Dankoharmatau Jajaki Kerjasama Pemeliharaan Pesawat dengan TNI AL

30 April 2019

Komandan Koharmatau mengunjungi Fasharkan Pesud TNI AL (photo : TNI AU)

TNI AU. Komandan Komando Pemeliharaan MateriIl TNI Angkatan Udara (Dankoharmatau) Marsekal Muda TNI Dento Priyono meninjau Fasilitas Pemeliharaan dan Perbaikan Pesawat Terbang (Fasharkan Pesud) Pusat Penerbangan TNI Angkatan Laut, yang berada di Pangkalan Udara Angkatan Laut (Lanudal) Surabaya dan Depohar 30 Malang, Rabu – Kamis, 24 dan 25 April 2019.

Kegiatan tersebut dalam rangkaian kunjungan kerjanya ke Jawa Timur. Dankoharmatau Marsekal Muda TNI Dento Priyono, didampingi Komandan Pusat Penerbangan Angkatan Laut Laksamana Pertama TNI Dwika, serta pejabat Koharmatau diantaranya Asren Koharmatau Kolonel Tek J. Parulian Sihombing, Dirharpesbang Koharmatau Kolonel Tek Dani Harsono, Sahli Bidang Airframe Kolonel Tek Dedy Cahyadi,T., Kolonel Tek Ade Budiana, dan Teknisi yang langsung meninjau ke lapangan. Kunjungan tersebut diterima langsung Komandan Puspenerbal Laksamana Pertama TNI beserta staf.

Marsda TNI Dento Priyono, mengatakan kunjungan ini adalah selain melihat sejauh mana kemampuan TNI AL dalam pemeliharaan pesawat, Juga dalam penjajakan yang bisa di kerjasamakan dalam pemeliharaan Engine M 250-B 17 F (Engine pesawat Grob 120) Lanud Adi Sutjipto. Menurutnya TNI AL telah berpengalaman dalam pemeliharaan Engine yang sejenis yaitu M 250-B 17 B (Engine pesawat Nomad).

Lebih lanjut Marsda TNI Dento Priyono menyampaikan tujuan kerjasama tersebut yang lebih prioritas adalah untuk penghematan Anggaran Negara sekaligus peningkatan kemampuan Overhoul Engine M 250-B 17 F di Depohar 30 Malang.

Engine Rolls-Royce 250-B17F turboprop engine (photo : Wiki)

Selain itu, orang nomor satu di Koharmatau tersebut juga akan membuat Engine Test cell untuk pengecekan Performa Engine hasil dari Pemeliharaan di Depohar 30. Hal ini untuk melihat hasil OH Engine sesuai parameter T.O yang ada, sehingga hasil pemeliharaan bisa langsung dipasang di pesawat Grob kedepannya.

Menurutnya, dengan adanya kerjasama kedepan perlu dilaksanakan kunjungan ke fasilitas pemeliharaan dan perbaikan pesawat udara (Farharkan Pesud) untuk mengetahui kemampuan pemeliharaan meliputi sarana prasarana, fasilitasnya yang dihadapkan dengan kesempatan dan kesiapan dalam rangka mendukung peningkatan pemeliharaan berat engine Roll Royce M250-B 17 F pesawat G 120TP-A Grob di Depohar 30,” Tegas Dankoharmatau.

Kunjungan kerja ini dinilai sangat penting, meskipun sangat singkat, karena merupakan salah satu mata rantai dalam upaya melaksanakan peningkatan kinerja dan peningkatan pencapaian sasaran pelaksanaan tugas pemeliharaan alutsista TNI Angkatan Udara, Tambahnya.

Dankoharmatau berharap, apabila dari Komandan Puspenerbal dan jajaran ada hal-hal yang dapat kami bantu atau dukung demi kemajuan Fasharkan Pesud Puspenerbal atau sekaligus sebagai kunjungan balasan tentunya dengan senang hati kami menerimanya.

Selain itu, hal ini untuk memberikan kontribusi positif dengan melakukan pembahasan terhadap hal-hal yang urgen serta mendapatkan kesimpulan yang baik dan benar. Berikan yang terbaik untuk kemajuan Koharmatau maupun TNI AU pada umumnya,” pungkasnya.

(TNI AU)

RAAF to Equip Some C-130Js with Upgraded SATCOM Suite

30 April 2019

A Ka-Band satcom antenna and suite on board a Royal Australian Air Force Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules transport aircraft as part of the wider Plan Jericho effort. (photo : RAAF)

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will equip half of its fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules airlifters with an upgraded satellite communications (SATCOM) suite.

Under the upgrade, which was announced by the Department of Defence (DoD) on 29 April, six of the RAAF’s 12 C-130J-30 aircraft will be fitted with a Honeywell Ka-Band sitcom antenna and suite by 2022. As noted by the service, the decision to begin rolling out the high-speed communications system later this year follows a successful trial that was launched aboard one aircraft in 2017.

The system enables streaming of high-definition video and supports complex mission planning while the aircraft is in flight, and is geared at improving the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF’s) ability to respond to a crisis. The RAAF’s 12 C-130J Hercules already carry L-Band satcom, which permits global voice communications and data transfer.

