DEFENSE STUDIES

04 November 2016

BMP-3F of the Korps Marinir (photo : Jane's)

JAKARTA (Indonesia) RIA Novosti, - Russia and Indonesia working on the project delivery of the third batch of the BMP-3F to the naval forces of this Asian country, told RIA Novosti on Thursday at the arms exhibition Indo Defence 2016 Head of the delegation of "Rosoboronexport "Sergei Goreslavskii.

"The Russian and Indonesian sides are working on the project delivery of the third installment of the BMP-3F to the Indonesian Navy at the moment." Rosoboronexport "and representatives of the Indonesian side lead bilateral consultations on this issue", - said Goreslavskii.

He stressed that the exhibition is presented full-scale sample of this machine. "We are actively marketing work for its promotion in the market of the Asia-Pacific region", - said Goreslavskii.

He recalled that the standing armed Marine Corps Indonesia BMP-3F perfectly proven.

Today BMP-3F (modification for the Marine Corps) operated successfully in the Marine Corps of the Armed Forces of Indonesia. The first batch of 17 vehicles was delivered within the framework of an agreement on a state loan from Russia Indonesia a billion dollars, was signed in September 2007 during a visit to Jakarta of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

BMP-3F first arrived in Indonesia in November 2010 and in May 2013 Jakarta signed a new contract for the purchase of 37 vehicles total cost of $ 114 million for the Marine Corps. In January 2014 the second batch of machines was transferred to the military.

(RIA Novosti)

04 November 2016

Signing MoU between Pindad and Tata (photo : defence.pk)

With an aim to explore market potential of Tata Armoured Vehicles in Indonesia and other agreed regions of ASEAN, Tata Motors and PT Pindad have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation. PT Pindad is an Indonesian state-owned enterprise specializing in military and commercial products. The MoU between the two organisations will review the practicality of locally assembling Tata Armoured Vehicles at PT Pindad’s facility. The said facility is located in Bandung, West Java province of Indonesia.

Tata Kestrel 8x8 (photo : overdrive)

Since 1958, Tata Motors has been in the business of manufacturing trucks and buses. Also, they have a strong presence in manufacturing defence and military vehicles and has been actively participating in peacekeeping missions across the globe. Tata Motors has created a focused division to design and develop defence technologies and products at its facilities in Jamshedpur and Pune. PT Pindad provides the main weapon systems (Alat Utama Sistem Senjata or Alutsista) required to support independence in defence and security of the Republic of Indonesia. Furthermore, PT Pindad (Persero) also produces several industrial products for other aspects such as transportation and commercial explosives. Its activities cover design, development, engineering and fabrication as well as maintenance.

Tata Kestrel 8x8 is a wheeled amphibious assault vehicle (photo : overdrive)

For self-reliance in the area of combat vehicles, Tata Motors has laid emphasis on the development of combat vehicle technologies and systems, with the aim of empowering defence forces with breakthrough technologies, for high mobility, fire power and protection.

Commenting on the occasion, Biswadev Sengupta, President Director of Tata Motors Indonesia, a subsidiary of Tata Motors Ltd – Agent licensee (APM) of Tata Motors brand in Indonesia, said that this milestone is important for Tata Motors’ operations in Indonesia and is a matter of pride to be able to co-operate with PT Pindad, which is held in high esteem by the Indonesian community. Sengupta expressed that he is sure that through this arrangement, the company can create a lot of value in Indonesia, a market which they are committed to in the long term.

Specification of Kestrel 8x8 (image : team-bhp)

He further added that the foray into the defense business in Indonesia, is in continuation with the strides made in the logistics business in the country, where more than 3000 Tata vehicles are already on the road, covering Pickups, Light Trucks, Buses and Heavy Trucks.

(Motoroids)

04 November 2016

Amur 1650 with AIP technology (photo : Soha)

Russia Ready to Export Submarine with AIP

JAKARTA -. RIA Novosti - Russia ready to export non-nuclear submarines with anaerobic (air independent) power plant, the official representative of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.

Anaerobic power plant - the latest development of the Russian military-industrial complex. Its main advantage - increased stealth submarine; submarine is able to stay longer under water without surfacing to recharge batteries.

"In the case of announcement of the tender for the construction of submarines air independent power plant, we are ready to offer the most modern technology," - said the representative of FSMTC opened in Jakarta on arms exhibition Indo Defence 2016.

Cutting the budget did not affect the construction of new submarines for the Russian Navy
He stressed that, in particular, non-nuclear submarines, "Amur-1650" (export version of Project 677) is one of the most technologically advanced projects air independent power plant, which is not only able to compete with the products of foreign manufacture, "but in many ways superior to its ".

