TLDM Berjaya Laksanakan OSTEX EAST 1/22

26 Maret 2022

Latihan OSTEX EAST 1/22 (all photos : TLDM)

Latihan OSTEX EAST 1/22 telah berjaya dilaksanakan di Laut China Selatan. 

Latihan selama 12 hari bermula 14 Mac 22 lalu melibatkan aset-aset TLDM di Armada Timur dan TUDM Labuan seperti Kapal Kelas Peronda, Kapal Kelas LMS, Kapal Pembinasa Laju, Helikopter Fennec milik TLDM, Kapal Selam, Scan Eagle Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) dan pesawat Hawk milik TUDM.

Seramai 600 orang telah terlibat dalam latihan OSTEX EAST 1/22 kali ini. Latihan OSTEX EAST 1/22 pada kali ini memberi penekanan terhadap latihan kemahiran seperti komunikasi, navigasi, peperangan dan juga ilmu kelautan bagi tujuan meningkatkan kompetensi warga kapal.

 

Pada yang sama, kapal-kapal TLDM turut memperagakan kehadiran di perairan Laut China Selatan khususnya perairan Sarawak.

Antara aset-aset TLDM dan TUDM terlibat adalah KD PERAK, KD SUNDANG, KD BADIK, KD TODAK, KD SERANG, KD GANAS, KD BAUNG, KD TUN RAZAK, Bot Tempur TLDM, SKN 501 Helikopter FENNEC milik TLDM dan 2 pesawat HAWK milik TUDM. 

Buat julung kalinya, eksesais ini turut disertai oleh Skuadron 601 UAS.

(MPA Timur)

BRP Gregorio Del Pilar Nears Operational Status: PH Navy

25 Maret 2022

BRP Gregorio del Pilar PS-15 (photos : PN)

MANILA – The BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PS-15), one of the largest vessels of the Philippine Navy (PN), has successfully completed two sea trials and is now nearing operational status, more than three years after a grounding incident in 2018.

"PN patrol ship under the Offshore Combat Force, BRP Gregorio Del Pilar, has successfully completed two sea trials that included the testing of the ship's main and auxiliary engines, propellers, and other related systems. The sea trials conducted are aimed at assessing the vessel's seaworthiness," Navy spokesperson Commander Benjo Negranza said in a message to reporters Tuesday.

These sea trials took place earlier this month in Subic Bay, Zambales.

"Currently, BRP Gregorio Del Pilar is not yet fully operational pending its endurance test. This is being conducted to test the overall performance of a vessel at maximum continuous rating at a given period usually from six to 24 hours to ensure the reliability of the ship's main propulsion and auxiliary engines," Negranza said.

He also added that the ship is also scheduled to have its Operational Readiness Evaluation (ORE).

In the ORE, Negranza said the ship's degree of readiness and its crew on various conditions such as standard drills and exercises required for a wide range of missions, is evaluated.

This is done prior to deployment to naval operating forces, he added.

"The area of deployment of BRP Gregorio Del Pilar will be determined by the higher headquarters based on several factors," Negranza said.

One of the ship's two variable pitch propellers was damaged, along with its propeller hub, after it ran aground off Hasa-Hasa Shoal in August 2018.

Difficulties in procuring parts and the pandemic moved the completion of the repairs of the BRP Gregorio Del Pilar to the latter part of 2021.

Earlier, the PN said no fire broke out aboard the offshore patrol vessel BRP Gregorio Del Pilar, amid reports of an unusual amount of smoke coming from the vessel during a recent sea trial.

"(The) BRP Gregorio Del Pilar conducted (a) sea trial in the waters at the vicinity of Subic in the morning of March 14, 2022. While the more-than-usual smoke was noted during the sea trial, there is no incident of fire aboard (the) ship as alleged. The ship's force, together with our engineers and contracted repair specialists, are looking at the possible cause of the unusual volume of smoke," Negranza said. 

(PNA)

Persiapan ToT, Local Content & Offset Pesawat Rafale, Thales Kunjungi Infoglobal

25 Maret 2022

Tim Thales kunjungi Infoglobal (photo : Infoglobal)

Pada 23 Maret 2022, Infoglobal mendapat kunjungan dari tim Thales, perusahaan asal Perancis yang bergerak di bidang pertahanan. Kunjungan ini disambut langsung oleh Adi Sasongko selaku Direktur Utama, di Kantor Representative Infoglobal, Jakarta.

