Malaysia Terima 113 Radio HF XL Mulai 2028 , Pelanggan Export Pertama Thales

12 April 2026

Radio Thales HF XL (photos: Bernama)

Kuala Lumpur - Kementerian Pertahanan (MINDEF) dijangka menerima 113 unit stesen radio taktikal Frekuensi Tinggi (HF) XL generasi baharu bermula awal 2028 susulan kontrak yang dimeterai tahun lepas antara Thales dan rakan kongsi tempatan, Advanced Defence Systems Sdn Bhd (ADS).

Pengarah Urusan Thales Malaysia dan Brunei Florian Riou berkata penghantaran akan dilaksanakan secara pukal melalui ADS, menyaksikan Malaysia menjadi pelanggan export pertama di dunia bagi radio generasi baharu itu selepas Perancis.

(Bernama)

RTAF Tested its SATCOM Satellite Communication System with the Domestically Developed SIKAN UAV

17 Februari 2026

The satellite communication (SATCOM) system testing on SIKAN Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) developed by RDC RTAF with THAICOM PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED, at RTAF Small Airfield (Thung Sikan) on 12 February 2026 (photos: RTAF)

According to information from the Research and Development Center for Space and Aeronautical Science and Technology (RDC) of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). At the Defense & Security 2025 exhibition of defense equipment and technology, held at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand, from November 10-13, 2025. The SIKAN Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is a radio-controlled training aircraft used as a training aid for external pilots before they train with real-world UAVs (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), thereby saving training costs.

The SIKAN UAV has dimensions of 3.58m in length, a wingspan of 4.58m, and a height of 1.16m. It is powered by a 170cc two-stroke piston engine producing 17.5hp, and also features an integrated motor. It has an empty weight of 65kg and a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 80kg.

The SIKAN UAV has a cruising speed of 110 km/h, a maximum speed of 180 km/h, a flight duration of 1 hour, a maximum altitude of 1,000 m, and an operational range of 2 km. It uses a Flight Control System (FLCS) operating on 2.4 GHz and 900 Hz radio waves.

The SIKAN UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) was manufactured and put into service at the Royal Thai Air Force-Unmanned Aircraft System Training Center (RTAF-UTC) at Wing 3, Watthana Nakhon, Sa Kaeo Province, Thailand, which is the first UAV unit of the Royal Thai Air Force.

Testing of the Satellite Communication (SATCOM) system installation with the SIKAN unmanned aerial vehicle took place at the Royal Thai Air Force airfield (Thung Si Kan), Si Kan Subdistrict, Don Mueang District, Bangkok on 12 February 2026, with Air Chief Marshal Seksan Kantha, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, visiting.

This is a collaboration between the Royal Thai Air Force's Research and Development Center (RTAF RDDC) and Thaicom Public Company Limited (Thaicom PLC) to install a SATCOM satellite communication system using encrypted communication channels on the Thaicom 4 satellite. This overcomes the limitations of line-of-sight (LOS) transmission and will be further developed for application with other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) developed domestically by the Royal Thai Air Force.

(AAG)

Reublikorp dan Aselsan Teken Perjanjian ToT untuk HYBRA Digital Mobile Radio (DMR)

31 Januari 2026

Penanda-tanganan Aselsan-HYBRA Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) (photo: Republikorp)

Republikorp dan ASELSAN Perkuat Kerja Sama Pertahanan lewat Perjanjian Alih Teknologi untuk Sistem Komunikasi Aman HYBRA DMR

Jakarta, – PT Republik Technetronic Nusantara (RTN), anak perusahaan Republikorp, secara resmi meresmikan Technology Cooperation Agreement terkait Alih Teknologi (Transfer of Technology/ToT) untuk HYBRA Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) dari ASELSAN. Penandatanganan ini berlangsung pada ajang Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX) 2026, menandai langkah operasional penting bagi joint venture Republikorp–ASELSAN yang baru dibentuk.

Perjanjian ini memulai kerangka komprehensif untuk alih teknologi bertahap, technical knowledge sharing, serta advanced training. Langkah-langkah tersebut dirancang untuk mendukung produksi lokal tactical communication systems di Indonesia yang memenuhi standar kualitas internasional yang ketat.

Norman Joesoef, Founder Republikorp, menyoroti dua arti strategis utama dari perjanjian ini, yaitu memperkuat hubungan diplomatik industri serta meningkatkan kapabilitas intelijen nasional (termasuk kebutuhan secure communications dan enkripsi). “Kolaborasi dengan ASELSAN ini merupakan kelanjutan dari kerja sama teknologi Indonesia yang telah terjalin lama dengan Türkiye, namun sekaligus menandai era baru dengan tingkat lokalisasi yang lebih tinggi dan alih teknologi yang lebih substansial,” ujar Norman Joesoef.

“Kami secara khusus memprioritaskan HYBRA DMR karena tantangan modern membutuhkan solusi modern. Sebagai sistem highly portable dan secure communications, HYBRA DMR akan membekali komunitas intelijen militer kami dengan kelincahan operasional serta enkripsi krusial agar dapat beroperasi efektif di lingkungan yang kompleks.”

Kerja sama ini merupakan tindak lanjut langsung dari peluncuran PT Republik-Aselsan Indonesia, sebuah perusahaan patungan yang diumumkan pada 9 September 2025 di DSEI, London. Perjanjian pendirian ditandatangani oleh Norman Joesoef dan Ahmet Akyol, President & CEO ASELSAN, yang menjadi landasan untuk integrasi industri yang lebih mendalam.