Experts believe that, in particular, this proposal could be of interest to India, which is the last few years is in the process of announcing a tender for the purchase of six non-nuclear submarines equipped with an anaerobic plant (AIP).

Here is a categorical condition of the Indian submitting. Along with the Russian "Amur-1650" in this tender we are ready to participate with France submarine "Scorpene", Germany with the "U-214" and Spain with the "S-80".

(RIA Novosti)

04 November 2016

CHO, DTI and ST Kinetics to develop APC 8x8 with amphibious capability (photo : DTI)

Infoquest report that CHO has signed the MoU with ST Kinetics to develop the 8x8 armoured personnel carrier with amphibious capability. MGR Online also report that CHO received an order from Defense Technology Institute of the Thai ministry of defense to develop the 8x8 APC prototype at the cost of 70 mil THB to be delivered in 360 day.

DTI also signed MoU with Royal Thai Navy to develop the 8x8 amphibious vehicle aim to replace the AAV and has DTI 8x8 Black Widow Spider undergoing the test and evaluation at the Royal Thai Army.

The DTI has ever offered in a 8x8 wheeled armored vehicle prototype DTI 8x8 Black Widow Spider to the Army to consider. Currently, tests are being evaluated and may be mounted with turret.

Earlier last year, has signed with the Navy to develop a 8x8 wheeled armored vehicles for the mission of the Marine Corps. This could replace the AAV in the future, on the other side of ST Kinetics developed armored wheeled 8x8 model Terrex 2 and has been chosen as one of two vehicles who had been promised were initially to compete in the supply of wheeled armored vehicles of the US Marines.

(TAF)

04 November 2016

The Sanca is based on the Thales Australia Bushmaster, and has been modified for Indonesian requirements. (photo : Jane's)

PT Pindad launches new Sanca 4x4 MRAP

Indonesian state owned company PT Pindad launched a new 4x4 mine-resistant armoured vehicle on 3 November that has been developed through a collaboration project with Thales.

The vehicle, known as Sanca, is based on Thales Australia's Bushmaster multirole protected platform but has been customised for Indonesian requirements, industry officials said at the launch ceremony at the Indo Defence 2016 exhibition in Jakarta.

Speaking to IHS Jane's , they added that PT Pindad is close to securing a contract with the Indonesian Ministry of Defence to produce an initial batch of 50 Sanca vehicles for the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI).

A total of 30 will be operated by TNI peacekeeping forces and the remainder deployed by the TNI special forces, otherwise known as Kopassus. (Jane's)

Indonesia Light Strike Vehicle (ILSV) (photo : Henrakusumah)

ILSV to enter production

The Indonesia Light Strike Vehicle (ILSV) will enter production is 2017 with an undisclosed customer placing an initial contract for 20 units.

Prime contractor for the ILSV is Pt Jala Berikat Nusantara Perkasa (Hall D, Stand 244) and the vehicle is based on a Toyota Land Cruiser (4x4) chassis fitted with an all-welded monocoque steel hull.

The ILSV example being shown at Indo Defence 2016 is in the right-hand drive configuration and outfitted for the armoured personnel carrier (APC) mission. In addition to the commander and driver seated to the rear of the protected diesel engine compartment, space is provided for six dismounts to the rear.

Each of these are provided with individual blast-attenuating seats that fold up when not required. Crew and dismounts can rapidly enter and leave via two doors in either side and a larger single door at the rear.

Firing ports and associated vision devices are provided in the rear troop compartment and there is a mounting on the roof for a 7.62mm machine gun.

Standard equipment includes an air conditioning system and a front- mounted electrically operated winch for self-recovery operations. Gross vehicle weight is typically around 2,755kg with the 175hp engine giving a maximum road speed of up to 100km/h.

The first example of the ILSV shown in 2014 had an open compartment towards the rear, but the vehicle shown at Indo Defence 2016 has the fully enclosed body. (Jane's)

04 November 2016

Inside the combat information centre of the Indonesian Navy's first SIGMA 10514 PKR frigate, which features a variant of the TACTICOS CMS, during its sea acceptance trials in September 2016. (photo : Thales)

Thales is offering greater participation of local industry in the development of a TACTICOS variant should the combat management system (CMS) be selected for future Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, or TNI-AL) frigates.

Speaking to IHS Jane's at the Indo Defence 2016 exhibition in Jakarta on 3 November, officials from Thales said that the TACTICOS variant onboard the first SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) frigate already features a number of sub-modules that have been developed by Indonesian defence electronics company PT Len.

