Philippine Navy Inspects 21 TC-12B Huron Aircraft in United States

06 Agustus 2021

From 21 TC-12B Huron in the AMARG, PN will select 8 aircraft (photo : PN)

A Philippine Navy delegation, headed by Philippine Fleet commander Rear Admiral Alberto B. Carlos, conducted a Joint Visual Inspection (JVI) of 21 TC-12B Huron Aircraft at United States Air Force Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) in Tucson, Arizona.

The JVI was held from July 18 to 24.

According to Philippine Fleet, all 21 aircraft passed the inspection, however, only the best eight units will be selected and added to the inventory of the Philippine Navy.

“These aircraft will significantly improve its surveillance, medical evacuation, as well as passenger and light cargo transport capabilities,” the Philippine Fleet said.

(Mintfo)

Kasau Tinjau Rantis Korpaskhas Produksi Dalam Negeri

05 Agustus 2021

Kendaraan Taktis (Rantis) P6 ATAV V3 (all photos : TNI AU)

TNI AU - Kasau Marsekal TNI Fadjar Prasetyo, S.E., M.P.P., meninjau Kendaraan Taktis (Rantis) P6 ATAV (All Terrain Assault Vehicle) V3 yang dimiliki Korps Pasukan Khas (Korpaskhas) TNI AU di Gedung Pimpinan Mabesau Cilangkap, Jakarta Timur, Kamis (5/8/2021).

Dalam kegiatan ini, Kasau berkesempatan memeriksa perlengkapan Rantis P6 ATAV V3 yang akan digunakan oleh satuan Korpaskhas mulai dari persenjataan sampai sarana pendukung lainya.

Rantis P6 ATAV V3 yang dapat diawaki empat orang ini dibangun menggunakan struktur rangka pipa tubular baja ringan dan dibekali baju zirah (armour) level 1 STANAG dan dilengkapi dengan stasiun senjata kendali jarak jauh (RCWS) bersenjatakan senapan mesin.

Dengan bobot 2,6 ton ditambah tenaga yang besar dari mesin diesel 2400 CC membuat rantis ini dapat digunakan di segala jenis permukaan medan.

Rantis ini dibuat oleh PT. Sentra Surya Ekajaya (SSE Defense) yang bergerak dalam bidang produksi kendaraan untuk misi khusus yang perakitannya ada di Kota Tangerang.

Turut hadir mendampingi Kasau, Asrena Kasau, Aslog Kasau, Dankorpaskas, dan Kadisadaau serta Kepala Business Development PT. Sentra Surya Ekajaya.

(TNI AU)

Training to Master the "Steel Warriors"

05 Agustus 2021

Tank detachment of the 206th Armored Brigade (Military Zone 4) with PT-76 tanks (photos : QDND)

QDND - We went to the training range of the 206th Armored Brigade (Military Zone 4) one day at the end of July. At the beginning of the morning, the sun in the western part of Nghe was already blazing, the heat rising up. However, on the training ground, members of the crew were still enthusiastically training in general shooting of obstacles day and night in mountainous terrain. After the succinct command: "Get into the battle vehicle", the crews quickly returned to their positions with skillful and precise movements. The tanks are like mighty "steel warriors" crossing the hills, spillways, ravines...

The impressive image when the tank is maneuvered reminds me of the times when officers and soldiers of the unit participated in the exercises in the provincial defense area of ​​Military Region 4. Those were real combat situations. tanks lead infantry assaults with live ammunition. In the dark conditions, the area is wide, the road is difficult to maneuver, but the actions of the crews are very rhythmic, on each nose, each direction of fire is almost absolutely accurate.

As the man who always stood by the army in many drills, Colonel Le Huu Thanh, commander of the 206th Armored Tank Brigade Brigade, proudly said: “The peculiarity of the tank detachment is to fight in the conditions of the war. The battle is complicated, fierce, fast, the field of vision, the space in the cockpit is tight, but the tank must maneuver quickly, coordinate and coordinate closely with the forces. Therefore, we are well trained in maneuvers and combat plans in all terrain and weather conditions. Due to good training, the brigade's tank fire efficiency in recent drills has always been excellent."

According to Mr. Thanh, the element of coordination and synergies in training and combat is very important. Thanks to that, even when situations arise, such as: The vehicle is bogged down, the chain is broken while leading the infantry to attack and destroy the target; The cannon on the vehicle was jammed... the detachments still actively managed to overcome it. The brigade determined that, in each combat crew, each person was not only good at their own expertise but also had to master the work of others in order to work together; Detachment commanders are not only good at tank combat techniques and tactics, but also have to understand and grasp the technical principles and tactics of fighting infantry and other troops and troops. Therefore, before the drills, the brigade always strengthens supplementary training to synthesize the contents of army synergies for officers and soldiers, ensuring that the unit successfully completes all assigned tasks.