Kemitraan ini mendukung peta jalan strategis Indonesia menuju kemandirian industri pertahanan, memastikan infrastruktur pertahanan kritikal berlabel “Made in Indonesia.” Secara bersamaan, kemitraan ini juga memberikan ASELSAN akses strategis jangka panjang ke pasar pertahanan Asia Tenggara.

PT Republik Aselsan Indonesia diproyeksikan menjadi regional hub untuk advanced defense communication systems, memproduksi solusi high-tech yang melayani kebutuhan keamanan nasional Indonesia dan kawasan ASEAN secara lebih luas.

(Republikorp)

Batalyon Parako 471 Pasgat Terima Dua Unit Kendaraan Pendukung Baru

08 Januari 2026

Penyerahan kendaraan taktis Maung (photos: Kopasgat)

MADIUN — Yon Parako 471 Pasgat menerima dua unit kendaraan dinas baru berupa kendaraan taktis Maung dan kendaraan khusus M3CS (Multi Mission Mobile Communication System). Penerimaan tersebut ditandai dengan acara tasyukuran yang dipimpin langsung Komandan Batalyon Parako 471 Pasgat, Letkol Pas Jemy Pria Utama, S.H., Senin (29/12/2025).

Penerimaan kendaraan dinas ini merupakan bagian dari upaya peningkatan kesiapan operasional satuan. Kehadiran kendaraan Maung dan M3CS diharapkan dapat mendukung mobilitas, efektivitas, serta kesiapsiagaan Yon Parako 471 Pasgat dalam melaksanakan tugas pokok dan fungsi satuan pada berbagai penugasan.

Penyerahan kendaraan khusus M3CS (photo: Kopasgat)

Dalam sambutannya, Letkol Pas Jemy Pria Utama, S.H. menyampaikan bahwa penambahan kendaraan dinas tersebut merupakan bentuk perhatian dan dukungan pimpinan terhadap kesiapan operasional satuan Korpasgat. Danyon menegaskan agar kendaraan Maung dan M3CS dapat dimanfaatkan secara optimal oleh seluruh prajurit guna menunjang kelancaran tugas serta meningkatkan profesionalisme dalam setiap kegiatan operasional.

Sebagai ungkapan rasa syukur, kegiatan tasyukuran dilaksanakan dengan pemecahan kendi dan pemotongan tumpeng, yang dilanjutkan dengan makan bersama seluruh prajurit. Kegiatan ini diharapkan semakin mempererat kebersamaan dan soliditas prajurit dalam mendukung kesiapan satuan ke depan. (Kopasgat)

Kendaraan khusus M3CS (photo: Palpos)

Mengenal M3CS Milik Kopasgat TNI AU: Inovasi Terbaru dalam Komunikasi dan Pengawasan Militer

NASIONAL, PALPOS.ID-Teknologi semakin memainkan peran yang vital dalam dunia militer, dan salah satu inovasi terbaru yang patut diperhatikan adalah Kendaraan Tempur Multi Mission Mobile Communication System (M3CS) milik Kopasgat TNI AU.

M3CS dirancang dengan tujuan utama sebagai kendaraan komando mobile yang dilengkapi dengan teknologi radar canggih yang mampu mendeteksi berbagai objek yang memantulkan gelombang elektromagnetik dengan luas penampang tertentu.

Salah satu fitur utama yang membuat M3CS begitu penting adalah kemampuannya untuk terhubung dengan berbagai perangkat seperti HT (Handy Talky) dan drone, baik untuk tangkapan suara maupun video secara real-time.

Kendaraan khusus M3CS (photo: Kopasgat)

Hal ini memungkinkan pengguna untuk memantau situasi lapangan dengan lebih akurat dan cepat, melalui percakapan langsung maupun rekaman video yang diterima secara instan.

Kehadiran M3CS menjadi sebuah keuntungan besar dalam pelaksanaan pengamanan acara-acara penting kenegaraan, karena kendaraan ini mampu membuka jalur komunikasi yang efektif antara posko lapangan dengan markas komando.

Dengan demikian, kondisi riil di lapangan dapat termonitor secara visual secara langsung, memungkinkan para komandan dan personel militer untuk mengambil keputusan yang tepat dengan cepat dan akurat.

Selain itu, M3CS juga memberikan kontribusi signifikan dalam meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektivitas operasi militer secara keseluruhan.

Kendaraan khusus M3CS (photo: Puspen TNI)

Dengan teknologi yang dimilikinya, kendaraan ini dapat menjadi tulang punggung dari sistem komunikasi dan pengawasan di medan perang, memastikan bahwa informasi penting dapat diterima dan diproses dengan cepat, sehingga meminimalkan risiko dan meningkatkan keselamatan bagi para personel militer.

Dengan segala fitur canggih dan manfaatnya, M3CS milik Kopasgat TNI AU tidak hanya menjadi sebuah inovasi teknologi yang impresif, tetapi juga menjadi simbol dari komitmen Indonesia dalam mengembangkan kemampuan militer yang modern dan tangguh.

