamNet)

(Chinhphu.vn) - Many new types of military equipment developed and produced by the Vietnamese defense industry were displayed for the first time at the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 (Vietnam Defense Expo 2024).

Among them are many new types of military equipment developed and produced by the Vietnamese defense industry, displayed for the first time at the exhibition.

Vietnamese products displayed and introduced at the exhibition include products researched and manufactured by agencies and units of the Ministry of National Defense (General Department of Defense Industry, Air Defense - Air Force, Navy, Military Technical Academy, Vietnam - Russia Tropical Center, Armored Corps, Chemical Corps, Military Science and Technology Institute, Military Industry - Telecommunications Group) and commercial and service companies of the Ministry of National Defense.

The Song Hong (Red River) VSM-01A anti-ship missile is part of the Truong Son complex, has subsonic flight speed and a range of up to 80km to replace the P-15 Termit missile (photo: VietnamNet)

Truong Son Surface-to-sea missile complex

As one of the modern weapon systems researched and developed by the Military Industry and Telecommunications Group (Viettel), the Truong Son surface-to-sea missile system received great attention at the outdoor display area of ​​the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 (Vietnam Defense Expo 2024).

Missile launcher of the Song Hong surface-to-sea as missile coastal defense system of the Vietnam (photo: TuoiTre)

The Truong Son complex's target tracking and indication radar system has a scanning range of nearly 200km, meeting the ability to destroy enemy surface ships and sea targets. The strength of the Truong Son complex is its ability to operate centrally following signals from the command vehicle or operate independently. Each command vehicle of the Truong Son complex can simultaneously control 8 self-propelled launchers in the combat area.

XCB-01 Infantry Fighting Vehicle

XCB-01 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (photos: Bao QDND)

One of the highlights in the outdoor exhibition space at the Vietnam Defence Expo 2024 is the XCB-01 infantry fighting vehicle model researched, developed and manufactured by the General Department of Defense Industry of Vietnam.

According to the People's Army newspaper, the XCB-01 infantry fighting vehicle has a total weight of about 15 tons. The vehicle has a larger overall size than the BMP-1 model produced by the Soviet Union.

The vehicle uses a highly cross-country tracked structure with a crew of 3 members (driver, gunner and vehicle commander). 

The vehicle is equipped with a laser irradiation sensor system, helping the vehicle react quickly in case of being irradiated by enemy target-indicating lasers (artillery, missiles, UAVs)

In case of detecting irradiation, the system will give a warning to fire smoke grenades to create a shield to help the vehicle escape the danger zone.

The B72 anti-tank missile is integrated into a fixed launcher on the main gun of the XCB-01. With a load of 4 missiles, the XCB-01 is capable of attacking heavy enemy vehicles beyond the range of the 73mm main gun. 

The vehicle's fire control system meets combat capabilities in all time and weather conditions and meets modern standards.

The combat group of the XCB-01 vehicle includes a 73mm main gun with 40 rounds. Using a semi-automatic loading system, it provides suppressive fire with armor-piercing and high-explosive fragmentation rounds. 

Along with that is a 7.62mm PTK parallel machine gun with 2,000 rounds of ammunition and a 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun on the turret roof with 200 rounds of ammunition. The firepower cluster on the vehicle provides strong suppression capabilities against enemy infantry.

The XCB-01 can carry 8 fully equipped soldiers and the glass panels in the picture are loopholes for soldiers to shoot from inside the vehicle.

The XCB-01 is also equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to help extinguish fires in the vehicle during combat. In addition, the vehicle is also capable of protecting the crew and soldiers with a nuclear biochemical protection system (NBC).

The special feature of the XCB-01 is the integrated air conditioning system that helps maintain a pleasant atmosphere in the cabin even in the typical hot conditions in Vietnam.

Comparison of BMP-1 and XCB-01 (image: Viet+ Offensive)

The XCB-01 is equipped with a secure radio communication system that enhances its operational capabilities and connectivity with units in the combat formation.