Research, I also know, at the Sports Festival "Good Tank Crew" of the entire army armored force in 2021 just held, the brigade has excellently won the first prize of the whole group. To get that result, the unit has increased training to shoot at long distances, to shoot at night, to train in the use of night vision equipment, in conditions of stopping the vehicle, to conduct firing; practice basic and segmented driving lessons on complex, realistic winding terrain, with a length of 4 to 5km, in conditions of limited driver visibility. Captain Tran Ngoc Hien, the tank crew leader who has just won the first prize at the sports festival, stated his experience: "In order to train well the technical and tactical contents, we pay special attention to training the soldiers with flexible health, thereby mastering the equipment and guns on the vehicle, meeting the requirements of the combined shooting test".

With achievements in training, competitions, and sports festivals, in recent years, the 206th Armored Brigade has always been one of the leading units in the Emulation Movement of the Armed Forces of Military Region 4. The unit has been awarded the flag of a good training unit by the Ministry of Defense for many years; The Armored Corps presented the flag of the Unit that successfully completed the training mission and was ready to fight in the 2016-2020 period.

(QDND)

TNI Bantu Perbaikan Mesin Pesawat Angkut Milik Papua New Guinea Defence Force

05 Agustus 2021

Serah terima engine CT7-9C pesawat CN-235 kepada PNG DF (photo : TNI)

(Puspen TNI) - Panglima TNI Marsekal TNI Hadi Tjahjanto, S.I.P., yang diwakili oleh Kepala Badan Intelijen Strategis TNI Letjen TNI Joni Supriyanto menyerahkan bantuan perbaikan mesin pesawat CASA milik PNG DF jenis CT 7-9C yang dilaksanakan di Bandara Internasional Jacksons - Port Moresby, Papua Nugini, Rabu (4/08/2021).

Pengiriman mesin tersebut menggunakan pesawat Hercules C-130 milik TNI AU, A-1335 dari Skadron 32 Lanud Abdulrachman Saleh, Malang yang pada misi kali ini diterbangkan oleh Captain Pilot Mayor Pnb Fandi Abdillah Pulungan dan crew. Bantuan berupa mesin yang sudah diperbaiki tersebut langsung diterima oleh Perdana Menteri PNG Mr. James Marape didampingi Panglima PNGDF Major General Gilbert Toropo, DMS, CBE, beserta pejabat utama PNG DF dalam suatu rangkaian upacara penerimaan resmi.

Engine General Electric CT7-9C adalah engine yang digunakan pada pesawat CN-235, Pada engine tipe ini terdapat propeller gearbox yang berada di belakang propeller (photo : Wiki)

Letjen TNI Joni Supriyanto dalam sambutannya menyampaikan bahwa Papua Nugini (PNG) merupakan salah satu negara berpengaruh di Kawasan Pasifik dan berbatasan darat langsung dengan negara kita. PNG merupakan anggota Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) yang merupakan perkumpulan negara-negara ras Melanesia dan Pacific Island Forum (PIF) yang beranggotakan semua negara-negara Pasifik. Selama ini TNI aktif mengidentifikasi peluang kerja sama dan bantuan kepada PNG DF untuk mendukung upaya memperkuat diplomasi RI di PNG dalam rangka meningkatkan hubungan diplomatik dan kerjasama antar kedua negara khususnya di bidang pertahanan dan perbatasan selama ini yang sudah berjalan sangat baik.

Panglima TNI melalui Kabais TNI juga berharap moment ini selain untuk meningkatkan hubungan diplomatik antar kedua negara terutama di bidang pertahanan dan perbatasan juga dapat meningkatkan hubungan kerja sama antara TNI dan PNG DF dalam kontribusi perdamaian dan stabilitas keamanan.

Pada tahun 2018 dilaporkan pesawat CN235-100M PNG DF dengan nomor P2-502 digrounded karena permasalahan pada propeller gearbox-nya. PNG membeli CN235 dari CASA Spanyol dan di PNG pesawat ini dipanggil CASA (photo : Sir Steve)

Sementara itu, Perdana Menteri PNG Mr. James Marape menyampaikan ucapan terima kasih dan penghargaan yang tinggi kepada TNI atas bantuan perbaikan mesin pesawat CASA ini kepada PNG DF. Beliau juga bahwa hubungan baik antara kedua negara telah berlangsung selama bertahun-tahun, sampai saat ini berjalan sangat baik dengan saling menghormati dan menghargai sebagai negara yang berdaulat. Mengulangi pernyataan Beliau pada saat rapat Parlemen PNG tanggal 24 September 2019, Perdana Menteri kembali menyampaikan sikap Pemerintah PNG terkait permasalahan/isu Papua yaitu Pemerintah PNG secara tegas akan tetap menghormati kedaulatan negara Indonesia atas Papua dan isu Papua merupakan pemasalahan internal dari negara Indonesia.

