December 5, 2016, 6:32 pm
06 Desember 2016
Mi-35P of the Indonesian Army (photo : indoflyer)
Within the framework of military-technical cooperation in accordance with the contract signed in September 2016 specialists of the holding "Russian Helicopters" (part of the State Corporation Rostec) started arrangements for the transportation of Indonesian Mi-35P to the territory of the Russian Federation.
In accordance with the terms of the contract overhaul of Mi-35P helicopters will take place at the production facilities of JSC "150 Aircraft Repair Plant". On November 28, 2016 representatives of the Indonesian company together with the specialists of JSC "150 ARP" started to perform dismantling, conservation, loading operations of helicopters and their components.
"In the market of South-East Asian countries, there is a stable demand for Russian helicopters. We promptly and efficiently to fulfill its contractual obligations to repair helicopters produced in Russia, as well as provide services for the services, "- said General Director of the holding company" Russian Helicopters "Alexander Mikheyev.
The first combat helicopters Mi-35P were delivered to Indonesia in September 2003. Within the framework of the intergovernmental agreement in September 2007, Indonesia has ordered another three Mi-35P, which were delivered in September 2010. The official ceremony of the Indonesian army transfer took place at the air base ground troops in Jakarta Pondok Chabe 20 October of the same year.
Within the past this autumn forum "Army 2016" Russian holding company signed contracts for the supply of aviation equipment for helicopters, standing on the arms of the Indonesian Army. The contract with the Indonesian side will deliver sets of rotor blades in order to ensure operation of Mi-35P helicopters. In accordance with the terms of the contract, deliveries will be made during the second quarter of 2017.
(RussianHelicopters)
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December 6, 2016, 5:18 pm
07 Desember 2016
Kedah class Kapal Ronda Generasi Baru atau Next Generation Patrol Vessel atau sering juga disebut korvet kelas Kedah (photo : US Navy)
KUALA LUMPUR – Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) bercadang untuk menambah sebanyak 12 unit lagi Kapal Ronda Generasi Baru bagi meningkatkan tahap pengawasan keselamatan di seluruh perairan negara.
Panglima TLDM, Laksamana Tan Sri Ahmad Kamarulzaman Ahmad Badaruddin berkata penambahan aset TLDM berkenaan akan dibuat secara berperingkat.
Beliau berkata TLDM setakat ini memiliki enam buah kapal ronda itu iaitu Kapal Diraja (KD) Pahang, KD Kedah, KD Selangor, KD Perak, KD Terengganu dan KD Kelantan.
“Selain penambahan 12 unit kapal ronda itu, TLDM juga bercadang untuk menambah dua buah lagi kapal selam. Buat masa sekarang, kita telah memiliki dua buah kapal selam iaitu KD Tunku Abdul Rahman dan KD Tun Razak.
“Kesemua penambahan aset itu akan dibuat menerusi menerusi program Transformasi 15 ke 5 Kelas Kapal yang menjimatkan kos perbelanjaan dan tenaga kerja warga TLDM,” katanya kepada Bernama di Majlis Serah Terima Tugas Pegawai Waran TLDM dan Majlis Ramah Mesra Warga Markas Tentera Laut.
Dalam perkembangan lain, Ahmad Kamarulzaman berkata TLDM bakal menerima kapal perang pesisir pantai (LCS) buatan tempatan yang pertama yang dijangka siap pada 2019.
Katanya kapal perang itu dilengkapi teknologi tinggi dan terkini menggunakan kepakaran jurutera tempatan tanpa bergantung kepada kepakaran negara luar.
Beliau berkata ia sedang dalam pembinaan dan turut menjimatkan lebih separuh kos perbelanjaan menerusi program transformasi yang sama.
“Susulan itu, sebanyak enam buah kapal LCS akan dibina secara berperingkat setiap tahun bagi memantapkan pertahanan maritim negara,” katanya lagi.
Terdahulu Ahmad Kamarulzaman yang genap setahun menerajui TLDM hari ini, menyaksikan majlis penyerahan terima tugas Pegawai Waran TLDM di KD Sri Gombak.
Pada majlis itu, Pegawai Markas Kejuruteraan TLDM di Lumut, Eizad Ramli dilantik menjadi Pegawai Waran I Kejuruteraan Marin Kuasa Gerak (TMK) yang baharu bagi menggantikan Nik Ezanee Nek Anom yang akan bersara berkuat kuasa bulan depan.
