Kemhan Hadiri Rencana Joint Exercise UAV ORLAN 10-E

02 Agustus 2026

Pembahasan Rencana Joint Exercise UAV Orlan-10E Indonesia-Rusia (photos: Batekhan)

Kepala Badan Teknologi Pertahanan Kementerian Pertahanan Republik Indonesia (Kabatekhan Kemhan) menghadiri kegiatan Penyampaian Rencana Joint Exercise UAV Orlan-10E, yang merupakan bagian dari rencana Latihan Gabungan Produk Militer Kedutaan Besar Federasi Rusia, pada Rabu, 29 Juli 2026, pukul 09.00 WIB, bertempat di Lapangan Terbang Wiladatika, Bumi Perkemahan dan Graha Wisata (Buperta) Cibubur, Jakarta Timur.

Kegiatan tersebut dipimpin langsung oleh Sekretaris Jenderal Kementerian Pertahanan Republik Indonesia, yang memberikan arahan serta memimpin pembahasan mengenai rencana pelaksanaan latihan gabungan sebagai bagian dari upaya memperkuat kerja sama teknis dan pertahanan antara Indonesia dan Federasi Rusia, khususnya pada bidang Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).

Kehadiran Kabatekhan Kemhan mencerminkan komitmen Badan Teknologi Pertahanan dalam mendukung pengembangan dan pemanfaatan teknologi pertahanan melalui kolaborasi internasional, pertukaran pengetahuan, serta peningkatan interoperabilitas guna mendukung terwujudnya sistem pertahanan negara yang modern, tangguh, dan adaptif terhadap perkembangan teknologi.

Melalui sinergi dan kerja sama strategis ini, diharapkan terbangun hubungan yang semakin erat dalam pengembangan kemampuan teknologi pertahanan, sekaligus memperkuat kesiapan sumber daya pertahanan nasional dalam menghadapi dinamika tantangan keamanan di masa depan.

(Batekhan)

TNI AL dan Russian Navy Berlatih VBSS Hingga Tembakkan Meriam 76 pada Sea Phase Exercise Orruda 2026

31 Juli 2026

KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332 dan Soversenny-333 pada Exercise Orruda 2026 di perairan Vladivostok, Rusia (photos: TNI AL)

Jakarta --- TNI AL bersama Russian Navy sukses melaksanakan sea phase pada Exercise Orruda 2026 yang digelar di perairan Vladivostok, Rusia, pada 29–30 Juli 2026. Latihan ini menjadi wujud komitmen kedua negara dalam meningkatkan kerja sama bilateral dan militer kedua negara.

Latihan melibatkan KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332 dari TNI AL dan kapal perang Soversenny-333 dari Russian Navy. Kedua kapal juga didukung unsur udara masing-masing, yakni Helikopter Panther HS-1310 milik TNI AL dan Helikopter Kamov KA-28 milik Russian Navy.

Pada hari pertama, Selasa (29/7), kegiatan diawali dengan Leaving Harbour, sebelum kedua kapal melaksanakan Join Maneuver Exercise untuk menguji kemampuan olah gerak dan formasi di laut. Selanjutnya, prajurit kedua negara menggelar Boarding Exercise atau latihan pemeriksaan dan penguasaan kapal atau Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS).

KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332 juga menembakkan meriam-76 saat melaksanakan Gunnery Exercise. TNI AL dan Russian Navy juga menggelar latihan anti drone atau Counter Action Againts UAV Exercise serta SAR dan latihan pertahanan Udara.

Memasuki hari kedua, Rabu (30/7), seluruh rangkaian latihan ditutup dengan Farewell Formation, yaitu manuver unsur sebagai penutup Exercise Orruda 2026 sekaligus simbol eratnya hubungan persahabatan antara TNI AL dan Russian Navy.

Keberhasilan pelaksanaan Exercise Orruda 2026 mencerminkan semakin eratnya hubungan kerja sama pertahanan antara Indonesia dan Rusia, khususnya di bidang keamanan maritim.

Selain meningkatkan interoperabilitas dan kemampuan operasional, latihan ini juga memperkuat diplomasi pertahanan melalui interaksi langsung antarprajurit, pertukaran pengalaman, serta pembangunan rasa saling percaya dalam menghadapi tantangan keamanan maritim di masa mendatang.

(TNI AL)

Kapal Tempur AL Rusia Tiba di Jakarta, Akan Latihan Bersama TNI-AL

31 Maret 2026

Korvet Gromky-335 kelas Steregushchiy bobot penuh 2.200 ton dan panjang 104,5m (photo: Kedubes Rusia)

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Satuan kapal Armada Pasifik Angkatan Laut (AL) Federasi Rusia tiba pada Minggu di Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok, Jakarta Utara, dalam rangka kegiatan bersama TNI-AL, termasuk latihan bersama. 