TACTICOS persistent evolution (image : Thales)

The system successfully completed sea acceptance trials onboard the vessel in September 2016, and the same variant of the CMS will also be installed on the second SIGMA frigate, said the company.

Should the system be selected again for the future frigates, PT Len may be developing further sub-modules in the CMS, and this will impart further technical capabilities within the local defence industry, said Thales.

The company has however declined to reveal specifics of the sub-modules that PT Len may be involved in, citing confidentiality concerns surrounding the system.

The Indonesian government is expected to issue a tender for two more frigate platforms in the 2017-18 timeframe.

(Jane's)

04 November 2016

Marder 1 fitted with Hitfact 105mm turret (photo : Jane's)

Rheinmetall Landsysteme of Germany has brought its latest Marder Medium Tank RI (Republic of Indonesia) to Indo Defence 2016.

The Marder 1 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) was in production for the German Army between 1971 and 1975 and the latest 1A5 IFV will remain in service for some years. The company has already sold surplus upgraded Marder 1A3 IFVs to Chile and Indonesia. The Medium Tank RI is essentially an upgraded Marder 1A3 platform fitted with an Italian Oto Melara (today Leonardo) HITFACT three person turret. The most significant improvement to the platform is the raised roof line to provide more internal volume, upgraded MTU diesel engine, which now develops 690hp, upgraded suspension for improved mobility, and a modular armour package.

The HITFACT turret is armed with a 105mm rifled gun fitted with a thermal sleeve, fume extractor, muzzle brake and muzzle reference system. A 7.62mm machine gun (MG) is mounted co-axial with the main armament and if required, a 7.62mm MG could be mounted on the roof. HITFACT is a well-proven turret and is already installed on the Centauro (8x8) mobile gun system currently deployed by Italy, Jordan and Spain. The turret is fitted with a computerised fire control system (FCS) coupled to stabilised commander’s and gunner’s sights, which both have day/thermal channels and a laser rangefinder.

The Marder Medium Tank RI would not engage other main battle tanks; its primary role is to support mounted and dismounted infantry using its 105mm gun, which can fire a wide range of ammunition natures.

Rheinmetall believes that its Marder 1 Medium Tank RI is a cost-effective solution for Indonesia, because vehicles could be delivered about two years after contract award and the Indonesian Army is already familiar with the basic Marder 1A3 platform.

The same upgraded platform used for the Marder 1 Medium Tank RI is also used for other applications and has been shown in the armoured personnel carrier (APC) configuration fitted with a Kongsberg remote weapon station (RWS) armed with a .50 M2 HB MG.

(Jane's)

05 November 2016

Two NC-212i aircraft ready to deliver (photo : Detik)

State-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) says it has completed the manufacturing of two NC212i aircraft ordered by the Philippines.

Equipped with ramp doors and a modern navigation and communication system, the multipurpose plane, which is the latest generation of NC212 and has a carrying capacity of 28 passengers, is the first Indonesian aircraft ordered by the Philippines. The Philippines has not upgraded its air force’s fleet its aircraft in the last 20 years.

PT DI commerce and restructuring director Budiman Saleh said the purchasing contract of the two NC212i aircraft, including their spare parts, was worth US$19 million.

“We can do it in affordable prices, and with no dependency to the US. You can also put Israeli technology inside,” Budiman said. He accompanied Raymundo de Vera Elefante, Undersecretary for Finance, Ammunitions, Installations and Materials of the Department of National Defense, and Philippine Air Force Chief of Air Staff Maj.Gen. Rozzano D Briguez during a visit to the company’s fixed wing airplane hangar in Bandung on Friday.

Budiman further said the delivery of the aircraft would be conducted after Philippine pilots received training about the instruments and technical conditions at PT DI.

“We will take it on time. Hopefully, it will arrive in the Philippines in the first semester [of next year]. Our pilots will receive training this December,” said Elefante.

According to PT DI, the NC212i aircraft can be used for producing artificial rain, maritime patrol and coast guard patrol. More than 600 units of its previous generation C212 series have been used by 38 countries, including Chile, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates.

(The Jakarta Post)

05 November 2016

ShinMaywa Industries is looking to progress a sale of the US-2 to Indonesia in 2017 (photo : wsj)

Japanese company ShinMaywa Industries is moving forward with its potential programme to provide its US-2 amphibious search-and-rescue (SAR) aircraft to Indonesia, industry officials have told IHS Jane's at the Indo Defence 2016 exhibition in Jakarta.

The programme features the initial supply of only three aircraft but has significance for Japan because it could represent the country's first major international defence sale since Tokyo lifted the country's long-standing ban on military exports in April 2014.