(Jane's)

UAS Unit Terbaru Ditempatkan di Pangkalan TLDM Kota Kinabalu

29 April 2019

Malaysia akan menerima hibah UAV Scaneagle dari pemerintah AS (photo : YahooNews)

KOTA KINABALU - Satu unit baharu Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) iaitu sistem pesawat tanpa pengendali atau Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) akan ditempatkan di Pangkalan TLDM Kota Kinabalu bagi mempertingkatkan lagi keupayaan pemantauan sedia ada.

Panglima Armada Timur Laksmana Madya, Datuk Rahman Ayob berkata, unit pemantau baharu TLDM berkenaan, kini dalam proses penubuhan pasukan dengan membuat pemilihan anggota yang sesuai, dan dijangka mula beroperasi sepenuhnya pada suku pertama tahun hadapan.

“UAS ini akan menggunakan ‘dron’ untuk pengawasan udara, dan saya percaya dengan adanya aset ini akan meningkatkan lagi keberkesanan pengoperasian di Markas Armada Timur ini,” katanya kepada pemberita selepas menyampaikan perutusan Panglima Tentera Laut dan Majlis Jasamu Dikenang di sini, hari ini.

Keupayaan teknologi UAS akan menjadi ‘Maritime Force Multiplier’ iaitu konsep penggandaan keupayaan bagi kemampuan meliputi jarak, masa serta kawasan operasi, bagi memperkasakan kesiagaan pertahanan maritim negara khususnya di Zon Ekonomi Eksklusif (ZEE) dan kawasan berkepentingan negara.

Rahman berkata, selain itu TLDM juga merancang menempatkan kesemua kapal peronda luar pantai kelas-Kedah di Pangkalan TLDM Kota Kinabalu.

“Setakat ini Armada Timur telah menerima empat kapal peronda berkenaan dan baki dua lagi kapal akan ditempatkan di pangkalan ini pada tahun hadapan,” tambahnya.

Beliau berkata Armada Timur juga bakal menerima satu kapal misi pesisir (LMS) pada 2021 bergantung dengan perbincangan Armada Barat dan Armada Timur.

Pembinaan kapal LMS oleh China Shipbuilding and Offshore International Co. Ltd (CSOC) dan Boustead Naval Shipyard merupakan 1 daripada 5 kelas atau jenis kapal yang dilulus kerajaan di bawah program transformasi armada TLDM 15 ke-5 untuk membolehkan TLDM melaksana tugas operasi secara berterusan di perairan maritim dan memperkukuhkan kedaulatan negara. 

(Sinar Harian - Bernama)

Defence Settles with Navantia on Repair of LHDs

29 April 2019

HMAS Adelaide at the Royal Australian Navy base in Sydney (photo : ABC News)

Defence has reached a settlement with Navantia over repair costs for RAN's two Landing Helicopter Docks (LHDs).

According to the ABC, the settlement is 'favourable' for Defence, although exact figures were not given. In a statement, Defence also told the national broadcaster that the two ships are now largely problem-free and can operate 'without significant issues'.

"Defence has worked very closely with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and industry to identify all issues that were affecting the performance of the Canberra Class Landing Helicopter Dock propulsion pod system," a spokesperson said.

"Measures have been implemented that have enabled the Canberra Class to operate without further significant issues."

Issues with the LHDs stemmed from irregularities within their external azimuth propulsion pods. Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Tim Barrett, in answer to questions from Labor Senator Kim Carr during a Senate hearing in 2017, confirmed that RAN had observed the migration of oils across seals and tiny metal particulates in the pod lube oil. Oils of different viscosities were also found to have mixed within the pods of both ships.

The problems saw HMAS Adelaide dry-docked in Sydney's Garden Island naval base.

Each ship is propelled by two Siemens Navantia 11-megawatt azimuth thrusters, each with an onboard electric motor, driving 4.5 metre diameter propellors. The electricity is provided by a combined diesel and gas (CODAG) system.

(ADM)

Joint Exercise to Boost Brunei-Japan Defence Ties

29 April 2019

JMSDF P-3C Orion (photo : Wiki)

THE scope of Brunei Darussalam and Japan’s bilateral ties is set to become stronger, particularly in the area of defence as the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) conducts a joint maritime exercise today.

Japanese Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Motohiko Kato stated this at a press conference in the Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam recently to share details about the Deployment Airforce for Counter Piracy Enforcement (DAPE) exercise.

The ambassador said that since 2010, the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has been actively involved with the international community in surveillance operations and pirate patrol in waters near Somalia, where Japan deployed two of its maritime patrol P-3C Orion aircraft to help combat pirate activities in the area.

The P-3C Orions are deployed at the location for a three-month patrol operation, before being replaced by another set of patrol aircraft to enable crew members to return home and maintain the aircraft.

The two P-3C Orions with 35 crew members are in the country for the maritime exercise with RBN today, where the scenario of the detection of a ship in distress and communicating information to RBN for rescue operations will be carried out.

