24 Oktober 2026
National Reconstruction Fund Invests $245 million in Australian Shipbuilder Austal Limited to Help Strengthen Country’s Military Shipbuilding Capabilities
11 September 2026
Prabowo Rencana Tambah Lebih Banyak Kapal-kapal LCM dan LCVP
11 September 2026
LPD KRI Semarang 594 (photo: Vovashap)Jakarta (ANTARA) - Presiden Prabowo Subianto berencana menambah lebih banyak kapal-kapal berjenis kapal pendarat mekanis (LCM) dan kapal pendarat kendaraan dan personel (LCVP) mengingat Indonesia sebagai negara kepulauan memiliki banyak gugusan pulau-pulau yang kecil.
Prabowo saat rapat terbatas (ratas) melalui sambungan video-conference di Istana Merdeka, Jakarta, Senin, menjelaskan keberadaan kapal-kapal itu berguna untuk mengirimkan bantuan dan personel ke pulau-pulau kecil manakala daerah tersebut terdampak bencana.
"Catatan bagi kita, bagi Angkatan Laut ya, saya kira dari sekarang kita perlu pesan lebih banyak LCVP ya, dan LCM, saya kira kita butuh lebih banyak karena pulau-pulau kita banyak dan kecil-kecil, supaya (terbuka, red.) aksesnya," kata Presiden Prabowo Subianto saat memimpin rapat terbatas membahas penanggulangan bencana gempa di NTT.
Pembahasan mengenai rencana pembelian LCM dan LCVP itu diawali dengan permintaan tambahan kapal untuk kepentingan mitigasi bencana di NTT, yang disampaikan oleh Gubernur NTT Emanuel Melkiades Laka Lena. Permintaan kapal itu kemudian dijelaskan lebih lanjut oleh Komandan Komando Daerah TNI Angkatan Laut (Kodaeral) VII Laksamana Muda (Laksda) TNI Joni Sudianto.
LCM LPD KRI Makassar 590 (photo: Kolinlamil)"Saat ini, kami di Kodaeral VII ada dua kapal patroli, Pak. Namun, posisinya dua kapal tersebut ada di Surabaya. Kami mohon dapatnya ada paling tidak dua kapal patroli jenis FPB yang stand by di Kupang sehingga apabila terjadi sesuatu dan butuh bantuan kita bisa gerakkan dua kapal tersebut," kata Laksda Joni kepada Presiden.
Presiden langsung memerintahkan jajarannya untuk mencatat permohonan dari Dankodaeral VII tersebut. "Baik, ya tolong dicatat," ujar Presiden kepada jajarannya.
Presiden mengatakan pengerahan itu nanti berkoordinasi lebih lanjut dengan Panglima TNI Jenderal TNI Agus Subiyanto.
"Ya nanti kita koordinasi dengan Panglima TNI ya. Di sini ada Kepala (Badan) Logistik (Pertahanan) nanti bisa dikirim ya? Jadi dua kapal patroli jenis FPB 57 ya. Itu cukup? Dua kapal itu cukup?" tanya Presiden ke Dankodaeral VII.
LCVP LPD KRI Banda Aceh 593 (photo: Kolinlamil)Menurut Laksda Joni, dua kapal patroli FPB 57 cukup untuk kebutuhan mitigasi dampak bencana.
"Di NTT dan NTB sendiri kondisinya pulau-pulau kecil sehingga apabila kapalnya terlalu besar kesulitan untuk fasilitas labuhnya sehingga menurut kami dengan analisis operasional dua kapal FPB sudah cukup Bapak Presiden," ujar Dankodaeral VII menjawab pertanyaan Presiden.
Dalam rapat yang sama, Presiden juga menanyakan keberadaan LCM kepada Kepala Staf TNI Angkatan Laut (KSAL) Laksamana TNI Muhammad Ali.
"Di LPD itu dua LCM, biasanya stand by di dalam LPD. Sekarang, ada KRI Semarang, kalau tidak salah dia ada di sana (perairan NTT, red.)," kata Laksamana Ali menjawab pertanyaan Presiden.
Ali menyebutkan total ada dua kapal yang bersiaga di perairan NTT, sekitar wilayah Manggarai, yaitu satu LPD, yaitu KRI Semarang-594 dan satu LST berjenis Frosch.
03 September 2026
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27 Agustus 2026
Singapore MINDEF Signs Contract to Acquire Two Landing Crafts
The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has signed a contract with Penguin International Limited to construct two landing crafts, intended to progressively replace the Republic of Singapore Navy’s (RSN) ageing Fast Craft Equipment and Personnel (FCEP) and Fast Craft Utility (FCU) vessels, which have been in service for more than 30 years.
The landing craft will be assessed for its suitability to meet the RSN’s operational requirements before any decision is made on the full replacement of the FCEP and FCU. This reflects MINDEF’s progressive approach towards capability development, ensuring that new platforms are rigorously evaluated before full fleet replacement.
Delivery of the craft is expected from 2029.
(RSN)
27 Juli 2026
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16 Juli 2026
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15 Juni 2026
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20 April 2026
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29 Maret 2026
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08 Maret 2026
Austal Contracts Damen as Partner for Local Construction of LST 100 Vessels for the Australian Army
08 Maret 2026
Damen Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 (image: Damen)On Friday, 20 February, Austal Defence Australia and Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract supporting the local construction of Landing Ship Transport (LST) 100 vessels for the Australian Defence Force. Under the agreement, Damen will provide the design and associated licences, enabling Austal to build the vessels at its Henderson shipyard in Western Australia.