(Media Permata)
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December 7, 2016, 10:04 pm
08 Desember 2016
A Lockheed Martin AGM-114R Hellfire II Romeo laser guided air-to-ground missile fired from a Tiger Armed Reconnoissance Helicopter. (photo : Aus DoD)
Army has test-fired its first Lockheed Martin AGM-114R Hellfire II ‘Romeo’ laser-guided air-to-ground missile from one of its Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopters at the Delamere Air Weapons Range in the Northern Territory.
The Hellfire II Romeo variant has some guidance and navigation improvements over its AGM-114M model, which is certified to be fired from Army’s fleet of Tiger ARHs.
The AGM-114R also features a variable warhead, which Lockheed Martin says is intended to work well against all three target types of armoured vehicles, fortified positions or soft and open targets, which can be selected by the aircrew while airborne without having to be preset prior to departure.
“Hellfire is extremely lethal, and we will continue to use it into the future with some upgrades that are coming through,” said Lieutenant Colonel Hayden Archibald, commanding officer of the 1st Aviation Regiment, 16th Aviation Brigade.
“We have just conducted tests and evaluations using the AGM-114R, which is a great enhancement to the Hellfire system. We will be able to program the warhead to be either an explosive fragment or an anti-tank weapon.”
The Hellfire II Romeo trial was carried out by the Army Aviation Test and Evaluation Section with support from Airbus Group Australia Pacific instrumentation, engineering and maintenance personnel, as well as the 1st Aviation Regiment, the Army Aviation Training Centre and RAAF Base Tindal.
(ADBR)
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December 5, 2016, 4:04 am
05 Desember 2016
Multi Role Support Ship (MRSS) yang diminati Malaysia (all photos : Defense Studies)
Malaysia Tertarik Kapal Perang Buatan PT PAL
INDOPOS.CO.ID - PT PAL Indonesia telah melakukan MoU dengan pemerintah Malaysia terkait dengan pemesanan kapal perang oleh Negeri Jiran itu. Total Malaysia telah memesan 3 kapal perang jenis Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV).
Direktur Utama PT PAL Indonesia M Firmansyah Arifin menjelaskan, Malaysia memesan kapal dari PT PAL Indonesia karena terkesan dengan kapal perang SSV milik Filipina yang merupakan buatan PT PAL. "Jadi, pemesanan kapal perang tak melalui tender seperti kapal Filipina di mana kami harus perang tender melawan pabrik kapal dari 8 negara. Ini membuktikan kapal perang kami mulai diakui dunia," ujarnya di SMP Negeri 10 Surabaya, Senin (5/12).
Saat ini, lanjutnya, proses pembuatan kapal perang pesanan Malaysia itu telah memasuki tahap finalisasi desain. Firmansyah menargetkan, proses pembuatan dan perakitan kapal bisa segera dimulai pada awal tahun 2017 nanti.
"Proses desain sangat penting karena mempengaruhi harga. Jadi harga saat ini juga masih belum final. Desain yang diinginkan Malaysia juga tak sama dengan SSV Filipina. Pemerintah Malaysia ingin agar Landing Platform Dock diperluas dari SSV Filipina yang hanya 125 meter," beber Firmansyah.
Selain perluasan Landing Dock Platform untuk tempat mendarat helikopter, hampir semua desain kapal dibuat sama dengan SSV pesanan Filipina. "Jadi, mungkin harga final yang keluar nanti bakal membuat kapal SSV pesanan Malaysia lebih mahal ketimbang pesanan Filipina. Kami tunggu proses finalisasi desain dulu," jelas Firmansyah.
Alumnus SMPN 10 Surabaya itu menambahkan, proses pembuatan kapal bisa memakan waktu lama. Pada pembuatan SSV untuk Filipina saja membutuhkan waktu hingga 2 tahun. Firmansyah pun mengaku hal serupa juga bakal terjadi pada pembuatan kapal SSV pesanan Malaysia.
"Apalagi proses desain ini juga cukup alot. Pasalnya pihak militer Malaysia memiliki kriteria yang jauh lebih rumit ketimbang SSV Filipina. Namun, kami akan berupaya semaksimal mungkin agar proses desain rampung tahun ini. Sehingga pembuatan kapal bisa dimulai awal tahun depan," tutup Firmansyah.
Kapal itu didesain untuk berbagai tipe peperangan. Di antaranya untuk peperangan darat, udara, atas air dan bawah air. Bahkan kapal juga dilengkapi pengamanan kemaritiman, SAR, dan misi kemanusiaan.