TNI previously operated Grumman HU-16 Albatros amphibious aircraft (photo : TNI)

Masayuki Tanaka, the manager of ShinMaywa's amphibious aircraft export division, said on 3 November that although the US-2 is not equipped with any weapons or munitions, the aircraft is considered by the Japanese government as a defence product because it is operated by the Japan Self Defense Force.

He added that ShinMaywa is hopeful that a contract to supply the aircraft to the Indonesian Armed Forces can be completed soon. "At a government level Japan and Indonesia are continuing to discuss the US-2 export programme and we hope an agreement can be reached in 2017."

Impetus in the US-2 sale to Indonesia was also provided by a defence collaboration deal signed by the two governments in March 2015 that outlines a commitment from both Indonesia and Japan to collaborate on military equipment and technologies. To that end, Tanaka said ShinMaywa is presently talking to Indonesian company PT Dirgantara about a collaboration programme centred on the US-2.

TNI previously also operated PBY-5A Catalina amphibious aircraft (photo : Wijanarko)

Tanaka added that, in addition to Indonesia, "several" Asian countries have expressed interest in acquiring the US-2. IHS Jane's understands that Thailand is considering the aircraft for its SAR requirements. Another major opportunity resides in India.

The Indian Navy is thought to have a requirement for 12 US-2 aircraft for an estimated USD1.6 billion. Japan and India have been engaged in talks about a potential sale of the aircraft for some time, although the Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) told IHS Jane's in October that negotiations had stalled due to Tokyo's requirement to receive greater clarity about the details of India's US-2i procurement policy.

(Jane's)

05 November 2016

SAGE is a digital sensor which will be used to detect and locate potentially threatening radar systems (photo : Leonardo)

Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s SAGE Electronic Support Measures (ESM) system has now entered service on the Indonesian Air Force’s first modified CN-235 Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA). The modification programme was led by PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) and Integrated Surveillance and Defense (ISD) in the US. SAGE is a digital sensor for aircraft used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. It can identify the location of Radio Frequency (RF) emitters such as surface-to-air missile fire-control radars from a single aircraft, enhancing situational awareness.

The first CN-235 was modified during 2016, with SAGE being installed and integrated with the aircraft’s tactical mission system. Airborne flight testing then took place during the summer. Leonardo is working closely with ISD and PTDI to deliver this capability to the Indonesian Air Force and is looking forward to future business opportunities with the two companies.

The Indonesian Air Force will be operating the SAGE system in the maritime environment, where a clear understanding of an adversary’s use of the electromagnetic spectrum is essential. SAGE provides this capability in a cost-effective and sophisticated digital package and will allow the IAF to detect and locate potentially threatening radar systems.

SAGE is part of Leonardo’s electronic warfare product portfolio that includes individual sensors as well as fully integrated defensive aid suites. The company’s expertise in the domain allows it to offer a dedicated Electronic Warfare Operational Support (EWOS) facility, boosting the effectiveness of all EW products.

SAGE is readily exportable and is in use with the Republic of Korea as part of a package of electronic warfare equipment for the country’s Maritime Operational Helicopter (MOH) programme and will also enter service on the AW159 helicopter in Brazilian Navy service in 2017. In October 2016, SAGE was demonstrated on the Leonardo Helicopters SW4-Solo Optionally-Piloted helicopter and the Schiebel S-100 CamCopter UAS during the Royal Navy’s Unmanned Warrior exercise in the UK. SAGE is effective over a range of operating domains and platforms.

(Leonardo)

05 November 2016

Turangga based on Ford 550 series chassis (photos : Defense Studies)

Indonesian company PT Tugas Anda is developing a new armored vehicle that unveis at the Indo Defence Expo & Forum 2016 take place in Jakarta, Indonesia from November 02th to 05th 2016.

The Turangga armoured personnel carrier based on a Ford 550 series chassis, which has been fitted with a new all-welded steel armour hull.

The Turangga APC is specifically designed for high speed mobility operations such as Quick Reaction Force, and Convoy Escort duties. With a large payload, crew compartment and an option to fit a large remote controlled weapons station enables Turangga to provide an ideal fire support platform.

The vehicles components such as suspension and brake system are fully upgraded to meet the specification of the end usage enabling the vehicle to take on many rolls, both military and civil defense.

(Defence Blog)

05 November 2016

LCU for Leopard carrier with max payload 1500 DWT for TNI AD (photo : Defense Studies)

Second landing ship tank in build

Having delivered the landing ship tank (LST) KRI Teluk Bintuni to the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) last year, shipbuilder PT Daya Radar Utama (Hall A, Stand P020) is now working on additional orders for military logistics vessels.

The company confirmed to the Show Daily that it has recently received an order from the Ministry of Defence to build two 99m-long Landing Craft Utility vessels for the Indonesian Army (TNI-AD).

