09 Juli 2013
Matador is a 90 mm (3.5 in) man-portable, disposable anti-armor weapon system (all photos : Phunu Today)
(PhunuToday) - Matador is a light anti-tank missiles in accordance with the task of protecting and occupying the island for the Vietnam Navy rating.
MATADOR was developed from the 2000s, to replace the outdated system ARMBRUST the Army payroll in the Republic of Singapore. After a series of memorandum and Development Cooperation light anti-tank weapons, the Republic of Singapore Army (SAF), Department of Science and Technology with 2 Singapore military defense industry corporations large Israeli Rafael and Dynamit have a project to develop a model rocket attacks shoulder to equip Guard Forces SAF and Israel.
MATADOR line of shoulder missiles kill light tank with bore sizes up to 90mm, using two types of warheads is HEAT standard attack and Hesh. This is a collaboration product from Singapore and Israel maintained military. The prototype of the missile system MATADOR shoulder of the Federal Republic of Germany ARMBRUST but is much improved and has made a remarkable mark in the anti-tank missile systems in the world shoulder.
MATADOR was developed from the 2000s, to replace the outdated system ARMBRUST the Army payroll in the Republic of Singapore. After a series of memorandum and Development Cooperation light anti-tank weapons, the Republic of Singapore Army (SAF), Department of Science and Technology with 2 Singapore military defense industry corporations large Israeli Rafael and Dynamit have a project to develop a model rocket attacks shoulder to equip Guard Forces SAF and Israel.
In some types of anti-tank missiles and shoulder armor now, MATADOR small size, light weight yet loaded with ammunition is loaded is 8.9kg and 14.2kg while. However, not so soft that it was underestimated. MATADOR is considered nearly as strong shoulder missiles smart FMG-148 "Javelin" of the United States.
With 2 main types of warheads, MATADOR can break bunker, destroy the kind of medium tanks and tank main battle (MBT) today. In addition, it can also destroy armor and troop transport vehicles for amphibious operations against the enemy, and capable of urban warfare - one of the common characteristics of weapons to Israel increased range and power on every battlefield.
Defense capability against armored vehicles, MBT, as well as the ability to completely destroy armored vehicles carrying regular troops as the M113 or the other shielded MATADOR is rated as the best among anti-tank weapons shoulder today.
Despite intense firepower but MATADOR was safe to humans because it does not generate the fallout from the jet engines of the rocket as shoulder-fired missiles and other not affect the use of the name Fire was launched.
With the ability to use high-pressure explosive warhead, dual shot mode passive target, MATADOR can use bullets to kill Hesh urban decay shoot any wall, whether it is permanent nowhere. After penetrating the wall, bullets explode inside creating a very strong destructive power. To break the bunker type, normally, people would use explosive anti-tank warhead HEAT. When the first bullet was lodged into the wall, the sensor system on the rocket will explode and destroy targets.
One other plus points of MATADOR is that it does not need a large space for the fuel to the rocket exhaust as many different types of shoulder-fired missiles that just a narrow space, may be shielded from the walls at a distance ly 5m was able to fire attacks.
Some improved version now allows to fire missiles from any location and any public space. This is one of the brightest features of urban warfare MATADOR, making it versatile attack but still achieve very high power.
To achieve this, the MATADOR tubes using special resin called SHP, is resistant to the excess fuel ejected from the rocket launchers behind. It will keep the dust and smoke from the engine and reduces low energy from the rear, to help ensure the safety of the troops and weapons, ammunition behind. In addition, SHP classes also ensure the safety of regional anti-tank rocket launchers and not discharged materials or toxic substances in the process of firing missiles.
MATADOR is kind of viewfinder is very precise reflex viewfinder multidimensional combination with electronic devices to increase magnification. The version used in Vietnam using the viewfinder of NVD, equipped with Picatinny slot, typically used on heavy weapons. Viewfinder has the ability to change between the 3 modes and flexible in terms of daylight, at night with infrared aiming system and ultimately aiming system with thermal imaging. Heat aiming system proved very useful in night conditions and do not have a clear vision and can hit targets very accurately.
Used in the fighting in Gaza with Hamas forces, MATADOR has made repeated Hamas military Shedding for the HEAT rocket and Hesh when it destroyed a series of armored vehicles and fortifications in Gaza.
MATADOR family, variations MATADOR-WB is designed for specialized tasks destroyed walls, fortifications in the metropolitan area. MATADOR-AS variant is equipped with advanced warheads double-dose, high-explosive effect to destroy the fortifications and inner vitality, slow explosion effects to destroy armored vehicles.