(Indopos)
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December 5, 2016, 11:48 pm
06 Desember 2016Korvet KRI Malahayati 362 (photo : gombaljaya)
Surabaya, (Antara Jatim) - Kementerian Pertahanan (Kemenhan) menggandeng PT PAL Indonesia untuk melakukan modernisasi KRI Malahayati dalam rangka program "Mid-Life Modernization (MLM)" kapal korvet kelas Fatahillah.
"Sudah kontrak dengan PT PAL Indonesia untuk KRI Malahayati, dan akan mulai efektif dalam waktu dekat. Kami harapkan proses modernisasi bisa lebih cepat daripada proses modernisasi KRI Fatahillah 361," kata Kepala Badan Sarana Pertahanan Kemenhan RI Laksamana Muda TNI Leonardi dikonfirmasi di Surabaya, Senin.
Ia mengatakan, program modernisasi kapal perang yang dilakukan Kemenhan adalah upaya memajukan kembali industri pertahanan nasional dengan menggandeng pihak dalam negeri, khususnya Badan Usaha Milik Negara (BUMN).
"Perbaikan atau pemeliharaan dalam industri pertahanan harus sesuai nafas UU yakni dilakukan dalam negeri, serta mengutamakan penanganan oleh Badan Usaha Milik Negara (BUMN), dengan mendorong komponen lokal," katanya.
Sebelumnya, Kemenhan juga bekerja sama dengan BUMN PT Dok dan Perkapalan Surabaya (Persero) DPS untuk memodernisasi KRI Fatahillah 361, yang merupakan kapal perang sama di jenis Perusak Kawal Berpeluru Kendali dengan memiliki bobot 1.450 ton.
"Kami harapkan modernisasi KRI Fatahillah menjadi sebuah pelajaran untuk KRI Malahayati agar bisa dikerjakan lebih cepat. Kalau Fatahillah proses modernisasi bisa dua tahun, diharapkan untuk Malahayati bisa lebih cepat," katanya.
Sementara berdasarkan data Wikipedia, KRI Malahayati (362) merupakan kapal perang jenis Perusak Kawal Berpeluru Kendali kelas Fatahillah milik TNI AL, dan dinamai Malahayati karena mengacu nama seorang laksamana perempuan pertama di dunia modern yang berasal dari Aceh.
KRI Malahayati merupakan sebuah fregat yang dibuat oleh galangan kapal Wilton-Fijenoord, Schiedam, Belanda pada tahun 1980 khusus untuk TNI-AL, dan bertugas sebagai armada pemukul dengan kemampuan antikapal permukaan, antikapal selam dan antipesawat udara. Termasuk dalam kelas Fatahillah bersama KRI Malahayati antara lain KRI Fatahillah (361), dan KRI Nala (363).
"Kami harap rampungnya KRI Fatahilla 316 sebelumnya, bisa menjadi gambaran bagaimana mekanisme bekerjanya, dan ke depan dalam proses modernisasi KRI Malahayati bisa dipercepat untuk kemajuan industri pertahanan nasional," katanya.
(Antara)
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December 7, 2016, 4:01 am
07 Desember 2016
Satuan artileri roket TNI AD (photo : Kostrad)
CIMAHI, TRIBUNJABAR.CO.ID -- Diperingatan hari jadinya yang ke-71, Korps Artileri Medan (Armed), berupaya mewujudkan modernisasi alutsista menuju "World Class Gunner".
Kamandan Pusat Kesenjataan Armed, Brigadir Jendral TNI, Yudi Satriyono S.H, mengatakan dengan memanfaatkan kemajuan teknologi persenjataan, saat ini Pussenarmed telah mewujudkan satuan Meriam yaitu satuan Meriam Ringan (76 MM dan 105 MM) baik tarik maupun gerak sendiri (GS).
"Selain itu telah terwujud juga satuan roket, mudah-mudahan ke depan Pussenarmed mampu mewujudkan satuan Rudal sehingga satuan meriam, satuan roket dan satuan rudal dapat digelar di negara kesatuan republik Indonesia," ujar Brigjend TNI, Yudi Satriyono S.H, dalam rilis yang diterima Tribun, Rabu (7/12/2016).
Oleh karena itu, sambung Brigjend TNI Yudi Satriyono, selaku pembina kecabangan, Pussenarmed akan selalu memperbaharui diri, dengan perkembangan artileri dunia saat ini.