Delivery is planned from the end of 2018. In addition, PT Daya Radar Utama is working on the build of the second LST for the TNI-AL.

While derived from Teluk Bintuni, the absence of a hangar means the design is slightly smaller with regard to both length and beam. First steel was cut in June 2016, with handover planned for early 2018.

In addition, PT Daya Radar Utama is working on the build of the LST for the TNI AL. While derived from Teluk Bintuni, the absence of a hangar means the design is slightly smaller with regard to both length and beam. First steel was cut in June 2016, with handover planned for early 2018.

(ShowDaily)

06 November 2016

Deftech AV4 MRAP (photo : Chaiseri Defense)

Chaiseri Defense of Thailand (Hall A, Stand 254) is delivering a batch of 20 of its latest First Win (4x4) light armoured vehicles (LAV) to DEFTECH in Malaysia, where they will be fitted with local equipment and delivered to the Malaysian Army.

In addition to being used as an armoured personnel carrier (APC), the First Win is being marketed by Chaiseri Defense for a wide range of other applications such as armoured reconnaissance and an infantry fighting vehicle.

The Royal Thai Army has taken delivery of a batch of 21 First Win LAVs and is expected to place a contract for an additional 15 vehicles. The Thai Ministry of Justice Department of Special Investigation has taken delivery of 18 vehicles.

The Thai Police has a requirement for the First Win, and their versions are expected to be powered by a Cummins 250hp diesel engine rather than the 300hp engines fitted to current production vehicles.

(ShowDaily)

06 November 2016

Sebuah model kapal 110 m sedang dibangun oleh PT Palindo Marine untuk BAKAMLA, yang akan menjadi kapal terbesar dalam layanan (photo : Jane's)

Galangan kapal Indonesia PT Palindo Marine telah mengungkapkan rincian lebih lanjut dari kapal patroli lepas pantai (OPV) yang saat ini sedang dibangun untuk Badan Koordinasi Keamanan Laut (Bakamla).

Platform yang akan menjadi kapal terbesar yang pernah dioperasikan oleh Bakamla ini dipesan oleh pemerintah Indonesia pada tahun 2015 dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan Bakamla, melakukan pengawasan maritim, serta pencarian dan penyelamatan (SAR), terutama di zona ekonomi eksklusif (ZEE).

Sesuai dengan spesifikasi yang diberikan oleh PT Palindo Marine kapal memiliki panjang keseluruhan 110 m, lebar keseluruhan 15,5 m dan draft 4 m. Platform ini memiliki displacement standar 2.400 ton, fitur lambung dan suprastruktur terbuat dari baja.

Didukung oleh dua mesin diesel 5.300 hp, OPV ini memiliki kecepatan maksimal lebih dari 20 knot, dan kecepatan jelajah 15 knot. Kapal ini dapat menampung total tiga RHIB (rigid hull inflatable boats), masing-masing pada port di kiri dan kanan, serta RHIB kecil di buritan yang dapat diluncurkan melalui small boat recovery system.

“Kapal ini juga akan memberikan Bakamla kemampuan untuk mengoperasikan shipborne helicopter atau UAV untuk meningkatkan kemampuan pengawasan maritim”, kata Zikri, seorang staf insinyur PT Palindo, selama wawancara dengan IHS Jane's di Indo Defence 2016 di Jakarta. Dia menambahkan bahwa platform flight dek dapat membawa pesawat dengan berat hingga 12 ton.

Kapal dapat dilengkapi dengan senjata utama hingga kaliber 40 mm.

(Jane's)

06 November 2016

DA-05 medium range surveillance radar (photo : Thales)

Local electronics group PT Len (Hall D, Stand P002-BUMNIS) has disclosed details of an upgrade implemented for the legacy DA 05 surveillance radars fitted on board three of the Indonesian Navy’s six Ahmad Yani-class frigates.

Built by what was Hollandse Signaalapparaten, the DA 05 is a medium-range S-band radar used for surveillance and target indication.

Three Ahmad Yani class frigates will undergo radar upgrade (photo : Kaskus Militer)

The PT Len upgrade replaces the original magnetron transmitter with a 5kW solid-state power amplifier, and introduces digital signal processing while retaining the existing antenna and waveguide.

Key features of the modernised DA 05 radar include frequency agility, 1,000 selectable channels, moving target indication, and automatic plot extraction and multi-hypothesis tracking. The entire unit has been re-architectured using COTS electronics.