As an infantry fighting vehicle, the XCB-01 is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 65km/h, swimming speed of 7km/h with a 300 horsepower diesel engine. The suspension system design allows the vehicle to climb a 30-degree slope, as well as the ability to overcome many different types of terrain.

Information on the vehicle's protection capabilities has not been provided, but with a sloped armor design on the front hemisphere, the vehicle can withstand most standard or heavy direct-fire rounds.

(Chinh Phu)

Kikav 10/MSC Gelar Latbakjat Ranpur

21 Desember 2024

Latbakjat Ranpur menggunakan Tarantula 6x6 dan Anoa 6x6 (all photos: Kikav 10)

Kompi Kavaleri 10/MSC menggelar latihan menembak senjata kendaraan tempur (Latbakjat Ranpur) di Desa Tiwoho, Kec. Wori, Kab. Minahasa Utara. Selasa (17/9/2024)

Latihan ini bertujuan untuk mengasah dan mengukur kemampuan para prajurit Kikav 10/MSC khususnya yang menjabat sebagai penembak Canon pada kendaraan tempur yang dimiliki oleh satuan andalan Kodam XIII/Merdeka tersebut.

Kompi Kavaleri 10/Manguni Setia Cakti merupakan satuan militer dari kecabangan kavaleri organik Kodam XIII/Merdeka yang mempunyai tugas pokok Untuk mendukung kegiatan pengamanan di wilayah Sulawesi Utara yang merupakan wilayah perbatasan maritim antara Indonesia dan Negara Filipina serta pengamanan objek vital dan pengamanan VIP/VVIP. Markas satuan ini berada di Jalan Raya Wori, Desa Ilo-ilo, Kecamatan Wori, Airmadidi, Kabupaten Minahasa Utara, Sulawesi Utara.

Komando Daerah Militer XIII/Merdeka (disingkat Kodam XIII/MDK) merupakan Komando kewilayahan pertahanan militer yang meliputi Provinsi Sulawesi Utara, Gorontalo, dan Sulawesi Tengah. Nama kodam ini merujuk pada Operasi Merdeka untuk menumpasan dan pemberontakan PRRI/Permesta, yang merupakan pengerahan kekuatan militer terbesar dalam sejarah militer Indonesia saat itu.

(Kikav 10 | Wiki)

Australian Government and Industry Partners Reach SSN AUKUS Agreement

21 Desember 2024

Artist's impression of SSN AUKUS (image: BAE Systems)

The Australian and UK Governments have announced a significant milestone between the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) and industry partners that will support the delivery of the SSN AUKUS fleet of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines for the Royal Australian Navy.

The ASA, BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd have signed a Tasking Statement, a contractual agreement that supports the joint development of build strategy, supply chain management plans and a workforce development strategy. 

Stuart Whiley, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of ASC, said: “The Tasking Statement is an important step in establishing a sovereign nuclear submarine build capability in Australia. The program is anticipated to generate thousands of highly skilled jobs over its lifetime.

 "SSN AUKUS is a multi-national, multi-generational programme through which ASC will invest in developing the critical skills required to build a nuclear submarine fleet in Australia. It’s hard to imagine, but the children at school today will be the ones building our submarine fleet of tomorrow.”

Steve Timms, Managing Director, BAE Systems’ Submarines business, said: "SSN AUKUS is our contribution to the critical tri-national security partnership between Australia, the UK and the US. The safe build, test and commissioning of nuclear submarines is a hugely complex engineering endeavour and through these agreements, we’re able to share our vast experience of nuclear submarine capabilities with our industry partners to support the build of submarines in Australia.

"We have a long history of delivering sovereign capability and security in Australia and the UK and the Tasking Statement underpins further support to essential delivery capabilities in Adelaide, with support from Barrow.”