Menurut keterangan tertulis Kedutaan Besar Rusia di Jakarta, satuan kapal Rusia yang tiba di Indonesia dalam kesempatan kali ini terdiri dari korvet Gromky-335, kapal selam Petropavlovsk Kamchatsky B-274, dan kapal tunda Andrey Stepanov. 

“Direncanakan latihan bersama dalam bidang manuver dan komunikasi,” menurut Kedubes Rusia di Jakarta dalam pernyataan yang dikonfirmasi pada Minggu. 

Adapun upacara penyambutan kapal Rusia di Tanjung Priok dihadiri oleh Wakil Komandan Komando Daerah Angkatan Laut (Kodaeral) III Brigjen TNI (Mar) Dian Suryansyah dan Wakil Komandan Pasukan dan Kekuatan Timur Laut Armada Pasifik AL Rusia Laksamana Muda Evgeny Myasoedov.

Duta Besar Rusia untuk Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov turut menyambut dan meninjau kapal-kapal AL Rusia yang tiba di Tanjung Priok tersebut.

Turut datang kapal selam Petropavlovsk Kamchatsky B-274 kelas Project 636.3 Improved Kilo bobot penuh 3.950 ton dan panjang 73,8m (photo: Monarki)

Saat upacara kedatangan, kedua pihak sama-sama menyoroti eratnya hubungan kerja sama di bidang angkatan laut yang sudah berlangsung lama. 

Kedua pihak juga berkomitmen “untuk terus memperkuat interaksi demi menjaga perdamaian dan stabilitas di kawasan Asia Pasifik,” kata Kedubes Rusia di Jakarta. 

Sebelum digelarnya latihan bersama AL Rusia dan TNI-AL, komandan kapal Rusia beserta kru mereka dijadwalkan akan mengikuti pertemuan kerja, kegiatan protokol, serta pertandingan olahraga persahabatan. 

Kedubes Rusia turut menyatakan bahwa kapal-kapal tersebut akan dibuka untuk kunjungan masyarakat (open ship) pada Selasa (31/3) pukul 10:00 hingga 16:00 WIB. 

Indonesia sebelumnya juga sempat menyambut kedatangan kapal AL Rusia dari Armada Pasifik pada Mei 2025 dalam rangka kunjungan dan latihan bersama, sekaligus dalam momentum peringatan 75 tahun hubungan diplomatik Indonesia-Rusia. 

Kapal-kapal AL Rusia yang sandar di Tanjung Priok kala itu ialah Korvet Aldar Tsidenzhapov-339, Rezkiy-343 dan kapal tanker Pechenga. Ketiga kapal tersebut diketahui ikut serta dalam latihan 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2025 (MNEK) pada Februari 2025.

(Antara)

Latma ORRUDA 24 Capai Puncaknya , TNI AL Dan Russian Navy Gelar Formasi Manuver Di Laut Jawa

10 November 2024

Latihan Bersama ORRUDA 2024 (photos: TNI AL, Antara)

TNI AL. Koarmada II --- Latihan Bersama (Latma ) ORRUDA 24 boleh dikatakan telah mencapai puncaknya, unsur-unsur kapal perang TNI Angkatan Laut (TNI AL) dan Russian Navy (RN) dengan perhitungan yang tepat dan akurat, sukses menggelar sejumlah formasi manuver di Laut Jawa dalam Tahap Laut atau Sea Phase, yang dilaksanakan pada tanggal 7-8 November 2024.

Berbagai kegiatan yang dilaksanakan selama latihan diantaranya adalah Tactical Maneuvering Exercise (Tacman), Boarding Exercise (Boardex), Small Arms Firing At Sea (Safas), Photo Exercise, Flashing Exercise (Flashex), Flaghoist, Heli Crossdeck, Personnel Exchange, Closing at Sea dan diakhiri dengan Farewell Pass dan Salute Form.

Adapun Alutsista yang dikerahkan TNI AL dalam Latma ORRUDA 2024 antara lain KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332 (KRI GNR-332), KRI Frans Kaisiepo-368 (KRI FKO-368), dan helikopter AS 565 MBE.

Russian Navy menurunkan kapal perang Corvet Class seperti RF Rezky, RF Gromky dan RF Aldar Tsydenzhapov, serta Medium Tanker Ship Pechenga, dan Helikopter KA-27.