"Selama kurun waktu pengabdian 71 tahun kepada NKRI, satuan Armed selalu berupaya menjadi kekuatan yang dapat diandalkan, oleh negara dalam upaya menjaga keutuhan NKRI dan kewibawaan bangsa," katanya.
Sebagai dharma bakti kepada negara, kata Brigjend TNI Yudi S, ada beberapa prestasi yang telah di raih oleh satuan Armed selama 2015 dan 2016 seperti melakukan operasi pengamanan daerah rawan di Maluku dan Maluku Utara, yang dilaksanakan oleh Batalyonarmed 12/Angicipi, pemecahan rekor renang Militer oleh Sertu Suwito Gizat, dengan catatan waktu 47,2 detik dan pemecahan rekor menembak senapan oleh Letda Arm Didik Irawan, dengan nilai 290,017 dari kesatuan YONARMED-7/105 MM GS.
(TribunNews)
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December 8, 2016, 1:12 am
08 Desember 2016
Mast (tiang utama) fregat Gowind TLDM (image : MMP)
Gowind LCS TLDM PSIM (Panoramic Sensors and Intelligence Module)
Antara advantage terbesar Gowind LCS TLDM ialah sistem PSIM (Panoramic Sensors and Intelligence Module) yang di integrasikan oleh DCNS. Ia merupakan sebuah modul khas yang mana radar dan sensors, peralatan utama combat system termasuk juga operational room seperti Combat Information Centre dan Communications Control Room diintegrasikan sekali dalam satu modul di bawah satu mast.
Inovasi ini merupakan added value terhadap keupayaan combat system Gowind LCS.
PSIM memberikan coverage 360 derajat untuk kapal perang ini di mana kesemua sistem sensor berlainan di-superimpose dan digabungkan di bawah satu mast.
Ini menjadikan sistem sensor dan radar Kapal Frigat Halimunan Gowind LCS tidak memiliki sebarang blindspot. Sebab itu dipanggil panoramic.
(MMP)
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December 8, 2016, 5:06 am
08 Desember 2016Austal’s Cape-class patrol boat program for the Royal Australian Navy has directly engaged 348 Australian suppliers and directly employed 350 people over the past 12 months of construction. (Photos: Austal)
Austal (ASX:ASB) is pleased to announce the successful roll out prior to launch of Hull 380, the ninth Cape-class patrol boat designed and constructed by Austal and the first of two to be delivered to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 2017.
Australian Defence Industry Minister, The Hon. Christopher Pyne MP, Senator Chris Back and Federal Member for Canning, Andrew Hastie MP joined Austal Chief Executive Officer David Singleton and Austal Chairman, John Rothwell at the official roll out, completed at Austal’s Henderson Western Australia shipyard.
Mr Singleton said: “It is with great pride we welcome the Defence Industry Minister here today to celebrate not only the continuing success of Cape-class as an effective maritime border protection solution, but Austal’s proven shipbuilding capability.
“Austal delivered eight Capes to the Australian Border Force over 2013 – 2015 and we will hand over Capes 9 and 10 to the Royal Australian Navy in the first half of 2017. To date, we have directly engaged 348 Australian suppliers and created and sustained 350 jobs in the delivery of the Cape program.”
Austal’s Cape-class patrol boat is a 58 metre all aluminium monohull vessel, designed to perform border protection and maritime security tasks, with a top speed of 26 knots and a range of up to 4,000 nautical miles. With a crew of 22, the vessel is capable of undertaking 28 day patrols in (up to) sea state 4 and the ability to launch two boats simultaneously.
New, enhanced maritime security and anti-mine warfare variants of the Cape were announced at Euronaval 2016, which offer even greater capability and feature mission packages that include unmanned aerial vehicle’s (UAV’s), unmanned surface vessel (USV’s) and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV’s).
Hull 380 is due to be launched later this week and will undergo final fitout before sea trials commencing in January 2017. Delivery to the RAN is on schedule for April 2017.
The second Cape for the RAN, Hull 381, is due for launch in February 2017.
(Austal)
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December 9, 2016, 12:42 am
09 Desember 2016
BRP Andres Bonifacio PF-17 (photo : PN)
MANILA, Philippines — BRP Andres Bonifacio, the Philippine Navy's newest ship, arrived early Friday from California, where it underwent sea trials before joining the Philippine Fleet.The ship, a former US Coast Guard high endurance cutter, stopped at Honolulu, Hawaii in November.US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim congratulated the Philippine Navy on the newest addition to the fleet.He said the ship will increase the Navy's presence in Philippine territorial waters.