The signing ceremony took place at the Australian Marine Complex Common User Facility (AMC CUF) in Henderson and was attended by representatives from industry and government, reflecting the importance of the programme for Australia’s defence and industrial capability.
The contract follows the Commonwealth of Australia’s announcement in November 2024 selecting the LST 100 as the preferred design for the Australian Defence Force’s Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) programme, following a competitive tender process.
Proven and trusted design
The LST 100 design was selected based on its proven operational credentials and successful service history. An earlier model has already been constructed and delivered, and its performance has contributed to further international adoption, including selection by NAVSEA for the United States Navy.
In recent years, defence organisations have increasingly adopted proven and in-service vessel designs as a means of reducing programme risk and accelerating delivery schedules. By building on established platforms with a demonstrated operational track record, defence organisations are able to minimise technical uncertainties, shorten development timelines, and focus on rapid capability deployment.
For Australia, the vessels will be built by Austal as part of the company’s fifteen-year Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement with the Commonwealth of Australia. A total of eight Landing Craft Heavy vessels will be delivered over a twelve-year period, with construction scheduled to commence later this year.
The vessels will be constructed in Henderson using Austal facilities and the AMC CUF, located 23 kilometres south of Perth. The complex, which already plays an important role in supporting the local economy, is undergoing major upgrades in order to be able to facilitate large-scale defence shipbuilding projects in the coming years.
Damen representatives at Henderson Shipyard, Western Australia before The Land 8710 Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) contract signing ceremony (photo: Aus DoD)Strengthening littoral capabilities
The Landing Craft Heavy program supports the Australian Army’s contribution to the 2024 National Defence Strategy, which includes enhancing the Army’s ability to conduct agile, distributed and littoral operations as part of an integrated force. The new vessels will help enable Army to project, sustain and support land forces across Australia’s northern approaches and wider region, contributing to a more responsive and resilient national defence posture.
Damen is proud to bring our expertise and craftsmanship to this Australian shipbuilding project, which will enhance capability, support sustainability, drive regional development, and strengthen the Australian Defence Force’s littoral capabilities.
Wide-ranging operational role
Each vessel, measuring 100 metres by 16 metres, will be capable of transporting more than 500 tonnes of military vehicles and equipment. In addition to supporting amphibious operations, the ships will enable deployment, sustainment, logistics movements, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief missions.
Building a strong partnership
Damen Regional Director Oceania Rabien Bahadoer said: “It has been a pleasure to work closely with Austal throughout this process. By maintaining an open, transparent, and constructive partnership, we have been able to establish a strong basis for a programme that delivers lasting value for Western Australia and Australia’s defence capability.”
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Damen Area Director Asia Pacific Michiel Hendrikx added: “We are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside Austal and our Australian partners on this important programme. Around the world, we actively seek long-term cooperation with strong local shipbuilders and industrial partners, combining shared expertise, mutual respect, and a commitment to quality. This approach allows us to contribute to sustainable national shipbuilding ecosystems while learning from our partners and growing together. We are confident that this collaboration will support the Australian Army’s operational needs for many years to come, and we are proud to be part of Australia’s shipbuilding future.”
(Damen)
21 Februari 2026
Austal Awarded ~$4 billion Landing Craft Heavy Contract by Australia
01 Februari 2026
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19 Desember 2025
Austal Defence Australia Awarded Landing Craft Medium Design and Build Contract
19 Desember 2025
Austal will build 18 Landing Craft Medium (LCM) for Australian Army (image: Austal)
Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $1.029 billion Design and Build Contract for Landing Craft Medium (LCM) under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) signed with the Commonwealth of Australia.
The LCM Design and Build Tasking Statement Contract appoints Austal subsidiary, Austal Defence Shipbuilding Australia Pty Ltd (Austal Defence Australia), to complete the detailed design and build 18 Landing Craft Medium (LCM) vessels at Austal’s Henderson, Western Australia, shipyard. Construction of the first LCM is scheduled to commence in 2026 with the 18th and final vessel scheduled for delivery in 2032.
The LCM, being built for the Australian Army, will be manufactured in steel and capable of projecting loads up to 80 tonnes.
Austal Limited CEO Paddy Gregg said the first design and build contract awarded under the SSA was a significant milestone for Austal Defence Australia, as the Commonwealth’s Strategic Shipbuilder in Western Australia.
“This Landing Craft Medium design and build contract awarded to Austal Defence Australia is
the first vessel construction program in the Government’s commitment to delivering continuous
naval shipbuilding at Henderson, Western Australia, enlivening decades of opportunity for
individuals and businesses to engage, collaborate and invest in defence programs. With these 18 Landing Craft Medium and any further vessels planned as part of the Strategic Shipbuilding pilot program, we are developing the shipbuilding capability to build larger, more complex vessels, in Henderson into the future and delivering sovereign shipbuilding capability for Australia."
Paddy Gregg, CEO, Austal Limited
Austal Defence Australia Executive General Manager – Strategic Shipbuilding, Gavin Stewart, said local industry was ready to deliver for the Australian Army.
“The Austal Defence Australia team, and our industry and supply chain partners in the Henderson Defence Precinct, across Western Australia and around the nation, are ready to deliver this important new amphibious capability for the Australian Army.”
Gavin Stewart, Executive General Manager – Strategic Shipbuilding, Austal Defence Australia.
(Austal)





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