(Jane's)

06 November 2016

Sanca kendaraan Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected/MRAP 4x4 (all photos : jaas)

Pindad Luncurkan Sanca, Kendaraan Lapis Baja Anti Ranjau

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDUNG -- PT Pindad resmi meluncurkan kendaraan militer barunya, Sanca, Jumat (4/11). Sanca termasuk kendaraan lapis baja anti ranjau pertama Indonesia.

Menurut Direktur Utama PT Pindad, Abraham Mose, Sanca berguna untuk mendukung operasi militer. Kendaraan ini didesain untuk melakukan berbagai profil misi, memadukan ledakan tingkat tinggi, dan perlindungan balistik dengan mobilitas off-road luar biasa. Sanca memperluas jangkauan PT Pindad sebagai tambahan model Anoa, Komodo, dan Badak.

"Ini berdasarkan desain Thales Bushmaster, disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan operasional Indonesia," ujar Abraham Mose dalam siaran persnya, Jumat (4/11).

Abraham mengatakan, Sanca secara khusus disesuaikan dengan misi-misi baru Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) seperti Peace Keeping dan operasi pasukan khusus. Beberapa pelanggan potensial telah mengungkapkan antusiasme mereka terhadap produk ini seperti Peace Keeping, Infanteri, Pasukan Khusus, dan Polisi.

Bushmaster, kata dia, yang telah melayani pasukan khusus Kopassus, adalah keluarga kendaraan militer mobilitas tinggi, anti balistik, ranjau, dan improvised explosive device (IED) terdiri dari beberapa varian. Yakni, Armored Personal Carrier, Command, Ambulance, Assault Pioneer, Direct Fire Support Weapons dan Mortar, and Electronic Warfare.

"Kami telah melayani beberapa negara seperti Australia, Belanda, Jepang, Jamaika, dan Indonesia," katanya. Bahkan, kata dia, Bushmaster telah sukses melindungi dan menyelamatkan nyawa dalam operasi. Bushmaster, telah dibuktikan di medan perang di Irak, Afganistan, dan Afrika.

Sanca, kata dia, adalah hasil kolaborasi ekstensif antara PT Pindad dan Thales, termasuk pengembangan konten lokal khusus yang akan menguntungkan perusahan pertahanan Indonesia dan meningkatkan keahlian Indonesia di bidang kendaraan antiranjau.

Produk ini, kata dia, hasil kolaborasi sukses antara PT Pindad dan Thales. Sanca, secara ideal cocok untuk operasi militer, peace-keeping, dan keamanan internal TNI.

Upacara launching produk terbaru Pindad ini, dihadiri oleh Menteri Pertahanan Republik Indonesia, Ryamizard Ryacudu, perwakilan Departemen Pertahanan Australia Air Marshal John Harvey, Direktur Utama Pindad, Abraham Mose, dan Vice President Thales Australia Olivier Guibert.

(Republika)

06 November 2016

Kendaraan 8x8 Pandur II (photo : dmitry s hulgin)

Setelah suskses memasok peluncur roket laras banyak (MLRS) Vampir yang digunakan oleh Korps Marinir, kini dalam pameran Indo Defence 2016 Excalibur Army menawarkan kendaraan amfibi 8x8 Pandur II untuk dapt digunakan oleh Korps Marinir maupun TNI Angkatan Darat.

Pandur II adalah kendaraan 8x8 yang diproduksi oleh perusahaan Austria Steyr yang merupakan anak perusahaan dari General Dynamics. Excalibur Army dari Ceko mendapatkan hak untuk memproduksi dan MRO khusus untuk Angkatan Darat Ceko, Eropa Timur, serta negara-negara Asia.

Pandur II mempunyai pilihan perlindungan balistik yang ditawarkan dalam STANAG Level 2,3, dan 4 dan perlindungan terhadap ranjau darat STANAG Level 2A dan 3A, bahkan kendaraan ini mempunyai kursi perlindungan ranjau yang dipatenkan.

Pandur II mempunyai kemampuan amfibi (photo : AD Ceko)

Dengan menggunakan mesin diesel Cummins - Amerika tipe 6 silinder 4 langkah (four stroke) yang diletakkan di depan dapat menghasilkan performa 455 daya kuda, sehingga kendaraan dapat dipacu hingga 105 km/jam. Transmisi menggunakan produk ZF Jerman, sistem suspensi independen dan rem ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System). Untuk memudahkan pengemudian, Pandur II menerapkan sistem Automatic Drivetrain Management (ADM) yang mudah untuk diajarkan. Kemampuan berenang kendaraan ini dengan dilengkapi 2 waterjet dapat mengarungi air dengan kecepatan 10 km/jam.