Dalam kesempatan tersebut, Komandan KRI GNR-332, Kolonel Laut (P) Ahmad Ahsan selaku Commander Task Group (CTG) menyampaikan bahwa menurutnya latihan ini cukup penting untuk menambah pengetahuan dan profesionalisme dari prajurit itu sendiri. Dimana kedepan berharap bisa semakin ditingkatkan dalam segi kualitas.

Gelaran Latma ORRUDA ini merupakan implementasi dari perintah Kepala Staf Angkatan Laut (Kasal) Laksamana TNI Dr. Muhammad Ali kepada seluruh jajaran TNI AL agar senantiasa memberikan yang terbaik dalam setiap tugas yang diamanahkan, serta mempersiapkan dengan matang latihan bersama yang digelar bersama negara-negara sahabat agar berjalan sesuai rencana dalam upaya meningkatkan interoperabilitas dan kerjasama. (KoArmada 2)

Kapal selam 8-588 UFA (photo: Antara)

TNI AL Sambut Kedatangan Kapal Selam Al Rusia Dan Rescue Tugboat Alatau

TNI AL dalam hal ini Pangkalan Utama TNI AL (Lantamal) V menyambut kedatangan Kapal Selam AL Rusia UFA dan Rescue Tugboat Alatau (Supply Vessel) yang sandar di Dermaga Jamrud Utara, Tanjung Perak, Surabaya, Kamis (07/11).

Kedatangan Kapal Selam 8 - 588 UFA dan Rescue Tugboat Alatau (Supply Vessel) dalam rangka submarine visit, dengan agenda kegiatan berupa kunjungan memorial ke Monumen Nanggala, Courtesy Call, SMEE Discussion, Sport Activity, Welcome Dinner dan City Tour.

Dalam sambutannya Komandan Pangkalan Utama TNI AL (Danlantamal) V Laksma TNI Dr. Arya Delano, S.E., M.Pd., M.Han., yang dibacakan Dansatrol Lantamal V Kolonel Laut (P) Edy Setyawan mengatakan, selamat datang Angkatan Laut Rusia di Kota Surabaya, semoga hubungan kerja sama dalam bidang Submarine antara Angkatan Laut Indonesia dengan Angkatan Laut Russia dapat terjalin dengan erat dan semakin baik.

Supply vessel Alatau (photo: SeaWaves)

Sebaliknya sambutan dari Duta Besar Rusia untuk Indonesia Mr. Sergei Tolchenov mengucapkan rasa terimakasihnya atas sambutan yang diberikan, dirinya mengungkapkan Navy Russia, merasa sangat senang dan bangga bisa tiba di Indonesia khususnya Kota Surabaya, semoga hubungan kerja sama kita dalam bidang Submarine dapat terjalin terus dengan baik.

"Dalam Latihan bersama  TNI AL dan Angkatan Laut Rusia "Orruda 2024" yang saat ini Tengah dilaksanakan, salah satunya ada agenda port visit Kapal Selam Rusia ke Pangkalan TNI AL Surabaya,  Ini kali pertama Kapal Selam Rusia melaksanakan port visit di Indonesia," ungkap Komandan Satuan Kapal Selam (Dansatsel) Koarmada II Kolonel Laut (P) Yulius Azz Zaenal.

Kepala Staf Angkatan Laut (Kasal) Laksamana TNI Dr. Muhammad Ali dalam kesempatan terpisah menyampaikan bahwa Latihan dan pelaksanaan port visit ini selain untuk meningkatkan profesionalisme prajurit Jalasena juga untuk meningkatkan hubungan diplomatik dengan negara sahabat di kawasan. (TNI)

Ini Kapal yang Disiapkan untuk Latihan Tempur Indonesia dan Rusia

25 Oktober 2024

RF Gromky 335, korvet kelas Steregushchiy (photo: Reddit)

Jakarta — TNI AL bersama Angkatan Laut Rusia (Russian Navy) akan menggelar Latihan Bersama (Latma) Orruda 2024 yang rencananya dilaksanakan di wilayah Koarmada II Surabaya pada tanggal 4 s.d. 8 November 2024 mendatang.

Latma Orruda 2024 merupakan agenda bilateral antara TNI AL dan Russian Navy dimana latihan ini merupakan latihan bersama perdana atau pertama kalinya dilaksanakan antara TNI AL dengan Russian Navy.

Latma Orruda 2024 merupakan hasil kesepakatan pada pertemuan Navy to Navy Talks (NTNT) pertama pada 2018 antara TNI AL dengan Russian Navy. Nama Orruda adalah kombinasi dari simbol nasional kedua negara, yaitu Orel (Elang Rusia) dan Garuda (Indonesia).

KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332, fregat ringan kelas Sigma 10514 (photo: dvids)

Latihan bersama ini sendiri merupakan latihan Operasi Militer Perang (OMP) yang terbagi atas 2 phase yaitu Harbor Phase dan Sea Phase. Adapun Alutsista yang akan dikerahkan TNI AL dalam Latma Orruda 2024 antara lain KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332, KRI Frans Kaisiepo-368, dan helikopter AS 565 MBE.

Sedangkan Russian Navy akan menurunkan kapal perang Corvet Class seperti RF Soversheny, RF Gromky dan RF Aldar Tsydenzhapov, serta Medium Tanker Ship, Helikopter KA-27 dan Tug Salvage Alatau.

Pada kesempatan terpisah, Kepala Staf Angkatan Laut (Kasal) Laksamana TNI Dr. Muhammad Ali menyampaikan kepada seluruh jajaran TNI AL agar senantiasa memberikan yang terbaik dalam setiap tugas yang diamanahkan, serta mempersiapkan dengan matang latihan bersama yang akan digelar bersama negara-negara sahabat agar berjalan sesuai rencana.

(TNI AL)

Dubes: Rusia dan Indonesia Akan Gelar Latihan Angkatan Laut Bersama "Orruda" pada November

22 Oktober 2024

Armada Pasifik Rusia (photo: ANews)

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.TV – Duta Besar Rusia untuk Indonesia Sergey Tolchenov mengatakan Rusia dan Indonesia akan mengadakan latihan angkatan laut bersama pertama yang diberi nama "Orruda" pada November mendatang. 

Tolchenov mengatakan latihan ini akan melibatkan tiga kapal perang dari Armada Pasifik Rusia.

“Pada November, sekelompok kapal dari Armada Pasifik akan melakukan kunjungan persahabatan ke Pelabuhan Surabaya. Ini akan terdiri dari tiga korvet modern kami. Kunjungan semacam ini sebenarnya sudah rutin kami lakukan hampir setiap tahun,” kata Tolchenov dalam wawancara dengan kantor berita Rusia, TASS, Sabtu (19/10/2024), dikutip dari Anadolu.

Dia menambahkan, Indonesia juga secara rutin mengirimkan kapal-kapalnya untuk berkunjung ke pelabuhan-pelabuhan Rusia sebagai bagian dari kerja sama maritim antara kedua negara.

Latihan gabungan ini akan menjadi latihan militer skala besar pertama yang melibatkan angkatan laut Rusia dan Indonesia. 

"Pada bulan November, sehubungan dengan kunjungan ini (kapal-kapal Rusia), akan ada latihan angkatan laut skala besar pertama antara Rusia dan Indonesia," imbuhnya.

Menurut Tolchenov, latihan ini juga memiliki potensi untuk diadakan secara rutin setiap dua tahun sekali.

"Mungkin suatu hari nanti kita bisa melakukan latihan semacam itu bukan di perairan dekat Indonesia, tetapi, katakanlah, di bagian lautan dunia yang lebih dekat dengan Timur Jauh Rusia. Ada banyak kemungkinan di sini," ucapnya.

Nama "Orruda" sendiri merupakan akronim dari simbol negara kedua negara, yakni elang Rusia atau "oryol", dan Garuda, lambang negara Indonesia.

"Elang ada di lambang Rusia, dan garuda ada di lambang Indonesia. Semua orang akan melihatnya - teman dan musuh kita," jelas Tolchenov.

Diplomat Rusia itu menegaskan, latihan ini tidak ditujukan untuk menantang pihak ketiga, tetapi merupakan bentuk penguatan kerja sama pertahanan antara Rusia dan Indonesia. 

Rusia secara rutin melakukan latihan militer bersama dengan sejumlah negara, termasuk di kawasan Asia-Pasifik, di mana Indonesia dianggap sebagai mitra penting. 

(KompasTV)

Russia and Cambodia Signed the First Ever Military Agreement

29 Juni 2024

Royal Cambodian Army operates BMP-1 and T-55 MBT from Sovyet/Russia (photo: Khmer Times)

TSAMTO -- The Royal Cambodian Army and the Russian Ground Forces signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation between the armies of the two countries based on mutual respect and assistance.

The Cambodian portal Khmer Times reported this, as RIA Novosti reports.

According to the publication, this became “the first-ever military agreement between Cambodia and Russia.” On the Cambodian side, the memorandum was signed by Mao Sophan, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and commander of the country's Royal Army. M. Sofan visited Russia on a three-day official visit, during which he was received by the Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces of the Russian Armed Forces, General Oleg Salyukov.

Royal Cambodian Air Force owned the Soviet's era Mi-26T giant helicopter (photo: Nathalie)

“Both sides expressed pride in the friendly relations, trust and mutual respect inherited from the previous generation of leaders,” the Cambodian army said in a statement.