The technical characteristics of light anti-tank missiles are very suitable for Vietnam troops that particular type of naval deployment to protect the island or coastal areas against attack landings enemy.
(PhunuToday)
09 Juli 2013
KRI Pulau Rengat-711 (photo : Satran)
Jakarta -- Kepala Staf Komando Armada RI Kawasan Barat Laksamana Pertama TNI M. Atok Urrahman menutup latihan bersama antara TNI AL dengan AL Singapura (Republic of Singapore Navy) dengan nama Joint Minex 16/13.
RSS Punggol (photo : BQ-T)
Penutupan dihadiri oleh Danguskamlakoarmabar Laksamana Pertama TNI Arusukmono Indra Sucahyo dan delegasi dari TNI AL dan Angkatan Laut Singapura, bertempat di Batam, Senin (8/7).
KRI Pulau Rengat dan KRI Pulau Rupat (photo : Kaskus Militer)
Latihan Joint Minex tahun ini yang dimulai sejak tanggal 6 Juli 2013 ini melibatkan 2 KRI dari TNI AL yaitu KRI Pulau Rengat – 711 dan KRI Pulau Rupat - 712 sedangkan dari pihak AL Singapura melibatkan 2 kapal perangnya yaitu RSS Bedok (M-105) dan RSS Punggol (M-108).
Bedok classs MCM (photo : huaiwei)
Latihan ini dilaksanakan dalam rangka meningkatkan kerjasama dan hubungan bilateral antara TNI AL dengan AL Singapura (Republic Of Singapore Navy) serta meningkatkan kemampuan profesionalitas prajurit Angkatan Laut kedua Negara.
(Armada Barat)
09 Juli 2013
RTAF L-39ZA/ART fighter/trainer aircraft (photo : TAF)
ThaiArmedForce.com. - Air Force is beginning to consider alternative options for replacement of L-39ZA/ART with approximately 3 candidates.
Sources from the industry say, The Air Force is considering replacement of fighter/training aircraft L-39ZA/ART. The aircraft L-39ZA/ART has been used a long time and the has been repaired to extend life twice. Currently, the Air Force station the aircraft in 401 Division 4 at Takhli and 411 Division 41 at Chiang Mai.
Is expected to advanced training aircraft in the Air Force is T-50 Golden Eagle from the Korea Aerospace Industry-Korea, M-346 Master of the Italian company Alenia Aermacch and L-15 Falcon of Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation of China.
Also not clear how many aircraft will provide the Air Force. However, there is a possibility that the supply to Air Force is divided into phase.
KAI had an interview at the Farnborough Airshow in 2012, that the company is looking for opportunities to export T-50 to Thailand and Chile. And before that time the president Lee Myung Bak of South Korea has signed military agreements between Thailand and South Korea during the summit Nuclear month in March 2012.
Last year, Alenia Aermacchi began proposed the feasibility of M-346 aircraft for the Thailand Air Force.
The Air Force is expected to announce the winner until the year 2014.
(TAF)
09 Juli 2013
Chaff yang dilepaskan dari KRI Malahayati 362 (photo : Koarmatim)
Pelayaran menuju daerah operasi di perairan Karang Unarang ternyata harus dilalui KRI Malahayati-362 dengan cuaca yang tidak bersahabat. Namun berkat kegigihan, pengalaman dan naluri tempur yang selalu terasah, cuaca ekstrem Laut Jawa dan Laut Sulawesi dapat dilalui dengan mudah. Sesampainya di daerah operasi Karang Unarang, prajurit KRI Malahayati-362 melaksanakan latihan penembakan rocket chaff, Sabtu (6/7). Latihan ini untuk melatih profesionalisme prajurit serta kesiapan material untuk menghadapi berbagai kemungkinan ancaman di medan tugas.
Disimulasikan KRI Malahayati-362 melaksanakan peran tempur bahaya udara setelah radar udara KRI Malahayati-362 mendeteksi adanya kontak udara yang mencurigakan. Teridentifikasi berdasarkan squawking IFF bahwa kontak udara merupakan pesawat tempur musuh yang menyelinap, berdasarkan aturan pelibatan Operasi Tameng Hiu-13 KRI Malahayati diwajibkan memperingatkan musuh untuk meninggalkan wilayah kedaulatan NKRI.