The ambassador expressed his hope that the joint maritime exercise will benefit both sides in strengthening their capabilities and skills in defence.

He also hoped such exercises will continue in the future to safeguard the peace and stability of South China Sea.

He noted the strong friendship and cooperation between Brunei and Japan in various sectors including trade, education, culture, sports and defence and shared that both sides are working closely to identify new areas of cooperation to strengthen bilateral ties.

(Borneo Bulletin)

Vietnam Ignored Su-35 to Go Straight to Su-57?

29 April 2019

Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter (photo : RuAviation)

Vietnam Air Force is a priority investment force that goes straight to modernity with Navy and Communication.

With the policy of bringing the Vietnam Air Force straight to the modern, the military has been prioritized to invest in purchasing three regiments of Su-30MK2 multi-purpose to replace the outdated MiG-21.

However, in our combat duty, there are still quite a lot of Su-22 attacks, the life of these aircraft is also quite high and the inferior features of modern fighters are pretty much, so it is very soon needed to replaced.

The generation 4.5 fighter candidates may be ordered by Vietnam to extend the strategy of modernizing the air force, according to foreign media, including Western light fighter types. such as JAS 39 Gripen or F-16 Fighting Falcon, but the brightest is the Su-30SME and especially the Su-35S.

Even so, the statement took place a while ago, when Russia did not show any signs that it would soon export overseas Su-57 5th fighter, causing the Su-30SM and Su-35S to return into the most viable option.

But recently when Russian President Vladimir Putin officially approved the proposal to build a commercial version of the stealth 5-Su-57 fighter with the Su-57E designation, everything became very different.

VPAF operates Su-30MK2 in 3 regiments number 923 (Bai Thuong), 935 (Bien Hoa), 927 (Kep). Operates Su-27 in 1 regiment number 925 (Phu Cat). Operates Su-22M/UM in 4 regiments number 929 (Da Nang), 921 (Hanoi), 937 (Phan Rang), 931 (Yen Bai). Operates L-39C in 1 regiment number 910 (Dong Tac) (photo : reddit)

Although the Su-57E fighter is not yet complete, but it is placed next to the Su-35S, it still proved to be completely superior. In the opinion of many military experts, while there is no standard engine of the 5th generation, the Su-57 still deserves to be classified as 4.75 life fighter, which is higher than the Su-35S of category 4 5.

Back in the case of Vietnam, when it was determined to invest in the air to advance straight to modernity, the fact that we went straight to Su-57E and ignored the transition step of Su-35S was a perfectly balanced plan. prompt to deploy.

If ordering Su-35S, in the short term Vietnam will still have to import additional Su-57E, while choosing to buy Su-57E at this time, we will omit the transfer phase continue on.

The Su-57E purchase at the present time, Vietnam also received Russian support in technical testing work and will likely be accompanied by Izdeliye 30 engine upgrade package when this product is complete for them. We get a complete 5th generation fighter.

In the end, the cost of the Su-57E and Su-35S fighter jets was remarkably not differentiated, which could also be considered another important reason for Vietnam's decision.

(BaoDatViet)

SAAB Buat Desain Jet Tempur Gripen Dengan Logo TNI AU

27 April 2019

Model pesawat tempur JAS-39 Gripen (all photos : SAAB)

Merdeka.com - Pabrikan jet tempur asal Swedia SAAB, memposting jet tempur Gripen buatannya dengan logo TNI AU. Ada empat desain yang dibuat. Mereka memang gencar melobi Indonesia untuk membeli jet tempur multiperan itu.

"Gripen untuk Indonesia. Kami telah membuat beberapa ide desain untuk Gripen dengan karakter Indonesia. Yang mana yang menjadi favorit Anda?" tulis SAAB di akun Facebooknya, Jumat (26/4).

Sejak 2016 lalu, SAAB telah menawarkan Gripen pada TNI AU. Namun Indonesia memilih Sukhoi Su-35 dari Rusia.

Gripen hampir mirip dengan Super Hornet yang menjadi pesawat tempur multi peran. Gripen menggunakan radar pulse-doppler yang dapat mendeteksi dan mengindentifikasi pesawat musuh dari jarak maksimum 120 kilometer.

Gripen dirancang sebagai senjata bertahan untuk melindungi dari serangan potensial. Gripen dirancang untuk digunakan pada landasan pacu pendek bahkan hanya 800 meter.

Harga pesawat ini ditaksir mencapai USD 69 juta atau setara dengan Rp 893 miliar. Selain Swedia, Jas 39 ini juga digunakan oleh Afrika Selatan, Thailand, Hungaria, Republik Ceko.

Menurut Saab, Gripen merupakan jawaban bagi Indonesia yang membutuhkan alustsita untuk kepentingan pertahanan udara. Sebab, alat ini bisa mendeteksi target sekecil apapun.

Saab meyakini, pesawat ini cocok dengan Indonesia yang tengah gencar menghadapi illegal fishing, antipenyelundupan orang, antipembajakan, penyelamatan, bahkan konflik di Laut China Selatan.

(Merdeka)