Kunjungan yang dilakukan Thales ini bertujuan untuk meninjau kemampuan Infoglobal di bidang aerospace dan pertahanan terkait dengan persiapan menerima Transfer of Technology (ToT) dan Local Content & Offset (LCO) untuk pengadaan pesawat Rafale oleh Pemerintah Indonesia.

Infoglobal berpengalaman dalam mengembangkan instrumen avionik pesawat tempur dan telah menerapkan standar AS9100 dalam sistem manajemen mutunya.

(Infoglobal)

Singapore, Thailand and US Participate in Trilateral Air Exercise

25 Maret 2022

A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport conducting air-to-air refuelling to a Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) F-16A/B fighter aircraft during the flying training exercise phase (photos : Sing Mindef)

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) are participating in the 26th edition of Exercise Cope Tiger. Held from 13 to 25 March, the trilateral exercise is being conducted at Korat Air Base, Thailand. A table-top exercise involving all three nations to plan for the exercise was also conducted on 11 March.

The flying training phase involves about 70 assets and more than 1,100 personnel in total. The RSAF is participating in the exercise with 24 aircraft [seven F-15SG, six F-16C/D and six F-16D+ fighter aircraft, one G550 Airborne Early Warning aircraft, one A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), one C-130 transport aircraft, and two Heron 1 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles], five ground based assets and more than 550 personnel. The exercise participants engage in large-scale air defence and strike missions in a challenging environment, sharpening their operational competencies. This is the first edition of the exercise to involve the RSAF's A330 MRTT, which provides air-to-air refuelling to fighter aircraft in the exercise, extending their endurance for longer missions.

Exercise Cope Tiger seeks to enhance the professionalism and defence relations among the participating air forces, and promote closer rapport and mutual understanding among their personnel. Commenting on the significance of the exercise, the RSAF Exercise Director, Colonel David Kok said, "Exercise Cope Tiger provides invaluable training opportunities for our airmen and women. It helps to hone our ability to plan and execute realistic large-scale air combat operations in both air defence and strike missions, so that we remain operationally-ready and capable in safeguarding Singapore's skies. Through the mutual understanding and continued commitment by the three air forces, we were able to once again conduct this important trilateral exercise after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. This is a strong testament to the long-standing and close defence relations we have with our RTAF and USAF counterparts."

Ground-Based Air Defence assets, such as the Multi-Mission Radar (MMR), were also deployed during the exercise (photo : RSAF)

In addition to the flying training, personnel from the three air forces also took part in joint socio-civic programmes to contribute to the local communities in the vicinity of Korat Air Base.

Singapore's Chief of Air Force Major-General Kelvin Khong, Commander-in-Chief of the RTAF Air Chief Marshal Napadej Dhupatemiya and Air National Guard Assistant to Commander Pacific Air Forces Major-General David Burgy will officiate at the closing ceremony on 25 March.

Strict COVID-19 safe management measures were put in place for the RSAF exercise participants, including pre-departure and on-arrival testing, as well as abidance by a restricted itinerary.

(Sing Mindef)

Acceptance of First Evolved Cape class Patrol Boat

25 Maret 2022

First evolved Cape class patrol boat (photo : Austal)

Defence has formally accepted its first evolved Cape class patrol boat. This will strengthen Australia’s naval capability while providing greater reliability and effectiveness to the Royal Australian Navy’s patrol force to keep our borders safe.

Minister for Defence, the Hon Peter Dutton MP said this is another significant milestone in the overall contract with Austal Ships to deliver a total of six evolved Cape class patrol boats to the Royal Australian Navy.

“The six vessels will boost Navy’s current patrol boat capability as we await the introduction into service of the newer and larger Arafura class offshore patrol vessels. We are now one boat closer to establishing that vital capability.

“The evolved Cape class patrol boat project is one of three active naval shipbuilding projects underway in Western Australia. Worth approximately $343 million, it directly supports around 550 Australian jobs.

First evolved Cape class patrol boat (photo : Calistemon)

“The new patrol boats will also be the first vessels to be maintained at Regional Maintenance Centre North East, in Cairns. This further develops sovereign sustainment capability and promotes Australian industry involvement,” Minister Dutton said.

To coincide with the acceptance of the first evolved Cape class patrol boat, Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Michael Noonan, revealed the names of the six new vessels.

“They will be named Australian Defence Vessels (ADV) Cape Otway, Cape Peron, Cape Naturaliste, Cape Capricorn, Cape Woolamai and Cape Pillar.

“Each name continues the lineage of the Cape class patrol boats, all named after significant Capes around Australia.

