22 Juni 2013
Helikopter anti kapal selam diperkirakan mempunyai bobot 5 ton yang diseuaikan dengan standar helikopter yang dapat dibawa oleh korvet kelas Diponegoro dan fregat kelas Ahmad Yani (photo : Awomir Baran)
Oktober 2014, Puspenerbal Terima 11 Helikopter Anti Kapal Selam Baru
SURYA Online, SURABAYA - Kepala Staf Angkatan Laut (Kasal) Laksamana TNI Marsetio mengungkapkan kesiapan pendirian kembali Skuandron 100 di Lanudal Juanda.
“Proses pendirian kembali skuadron 100 sedang dalam persiapan. Mulai dari fasilitas gedung, hangar, fasilitas sarana dan prasaran, mekanik, dan penerbang pun sudah dalam proses,” kata Marsetio disela kegiatannya menerima brevet penerbangan Angkatan Laut dan dikukuhkan sebagai warga kehormatan penerbangan Angkatan Laut, Jumat (21/6/2013).
Skuadron 100 sendiri merupakan skuadron udara untuk helikopter jenis anti kapal selam.
Menurut Marsetio, dulunya Penerbangan TNI AL pernah memilik skuadron ini di tahun 1960an.
Namun karena pesawatnya tidak ada, skuadron ini dilebur dengan skuadron lainnya.
Selanjutnya di tahun 2013 ini, skuadron 100 akan kembali dihidupkan, dengan paling lambat tanggl 5 Oktober 2014, helikoper Anti Kapal Selam (AKS) ini akan sudah datang dan melengkapi penghidupan kembali skaudron udara 100.
”Helikopter AKS yang akan datang sebanyak 11 unit. Untuk pembuatnya, masih dalam proses lelang. Ada dua produksen yang sedang mengikuti tahap lelang,” jelas Marsetio.
Untuk nilainya, Marsetio mengaku tidak bisa mengungkapkan, karena hal tersebut merupakan wewenang dari Kementrian Pertahanan.
(Surya)
22 Juni 2013
Submarine training for Myanmar Navy has been started since May (photo : PakDef)
A small contingent of Myanmar Navy (MN) personnel has begun submarine warfare training in Pakistan, a move that suggests Myanmar is finally taking concrete steps towards developing a subsurface capability.
Around 20 officers and ratings arrived in Karachi in late April/early May to begin basic familiarisation training with the Pakistan Navy (PN), according to diplomatic sources. It is likely the contingent is based at the PN's Submarine Training Centre at PNS Bahadur, an onshore facility in Karachi that offers simulator training in diving, propulsion, and sonar tape listening and analysis.
The PN's submarine service has relied on French boats almost since its inception in the 1960s, and today operates two obsolescent Hashmat-class Agosta-70 boats and three modern Khalid-class Agosta-90Bs.
(Jane's)
21 Juni 2013
UH-72A Lakota helicopter (photo : paulp)
WASHINGTON – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress June 7 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Thailand of 6 UH-72A Lakota Helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $77 million.
The Government of Thailand has requested a possible sale of 6 UH-72A Lakota Helicopters, spare and repair parts, support equipment, communication equipment, publications and technical documentation, Aviation Mission Planning Station, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $77 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States, by helping to improve the security of a friendly country which has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in Southeast Asia.
This proposed sale will contribute to Thailand's goal to upgrade and modernize its military forces with a new light utility helicopter capable of meeting requirements for rotary-wing transportation, while further enhancing greater interoperability between Thailand the U.S., and among other allies. Thailand will have no difficulty absorbing these helicopters into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be EADS North America, in Herndon, Virginia. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require U.S. Government or contractor representatives to travel to Thailand for a period of five weeks for equipment deprocessing/ fielding, system checkout and new equipment training and a Contractor Furnished Service Representative (CFSR) for a period of one year.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.
21 Juni 2013
A Royal Malaysian Air Force MiG-29N. The popular aircraft is one of the most advanced jet-fighters in the Russian Air Force. (photo : Peter de Jong)
PARIS: RUSSIA'S official arms sales agency has offered an upgrade package for the Royal Malaysian Air Force's 18-year-old MiG-29N Fulcrum jet-fighters.
Rosoboronexport's upgrade package will extend the aircraft's lifespan by 40 years.
Sources said Rosoboronexport believed this to be a better option than the Malaysian government's plan to replace the Fulcrums in its multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA) replacement programme due to lower costs involved in an upgrade package compared with purchasing new aircraft.