The frigate is the third Hamilton-class USCG ship to join the Philippine Navy. It joins BRP Gregorio Del Pilar and BRP Ramon Alcaraz in the Philippine Fleet.The Bonifacio is armed with a 76-mm Oto-Melara auto-cannon and has a cruising speed of 29 knots.It was decommissioned by the US in early 2016, and formally received by the Philippines on July 21, 2016.The frigate left the US Coast Guard base in Alameda, California on November 1 for its voyage to the Philippines.
(PhilStar)
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December 9, 2016, 4:18 am
09 Desember 2016
KT-1 simulator di Korea (photo : KAI)
Kepala Dinas Operasi Kolonel Pnb Indan Gilang Buldansyah, S. Sos sebagai Ketua Tim dengan para Instruktur Penerbang, Sekbang Lanud Adisutjipto mengikuti kegiatan Latihan Simulator Pesawat KT 1B Wong Bee di 3rd Flight Training Wing ROKAF. di Sacheon Korea Selatan.
Kolonel Pnb Indan Gilang Buldansyah yang kesehariannya menjabat sebagai Kepala Dinas Operasi Lanud Adisutjipto, menyampaikan bahwa kegiatan latihan simulator KT 1 B Wong Bee bagi awak pesawat Sekbang Lanud Adisutjipto ini bertujuan untuk melatih dan mensimulasi situasi emergency yg mungkin terjadi di pesawat KT 1 B Wong Bee dan juga melatihkan prosedur dalam mengatasi situasi emergency.
Kolonel Pnb Indan Gilang Buldansyah menambahkan selain itu kegiatan delegasi Instruktur Penerbang, Sekbang Lanud Adisutjipto ini juga mempunyai maksud untuk membuka komunikasi dan kerjasama sekaligus sharing pengalaman dengan Penerbang-penerbang KT 1 B ROKAF yang mengoperasikan pesawat yang sejenis. Program ini juga diharapkan mampu meningkatkan profesionalisme para Instruktur Penerbang dalam menjalankan tugas.
Sementara Komandan Wing Dik Terbang Lanud Adisutjipto Kolonel Pnb Bonang Bayuaji menambahkan bahwa Kegiatan Latihan simulator KT 1B Wong Bee dilaksanakan selama kurang lebih 3 minggu, dari tanggal .28 November sampai dengan tanggal 16 Desember 2016. Kegiatan dibagi menjadi tiga Batch. Batch pertama dari tanggal 28 November sampai dengan 2 Desemebr 2016 dengan Ketua Tim Kadis Ops Kolonel Pnb Indan Gilang Buldansyah. Batch kedua 5 – 9 Desember 2016 dengan Ketua Tim Mayor Pnb Surono dan Batch ketiga dari tanggal 12-16 Desember 2016 dengan ketua Tim Mayor Pnb Yulianto.
Pada batch atau gelombang 1 Delegasi Instruktur Penerbang Lanud Adisutjipto sebagai Ketua Tim Kadisops Kolonel Pnb Indan Gilang Buldansyah, berkesempatan berkomunikasi dengan orang ke tiga dari Flight Training Wing Commander Brig Gen Kim Jo, papar Bonang.
(TNI AU)
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December 9, 2016, 10:39 pm
10 Desember 2016
The service technical centre (STC) for the maintenance and repair of Sukhoi aircraft at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Base at Gong Kedak, here can boost the national defence industry. (photo : Bernama)
GONG KEDAK: The Royal Malaysian Air Force today unveiled a new multi-million ringgit technical service centre aimed at providing a comprehensive maintenance for the country's foremost jet fighters, the Sukhoi Su-30MKM, at the Gong Kedak air base.
RMAF chief Gen Tan Sri Roslan Saad said the facility would serve as a 'second line for servicing' to complement the existing services provided by privateer ATSC Sdn Bhd at the base's 11th Squadron hangar.
He said the new facility was undertaken by Setiajaya Sdn Bhd from March 24, 2014 and completed yesterday (Dec 6). The centre will operate through collaboration with the Public Works Department.
"This new facility will be fully equipped with the necessary logistics, spares and equipment to provide a comprehensive and effective servicing and maintenance for the Sukhois.
"Before this, we were relying on the services provided by ATSC," he said after unveiling the new facility at the Gong Kedak air base.
On another note, Roslan revealed that the air traffic control radar at the Butterworth base would be upgraded for a year from January, to meet with the advancement of technology.