“The first boat, Australian Defence Vessel Cape Otway, will be home-ported at HMAS Cairns by mid-2022. It will be joined by another evolved Cape class patrol boat and four Arafura class offshore patrol vessels by the end of 2028,” Vice Admiral Noonan said.

The second of the six evolved Cape class patrol boats will be formally accepted by Defence in July this year. The remaining boats are under construction at Henderson shipyard in Western Australia and the final boat is expected to be delivered by May 2023.

(Aus DoD)

Elang Gesit 2022, Lanud Iswahjudi Kerahkan Seluruh Alutsistanya

24 Maret 2022

Semua jenis pesawat tempur yang berpangkalan di Lanud Iswahjudi turut serta dalam latihan ini (photos : TNI AU)

TNI AU -- Gelar Latihan satuan Elang Gesit 2022, Pangkalan TNI Angkatan Udara Iswahjudi kerahkan seluruh kekuatan alutsistanya, Rabu (23/3).

Pesawat tempur Sukhoi Su-27/30 dari Skadron Udara 14, pesawat tempur F-16 Fighting Falcon dari Skadron Udara 3 dan pesawat tempur T-50i Golden Eagle dari Skadron Udara 15 serta pesawat Helikopter Super Puma H-3213 dari Skadron Udara 6 yang melaksanakan standby SAR di Lanud Iswahjudi turut terlibat dalam Latihan Elang Gesit ini.

Latihan ini dibagi dalam dua kategori latihan, yakni Air Maneuver (manuver udara) dan Ground Maneuver (manuver darat). Pada pelaksanaan Air Maneuver akan dilaksanakan sejumlah misi Operasi Udara ke sasaran secara serentak menggunakan Large Force Employment (LFE) dengan target menghancurkan sasaran-sasaran musuh yang bernilai strategis. Sementara pada ground maneuver meliputi latihan Emergency Response Plan (ERP), Pertahanan Pangkalan, Latihan Search and Rescue (SAR) dan Latihan Pemadam Kebakaran.

Selain alutsista dari ketiga Skadron Udara, pada Elang Gesit 2022 ini, juga melibatkan seluruh unsur satuan Lanud Iswahjudi seperti Satpomau, Intelijen, RSAU Dr. Efram Harsana, Pertahanan Pangkalan, Baseops, Penerangan dan sejumlah unsur dan staf lainnya yang ada di Lanud Iswahjudi untuk menguji kesiapsiagaan serta tingkat Kerjasama antar unsur sehingga selalu dalam kondisi siap operasi.

(TNI AU)

HIRAYA Unveiled the Philippine Army’s First Air Ambulance Helicopter

24 Maret 2022

Bo 105M helicopter was reconfigured into an air ambulance BO-105M (photos : Hiraya)

Fort Magsaysay, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija – The Aviation “Hiraya” Regiment, together with the Army General Hospital and the Office of the Army Chief Nurse, recently unveiled the Philippine Army’s first air ambulance helicopter on 21 March 2022. An aerial demonstration of this newest capability formed part of the activities in connection with the 125th Founding of the Philippine Army. The event, held at the HPA Grandstand, was witnessed by Lt. Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr., Commanding General, Philippine Army; Col Andre B. Santos, Commander, Aviation Regiment; Col Maria Victoria P. Juan, Army Chief Nurse and senior Officers of the Philippine Army.

The Aviation Regiment’s Bo 105M helicopter was reconfigured into an air ambulance manned by a team of Army Aviators, military doctors, nurses and crew working together with ground forces. They simulated the evacuation of critically wounded personnel from point of injury to the proper medical facility. While in flight, the medical team on board can perform a variety of emergency medical procedures to save the life of wounded personnel. The aeromedical demonstration team was composed of Maj Irben G. Rimando (Pilot-in-Command), Cpt Emmanuel L. Ferrer (Co-pilot), Lt Col Maria Adesita B. Sagario (Flight Surgeon) and 1Lt Fevalyn A. Jamayo (Flight Nurse).

In his remarks, Lt. Gen Brawner Jr. stated that, “If we have this capability in the Philippine Army at nandyan sa mga areas where we are currently doing focus military operations, malaking bagay iyon. Number One, yung mga tropa natin will be more confident in their operations because they know that if anything happens, andyan tayo to support them, and Number Two, we will able to save the lives of Army personnel. We’re trying to get more air ambulances, for now we have one and we are trying to get more through our partners and through our Modernization Program.”

The Messerchmitt-Bolkow-Blohm Bo 105M helicopter is one of the air assets of the Aviation Regiment and was converted into an Air Ambulance Helicopter to perform Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) missions in support to ground troops.

(Air Aviation Regiment)