Diharapkan, kehadiran M3CS ini dapat memberikan kontribusi positif dalam menjaga kedaulatan dan keamanan negara, serta melindungi kepentingan nasional Indonesia di masa depan. (Palpos)

TNI AL Resmikan Sistem Pusat Komando dan Pengendalian (Sispuskodal) Komando Operasi Kapal Selam

07 Desember 2025

Peresmian Sispuskodal Koopskasel di Markas Komando Koopskasel Koarmada RI, di  Surabaya (photo: TNI AL)

Kepala Staf Angkatan Laut (Kasal) Laksamana TNI Dr. Muhammad Ali meresmikan pengoperasian Sistem Pusat Komando dan Pengendalian (Sispuskodal) Komando Operasi Kapal Selam (Koopskasel) Koarmada RI pada acara yang digelar di Markas Komando Koopskasel Koarmada RI, Surabaya, Kamis (4/12/2025).

Acara diawali dengan laporan pelaksanaan dan penandatanganan prasasti serta dilanjutkan dengan peninjauan Command Centre, ruang server dan ruang radio. Kasal juga meninjau smart class Sekolah Kapal Selam (Sekasel) yang mendukung terciptanya prajurit kapal selam yang tangguh dan professional.

Peresmian Sispuskodal ini menjadi langkah strategis TNI Angkatan Laut dalam memperkuat kemampuan kendali operasi keamanan maritim secara terpadu. Dengan sistem terbaru tersebut, Koopskasel akan mampu melakukan pemantauan situasi perairan nasional secara real time dan responsif terhadap berbagai potensi ancaman maupun gangguan di wilayah yurisdiksi Indonesia.

Turut hadir pada kesempatan tersebut diantaranya Wakasal Laksamana Madya TNI Erwin S. Aldedharma, Irjenal Laksamana Madya TNI Achmad Wibisono, Pangkoarmada RI Laksamana Madya TNI Dr. Denih Hendrata, Pejabat Utama Mabesal serta Panglima Komando Utama TNI AL

Submarine Awareness and Command Intelligence System (SACIS)

Sistem Kendali Operasi (Siskodal) Koopskasel sendiri merupakan pusat integrasi informasi operasi kapal selam yang berfungsi meningkatkan situational awareness, keamanan, serta efektivitas pengendalian operasi bawah laut. Siskodal dirancang sebagai tulang punggung pengendalian taktis melalui Submarine Awareness and Command Intelligence System (SACIS).

(TNI AL)

Thales Wins with Malaysia Its First Export Contract for Its Land-based High-Frequency XL Radio Systems

16 September 2025

HF XL TRC 3900 vehicle-mounted radio stations family (photo: Thales)

On the first day of DSEI 2025, Thales and local Malaysian partner Advanced Defence Systems (“ADS”) Sdn. Bhd. sign a contract for the delivery of HF XL TRC 3900 complete vehicle-mounted radio stations, including radios, amplifiers and antennas.

With this contract, Malaysia becomes the first country in Asia to benefit from innovative HF XL technology, first unveiled at Eurosatory 2024. HF XL provides ten times the data rate of current HF systems and ensures resilient long-range communications in constrained environments, perfectly suited to Malaysia’s tropical terrain. This solution provides the full advantages of HF, including secure transmissions, low operating costs and long-range coverage in remote areas or environments poorly served by satellite. It enhances resilience against jamming and enables the transfer of large data files such as images and video streaming.

The complete range of TRC 3900 HF XL radio stations also includes 20W manpack solutions for long-range mobile autonomous force needs up to 1000km, as well as 400 W & 1KW radio solutions, that enable deployed command posts to communicate with command headquarters and ​ with other units in remote areas of the theatre of operations, over distances of up to 5,000 km.

Thales deep expertise in tactical and sovereign communications in Malaysia is undisputed, with more than 10,000 radios delivered to the Malaysian Army to-date. The HF XL radios will be fully interoperable with existing radios in the Army’s inventory, positioning Thales as a key partner to Malaysia in secure communications. ​ This position is reinforced with the support of ADS, an established Malaysian champion in the defence and security sectors, with both parties committed towards strengthening long-term support and services to the Malaysian Defence Forces.

“This first export success confirms the relevance of HF XL in meeting the needs of armed forces operating in constrained environments. By combining innovation with interoperability with existing fleets, Thales provides its customers with a robust, high-performance and future-ready solution.” said Christophe Groshenry, Vice President Business Line Radiocommunications Products, Thales.

(Thales)

Australian Navy Upgrades Its Satellite Communications

05 September 2025

The Maritime Advanced SATCOM Terrestrial Infrastructure System (MASTIS) is removed from HMAS Sydney at Garden Island, NSW (photo: RAN)

Navy’s SATCOM transformation begins

A sweeping project to replace Navy’s satellite communications got underway in August with the upgrade of HMAS Sydney’s SATCOM capability from the current Maritime Advanced SATCOM Terrestrial Infrastructure System (MASTIS) to the King Cobra system. 

The MASTIS system was the first of its kind when installed across the fleet in the early 2000s. 

The dual-band terminal could transmit and receive simultaneously across multiple SATCOM frequencies and enabled communication with the Optus/ADF satellite constellation launched in 2003. 

The King Cobra and Cobra systems were selected as Navy’s primary and alternate SATCOM systems to replace MASTIS after 25 years. 

Developed with support through the Defence Innovation Hub, the King Cobra and Cobra systems provide an enhanced capability and are capable of operating on the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) constellations. 