This, he said, followed a similar successful upgrade at the Gong Kedak air base by Jetro Sdn Bhd which equipped it with the ASR Meteor 087 type.
"We hope these developments will spur the local defence industries to play a greater role in maintaining the sovereignty of the country's defence and security," said Roslan.
The agreement for the purchase of the Su-30MKM jet fighters costing US$900 million (RM3.42 billion) was officially signed during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Malaysia in May 2003, with the first of 18 jets arriving in June 2007.
By Sept 2010, operations at the Gong Kedak base became an all-Malaysian affair, after the 50-odd Russian and Indian technical crew, engineering officers and instructor pilots ended their two-year service tenure.
Their departure posed a strong challenge to the local airmen and women to stand on their own and operate the Sukhoi SU-30MKM flanker multi-role combat aircraft.
The RMAF also utilised the services of 300-odd staff from ATSC Sdn to support a similar strength of its own crew to continue running the base.
While the Indians provided flight instructors, engineering officers, technical experts and administrative staff here, the Russians provided their test pilots and engineers to verify, certify and standardise the Flanker.
The base here is now Malaysia's foremost jet-fighter facility. It was established in 1993, with nearby Bukit Puteri housing an air defence tactical radar for the RMAF's 321st Squadron.
By 2009, the ground-based 402nd air defence squadron and 11th Sukhoi Squadron were established.
To date, there are more than 1,000 servicemen and civilians stationed at the base, which is divided into two entities that nestle in an area straddling Kelantan and Terengganu.
(NewStraitsTimes)
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December 10, 2016, 12:14 am
10 Desember 2016
Pesawat tempur Sukhoi Su-35 (photo : Sputnik)
Jakarta - Menteri Pertahanan (Menhan) Ryamizard Ryacudu mengatakan Indonesia dan Rusia belum menyepakati harga pembelian pesawat tempur Sukhoi Su-35 buatan Rusia.
"Tunggu saja. Saya masih tawar," kata Menhan Ryamizard, Jakarta, Jumat (9/12).
Menhan Ryamizard mengatakan Indonesia berencana membeli delapan unit pesawat tempur Su-35 dari Rusia. Dia mengatakan proses tawar-menawar antara pemerintah Indonesia dengan Rusia masih berlangsung.
"Sekarang masih delapan dulu lah, ini masih nego (tawar-menawar harga)," tuturnya.
Ryamizard enggan memberitahukan nilai yang ditawarkan pemerintah Indonesia kepada Rusia untuk membeli pesawat tempur itu.
Menurutnya, pemerintah Indonesia seharusnya mendapatkan harga beli pesawat yang tidak mahal karena Indonesia banyak memasok alat persenjataan dari Rusia.
"Nggak mau dong kayak dulu dulu beli heli mahal dari Vietnam. Kita ada persenjataan dari mereka (Rusia), tapi mereka (Rusia) tidak ada, tapi kita beli mahal," ujarnya.
Sebelumnya, kepastian Sukhoi Su-35 akan hadir di hanggar TNI AU menggantikan F-5E/F Tiger II masih belum terjadi. Laman rbth.indonesia, Jumat (28/10), menyatakan, negosiasi harga dan transfer teknologi bisa menjadi faktor penghalang keputusan pembelian pesawat tempur Sukhoi Su-35.
Harga yang ditawarkan dan skema serta jenis transfer teknologi yang diberikan Rusia untuk membangun bersama pesawat tempur itu di Indonesia menjadi hal yang masih mengganjal.
Laman www.defenseworld.net, Selasa (27/10), melaporkan, pemerintah Indonesia saat ini menegaskan hanya membeli benda dan peralatan perang dari luar negeri jika ada transfer teknologi dan produksi bersama. Sumber Rusia yang dikutip pada Singapore Air Show 2016 lalu, menyatakan, jumlah unit Sukhoi Su-35 yang akan dibeli Indonesia masih sangat sedikit untuk memungkinkan mereka memberi kedua hal itu, yaitu transfer teknologi dan produksi bersama.
(BeritaSatu)
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December 10, 2016, 3:02 am
10 Desember 2016
BRP Malabrigo (photo : Manila Bulletin)The Philippine Coast Guard today welcomed its second Parola-class 44-meter multi-role response vessel, Barko ng Republika ng Plipinas (BRP) Malabrigo. BRP Malabrigo is second of ten ordered 44-meter vessels from Japanese firm Japan Marine United.