It is clarified that both sides highly appreciated the Cambodian-Russian military cooperation and pledged to strengthen interaction between the armies of the two countries.

"The Commanders of the Armed Forces of Cambodia and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen and expand ties to make them closer, more lasting and more trusting, based on equality and mutual benefit," the statement said. The Secretary General of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, Jan Peu, said that military relations between Cambodia and Russia "will remain strong" despite the situation in Ukraine.

(TSAMTO)

TNI AL Gelar Final Planning Conference Latihan Orruda 2024 Bersama AL Rusia

15 Juni 2024

Latihan antara AL Rusia dan Indonesia akan digelar untuk pertama kalinya (photo: TNI AL)

Koarmada II Ikuti FPC Orruda 2024

Perwakilan dari Komando  (Koarmada) II yakni Komandan KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332 Kolonel Laut (P) Ahmad Ahsan, dan Komandan KRI Frans Kaisiepo-368 Letkol Laut (P) Lustia Budi, mengikuti Final Planning Conference (FPC) Orruda Tahun 2024 yang digelar selama dua hari dari tanggal 12 s.d. 13 Juni 2024, bertempat di Lounge Room Hotel Platinum Surabaya. Rabu (12/6).

Kegiatan tersebut dipimpin langsung oleh Ketua Delegasi TNI Angkatan Laut Kolonel Laut (P) Lukman Kharis bersama Head of Delegation Russia Captain Navy Igor Bykov.

Adapun tujuan dari pelaksanaan FPC adalah untuk melaksanakan rapat perencanaan akhir yang merupakan latihan bilateral pertama antara dua angkatan laut yang belum pernah dilaksanakan sejak kemerdekaan Indonesia.        

Ketua Delegasi TNI AL menyampaikan bahwa Orruda 2024 adalah latihan spesial bagi kedua angkatan laut yang akan menjadi sejarah besar bagi kedua negara.

"Saya percaya pertemuan ini, akan membawa ide dan wawasan berharga bagi kedua pihak serta saya juga menjamin bahwa suasana terbuka dan ramah ini akan memperkuat hubungan antara Angkatan Laut Indonesia dan Angkatan Laut Rusia," ungkap Ketua Delegasi TNI AL.

(TNI)

Message from Russian and Chinese Naval Exercises

02 November 2021

Participating in Joint Sea 2021 from PLAN : Type 055 destroyer Nanchang, Type 052D destroyer Kunming, Type 054A frigates Binzhou and Liuzhou, and Type 903A supply ship Dongpinghu. From the Russian Navy : destroyer Admiral Panteleev, Steregushchiy-class corvette  Aldar Tsydenzhapov and Gromkiy, two base minesweepers, a submarine Ust- Bolsheretsk (photos : defence.pk)

Russia and China recently conducted a large-scale joint maritime exercise, which could be upgraded to joint air and sea patrols in the future, analysts say.

The warships of the two countries recently passed through the Tsugaru Strait and Japan's Izu island chain, a move that is considered a show of strength before the US and its allies.

“The Chinese and Russian militaries can conduct joint air and sea patrols in the Sea of ​​Japan or the Western Pacific,” said Yue Gang, a retired PLA officer and now a peace activist. military commentary. Mr. Gang said that the two sides can jointly mobilize more modern weapons into the exercises.

“With the mobilization of more modern weapons, the two countries will show more clearly their determination to strengthen coordination as well as demonstrate that they are not hiding anything from each other. Both sides need to strengthen their joint capacity to handle crises or emergencies," Gang said.

“China and Russia are showing off their joint patrol capabilities. The two sides have conducted joint air patrols, and the latest is joint patrols at sea. They are trying to show their determination to jointly maintain regional stability,” said former Chinese military lecturer Song Zhongping.

During the last exercise, the Russian and Chinese fleets performed anti-submarine exercises and passed through the narrow Tsugaru Strait between the Japanese islands of Honshu and Hokkaido. The group then headed south and passed the chain of Izu islands while helicopters also took off from the deck.

According to the announcement of the militaries of the two countries, five Russian warships and five Chinese warships participated in this exercise. This is also the first time China has sent the 055-class Nanchang missile destroyer to participate.

Other ships dispatched by China include a 052D destroyer, two 054A frigates and an corvette. Russia sent the Udaloy-class destroyer Admiral Panteleyev, the submarine hunter Admiral Tributs, an electronic surveillance ship and two other destroyers.

China and Russia have periodically cooperated in military exercises since 2012. Since 2019, the two countries have conducted annual joint air patrols in the East China Sea and the Sea of ​​Japan.