Bobot kosong kendaraan Pandur II adalah 15,0 ton, dengan berat kendaraan saat berenang dibatasi 20,0 ton, jadi kendaraan ini dapat memuat beban 5,0 ton. Untuk penggunaan di daratan kendaraan ini masih dapat dipaksa hingga maksimal 24,0 ton. Maksimal jumlah personel yang dapat diangkut sebanyak 12 orang (termasuk driver dan gunner), namun disarankan untuk membawa 10 orang saja supaya tidak terlalu berdesakan.

Tampak belakang Pandur II, ada tiga pilihan pintu belakang (photo : Chosun)

Pandur II 8x8 telah digunakan di Angkatan Darat Austria dan Ceko. Di Portugal, Pandur II digunakan oleh Marinir, karena pesanan cukup banyak maka Portugal meminta lisensi sendiri untuk dibuat oleh Fabrequipa.

Pintu belakang Pandur II tersedia 3 versi, pintu single hidrolik, pintu ganda tanpa sekat tengah, maupun pintu ganda dengan sekat tengah. Pada tipe terakhir pada bagian sekat dipasang peralatan pengait untuk dapat menarik kendaraan.

UAV Cantas

Cantas UAV di Indo Defence 2016 (photo : Army Recognition)

Cantas UAV adalah pesawat tanpa awak yang dirancang untuk peluncuran dan pendaratan secara vertikal sehingga tidak memerlukan segala jenis peluncur. Ini adalah salah satu keunggulan UAV ini, keunggulan lainnya adalah UAV ini dibuat dengan menggunakan bahan komposit khusus sehingga membuatnya sebagai Stealth UAV.

Hovering secara vertikal diperoleh dari dua unit tenaga listrik (electric power units) serta mesin jet sehingga UAV ini dapat digunakan untuk pengawasan, patroli perbatasan, survei medan peperangan, serangan, dan penggunaan lainnya baik untuk militer maupun sipil.

Dengan Ground Control Station sistem portable yang sepenuhnya otomatis memungkinkan UAV ini untuk menyelesaikan tugasnya dengan atau tanpa pengawasan operator.

ASCOD Tracked Vehicle

ASCOD tracked vehicle (photo : Army Recognition)

Excalibur sekarang juga melakukan kerjasama dengan General Dynamics (GDELS) untuk memasarkan kendaraan beroda rantai ASCOD yang juga diproduksi oleh Steyr. Tampilan baru ASCOD ini muncul tahun lalu di ajang IDET 2015. Kendaraan dengan mesin di depan ini dari bobot semula yang mulai dari 26,3 ton sekarang melonjak menjadi diatas 30 ton.

ASCOD baru mempunyai perlindungan yang lebih baik, suspensi yang lebih baik serta ground clearance yang lebih tinggi dari pendahulunya Pizzaro/Ulan yang digunakan di Angkatan Darat Spanyol dan Austria. Varian ASCOD baru juga berhasil memperoleh kontrak di Inggris untuk pengganti kendaraan CVR(T) yaitu Scorpion-Scimitar-Spartan sebanyak 589 unit.

Kendaraan ini sekarang diproyeksikan sebagai platform untuk dapat menggantikan kendaraan dari keluarga AMX, Scorpion, M-113, serta BMP-1/BMP-2. Bukan tidak mungkin suatu saat kendaraan beroda rantai ini akan ditawarkan kepada Indonesia.

(Defense Studies)

07 November 2016

Kombinasi rudal RBS-70NG dan radar Giraffe 1X (photo : Defense Studies)

Dalam perhelatan pameran Indodefence 2016 perusahaan SAAB Swedia mengusung kombinasi radar dan rudal dengan platform kendaraan 4x4 buatan PT Pindad, Radar deteksi Giraffe 1X dipasangkan pada kendaraan taktis Rantis PJD dan Komodo, sedangkan rudal darat ke udara RBS-70NG dipasangkan pada kendaraan taktis Komodo.

Rudal darat ke udara RBS-70 sudah sejak 1980-an digunakan oleh Pasukan Kostrad TNI AD, pada waktu itu paket pembelian adalah rudal RBS-70 dan radar Giraffe yang dipasang di atas truk Volvo. Rudal ini terbukti cukup handal, beberapa waktu yang lalu inventori rudal ini digunakan untuk uji coba penembakan dan tetap dapat mengenai sasaran dengan baik.

Rudal Bolide generasi keempat (photo : Defense Studies)

RBS 70 NG adalah rudal darat ke udara berjarak sangat dekat (VSHORAD) berpemandu laser sehingga susah untuk di-jamming. Seri NG telah menggunakan rudal Bolide generasi keempat. Rudal ini mampu melesat dengan kecepatan Mach 2.0, dan dapat mencapai target dengan jarak 9 km dengan maksimal ketinggian 5 km. Saab mengklaim bahwa versi Manpads dan versi remote control yang dipasang diatas kendaraan bekerja sama baiknya.