However, the sources said cost was not the only factor which needed to be evaluated.
"There are a number of other things which need to be factored in. For instance, there are many things which need to be upgraded on the MiG-29s to ensure that the aircraft are on par, or at least as close as possible, with newer aircraft.
"Maintenance costs will also have to be factored in. So, yes, while an upgrade will allow us to keep an aircraft which is loved by the pilots who fly them, there are still many factors which need to be considered," said the source.
But Rosoboronexport deputy chief Victor Komardin told Paris Airshow News, published by AIN Publications, that if the upgrade package is rejected, Russia would want to be involved in RMAF's MRCA replacement programme.
To this end, Russia would offer additional Sukhoi SU-30MKM Flanker aircraft, currently the most advanced jets that RMAF operates.
Komardin also said Russia would also consider a request for a fifth-generation fighter, should the Malaysian government be interested in one.
This would mean that the Sukhoi PAK FA or the more advanced version of the Flanker, the SU-35.
Although the PAK FA is generally considered by the world as the only fifth-generation fighter in Russia, Sukhoi also considers the SU-35 a fifth-generation jet-fighter.
The PAK FA, however, is still in development, one of only a handful of stealth jet programmes in the world.
Though it is no secret that Malaysia intends eventually to replace the Fulcrums, the MRCA replacement programme had to be put on the backburner.
At present, without the entry of Russia, four aircraft are said to be in contention for the MRCA programme.
Saab's Gripen and Boeing's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet are two of the aircrafts said to be in the running, though not much is known of the other two companies.
The Eurofighter Typhoon and Dassault Aviation's Rafale, on the other hand, have been keenly vying for the programme, with Dassault Aviation and Rafale International chief executive Eric Trappier firing the latest salvo last week, ahead of the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget.
Trappier had said that any bid for the MRCA replacement programme would include an offer to set up an assembly line for Rafale in Malaysia.
At present, however, there is still no official call for a tender from the Malaysian government.
(New Straits Times)
21 Juni 2013
3rd TT-400 gunship/artillery ship currently under construction at Hong Ha Shipyard. (photo : QDND)
QĐND Online - The first year, only factory ship repair river, sea and river. To date, the plant was able to play the type of ship from simple technology to complex, from small to load large payload (6,500 tons). Also from the factory, some of the new ships have been successful, contributing power to defend the sovereignty of the sacred island of the country. It's about time we heard of the Red River Shipyard on a day in June ...
Boats leave the dock, full of fun
Being attached to the Red River shipyard has more than 30 years now, so all our questions were Colonel Nguyen Van Dac, political commissar replied rim factory walls: From production capacity, technology, quality human resources to implement the results of socio-defense of plants annually. Colonel Nguyen Van Dac share:
- As the military business, economic tasks associated with Defense, for many years, Hong Ha Shipyard has always done good work repairing and building ships for the task of army. Along with that, many factories have closed vessels for export to foreign countries, including the European market.
Only in 2006, the factory has exported 9 ships with tonnage from 2,800 tons to 3,500 tons to the European-market is considered a "difficult". It was thanks to frequent this market should serve skilled staff, engineers, technicians increasingly been raised, ensuring "do it anywhere".
That's shipbuilding exports. What about the more warships attractive. In 2008, tasked to deploy ships phaoTT400 production, the plant is designed research-based technology design specifications of foreign buyers. After closing completed as designed, the plant continues to research and propose to the General Department of Defence Industry and the Department of Defense to deploy modern weapons systems on board, the task of serving the Air Navy. The ship is the first fireworks plant in the form of deployment experts guide you integrated weapon system, the expert of your 2nd monitor, we do all the work content and the plant is close the 3rd deployment.
After launch, the first two ships carried cannon shot for customs inspection, customs of the land and sea-to-air, lowering the target from the first rounds and was handed over to the Navy.
Recalling the close of the day implemented the first artillery ship, Lieutenant Colonel Le Van Ruler, deputy technical director Hong Ha Shipyard, said: "Tau cannon TT400 is new and difficult, first produced in Vietnam. To prepare for the deployment of production, the factory organizations to visit the manufacturing process of these vessels in your country. Then plant gathered a team of highly qualified engineers most, in collaboration with institutes, schools and units you have experience in ship construction to production deployment and has achieved initial success , when two gun ships were handed over to the Navy, stable operation, good quality ".