Craig Lockhart, Chief Executive, BAE Systems’ Australia, said: “Focused on stealth and endurance, the SSN AUKUS submarine will integrate cutting edge technologies and advanced materials to enable it to operate the full spectrum of underwater missions, from advanced intelligence and surveillance through to underwater warfare.

“It is a complex build challenge that industry partners are coming together to deliver. Work is underway on defining the delivery schedule, the enablement environment for future information transfer between the UK, US and Australia, as well as design of the new yard at Osborne to accommodate the build.”

Over the past eight months, government and industry partners have made progress across a number of areas for delivery of the SSN AUKUS.  In November, the ASA, BAE Systems and ASC signed an AUKUS Mobilisation Deed, which provides a framework to contract with the Australian Government through the ASA. That followed the Heads of Agreement and the tri-lateral announcement of the Commonwealth of Australia’s shipbuilders in March.

Integrated Project Teams are now working to oversee tasks such as nuclear stewardship, infrastructure functional requirements, business enablement and build preparation. Underpinning business functions, such nuclear safety and assurance, engineering and build operations have also been established. 

(BAE Systems)

Dankormar Dampingi Kasal Tinjau Latpassusla TA.2024 di Dabosingkep

21 Desember 2024

Latihan Pasukan Khusus TNI Angkatan Laut (Latpassusla) di Pantai Todak, Dabo Singkep, Kepulauan Riau (photos: Korps Marinir)

Dispen Kormar, TNI Angkatan Laut. (Dabosingkep). Di Daerah Latihan Dabosingkep, Komandan Korps Marinir (Dankormar) Mayor Jenderal TNI (Mar) Endi Supardi, S.E., M.M., M.Tr.Opsla., CHRMP., CRMP. mendampingi Kepala Staf Angkatan Laut (Kasal) Laksamana TNI Dr. Muhammad Ali, S.E., M.M., M.Tr.Opsla. meninjau Latihan Pasukan Khusus TNI Angkatan Laut (Latpassusla) bertempat di Pantai Todak, Dabo Singkep, Kepulauan Riau, Sabtu (14/12/2024).

Dalam kegiatan melibatkan pasukan Khusus TNI AL yang terdiri dari Detasemen Jalamangkara (Denjaka), Batalyon Intai Amfibi (Yontaifib) Korps Marinir dan Komando Pasukan Katak (Kopaska) dengan tujuan meningkatkan kemampuan, profesionalisme, serta naluri tempur Prajurit Pasukan Khusus.

Dalam kesempatan ini Kepala Staf Angkatan Laut  didampingi Komandan Korps Marinir meninjau sekaligus menyaksikan langsung pelaksanaan latihan dengan didampingi para pejabat tinggi TNI AL. Sejumlah materi latihan dilaksanakan oleh para prajurit satuan elit TNI AL ini diantaranya Pendaratan Khusus, Beach Clearing & Demolisi, Terjun Tempur, Rubber Duck, serta Fast Roping/Stabo.

Usai pelaksanaan latihan, Dankormar mengikuti kegiatan  Bakti Sosial dengan membagikan paket bantuan sembako kepada 300 masyarakat pesisir, Bakti Kesehatan berupa pengobatan gratis dan khitan kepada 200 masyarakat, serta Makan Sehat Bergizi bersama dengan 500 siswa-siswi di wilayah Dabo Singkep.

(Korps Marinir)

Penandatanganan Perjanjian Perolehan Helikopter Melalui Mekanisme Sewa

21 Desember 2024

Penanda-tanganan kerjasama pengadaan helikopter melalui kaedah pajakan aset (metode sewa aset) (photo: TUDM)

Majlis menandatangani perjanjian perolehan helikopter kegunaan kementerian dan agensi kerajaan

PUTRAJAYA - Panglima Tentera Udara, Jen Tan Sri Dato' Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan TUDM telah hadir ke Majlis Menandatangani Perjanjian Perolehan Helikopter untuk kegunaan kementerian dan agensi kerajaan melalui kaedah pajakan aset secara penswastaan bertempat di Putrajaya.