“She will be an additional floating asset to the search and rescue vessels being utilized by the Philippine Coast Guard to further strengthen the agency’s capability in the performance of its mandated functions such as the maritime law enforcement, maritime security, maritime search and rescue, marine environmental protection, and maritime safety administration within the country’s maritime domain,” the Coast Guard said.
“Faro de Punta de Malabrigo, is one of the 24 lighthouses erected in the Philippines during the course of the Spanish colonial period,” the Coast Guard added.
Coast Guard said eight (8) more brand new 44-meter MRRV’s will be built for the PCG and will also be named after the primary lighthouses in the country to denote its significance as one of the navigational aids in the maritime industry. Deliveries are expected every quarter until completion of 10 units in 2018.
(Update)
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December 11, 2016, 3:29 pm
12 Desember 2016EA-18G Electronic Warfare Range System (photo : USAF)
WASHINGTON - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia for AEA-18G Electronic Warfare Range System and related support, equipment, and training. The estimated cost is $115 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on December 2, 2016.
The Government of Australia has requested additional funding to a previously implemented case for two Electronic Warfare Range Systems to conduct Electronic Warfare and Electronic Surveillance training within the borders of Australia. The original FMS case, valued at $79.07 million, includes non-MDE costs for all support elements required to provide for system integration testing, tools and test equipment, support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications, operations manuals, technical documents, personnel training, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The addition of $35.93 million in non-MDE funding to the basic case will provide for unfunded requirements to meet the scope of the basic case and provide for the sale of additional classified technical data and software, system integration and testing, tools and test equipment, support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications, operations manuals, and technical documents, personnel training, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of engineering, logistics, and program management. This amendment will push the original case value above notification threshold and thus requires notification of the entire case. The total overall estimated value is $115 million.
This sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a major contributor to political stability, security, and economic development in the Western Pacific. Australia is an important Major non-NATO Ally and partner that contributes significantly to peacekeeping and humanitarian operations around the world. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability. By enabling Australian Defense Force (ADF) ranges, the U.S. Government will ensure consistency in training across platforms and theaters, whether the exercises are conducted in the United State or in Australia, where U.S. aircrews will be able to participate in training exercises alongside their Australian counterparts.
The proposed sale will allow continued efforts to improve Australia's capability in current and future coalition operations. Australia will use the range to enhance Electronic Warfare capabilities as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland defense. Australia will have no difficulty absorbing these items into its armed forces.
The proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractors will be Leidos (hardware) and General Dynamics Mission Systems (software). The U.S. Government is not aware of any known offsets associated with this sale.
Implementation of this sale will require ten (10) temporary U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Australia for assistance in integration and range operational and maintenance training.
(DSCA)
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December 11, 2016, 5:02 pm
12 Desember 2016
BRP Manuel L. Quezon PS-70 (photo : Australian Naval Institute)
MANILA (PNA) -- As more modern naval platforms are procured and commissioned, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said plans are afoot to decommission World War II vintage ships still in service in the Philippine Navy.
He made this statement during Friday's welcoming ceremonies for BRP Andres Bonifacio (FF-17), the country's third Hamilton-class cutter.
BRP Miguel Malvar - PS 19 (photo : mbb8356)
Deactivation of these senior vessels will allow the Navy sufficient personnel to man ships coming from the pipeline and thus ensure a more capable and credible naval force.
World War II ships in PN service include the BRP Rajah Humabon, BRP Rizal, BRP Malvar, BRP Quezon and the BRP Laguna among others.
(PNA)
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December 11, 2016, 6:33 pm
12 Desember 2016
Hobart class Air Warfare Destroyers (photo : AusAWD)
BAE Systems Australia has been awarded a five-year contract valued at $70 million to maintain the Hobart class Air Warfare Destroyers, the first of which is due to be delivered to the Royal Australian Navy next year.
This contract is creating about 50 jobs in Adelaide and Sydney to manage the delivery of support as the warships transition out of the build phase and into service.
“The appointment of BAE Systems Australia as the managing contractor for the initial sustainment of the Air Warfare Destroyers is great news for Australian industry,” said Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne.
“It shows that not only can hardworking Australians build these complex warships but we can maintain them in house as well. This also represents yet another milestone for the Air Warfare Destroyer program as it simultaneously commences its transition from acquisition to sustainment while continuing to consolidate, fit-out and test the destroyers in Adelaide.”