Observers believe that Russia and China will increase exercises in the East China Sea and the Sea of ​​Japan in the near future, where both countries have interests. The exercises will likely focus on air defense and anti-ship capabilities.

"The joint deployment of warships by Russia and China is a strong warning to the US and Japan," said former Chinese military lecturer Song Zhongping.

Both Mr. Gang and Song said that the Chinese and Russian militaries are drawing closer together because they are facing increasing external pressure, including the formation of the AUKUS security alliance of the US, UK and US trio. Australia, along with the expanded role of the "Quad" with members including Japan, India, the US and Australia.

“These things pose a relatively serious threat to China, even Russia. Beijing and Moscow urgently need to strengthen mutual trust on the military front, step up joint exercises and strategic cooperation," Song said.

(Soha)

Russia-Laos Conduct LAROS-2021 Military Exercise

21 Agustus 2021

Laros 2021 joint military exercise (photos : Russian MoD)

During the joint Russian-Lao military exercise LAROS-2021, held in the Primorsky Region at the Sergeevsky training ground, the tankers of the Eastern Military District (ВВО/VVO) shared with their Lao counterparts their experience of modern manoeuvrable combat using unmanned aircraft.

In particular, live firing was carried out, during which Lao tankers were trained to destroy the enemy with the help of a reconnaissance fire complex.

Control firing was carried out in the form of an offensive training battle. Each tank platoon gradually hit targets imitating heavy armoured vehicles, anti-tank crews and grenade launchers. After completing the firing, the tankers set up a smokescreen and made a covert evasion from a retaliatory strike.

During the training offensive operations, aerial reconnaissance of targets and fire adjustment were organised using the Eleron-3SV unmanned aerial vehicle. The leadership of the Lao side was also shown the methodology for organising training in firepower and other basic subjects of combat training.

The joint Russian-Laotian exercise LAROS-2021 was held for the first time on the territory of Russia. The first joint exercise was held in 2019 in Laos. 

The Russian side was represented by tank subunits of the combined arms army of the Air Defence Forces stationed in the Primorsky Territory. 

Laros 2021 joint military exercise (photo : zvezda)

Servicemen practised joint actions to combat illegal armed groups. In total, about 500 military personnel took part in the exercise, about 100 units of military equipment were involved, including Su-25 attack aircraft and Ka-52 air defence attack helicopters. The exercise started on August 11 and lasted until the 19th.

(Joint Forces)

Russia Teases ‘The Checkmate' Fighter Ahead of MAKS Airshow

16 Juli 2021

New Russian single engine Gen-5 fighter seen outskirts of Moscow (photos : Ivan Novikov)

Russia has teased the existence of a new fighter aircraft, dubbed ‘The Checkmate', ahead of the MAKS Moscow Airshow set to run from 20 to 25 July.

Rostec State Corporation posted a teaser video of the new aircraft on 13 July, containing, the organisation said, “allusions to the key features and unique properties of the project” that has been developed by United Aircraft Corporation (although not officially announced, it has been reported by Russian media that Sukhoi is the design house).

While the video itself gave little away as to the configuration or capabilities of the aircraft, it alluded to a target export market that includes Argentina, India, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In line with this new aircraft being aimed more towards the export market, the video is in English rather than Russian.

Of greater significance than the promotional teaser video has been the emergence of unofficial photos of either the aircraft or a full-scale replica at the Zhukovsky show site on the outskirts of Moscow. Although the aircraft is covered with a tarpaulin intended to disguise its outer mould line, from these photos and previously disclosed imagery it is possible to determine the aircraft's overall dimensions, as well as some of its key design features and possible roles.

(Jane's)

Tiga KRI dan Tiga Kapal Perang Rusia Terlibat Latihan Passex Rusindo-20

19 Desember 2020

Latihan bersama Angkatan Laut Indonesia dan Rusia (all photos : TNI AL)

MedanEkspres | Surabaya – Tiga KRI dari Koarmada II dan tiga kapal perang Rusia terlibat latihan bersama dalam Passex (Passing Exercise) Rusindo-20. Latihan tersebut berlangsung di Perairan Laut Jawa pada Kamis (17/12/2020).

KRI Karel Satsuitubun-356 yang di komandani Letkol laut (P) Rafael Dwinatu A. P, KRI Diponegoro-365 dengan komandan Letkol laut (P) Lewis N. Nainggolan, dan KRI Tombak-629 dengan komandan Letkol laut (P) Nurulloh Zemy Prasetyo.

Sementara itu tiga Kapal Perang Rusia yang mengikuti latihan tersebut antara lain RFS Varyag-011, RFS ADM Panteleyev-548 dan Pechenga. Latihan yang berjalan hanya satu hari ini berjalan dengan aman dan lancar. Adapun serial latihan yang dilakukan adalah Maneuver Exercise, RAS Approach, Flaghoist, Flashex dan Passing exercise.