Pesawat tempur musuh bermanuver ekstrem lalu menembakan peluru kendali (Rudal) ke arah KRI Malahayati-362. Komandan memerintahkan PWO (Principle Warfare Officer) memimpin timnya untuk menangkis serangan tersebut. Diambil langkah taktis dengan meluncurkan chaff untuk mengalihkan sasaran peluru kendali musuh. Chaff meledak di udara dan membentuk awan pejal berelektromagnet yang mengalihkan sasaran peluru kendali dari kapal ke awan pejal yang terbentuk. Hal tersebut dimonitor secara visual serta melalui tampilan radar yang menujukkan echo pada kumpulan awan pejal.
Komandan KRI Malahayati-362, Letkol Laut (P) Moch. Irchamni dalam pernyataannya menyampaikan bahwa latihan ini merupakan rangkaian kegiatan yang sudah terencana dan akan berkelanjutan. "Setelah diserang, kita wajib menyerang. Oleh karena itu, setelah bekal ulang di pelabuhan Balikpapan selanjutnya kami akan menyiapkan latihan penyerangan sebelum tiba di daerah operasi. “Ci Vis Pacem Parabellum, Jika ingin damai, Harus siap untuk berperang", ungkap Komandan KRI Malahayati-362.
(Armada Timur)
08 Juli 2013
A No. 37 Squadron C-130J Hercules undergoing deeper level maintenance by Australian Aerospace. (photo : Aus DoD)
The reforms carried out on the maintenance of Defence’s fleet of 12 C-130J Hercules transport aircraft have delivered the equivalent of an extra aircraft being available for missions, Head of the Defence Materiel Organisation’s (DMO) Aerospace Systems Division, Air-Vice Marshal Colin Thorne announced today.
Air Vice-Marshal Thorne said the reforms have made considerable savings in the workforce and maintenance costs, both for Defence and industry.
“Defence has increased C-130J availability by eight per cent, which for a fleet of 12 aircraft is tantamount to having an extra C-130J,” Air Vice-Marshal Thorne said.
“The C-130J is the latest version of the venerable Hercules, and can operate from semi-prepared airstrips with 20 tonnes of cargo or 128 passengers.
“Since 1999, a fleet of 12 C-130J’s has been operated by No. 37 Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond.”
In 2010, the DMO Air Lift Systems Program Office (ALSPO) launched reforms within Defence and industry, with a goal of increasing the efficiency of C-130J maintenance practices.
“Support contracts for the C-130J and other Australian military aircraft are increasingly being structured to encourage and assist collaboration with Defence and industry partners to deliver improvements of this type,” Air Vice-Marshal Thorne said.
A Planned Servicing Schedule Review was launched by Australian Aerospace in late 2011, which examined the reliability data across the C-130J fleet and drew on the experience of international C-130J operators.
Australian Aerospace provides Through-Life Support for the C-130J Hercules, which includes deeper maintenance servicing of the aircraft.
After comprehensive review of its maintenance tasks and their sequencing, Australian Aerospace has been approved to increase servicing intervals from 30 to 38 weeks, which extends the full cycle of scheduled maintenance from 480 to 608 weeks.
“This reform is an example of the outstanding result that can be achieved by Defence and industry working together,” Air Vice-Marshal Thorne said.
(Aus DoD)
08 Juli 2013
RAAF Hawk Mk-127 (photo : redbubble)
Minister for Defence Materiel Dr Mike Kelly AM MP today announced that BAE Systems UK has been awarded a contract to upgrade the Lead-In Fighter Hawk fleet.
Dr Kelly said as the manufacturer of the original Hawk aircraft, BAE Systems UK, will conduct the multi-million dollar upgrade.
“This upgrade is based on a later version of the aircraft developed for the UK Ministry of Defence,” Dr Kelly said.
Both BAE Systems UK and BAE Systems Australia have been working closely with Defence to define the scope of the upgrade, leveraging off previous Hawk development programs.
“Australian industry will also be engaged, ensuring compatibility with the current Lead-In Fighter training capability, construction of simulator facilities, modification of the Hawk Fleet, and in-service support of equipment.”
Dr Kelly said upgrading the fast jet training system will ensure its effectiveness into the next decade.
“This provides a solid foundation for the progression of aircrew onto the F/A-18 Classic and Super Hornets and the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) when it is introduced into service,” Dr Kelly said.