Perjanjian ini menandakan kesungguhan kerajaan dalam memperkukuh keupayaan operasi dan logistik udara agensi-agensi terlibat termasuk TUDM.

Melalui mekanisme sewa aset kerajaan akan memperoleh 28 helikopter AW-149 untuk tempo selama 15 tahun, dengan perincian jumlah: 1 untuk PM, 12 untuk TUDM, 2 untuk TLDM, 7 untuk Polis DM, 4 untuk APMM, 2 untuk Bomba dan Penyelamat (photo: Wiki)

Pendekatan penswastaan melalui mekanisme pajakan ini dilihat sebagai langkah strategik yang bukan sahaja dapat meningkatkan keberkesanan perolehan, malah memastikan pengurusan sumber dilakukan dengan lebih cekap dan berkesan.

Kaedah ini juga dianggap inovatif kerana berpotensi untuk menjimatkan kos jangka panjang tanpa menjejaskan kualiti mahupun fungsi aset yang diperoleh.

(TUDM)

PussenArmed Adakan Latbakjatratnis MLRS Astros II MK 6 di Ambal Kebumen

20 Desember 2024

Kegiatan Latbakjatratnis ini berlangsung di daerah latihan Dislitbangad, Ambal, Kebumen, Jawa Tengah ini juga dilakukan demonstrasi drone Harpia dari Advanced Technologies Security and Defence asal Brasil (all photos: PusssenArmed)

Prajurit Armed Luncurkan Roket Penghancur Ribuan Sasaran

Kebumen, –Pusat Kesenjataan Artileri Medan TNI AD melaksanakan kegiatan Latihan Menembak Senjata Berat Teknis (Latbakjatratnis) MLRS Astros II MK 6 TA 2024. Dilaksanakan di kawasan daerah latihan Dislitbangad, Ambal, Kebumen.

 

Latihan yang dilaksanakan dalam rangka meningkatkan kemampuan tempur prajurit Armed ini bertujuan untuk mengasah keterampilan dan kemahiran prajurit Armed TNI AD. Rabu (11/12/2024).

Dipimpin langsung oleh Danpussenarmed Mayjen TNI Agus Hadi Waluyo, S.A.P., M.M., CHRMP., serta hadir dikegiataan ini PJU Pussenarmed, Waaslat Kasad Brigjen TNI Fifin Firmansyah, S.E., M.M., Kadislitbangad Brigjen TNI Brigjen TNI Mokhamad Yasin, S.Sos., M.A.P., Kadislaikad Brigjen TNI Agus Isrok Mikroj, S.I.P.. 

Jenis munisi yang di gunakan pada kegiatan Latbakjatratnis kali ini adalah SS-09 dengan jarak sasaran 7 km, SS-60 dan SS-80 dengan jarak yang sama yakni 37 km.

Diakhir acara Danpussenarmed menyampaikan bahwa kegiatan ini berjalan dengan lancar dan sukses, serta mengingatkan untuk selalu menjaga keterampilan dalam mengawaki alutsista agar tetap professional. 

Tak lupa beliau juga menyampaikan ucapan terimakasih kepada seluruh penyelenggara dan pelaku yang terlibat di kegiatan ini.

Disela sela kegiatan Latbakjatratnis ini Pussenarmed juga menggelar kegiatan Bhakti Sosial dengan membagikan 100 paket sembako kepada masyarakat di sekitar daerah latihan. Baksos ini bertujuan untuk mempererat hubungan antara TNI dengan masyarakat.