Adapun maksud dan tujuan dari latihan tersebut adalah untuk meningkatkan profesionalisme dan pengalaman prajurit KRI dalam melaksanakan kerjasama taktis bilateral TNI AL dan Russian Navy dan Memelihara dan meningkatkan kerjasama militer dan interoperability antar kedua Angkatan Laut Sekaligus sebagai perwujudan peran diplomasi TNI AL.

Latihan PASSEX merupakan serangkaian kegiatan latihan yang sering dilaksanakan oleh kapal-kapal perang diseluruh dunia yang sifatnya insidensial, dimana saat kapal perang suatu Negara memasuki atau melakukan kunjungan serta lawatan ke negara lain.

Ditempat terpisah Pangkoarmada II Laksda TNI I N.G. Sudihartawan mengatakan, ” Latihan ini selaras dengan program prioritas Kasal Laksamana TNI Yudo Margono bidang Penyelarasan doktrin, Ops-Lat dan sistem pelatihan yang fleksibel dan adaptif terhadap dinamika situasi terkini, ” ungkapnya.

(Medan Express)

Russia Developing Single-engine Fighter Jet

12 Desember 2020

Rostec develops advanced single-engine light and medium-class piloted and unmanned aircraft (image : Russkievesti)

Russian tech firm working on concept of advanced single-engine combat plane

MOSCOW/TASS/. Russia’s state hi-tech corporation Rostec is working on a concept of an advanced single-engine light- and medium-class piloted and unmanned combat plane, Rostec CEO Sergei Chemezov said on Monday.

"Indeed, work is underway to develop a combat aviation system of the future in its light and medium classes. Under the design, this may be a universal platform in the manned and unmanned versions. The company is working on the concept and the operational requirements for such a platform. We are doing this on our own initiative so far, without [federal] budget funds," the Rostec chief said, responding to a question about the plans to create a light single-engine fifth-generation fighter for Russia’s Aerospace Force.

Russia’s Defense Ministry has not placed any orders for this work so far. However, Rostec believes in the expediency of developing the new fighter, possibly, in cooperation with foreign partners, Chemezov pointed out. The Rostec chief said "this is an interesting theme from the viewpoint of promoting such a plane for exports."

Given that such a fighter is developed and manufactured using Rostec’s funds, the company will be able to deliver it for exports on its own, Chemezov said. "Especially, if this is a joint development with some state. However, the Defense Ministry may purchase it for its own needs as well. Naturally, the plane will have to be upgraded to the level required by the Defense Ministry for its interior, if a decision is made," Chemezov said.

Russian Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov announced in 2017 that Russia was planning to develop a fifth-generation light fighter in cooperation with other countries. As Head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Yuri Slyusar specified at the time, Russia would be represented in the project by the UAC as the parent organization and also by the Sukhoi Company that has developments on the fifth-generation fighter and the MiG Aircraft Corporation that has developments on single-engine planes.

UEC-Klimov Company Executive Director Alexander Vatagin earlier specified that Russia had the potential to restart the production of inexpensive single-engine fighter jets whose motor could be developed on the basis of the available RD-33 engine.

Russia’s Air Force Command made a decision in the early 1990s to give up the production of single-engine combat planes. At that time, the Russian Air Force operated MiG-23, MiG-27 and Su-17M aircraft of various modifications.

(TASS)

Russian APS could Defeated both Spike and Javelin

05 Desember 2020

Arena-E APS mounted on a T-80U MBT (photo : KBM)

According to Mr. Bekkhan Ozdoev, only with the active defense system (APS) Arena-M, Russian tanks can block anti-tank missiles from attacking from all directions.

Mr. Bekkhan Ozdoev is currently the industrial director of the Federation of State Corporations Rostec said that Arena-M was developed with practical experience in the battlefield, so the ability to deal with anti-tank missiles is highly appreciated. Currently, Javelin and Spike are completely within their capabilities.

"The Arena-M complex is built on the basis of state-of-the-art elements, and its technical-tactical properties have significantly increased. The complex is able to block ammunition coming in from any direction.

Its ability is so high that it can intercept all types of advanced anti-tank guided missiles, including the infamous Javelin and Spike when attacking from above.

Arena-M active protection system (photo : topgun)

In our opinion, not only is the agreement of Russian experts but also foreign experts are shared, without active protection, the operational problem cannot be solved.

Active protection systems will be used not only to protect armored vehicle tanks but also other vehicles," said Mr. Bekkhan Ozdoev.