Meanwhile, Mr. Luu Van Ly, deputy production teams (Enterprise hull, Hong Ha Shipbuilding Company), was engaged from the first to the 3rd, recalled: "Implementation of Ship fireworks, we have access to technology, new processes and equipment for new production; largely used for shipbuilding steel thin, easily deformed during the construction process, while product quality requirements This bridge is very strict by artillery ships, requiring high accuracy. Therefore, we have actively acquiring new technology, has joined the training courses, training and strict adherence to all process technologies in the construction process. So far we are absolutely confident in the ship construction 3rd fireworks. "
One of 2 TT400 artillery ship by Hong Ha Shipyard manufacture, test firing practice. (photo: Van Hung)
Attracting talent, technology investment
To get the above success, one of the important reasons is because the factory was concerned worthy investment for training human resources and science and technology.
Colonel Nguyen Van Dac said so far, the factory has over 100 engineers of various kinds. These are important human resources, contribute to improving the quality of products and rebranding of the plant. Solve "problem" of high-quality human resources, plant proposed on the work of engineers have good qualifications, the specialized shipbuilding factory, self-training and re-training of staff, the existing staff, recruiting the best students, graduated in shipbuilding by incentives such as salary, bonuses and other forms of compensation.
In addition, to promote improved plant mechanical systems and shopping is the new device. Currently, the plant has a variety of payroll modern machinery such as CNC cutting machine programming, 700 ton hydraulic presses, sheet processing lines, lifting system wharf, Europe sink, gas weapons factory resources ... Information Technology staff also, plant engineer effective applications, through software such as casing, mechanical, electrical, furniture.
Also due attention focused on investing in science and technology, it is only in the past 2 years, Hong Ha Shipyard has been awarded two major prizes. It's "Editor shipbuilding process technology TT400," State-level award in 2012, "Research innovation technology design and manufacturing construction of ships 2,800 tons of asphalt," Science Prize VIFOTECT technologies (May 3-2013).
Contribute to solving problems in the construction process as well as in the production deploy new equipment, modernization, to include advisory roles, and propose direct implementation team of young scientists of the plant. According to the press introduction of the factory committee, we've met Captain Le Van Chung, Deputy Head of KCS, team leaders, young scientists. A small example of his questions had been answered by our team in the role of young scientists. He said the General, with the acceptance of software deployment and ships' hulls HCS4.0 Shipcontractor software, deployment hull, tube dynamics, ventilation air conditioning, electrical cable tray, were conducted on ... computer. Without the software, the field worker to actual measurements. Therefore, the use of the software has reduced the time of construction technicians in fact, provide high accuracy and increased labor productivity, product quality, and health insurance for employees.
"Over the years Team 8 young scientists in operation, one of the most favorite things that I was this team of young engineers as growth in the deployment process technology and production management, production management" - Testimony of Captain Le Van Chung hammer sound mixing, sound machine gun ship under construction 3rd. Not much longer, from Hong Ha, this ship will boast the largest beachfront ...
(QDND)
20 Juni 2013
Close-up of the SAF's new Mk II Light Strike Vehicle. (photo : Cyberpioneer)
Modern force set to thrill in traditional Parade & Ceremony
Zooming at the speed of 110km per hour and capable of high cross-country manoeuvrability, the Mk II Light Strike Vehicle is highly mobile and versatile as it can be equipped with different weapon systems such as the Automatic Grenade Launcher and the Spike Anti-Tank Missile System.
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) newcomer will make its public debut at this year's National Day Parade (NDP) Dynamic Defence Display (D3), along with two other new assets: the Singapore Police Force's (SPF's) Armoured Personnel Carrier and the Singapore Civil Defence Force's (SCDF's) Compressed Air Foam Fire Engine.
Themed Surprise and Awe, this year's display will involve the largest number of military and Home Team hardware, as well as 350 participants, the greatest number of personnel involved.
Last seen in 2011, the D3 looks set to thrill and excite the audience with dazzling multimedia effects and pyrotechnics. The NDP audience will also get to experience "live" point-of-view shots, which are only seen by the asset operators, to have a sense of how the operators feel when they go through tight turns at high speeds.
"There will be plenty of high-speed manoeuvres, in terms of operational manoeuvres that are conducted by the SPF, SCDF and the military, as well as combat manoeuvres such as those performed by the Apache helicopter," said D3 Chairman Colonel (COL) Dinesh Vasu Dash, on the high-adrenaline action that the audience can expect from the display.