The new systems provide greater bandwidth and coverage to satellites in different orbits, leading to more assured communications for the fleet.

The WGS constellation in geostationary orbit provides communications for the United States military and partner forces such as Australia. 

The installation of the King Cobra terminal on six frigates commences with HMAS Ballarat next year. 

The King Cobra can communicate with satellites in low-Earth orbit to geostationary orbit and will be installed on the guided-missile destroyers, landing helicopter docks, auxiliary oiler replenishment ships and landing ship docks, with HMAS Sydney being the first to receive the King Cobra SATCOM system. 

The rollout is expected to be completed by the end of the decade. 

Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group project manager Ruiqi Wang said the new systems provide greater bandwidth and coverage to satellites in different orbits, leading to more assured communications for the fleet. 

In 2023, it was announced Brisbane communications company EM Solutions would provide upgraded SATCOM systems under a contract worth $150 million. 

Mr Wang said domestic manufacture and supply was important for maintaining system components across the existing fleet.

(Aus DoD)

Havelsan Successfully Upgrades Turkish CN-235 Aircraft with Advent Marti System

08 Februari 2025

The interoperability feature of Havelsan's Advent Marti C2 system integrated with Türkiye's Coast Guard Command's TCSG-553 aircraft (infographic: Havelsan)

 ADVENT MARTI Command and Control System Integrated into TCSG-553 Aircraft

Developed with national engineering capabilities, the ADVENT MARTI Command and Control System has been successfully integrated into the TCSG-553 aircraft of the Turkish Coast Guard Command. This integration aims to enhance the operational efficiency of critical airborne platforms used in security and defense missions.

Air platforms, equipped with advanced mission systems, play a pivotal role in intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance operations. They are essential tools in combating drug smuggling, migrant trafficking, human trafficking, and preventing high-risk incidents like hijackings. Advanced decision support systems like ADVENT MARTI are vital in ensuring mission success in these scenarios.

CN-235 no registration TSCG-553 of the Turkish Coast Guard integrated with Advent Marti Command and Control System (photos: Havelsan)

The ADVENT MARTI solution, part of the ADVENT CMS product family developed under the leadership of the Turkish Naval Forces Command, is specifically designed for special mission aircraft and helicopters. It provides real-time situational awareness, advanced command and control capabilities, and a flexible structure to adapt to various mission requirements.

Advanced Features of ADVENT MARTI

The ADVENT MARTI system is highly adaptable and configurable, seamlessly integrating with a wide range of sensors and equipment. It is suitable for platforms such as Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Maritime Surveillance Aircraft, Helicopters, and UAVs.

Key Capabilities:

-Intelligence, Reconnaissance, and Surveillance

-Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Surface Warfare

-Electronic Warfare

-Search and Rescue (SAR)

-Tactical Data Link Relay

-Preventing Illegal Activities like Drug Smuggling, Human Trafficking, and Hijacking

HAVELSAN’s Combat Management System (CMS) enhances mission effectiveness through real-time decision-making capabilities and seamless integration with existing defense infrastructure.

By leveraging national engineering expertise, ADVENT MARTI continues to strengthen the operational efficiency of security forces and contribute to global security initiatives.

(Havelsan)

New Drone Radio Production Line will Boost Advanced Defence Manufacturing in SA

02 Februari 2025

CorvoX Uncrewed Aerial Systems (photo: Sypaq Systems)

The Albanese Government is building Australia’s future, advancing a cutting-edge radio communications production line in South Australia through the DEF129 Uncrewed Aerial Systems project.

In July 2024, the Albanese Government announced its intention to invest over $100 million to boost the ADF’s arsenal of drones. One of the two drones selected was the Australian made Sypaq Systems CorvoX.

Codan Communications will deliver the Sentry Mesh 6161 radio into the Sypaq Systems CorvoX under a $15 million contract for the Australian Defence Force (ADF). 

The South Australia-based Codan Communications production facility will employ up to 18 highly skilled workers delivering precision engineering to support production, including video encoding, mesh and algorithms equipment packaging, and certification.

The supporting SUAS communication system provides the ADF with scalable solutions and enhanced communications capabilities.

Sentry Mesh 6161 radio (photo: Codan)

The partnership between Codan Communications and Sypaq Systems to deliver new capabilities to the ADF is an example of the Albanese Government’s continuing commitment to a future made in Australia, supporting the future growth of the nation’s defence industry, and enhancing Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities through advanced local manufacturing and innovation. 

Quotes attributable to Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, Pat Conroy:

“This project will create highly skilled jobs for South Australia and demonstrates the Albanese Government’s commitment to building Australia’s future through a strengthening of Australia’s sovereign manufacturing capabilities. 

“This project is also about providing the Australian Defence Force with the capabilities and equipment it needs to keep Australians safe.”

(Aus MoD)

Northrop Grumman Selected to Deliver US Navy’s E-130J Aircraft

25 Desember 2024

The Northrop Grumman-led industry team will deliver the E-130J for the U.S. Navy’s TACAMO mission (image: Northrop Grumman)

Northrop Grumman to Deliver US Navy’s E-130J Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Aircraft

MELBOURNE, Fla.  – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected as the prime contractor to deliver nuclear command, control and communications (NC3) aircraft for the U.S. Navy’s Take Charge And Move Out (TACAMO) mission. The Northrop Grumman-led industry team will deliver the E-130J to relieve the U.S. Navy’s current E-6B Mercury fleet of the TACAMO mission.​

The U.S. Navy’s TACAMO mission provides connectivity between the National Command Authority and U.S. nuclear forces. The Navy currently operates a fleet of E-6B Mercury aircraft to provide survivable, reliable and endurable airborne command, control and communications between the National Command Authority and U.S. forces. The E-130J will modernize this critical strategic deterrent mission.