Radar Giraffe 1X yang dipasang pada platform kendaraan Komodo (photo : Dian Eko)

Giraffe-1X adalah radar surveilance jarak pendek yang bersifat mobile. Antena AESA-nya mampu untuk memberikan peringatan dini dan kemampuan untuk mendeteksi serta mengklasifikasikan lebih dari 100 target yang berbeda secara bersamaan bahkan dalam cuaca yang kurang baik.

Radar tipe 3D ini mampu untuk melakukan deteksi dan pelacakan terhadap ancaman yang berasal dari pesawat terbang, helikopter, UAV, rudal, bahkan dari ancaman serangan roket, artileri dan mortar (RAM) sehingga cukup waktu bagi pasukan untuk melakukan perlawanan. Radar ini dapat memindai area seluas 360 derajat, jarak jangkau vertikal radar adalah dari 0 derajat hingga 70 derajat dengan jangkauan 75 km (instrumented range).

(Defense Studies)

07 November 2016

VRS-2DM radar (all photos : BaoDatViet)

Monday 19/10, 2016, Air Force Academy (PK-KQ) held closing training 1st level of radar weaponry VRS-2DM for 1st levels staff.

Bao Phong newspaper said, during one month (from 20/9 to 10/19/2016), Grade 53 student advising radar weapons training VRS-2DM was the faculty of Military Telecom Corporation Viettel directly communicated, equipped with the basic knowledge about the technical features of tactics, procedures used to manipulate, making combat preparation, calibration, repair, maintenance procedures, periodic gas VRS-2 DM financial radar.

This is the focus of training to disseminate, equipped with radar weapons captured VRS-2DM low for units of the Air Force. At the closing ceremony Telecom Group Viettel has awarded certificates completed course "Coaching VRS-2DM radar weaponry" to the participants.

In related news, VRS-2DM radar was developed by Viettel Mobile, the prototypes based on the P-19 radar of the Soviet Union.

Capability of these radar to catch low target is very good, armed in units of the Air Force PK-KQ to perform tasks of combat readiness, airspace management and flight operation management.

Bao Phong adds, plans in the 1st 2016, the Air Force organized two training courses on VRS-2DM radar including introduction for 1 month training, technical training class for 2 months.

Training process, officials at all levels of the Air Force will be introduced to the basics in terms of features, specifications, process utilization, making combat preparation, adjustment, repair, maintenance procedures, periodic VRS-2DM radar weaponry.

The introduction of VRS-2DM equipped contributed to raising fighting capacity of the unit, the realm of the sky, early warning of missile firepower division.

In addition, the radar system can also provide information for flak alarm escalated ready to destroy air targets, including low-flying targets, sticking terrain.

For the first time launch at the exhibition Vietnam's Socio-Economic achievements in 2015 took place from late August to early September in Hanoi 9/2015, VRS-2DM system is 2D radar planes began low, high mobility users to the realm of national airspace and provide information for the air defense missile.

VRS-2DM is a mid-range 2D radar, used to detect air targets within the coverage area of the station and provide information for the air defense missile.

(BaoDatViet)

07 November 2016

New light-weight AGL of the Australian Army is GD Mk-47 (photo : contact)

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment and Socomd tested the Mk 47 light-weight automatic grenade launcher (LWAGL), which also featured a light-weight video sight 2 (LVS-2).

Project Manager Major (Maj) Cameron Fraser described the technology as a “game changer” for Direct Fire Support Weapons platoons, artillery batteries, Special Forces and Air Force combat units.

“I can verify that the lethality and situational awareness of the LWAGL lives up to the hype,” he said.

CASG arranged the testing that also confirmed functionality, robustness and ease of use on the advanced fire control system.

Mk-47 AGL (photo : world.gun)

“First round target impact was observed on multiple occasions because of the increased accuracy of the LWAGL system complete with the LVS-2,” Maj Fraser said.

“The resolution of the day/night sighting system provided via the LVS-2 enabled detection and recognition out to 3km.”

Trial participants verified the reduction in weight of the LWAGL versus the legacy weapon, dismounted load configurations to facilitate rapid assembly, firing and disassembly.
They also started to develop procedures to optimise capability.

Army will roll out the launcher to infantry battalions and artillery regiments in 1, 3 and 7 Bdes, SASR, 2 Cdo Regt, Air Force Security Force squadrons, the School of Infantry and the School of Artillery from November this year through to June 2017.

(Australian Army)

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