He added: "You will see for the first time, the people behind the machines, which we think is extremely important for our audience to understand, that there are faces behind these daunting machines and these are the people protecting us all the time."
New assets making their first public appearance at this year's NDP D3 are: (from left) the SCDF's Compressed Air Foam Engine, the SPF's Armoured Personnel Carrier and the SAF's Mk II Light Strike Vehicle, seen here with the respective forces' personnel. (photo : Cyberpioneer)
The display will feature seven demonstrations to showcase the forces' capabilities, such as the SAF's long-range Artillery firepower, the SPF's Anti-Swarming Tactics and the SCDF's fire-fighting, rescue and emergency, and HazMat operations.
Another NDP first is the D3 ending with a performance by 200 young students from Yishun Primary School dressed up as soldiers, sailors, airmen, police officers and SCDF personnel, symbolising the future of Singapore's defence.
One of the participants, Jamie Lim, 10, said: "My older sisters always tell me it's a waste of time (to perform), but I'll just say, 'No, it's for our country, so don't act like you're not jealous!'"
Having rehearsed her performance in school for the past two weeks, Jamie said with a smile: "I'm very excited because it's going to be the first time I'll be on television!"
While the D3 aims to present a modern and advanced force with new elements, the traditional Parade & Ceremony (P&C), which has always been an iconic hallmark of NDP, will include classical favourites like the State Flag Flypast, Feu de Joie or Fire of Joy, 21 Guns Salute and City March.
P&C Chairman Senior Lieutenant Colonel (SLTC) Simon Lee explained that the traditional parade would serve as an anchor to the traditions that let Singaporeans reflect on their values, identity and shared history.
There will be 31 contingents in the parade, including four Guard-of-Honour contingents, the SAF Colours Party and the Combined Band, which comprises members from the SAF Band, SPF Band and students from the National Police Cadet Corps Band.
At the helm of this year's parade is Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Sng Meng Wah, who is Commanding Officer of the Naval Diving Unit's Dive School.
"As an SAF officer, this is the highest honour that can ever be given, so I feel very proud to have this opportunity to serve my country in this capacity," said the Parade Commander.
On how he familiarised himself with the parade commands, LTC Sng said: "We have Sergeant Majors who give very good pointers on areas where I can improve. On a personal level, I make use of my time alone in my car to practise shouting commands!"
A crowd favourite in the P&C is the aerial flypast performed by four F-15SG and five F-16D Block 52+ fighter jets as they pay tribute to the nation and mark the Republic of Singapore Air Force's 45th anniversary this year.
Other highlights include a video of stories about Singaporeans and their reflections related to Total Defence, called "Our Stories", and a photo montage of Presidential Inspections from past NDPs.
(Sing Mindef)
20 Juni 2013
The EA-18G Growler carries Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM). The U.S. Navy signed a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreement with the Australian Government for an AARGM training capability, marking the first FMS sale involving the weapon. (photo : U.S. Navy)
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – The U.S. Navy signed an agreement with the Australian Government on May 31 to provide its High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) and Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) training capability as part of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) acquisition of the EA-18G Growler.
The Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreement with Australia for an AARGM training capability marks the first FMS sale involving the weapon. The AARGM is the U.S. Navy’s medium-range air-to-ground missile for suppression and destruction of enemy air defenses.
“The RAAF’s procurement of an AARGM training capability is another step in the direction of achieving commonality between RAAF and U.S. Navy aircraft, mission planning and maintenance capabilities in order to maximize interoperability in a coalition environment,” said Capt. Brian Corey, Direct and Time Sensitive Strike Program Manager.
AARGM addresses current capability gaps in areas where the U.S. Navy deploys and operates its existing Air-to-Ground Missile, the High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile. Specifically, AARGM defeats multiple countermeasures that have been developed by U.S. adversaries since HARM was deployed in the 1980s.
The weapon will be carried on the U.S. F/A-18C/D, F/A-18E/F, EA-18G and Italian Air Force Tornado Electronic Countermeasures/Reconnaissance (ECR) aircraft. Currently, Navy and Marine Corps F/A-18 squadrons are operating with AARGM.
The RAAF plans to add the HARM and AARGM training capability to their EA-18G aircraft. The Navy and industry partner Alliant Tech Systems (ATK) plan to deliver the capability to Australians in 2015 to support EA-18G flight testing. Australia announced the decision to acquire 12 EA-18G Growler aircraft in 2012.
(Navair News)