In terms of design, a complete Arena-M system consisting of a sensor station was located near the end of the turret. Inside the sensor station is equipped with a multi-function Doppler pulse radar, which has a 360-degree scanning range around the vehicle.

An interceptor system consisting of 26 bullets was arranged around the turret, providing an interception from 220-270 degrees forward and on the sides of the tank. Arena-M is equipped with a digitally controlled computer. The system operates as follows:

T-80 Arena KAZT Active Protection System (image : wiki)

The sensing system will scan the area around the tank to detect threats from anti-tank weapons. When an anti-tank missile is launched towards the tank, the target parameters will be transmitted to the computer control system.

Based on the missile's coordinates and speed, the control computer will activate the interceptor system in a suitable position. Arena-M will launch a rectangular ammo detonated about 1.5 meters from the tank, when exploded, it will release thousands of small shrapnel to destroy the missile or warhead of other anti-tank weapons.

The Arena-M system has a target response time of only 0.07 seconds, and it can deal with targets up to 700m/s. The APS system is also capable of identifying drones and small caliber armor-piercing bullets that are not capable of threatening tanks.

The Arena-M system provides a protection range of approximately 50 meters around the tank. Previous Kubinka field tests showed that the Arena system successfully defended the tank against attack with controlled anti-tank missiles and dynamic armor-piercing bullets using a fixed beam.

T-72 MBT with Arena M (photo : top war)

Main battle tanks equipped with Arena will be 3 times more likely to survive on the battlefield than tanks equipped with other APS systems. If Arena-M combined with the soft defense system Shtora, the protection would greatly increase.

The Arena-M system is being tested on the T-80UM1 main battle tank and according to some sources, this APS system is also being used on Russian armored vehicles operating in Syria and it has been shown. proves his strength and reliability.

In addition, Arena-M was also introduced with a variant of the upgraded BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle. Export variant Arena-E comes with the main battle tank T-72B3. APS Arena-M is expected to bring a new strength to Russia's main battle tank as well as other tanks and armored vehicles.

(BaoDatViet)

Rostec Brought the Sprut-SDM1 Light Amphibious Tank to State Tests

24 Agustus 2020

Sprut-SDM1 is a 18 tonnes amphibious tank with 125mm gun (photo : Rostec)

"High-precision complexes" of the State Corporation Rostec handed over the upgraded prototypes of the Sprut-SDM1 tank for state tests. Over the next year and a half, the machine will be tested in the field in the military formations of the RF Ministry of Defense. 

"Sprut-SDM1" will be tested in sea and high altitude conditions, in different climatic zones, including at air temperatures from -40 to +40  o C, shooting tests are provided for at each stage. Based on the results of state tests, the design documentation for the new tank will be approved with the assignment of the letter "O1", which will allow to start serial production. Subsequently, following the results of the work of the interdepartmental commission, the vehicle will be recommended for adoption by the Russian army. 

"The modernized light amphibious tank" Sprut-SDM1 "has become more mobile due to the installation of the engine, transmission, undercarriage assemblies, information and control system of the chassis, previously tested on BMD-4M and BMP-3. In addition, it was possible to achieve an increase in command control; the updated machine has a software and hardware complex for operation as part of an automated tactical control system. Combat power is enhanced by a new digital fire control system. There are no analogues of Sprut-SDM1 in the world, and therefore it has a high export potential, ”said Vladimir Artyakov, First Deputy General Director of Rostec State Corporation.

Sprut SDM1 light amphibious tank (photo : Rosoboronexport)

Light amphibious tank "Sprut-SDM1" is a combat armored tracked amphibious vehicle with an artillery and missile system of weapons of 125 mm caliber, which can, without refueling, make marches at a distance of 500 km, transported by landing ships and military transport aircraft, parachute landing and parachute way together with the crew on board. 

The vehicle is capable of conducting combat operations in high mountains and hot tropical climates against highly armored vehicles, fortified strongholds and enemy manpower, without preparation to overcome water obstacles in waves of up to 3 points while firing afloat. If necessary, the tank can be equipped with snow and swamp tracks, which further expands the possibilities of its use. 

“In terms of firepower, the Sprut-SDM1 is not inferior to the T-80, T-90 tanks, and in terms of mobility on land and water it is at the level of the BMD-4M. These and other qualities, combined with the circular rotation of the turret and stabilization of weapons in two planes, make it possible to use the Sprut-SDM1 as a light amphibious tank, "said Alexander Denisov, General Director of the High Precision Complexes NPO. 

The machine was designed and developed by PJSC Kurganmashzavod, which is part of the High-Precision Complexes holding of the State Corporation Rostec. 

(Rostec)