Northrop Grumman’s E-130J TACAMO industry team of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works ®; Raytheon; Crescent Systems, Inc; and Long Wave Inc. has vast knowledge and expertise in delivering critical command and control and nuclear enterprise capabilities​ to meet the U.S. Navy’s E-130J TACAMO requirement.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip our customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world, and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our employees define possible every day.

(Northrop Grumman)

Debut Viettel Secara Internasional Dimulai di Thailand

27 November 2023

Viettel perusahaan Vietnam dalam pameran Defense and Security 2023 di Bangkok, Thailand (all photos : TAF)

Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation, sebuah perusahaan negara raksasa di bidang telekomunikasi dan militer, bergabung dalam pameran peralatan luar negeri pertama pada Defense and Security 2023 di Thailand, siap menunjukkan potensinya dalam penelitian, pengembangan, dan penjualan peralatan dan sistem komunikasi di seluruh 7 daerah, mengungkapkan ekspor sudah ke 11 negara, tentara dan kementerian pertahanan Vietnam mendukung dengan sekuat tenaga.

Nguyen Hai Dong, Kepala Pemodelan dan Simulasi Viettel, mengatakan kepada TAF: "Ini adalah pertama kalinya kami berpartisipasi dalam pameran di luar negeri. Viettel berada di bawah kendali Kementerian Pertahanan Vietnam dan Viettel High Technology Corporation adalah unit penelitian utama dan unit pengembangan Grup Viettel. Kami memiliki tujuh lini produk: radar, peralatan komunikasi militer; Peralatan peperangan elektronik, Optronik, Sistem komando dan kontrol kendaraan udara tak berawak, Sistem simulasi strategi dan Jaringan 5G"

Semua produk dirancang, dikembangkan dan diproduksi di Vietnam. dan telah cukup sukses dalam menjual ke pelanggan asing. Secara khusus, sistem jaringan 5G telah dijual ke 11 negara, sementara beberapa sistem persenjataan sudah mulai diekspor ke negara tetangga seperti Laos atau Kamboja. Selain itu, perusahaan juga memiliki hubungan baik dengan produsen dan pemilik teknologi di luar negeri yang siap bekerja sama dalam pengembangan produk.

“Kami memiliki perusahaan asing yang bekerja sama dalam pembangunan, seperti perusahaan di Singapura atau Amerika Serikat, dan kami juga mencari peluang untuk mengekspor dan bekerja sama dengan perusahaan di Thailand.”

Tuan Nguyen Hai Dong juga menambahkan bahwa semua produk yang dipamerkan sudah digunakan oleh militer Vietnam. Dan perusahaan tersebut memiliki pengalaman lebih dari 15 tahun dalam penelitian dan pengembangan teknologi militer.

“Tentara Vietnam akan mengkomunikasikan kebutuhannya kepada perusahaan pengembang sampai mereka memiliki prototipe. Tentara Vietnam akan menguji dan mengevaluasi sampai mereka puas dan melakukan pemesanan, yang dianggap sebagai faktor yang sangat penting dalam pengembangan peralatan militer".

Pada pameran Defense and Security 2023, Viettel memamerkan produknya seperti Sistem radar pengawasan pantai jarak menengah, Sistem radar pengawasan 3D, Radio HF, Radar pertahanan udara jarak menengah 3D, Sistem kamera termal jarak jauh di udara dan di laut, dll.

​(TAF)

Spectra Akan Menyediakan Sistem Satcom SlingShot Kepada TNI AD

08 September 2023

SlingShot Manpack System (photo : Spectra) 

Spectra mengumumkan pada tanggal 7 September bahwa mereka telah bermitra dengan penyedia peralatan pertahanan yang berbasis di Jakarta, PT Mora Armamen Perkasa, untuk menyediakan sistem manpack SlingShot, sistem kendaraan SlingShot, dan Sistem Pusat Operasi Taktis SlingShot (STOCS) dalam jumlah yang tidak diungkapkan kepada TNI Angkatan Darat.

Kontrak tersebut – diselesaikan setelah diskusi rinci dengan pasukan spesialis dan reguler TNI Angkatan Darat – menandai kesepakatan pertama Spectra dengan pelanggan militer Asia, kata perusahaan tersebut.

Seorang juru bicara perusahaan mengatakan kepada Janes bahwa Spectra telah mulai mengirimkan sistem SlingShot ke TNI Angkatan Darat dan memperkirakan pengirimannya akan selesai pada akhir tahun 2023.

“[PT Mora Armamen Perkasa] akan bertanggung jawab atas pelatihan dan dukungan berkelanjutan kepada [Tentara Indonesia] dan pelanggan lainnya saat mereka mulai beroperasi,” kata juru bicara tersebut.

Menurut Spectra, sistem SlingShot adalah adaptor eksternal kecil yang memungkinkan radio taktis frekuensi ultra-tinggi (UHF) dan frekuensi sangat tinggi (VHF) yang ada untuk menyediakan sinyal di luar garis pandang (BLOS) dan komunikasi saat bergerak (COTM).