Turut hadir dalam acara penyerahan bantuan tersebut Duta Besar RI untuk PNG dan Solomon Islands Bapak Andriana Supandy beserta Atase Pertahanan Kol Inf Edward Tambunan. Perwira tinggi dan menengah TNI sebagai delegasi Indonesia Brigjen TNI Rio Firdianto, Laksma TNI Didik Kurniawan S.T, M.Si, Kol Pnb Ridha Hermawan, Kol Laut (E) Hidayaturrahman. S.T, Kol Inf Piter Dwi Ardianto

(Puspen TNI)

Two Contender LAND 400 Phase 3 Show Their Firepower

05 Agustus 2021

Hanwha Defence Australia Redback Infantry fighting vehicle (left) and Rheinmetall Lynx KF4 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (right), during user evaluation trials at Puckapunyal, Victoria (photo : Aus DoD)

Next-generation vehicles show their firepower

The two contender vehicles for Australia’s soon-to-be-selected infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) (LAND 400 Phase 3 project) recently conducted a firepower demonstration at Puckapunyal Military Area, showcasing next-level protection, firepower and mobility. 

Rheinmetall Defence Australia’s KF-41 Lynx and Hanwha Defense Australia’s Redback have been facing off in extensive user-evaluation field trials. 

Both companies have delivered three prototype vehicles, which are being tested over the course of this year as part of a two-year risk mitigation activity. A decision on the preferred tenderer will be presented to government for consideration in 2022. 

Land 400 Trials Platoon Commander Major Joel Sloane said the vehicles were being tested and evaluated in all weather and in varying terrain to ensure they were fit-for-purpose.  

“Our trials have involved literally blowing the vehicles up in order to test how they can withstand a range of firepower and threats,” Major Sloane said. 

“We have been testing the Redback and Lynx through a range of tactical scenarios in the field that will be realistic to how they will be employed in the future.”

 

A Rheinmetall LYNX KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle conducts a live fire demonstration (photo : Aus DoD)

At the firepower demonstration, both vehicles fired their 30mm main weapon cannon, and co-axial and remote weapon station 7.62mm MAG 58 machine guns, engaging targets at ranges from 300m to more than 2000m.

Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group Head Armoured Vehicle Division Major General David Coghlan said with its next generation protection suite, 30mm cannon, anti-tank guided missiles, and the ability to engage helicopters and drones, either vehicle offered capabilities never before seen in Army.

“These vehicles will provide increased firepower, mobility and, most importantly, protection for our infantry soldiers,” he said. 

“We are rapidly approaching the end of the risk-mitigation activity and submission of the short-listed tenderers’ final offers. We will then undertake a final evaluation to identify the preferred tenderer.

“The live-fire shoot showcases the extensive testing and evaluation process we are undertaking to provide confidence that these new vehicles are fit-for-service.”

Each vehicle has a crew of three and can carry six fully armed infantry soldiers into battle. The vehicles are designed to fight alongside the nation’s current and future tank fleet, with commensurate mobility.

Major Sloane said Army had been using the current M113 armoured personnel carriers (APC) since the mid 1960s.

Hanwha Defense Australia Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicles conduct a live fire demonstration (photo : Aus DoD)

“The APCs have served Army extremely well for many decades. But to be here at the start for what is going to be a vehicle that supports us for multiple generations is something that I am proud to be part of,” he said.

“The best thing about the infantry fighting vehicle is it will allow the infantry corps to contribute more to joint land combat. 

“The capabilities and systems on this new vehicle allows the infantry to fight with the vehicle, not just from the vehicle. It allows us to move further in the battle space, under armour, with full situational awareness.” 

Individual vehicle craft, tactical manoeuvres, advances and attacks on objectives are just some of the activities the project is putting these vehicles to the test in. 

Both companies, should they be successful, have committed to building the majority of vehicles in Australia, with substantial investment in Australian industry capability, supporting Australian jobs, talent and technology. 

Valued at between $18.1 billion and $27.1 billion, the Land 400 Phase 3 project is the largest acquisition project in Army’s history. 

(Aus DoD)

KSAD Resmi Buka Latma Garuda Shield Dengan US Army

04 Agustus 2021

KSAD bersama Commanding General USARPAC melakukan inspeksi pasukan (photos : Viva, Antara)

JawaPos.com – Kepala Staf Angkatan Darat (KSAD) Jenderal TNI Andika Perkasa resmi membuka Latihan Bersama (Latma) Garuda Shield ke-15 Tahun 2021 bersama US Army. Latma digelar di Puslatpur TNI AD di Martapura, Batu Raja, Sumatera Selatan.