(PusseArmed)

Panglima Tentera Udara Tengok Progres Pesawat MPA P-72M di Itali

20 Desember 2024

Pesawat Leonardo ATR-72 MPA (P-72M) pesanan Malaysia ditinjau Panglima Tentera Udara Malaysia (all photos: TUDM)

Lawatan Kerja Panglima Tentera Udara ke Itali: Tinjau Perkembangan Perolehan Pesawat MPA P-72M dan Mengukuhkan Kerjasama Strategik TUDM-ITAF

Panglima Tentera Udara (PTU), Jeneral Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Mohd Asghar Khan bin Goriman Khan TUDM telah melaksanakan lawatan kerja ke Itali dari 8 hingga 14 Disember 2024. Lawatan ini bertujuan meninjau perkembangan terkini perolehan pesawat Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) P-72M oleh syarikat Leonardo S.p.A. Selain itu, ia juga bertujuan mengukuhkan kerjasama strategik antara Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) dan Italian Air Force (ITAF).

Lawatan ini merupakan lawatan sulung PTU ke Itali selepas kontrak perolehan pesawat MPA tersebut dimeterai antara kerajaan Malaysia dan Leonardo S.p.A. pada tahun 2023. PTU diiringi oleh Komander Air Warfare Centre, Kolonel Abdul Rahim bin Jusoh TUDM serta Tim Projek MPA.

Destinasi pertama dalam rangka lawatan kerja PTU adalah di LAD Caselle, Turin, lokasi modifikasi pesawat P-72M yang sedang giat dilaksanakan. Delegasi diberikan taklimat komprehensif mengenai status terkini projek dan meninjau kerja-kerja modifikasi yang telah dilakukan.

PTU seterusnya mengadakan kunjungan hormat ke atas rakan sejawat beliau, Lieutenant General Luca Goretti, Ketua Staf ITAF, di ITAF HQ, Rome. Perbincangan empat mata ini bertujuan mengeratkan lagi kerjasama bilateral khususnya dalam aspek latihan dan perkongsian kepakaran ITAF yang berpengalaman luas dalam pengoperasian pesawat MPA jenis tersebut.

Dalam pertemuan tersebut, PTU turut menjemput Lieutenant General Luca Goretti dan delegasi ITAF untuk menghadiri Pameran Antarabangsa Maritim dan Aeroangkasa Langkawi (LIMA) 2025 yang dijadualkan berlangsung pada 20-24 Mei 2025.

PTU juga berkesempatan melawat ibu pejabat Leonardo S.p.A. dan bertemu pengurusan tertinggi syarikat itu. Pertemuan ini membincangkan usaha untuk mempercepatkan proses pemasangan sistem pesawat serta penerimaan pesawat P-72M bagi memperkukuh kesiapsiagaan operasi TUDM selaras dengan Pelan Pembangunan Keupayaan TUDM 2055 (CAP55).

Semasa berada di Rome, PTU juga turut menghadiri majlis makan malam yang dihoskan oleh Duta Besar Malaysia ke Itali, TYT Ambassador Dato’ Zahid Rastam. Majlis ini menjadi platform kepada  kedua-dua pihak membincangkan isu-isu semasa berkenaan keselamatan dan pertahanan serta potensi kerjasama masa hadapan antara TUDM dan ITAF.

Mengakhiri lawatan kerja, PTU dan delegasi turut melawat ke beberapa tempat strategik, termasuk sistem baru kawalan pertahanan udara di Pratica di Mare Air Base dan ELT Elettronica Group, member syarikat berpengaruh dalam teknologi elektronik pertahanan.

Semasa di Practica Di Mare Air Base, delegasi TUDM berpeluang menyaksikan demonstrasi pengoperasian sistem Command & Control (C2) berteknologi tinggi yang  dibangunkan oleh Leonardo dan dikenali sebagai "Blueshield" bagi pengoperasian sistem pertahanan udara ITAF.

Dengan laksananya lawatan ini, ia mencerminkan komitmen TUDM di dalam memastikan kelancaran perolehan aset-aset baharu serta memastikan jalinan kerjasama strategik jangka panjang antara TUDM dan ITAF dapat dicapai.

(TUDM)