Sistem SlingShot menggunakan Satelit Taktis L-band (L-TAC) komersial Inmarsat untuk menciptakan jaring taktis sepanjang ribuan kilometer dan memfasilitasi berbagai kemampuan jaringan taktis dan operasional, Spectra menambahkan.

Spectra mengatakan layanan Inmarsat L-TAC akan disewakan kepada TNI Angkatan Darat selama dua tahun, berdasarkan kontrak saat ini.

(Jane's)

Menlu Turki Sambangi Kemhan, Menhan Prabowo Bicara Peluang Kerjasama Pertahanan ke Depan

17 Juli 2023

Paeralatan komunikasi PT Wellracom Megahjaya (photos : Wellracom)

TRIBUNNEWS.COM, JAKARTA - Menteri Pertahanan Prabowo Subianto menerima kunjungan Menteri Luar Negeri Turki HE Mr Hakan Fidan di kantor Kemhan Jakarta pada Sabtu (15/7/2023).

Dalam pertemuan tersebut Prabowo Subianto dan Fidan membahas sejumlah topik terkait hubungan bilateral kedua negara, termasuk kerja sama di bidang pertahanan.

Prabowo Subianto menilai Turki negara sahabat yang penting dan telah lama saling membangun kerja sama di bidang pertahanan dengan Indonesia dalam kerangka bilateral.

"Saya melihat bahwa masih banyak ruang dan bidang kerja sama pertahanan yang dapat dimanfaatkan oleh kedua negara di masa mendatang," kata Prabowo dalam keterangan resmi Biro Humas Setjen Kemhan dikutip Minggu (16/7/2023).

"Ini harus ditingkatkan dalam rangka membangun rasa saling percaya dan peningkatan kapasitas angkatan bersenjata maupun sektor industri pertahanan kedua negara," sambung dia.

Berdasarkan catatan Kementerian Pertahanan, Indonesia dan Turki memiliki kerjasama di bidang pertahanan yang cukup erat. 

Kedua negara memiliki dokumen kesepakatan kerjasama di bidang industri pertahanan yang ditandatangani pada tahun 2010 lalu. 

Hubungan itu juga tercermin dari adanya forum dialog pertahanan antara Indonesia dan Turki (Defence Dialogue Meeting Indonesia-Turkiye yang mulai berjalan sejak 2020.

Selain itu, kedua negara juga memiliki kerjasama penelitian dan pengembangan di bidang pertahanan. 

Kerjasama yang telah dilaksanakan saat ini di antaranya kerjasama penelitian dan pengembangan software defence radio antara Aselsan (Turki) dengan PT Wellracom Megahjaya dan PT LEN (Indonesia).

Kemudian kerjasama penelitian dan pengembangan IFV-Infantry Fighting Vehicle antara FNSS (Turki) dan PT Pindad (Indosesia). 

Selanjutnya, kedua negara juga memiliki kerjasama untuk peningkatan kapasitas industri pertahanan. 

Turut hadir dalam penyambutan Menlu Turki sejumlah pejabat yaitu Sekjen Kemhan, Dirjen Strahan Kemhan, Dirjen Renhan Kemhan dan Dirkersinhan Ditjen Strahan Kemhan.

(TribunNews)

Thales Wins Australian Navy Communications Contract

21 Desember 2022

SEA 1442 Phase 3 Internet Protocol based Maritime Tactical Wide Area Network (image : Thales)

Next Generation Naval Communications Contract Keep Navy Connected

Thales Australia has been awarded a contract extension by the Australian Department of Defence for the SEA 1442 Phase 3 program, an Internet Protocol (IP) based Maritime Tactical Wide Area Network (MTWAN) supporting the Royal Australian Navy’s Maritime Communications Modernisation and network centric warfare priorities.

Thales’s MTWAN operates at the critical core of the RAN’s maritime communication systems integration and implementation. The innovative solution involves an integrated IP-based digital environment, interfacing with a range of existing RAN systems. This low-risk approach provides future-proofing through the use of Commercial Off The Shelf components, and reduces through life support costs.

Over the duration of the SEA 1442 Phase 3 program, Thales’s continuous improvement policy and global access to cutting edge technologies has enabled the adoption and implementation of next generation improvements to the system, ensuring the system is future proof, capable of supporting current and future information exchange demands, whilst also ensuring interoperability with joint, coalition and allied systems.

Thales has developed and deployed several major baseline upgrades of MTWAN to support the growing demands of increased bandwidth for deployed forces, diversity of communication bearers and enhanced cyber security of tactical networks at sea. This work has included the integration of additional commercial and military SATCOM systems, Joint Domain networks, and improved bandwidth utilisation tools.

The contract extension is testament to the Thales Australia team’s deep technical know-how delivered by experienced and highly capable Australian-based engineers located at Thales’s Secure Communications Centre of Excellence at Rydalmere in Western Sydney.

Vice President for Digital Systems at Thales Australia & New Zealand, Peter Bull, said “We’ve actively supported the RAN for the last 12 years with the MTWAN system, ensuring this critical capability delivers the security and reliability the RAN requires on operation. We’re proud the Commonwealth has shown confidence in its partnership with Thales Australia by extending this MTWAN support contract even further.”