Andika bersama Commanding General USARPAC (US Army Pacific), General Charles A. Flynn, menjadi inspektur pada upacara pembukaan Latma tersebut. Latihan terbesar sepanjang sejarah kerjasama militer Indonesia dan Amerika Serikat ini, diselenggarakan mulai 1 sampai dengan 14 Agustus 202.

Tiga tempat berbeda dipilih sebagai pusat latihan. Yaitu Puslatpur Kodiklatad di Baturaja, Daerah Latihan Amborawang di Balikpapan dan Makalisung di Manado. Sedangkan materi yang dilatihkan  meliputi Staff Exercise, Field Training Exercise (FTX), Live Fire Exercise (LFX), Aviation dan Medical Exercise (Medex) serta dua program latihan yang akan digabungkan, yaitu Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET), dan Garuda Airborne.

Andika berharap, melalui latihan yang melibatkan 2.161 prajurit TNI AD dan 1.547 US Army ini, bisa meningkatkan hubungan bilateral kedua negara. Selain itu, bisa juga meningkatkan kemampuan prajurit TNI AD dan US Army.

“Bagi generasi muda yg tergabung dalam latihan ini,  semoga melalui Garuda Shield akan membentuk prajurit-prajurit calon pemimpin TNI AD di masa depan yg profesional dan bertaraf internasional,” kata Andika dalam keterangan tertulis, Rabu (4/8).

Sementara itu, General Flynn mengatakan, US Army menyambut baik Latma ini. Dia tahu jika TNI AD memiliki profesionalisme yang baik dalam menjalankan tugas. “Latihan ini merupakan simbol dari tujuan yg lebih besar dari kerja sama militer Indonesia dan Amerika di masa depan,” ucapnya.

Upacara Pembukaan Latma Garuda Shield ini turut  dihadiri oleh Pangkostrad, Dankodiklatad, Danpuspomad, Asintel Kasad,

Pangdam II/Swj, Waasops Panglima TNI, Waasops Kasau, Waasops Kasal, Danjen Kopassus, para Danpussen Kodiklatad, Pangdivif-1 Kostrad, para Danbrigif jajaran Divif-1 dan Kodam,  para Danyonif jajaran Kodam II/Swj dan Kodam III/Slw,  serta Deputi IV Bidkoorhanneng, Asdep 4/IV Kuatpuan dan Kemhan, dan Kabid Kemhan Kemenkopolhukam RI, Dirjen Pothan, Dirjen Kuathan dan Kabagdiklat Kemhan RI, Dilla.P mewakili Menparekraf serta H. Lanosin Bupati Oku Timur.

(JawaPos)

First Time Replenishment at Sea (RAS) for HMAS Brisbane

04 Agustus 2021

USNS Rappahannock conducted replenishments at sea (RAS) for HMAS Brisbane (photo : Aus DoD) 

Replenishment at sea supplies a first for Brisbane

HMAS Brisbane and United States Navy Military Sealift Command replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock conducted two replenishments at sea (RAS) within a week during Exercise Talisman Sabre 21 (TS21).

This was the first time the Australian Hobart-class destroyer had conducted the critical logistics task since she commissioned into service in 2018.

Brisbane’s navigator Lieutenant Marita Knack said the serial’s success was a testament to the ability of the crews of the ships to operate as a single unit in exchanging fuel at sea.

“Brisbane conducted RAS approaches as well as seamanship training in order to set up the conduct of the replenishment with USNS Rappahannock,” Lieutenant Knack said.

“It was quite exciting for the crew to actually put this training into practice and conduct Brisbane’s first-ever international RAS during TS21.”

A RAS is a whole-of-ship activity that can take up to two-and-a-half hours.

It involves personnel from across the ship’s company – from medics and chefs to combat systems operators, electronics and marine technicians, and boatswains – who are required to work seamlessly as a team for the duration of the RAS.

Able Seaman Jacob Hodge was among those participating in the RAS and said it was a memorable experience.

“A RAS is generally between a supplying and receiving ship to deliver fuel, ammunition and general stores at sea rather than having to go alongside,” Able Seaman Hodge said.

“It was a fantastic experience to conduct the first international RAS-L [fuel]) aboard Brisbane since her commissioning, and continue to grow and develop our partnership between the two nations.”

Brisbane’s unofficial band played on the upper decks during both RAS evolutions with the aim of boosting morale between the Australian and American crews. 

TS21 is the biggest bilateral training activity between the two nations.

(Aus DoD)