As the managing contractor, BAE Systems will develop and manage the supporting industry supply chain to deliver the full range of sustainment services required. The company will also provide asset management and other services to ensure the DDGs are both mission capable and available.
“This is a new opportunity that allows us to develop from the ground up a leading-edge sustainment model for the entire service life of these new ships,” said BAE Systems Australia chief executive Glynn Phillips.
“This will add significant depth to our national maritime sustainment business, and it also helps contribute to a stronger and more sustainable Australian-based defence capability.”
(ADBR)
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December 12, 2016, 6:17 am
12 Desember 2016
A400M airlifter (photo : Pasca M)
IPOH: The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) will receive its fourth and last Airbus A400M aircraft before the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2017 (LIMA '17) to be held in March, said RMAF Chief General Tan Sri Roslan Saad.
He said receipt of the aircraft, initially planned for last month, was rescheduled, as the airplane is being further updated and fitted with the latest software.
"Upon arrival, it will be (equipped) with the latest technology and will be (more advanced than) the three A400Ms we had received. "The other A400Ms (which arrived between last year and June this year) will also be updated in future," he told a press conference after attending a graduation ceremony for Air Force cadets at the Air Force Training Institute here today.
(NewsStraitsTimes)
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December 12, 2016, 5:41 pm
13 Desember 2016
HQ-187 Ba Ria-Vung Tau on board Rolldock Storm leaves the port in Saint Petersburg, Leningrad (photo : Altair)
December 9th St. Petersburg sailed registered in the Netherlands ship dock Rolldock Storm the last commissioned by the Vietnam submarine project 636.1 Varshavyanka. This ship is the HQ-187 Ba Rịa-Vung Tau. Sixth ordered by Vietnam and 37 of exported ships in this family.
Vietnam ordered six submarines project 636.1 in 15 December 2009. The contract is worth the equivalent of $ 3.2 billion. The ships built shipyard JSC Admirałtiejskije Wierfi, Saint Petersburg. Currently they produced two more ships for the same project ordered by Algeria.
Vietnam ships project 636.1 have serial numbers 01339-01344. First, HQ-182 Ha Noi, has been to the received in 7 November 2013. Subsequent to the HQ-183 Ho Chi Minh City, HQ-184 Hai Phong, HQ-185 Khanh Hoa and HQ-186 Da Nang. Supplies include not only ships, but also the necessary infrastructure and service pack (Da Nang in Vietnam).
(Altair)
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December 12, 2016, 11:51 pm
13 Desember 2016
AW149 of the Royal Thai Army (photo : Helihub)
HeliHub.com can exclusively announce that Leonardo appear to have made their first AW149 sale, with an aircraft for the Royal Thai Army now being test flown. Seen in Marco Bianchi’s photo here, which he has given us permission to use, the Thai military flash is seen on the tail of this otherwise anonymous aircraft. A large square sticker has been placed over the national roundel of Thailand. There is no information currently available on how many have been ordered.
In recent weeks, the Royal Thai Army has also taken delivery of six AW139s, with serial numbers 41520 through 41525 from the US AW139 production line. The first three of these were delivered in September, with the second batch of three following in October
(Helihub)
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December 13, 2016, 1:42 am
13 Desember 2016
Beechcraft C-90 King Air of the Japan Navy (photo : Aria H Kanzaki)
MANILA (PNA) -- One out of the five TC-90 aircraft, earlier leased from Japan, will be arriving in the Philippines by the first quarter of 2017.
This was disclosed by Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson Capt. Lued Lincuna who added that the aircraft may arrive either in February or March at the Sangley Point air facility in Cavite.
Last November, two PN pilots and six air crews left for Japan to start training on the above-mentioned aircraft.
The Department of National Defense (DND) earlier announced that the Philippines will be re-equipping the TC-90s as Japan have stripped of some its equipment, including its surveillance systems.
The country will pay Japan USD7,000 each for the first four aircraft yearly and only USD200 for the fifth, or total of USD28,200 as stipulated in its lease agreement.
It is renewable every year. The TC-90s will come from the stocks of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and it also useful for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and maritime security.
The DND said that they are looking at the possibility of using for 20 years as it will proved very handy for the Philippines while its military is upgrading its equipment.
The TC-90, which is part of the Beechcraft King Air aircraft family, was offered by Japan shortly after the Agreement Concerning the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology was finalized last February 29.
The TC-90's patrol range is double those of small Philippine aircraft which only has a maximum range of 300 kilometers.
(PNA)
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