(Thales)

Boeing Completes Currawong Battlespace Communications System

12 Oktober 2022

Currawong based on Bushmaster MPV (all photos : Boeing Australia)

In 2015, Boeing Defence Australia was formally tasked with modernising the Australian Army’s battlefield telecommunications network under Land 2072 Phase 2B. In just eight years, a team of more than 200 people, located primarily in Brisbane, has designed and developed a world-leading system which provides the Australian Army with access to more voice, data and video services in the field than ever before.

Named “Currawong” by the Australian Army, the system comprises all of the technology and hardware needed to enable deployed forces to securely connect to one another and headquarters from anywhere in the world, anytime. 

It includes multiple transmission options, from Wideband Global Satellite to fibre to public networks, combined with innovative system management and networking software, to deliver high-quality, uninterrupted communications services. These services can be tailored for any sized mission — from supporting a small unit to providing full remote headquarter operations.

“The Currawong Battlespace Communications System is one of the most successful complex development programs undertaken in our recent history,” said Scott Carpendale, vice president and managing director of Boeing Defence Australia.

“Approximately AUD $700 million was invested in design, development and production of this purpose-built system which firmly establishes Australia as a leader in development of sophisticated military communications products and systems.”

The game-changer for the project was the adoption of an agile development methodology which involved building small capability blocks and testing them often with the Australian Army end-user.

“The close collaboration between Boeing Defence Australia and the Commonwealth in the design and development of the Integrated Battlefield Telecommunications Network (I-BTN) has been key in the successful implementation of this capability for Defence,” said COL Michael King, Director Land Command, Control, Communications and Computing (C4) Program within Army Headquarters.

“The relationship has been built on a shared commitment to provide soldiers and commanders the equipment to achieve the mission, and a willingness to work to a common goal of continuous improvement to meet emerging requirements.

“The I-BTN of today has continued to be developed alongside the introduction of new technologies to ensure there is an up-to-date, adaptive and resilient network architecture for Defence’s land domain,” said COL King.

Also key to the program’s success was the engagement of an extensive network of Australian small-to-medium enterprises.

“More than 220 Australian businesses provided everything from ground-up electronics to mechanical and software development,” said Tom Minge, Boeing Defence Australia Currawong program director.

“Their capacity to respond to changing customer requirements with agility, to push boundaries and work at pace has been vital to BDA’s ability to innovate and successfully deliver our milestones on time and on budget.”

With the initial acquisition program under Land 2072 Phase 2B mostly completed, Boeing Defence Australia is already taking the battlespace communications system to the next level – through further advancement to safeguard its relevance for an evolving threat environment, and through application to other platforms to make it a true joint force architecture.

The first major development has been the extension of the Australian government’s commitment to the program through a multi-year Capability Enhancement Program.

“In the past, at the completion of development programs such as Currawong, we would traditionally shift to a pure sustainment contract, with limited scope for upgrades and enhancements,” said Minge.

“But in a tangible demonstration of the value of the capability, the Australian government has funded the continued evolution and development of the system through to 2026, committing to its longevity and future-proofing communications connectivity for Australian deployed forces globally.”

Boeing Defence Australia is also actively exploring the application of the Currawong capability to other platforms. 

It has already been incorporated into Army vehicle tactical communications and has potential application for export and as a solution for SEA 1442, the Royal Australian Navy’s maritime communications program.

(Boeing)

Lanud Wiriadinata Terima Ransus Repeater

26 September 2022

Kendaraan khusus Repeater TNI AU (photos : TNI AU)

Danlanud Wiriadinata Cek Fungsi Ransus Repeater

TNI AU -- Danlanud Wiriadinata Letkol Pnb Adi P.Buana, S.H., M.I.Pol., mengecek fungsi kendaraan khusus repeater yang baru saja diterima dari Dinas Materil Angkatan Udara di mako Lanud Wiriadinata.

Di tempat yang sama sejumlah personel Sentral Komunikasi dipimpin oleh Ps. Kasenkom Letda Lek Yaya Tirya juga tampak mencoba alat-alat yang terdapat dalam ransus tersebut. Pada ransus repeater TNI AU terdapat 1 buah Antenna Mobile HF dan 1 buah Antenna Wide Band Mobile dan beberapa alat penunjang komunikasi lainnya yang berfungsi sebagai repeater sehingga jaring komunikasi di Lanud Wiriadinata terutama dalam penggunaan HT akan bertambah luas jangkauannya. 

Kendala jaringan komunikasi dalam lingkungan militer memang harus terus diminimalisir karena dengan jaringan komunikasi yang baik, maka taktik dan strategi tidak akan mudah bocor ke tangan lawan. Pada kesempatan ini Danlanud berpesan kepada seluruh personel Senkom agar terus belajar mengoperasikan alat alat yang ada di ransus sehingga kemampuannya dapat dioptimalkan dalam mendukung dinas. Jangan malas untuk mengembangkan diri, karena teknologi akan semakin pesat perkembangannya.