(Aus DoD)
08 Juli 2013
Pesawat Hawk 209 TNI AU dan Alpha Jet dari RTAF (photo : RTAF)
Kepala Staf TNI Angkatan Udara dan Kepala Staf RTAF Tutup Latihan Bersama Elang Thainesia XVI
Kepala Staf TNI Angkatan Udara, Marsekal TNI Ida Bagus Putu Dunia dan Kepala Staf Royal Thailand Air Force (RTAF), Air Chief Marshal Prajin Juntong menutup secara resmi latihan bersama antara TNI AU dan RTAF, Elang Thainesia XVI melalui prosesi Upacara Penutupan yang ditandai dengan pelepasan tanda peserta latihan oleh kedua Kepala Staf Angkatan Udara di Apron Baseops Lanud Roesmin Nurjadin, Jumat (5/7).
Berdiri diatas Podium selaku Inspektur Upacara, kedua Kepala Staf Angkatan Udara secara bersamaan, melaksanakan pemeriksaan pasukan upacara yang dilanjutkan dengan melepaskan tanda peserta latihan secara simbolis kepada perwakilan kedua penerbang Angkatan Udara. Dalam sambutannya yang dibacakan secara bergantian, kedua Kepala Staf Angkatan Udara menyampaikan rasa bangga dan ucapan selamat kepada seluruh peserta yang telah berhasil menyelesaikan seluruh rangkaian latihan Elang Thainesia XVI di Lanud Roesmin Nurjadin. Lebih lanjut kedua Kepala Staf menyampaikan bahwa keberhasilan yang diraih selama pelaksanaan latihan Elang Thainesia akan memberikan pengalaman yang berharga dalam meningkatkan kemampuan para penerbang. Selain itu dengan latihan bersama tersebut lebih meningkatkan hubungan baik antar dua negara bersahabat tersebut.
Upacara penutupan yang berlangsung khidmat dan meriah tersebut turut dimeriahkan dengan pelaksanaan Terjung Payung oleh sembilan orang peterjun yang terdiri dari lima peterjun prajurit Paskhasau dan empat peterjun prajurit RTAF. Dengan membawa bendera Merah Putih dan Swabhuana Paksa kesembilan peterjun mendarat mulus di daerah Dropping Zone persis di samping lapangan upacara dan disambut tepuk tangan meriah oleh seluruh hadirin.
Adapun yang bertindak sebagai Komandan Upacara adalah Danskadron Udara 12, Letkol Pnb M. Yani Amrullah. Acara penutupan diakhiri dengan Foto Bersama dengan latar dua pesawat Hawk 200 TNI AU dan dua pesawat Alfa Jet RTAF dengan baleho besar yang terpampang sebagai Background lapangan upacara.
(TNI AU)
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Latma Elang Thainesia XVI Laksanakan Berbagai Latihan
01 Juli 2013
Pesawat C-130 Hercules RTAF (photo : RSNAFB)
Setelah dibuka secara resmi oleh Danlanud Roesmin Nurjadin, Kolonel Pnb Andyawan. M.P, S.IP pada tanggal 25 Juni yang lalu. Latihan bersama antara TNI AU dengan Royal Thailand Air Force (RTAF) dengan sandi Elang Thainesia XVI terus melaksanakan berbagai latihan Air to Air dan Air to Ground secara bersama. Diawali dengan latihan Familiarisasi, sejumlah penerbang tempur pesawat Hawk 100/200 Skadron Udara 12 mengenalkan kondisi medan latihan kepada segenap petempur negara Gajah Putih seperti, cara masuk Aerodrome, teknik menuju Training Area serta cek point yang sudah ditetapkan dalam melaksanakan berbagai latihan yang akan dilaksankan.
Setelah segenap petempur RTAF memahami kondisi medan latihan, Latma Elang Thainesia XVI mulai melaksanakan latihan Air to Air berupa latihan Dissimilar Basic Fighter Maneuver (DBFM) yakni latihan pertempuran di udara antar dua pesawat tempur dengan jenis yang berbeda, Hawk 100/200 TNI AU dengan Alfa Jet RTAF. Hari ini, Senin (1/7) para penerbang Hawk 100/200 dan Alfa Jet akan melaksanakan penembakan Air to Ground atau Weapon Delivery di lokasi latihan penembakan Siabu, kabupaten Kampar, Riau. Pada sesi latihan ini seluruh penerbang akan melaksanakan Bombing menggunakan Bom Latih atau BL-25, Rocketing menggunakan Folding Fin Aerial Rocket atau FFAR 275 dan Straffing yang menggunakan Aden Gun kaliber 30 mm.
Direncanakan Latma Elang Thainesia akan berlangsung hingga tanggal 4 Juli 2013 mendatang dan akan ditutup pada tanggal 5 Juli 2013 oleh Kepala Staf Angkatan Udara kedua negara di Lanud Roesmin Nurjadin, Pekanbaru.
(TNI AU)