Pangkalan Udara Wiriadinata atau Bandar Udara Wiriadinata adalah Pangkalan Udara Militer/bandar udara yang terletak di Jln. Letkol Basyir Surya Cibeureum Tasikmalaya, Jawa Barat,

(TNI AU)

Kegiatan Kunjungan Monitoring dan Evaluasi (MONEV) Dirjen Pothan Kemhan di Fasilitas SCYTALYS, Yunani

18 September 2022

Kunjungan Ditjen Pothan ke Scytalys, Yunani (photos : Kemhan)

Dalam rangka implementasi kegiatan Kandungan Lokal dan Ofset (KLO) dari pengadaan Sistem Interoperability Kodal (SIK) berupa command, control, communication, computer, intelligence, surveilance, and reconnaisance (C4isr) antar matra darat, matra laut dan matra udara dalam satu komando.

Pada tanggal 12 s.d 17 September 2022 Dirjen Pothan Kemhan Mayjen TNI Dadang Hendrayudha didampingi oleh perwakilan dari PT LEN Industri dan PT Uptrans Teknologi telah melaksanakan kegiatan Monitoring dan Evaluasi terkait program KLO yang telah, sedang dan akan diberikan kepada PT LEN Industri dan Industri Pertahanan lainnya di Fasilitas Scytalys Yunani. Dirjen Pothan Kemhan diterima oleh Tony Anastasiou Program Manager System Interoperability Kodal (SIK) dan Staf Scytalys. Hadir dalam Monitoring dan Evaluasi Duta Besar RI di Yunani Bapak Bebeb Abdul Kurnia Nugraha Djundjunan dan Staf serta perwakilan Athan Italia merangkap Yunani Mayor (Sus) Isran Ashari.

Dirjen Pothan Kemhan menerima paparan dari Scytalys terkait progres program Ofset dan kandungan lokal yang telah dan akan diberikan scytalys berupa kegiatan alih teknologi, On Job Training (OJT), pembangunan laboratorium dan pusat interoperability, kemampuan pemeliharaan serta tool pengembangan aplikasi command control (c2) kepada 2 personel PT LEN Industri selama 12 bulan di fasilitas Scytalys Yunani. Disamping itu terdapat kegiatan kandungan lokal berupa pembangunan infrastruktur c2 di Mabes TNI dan Natuna, penyedian hardware dan software untuk c2, integrasi c2 di Indonesia, instalasi SIK di Mabes TNI serta Voice Communication System (VCS).

Dalam rangka pembinaan Industri Pertahanan, Dirjen Pothan Kemhan menekankan pentingnya kesungguhan PT LEN Industri agar menguasai kemampuan Sistem Interoperability Kodal (SIK) dan pengembangannya agar suatu saat mampu membangun Indonesia data link (national data link) sendiri. Kemampuan tersebut dapat diperoleh antara lain dari kegiatan kandungan lokal dan ofset (KLO) yang dilaksanakan di Indonesia melalui kerjasama dengan Industri Pertahanan Global. Diharapkan industri pertahanan mampu melaksanakan pemeliharaan (maintenance) dikemudian hari, untuk meningkatkan kemandirian industri pertahanan.

Kemhan RI dan industri pertahanan ingin terus membangun kerjasama dengan Scytalys dalam rangka meningkatkan kemampuan interoperabilitas di TNI melalui kerjasama industri pertahanan.

(Kemhan)

Lockheed Martin Aust Adds More Companies for JP9102 SATCOM

07 Januari 2022

Lockheed Martin JP9102 (image : LockheedMartin)

CANBERRA – Lockheed Martin Australia today announced the addition of two leading Australian companies, Blacktree Technology and DXC Technology Australia, to its JP9102 team.

The companies join a large and elite grouping of Australian SMEs and service providers supporting Lockheed Martin Australia to deliver a sovereign, resilient military satellite communication (MILSATCOM) capability for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

“Lockheed Martin Australia’s JP9102 team is ready to accelerate the delivery of an operationally agile and flexible solution that has the capacity to meet the ADF’s evolving needs,” said David Ball, regional director for space at Lockheed Martin Australia. “We’re working hand-in-glove with an extensive set of local industry partners to build a highly skilled, high-value Australian workforce. These Australian companies will contribute to an extensible and resilient sovereign MILSATCOM solution that strengthens Australia’s space capability long into the future.”

Blacktree Technology, an Australian owned communications solutions specialist, has deep experience in mission-critical ultra-high frequency—or UHF—services for Defence. Blacktree will primarily support the Lockheed Martin Australia narrowband MILSATCOM ground segment.

“Blacktree welcomes the opportunity to support Lockheed Martin Australia on JP9102,” said Joe Nevin, managing director of Blacktree. “This agreement capitalises on our deep heritage in high mobility MILSATCOM and will in turn add to our capability and reputation as a market leader in UHF ground segment solutions.”

DXC Technology, a leading global IT services company, will oversee the development of ground and control segment cybersecurity architectures, including interfaces with existing hardware and external software elements.

“DXC in Australia is looking forward to working closely with Lockheed Martin Australia, a company that is spearheading the development of Australia’s space-oriented industries and technologies,” said Seelan Nayagam, DXC president, Asia Pacific.

“The opportunity to deliver cybersecurity architectures for JP9102 positions us at the very forefront of the industry, generating local and global opportunities.”

DXC and Blacktree join a growing network of Australian SMEs and team members, including Conscia, Av-Comm, Calytrix Technologies, EM Solutions, Shoal Group, Clearbox Systems, STEM Punks and Ronson Gears, that are supporting Lockheed Martin Australia to deliver best-of-breed sovereign solutions and supply chain opportunities for JP9102 and beyond.

(LockheedMartin)