January 17, 2017, 6:23 am
17 Januari 2017
Kendaraan amfibi Tata beroda 8x8 (image : CGTrader)
Kolaborasi Pindad dan Tata Ciptakan Mobil Tempur
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia -- Tata Motor Indonesia mengungkapkan pihaknya telah menandatangani memorandum of understanding (MoU) dengan PT Pindad, perusahaan pelat merah yang bergerak dalam manufaktur alat militer dan senjata.
President Director of PT Tata Motors Indonesia and PT Tata Motors Distribusi Indonesia Biswadev Sengupta mengatakan pihaknya akan berkolaborasi untuk kendaraan militer. Namun tidak menutup kemungkinan ada produksi yang dijual secara personal.
"Bisa saja (ini diperjual belikan), tergantung permintaan," kata Biswadev di Jakarta, Selasa (17/1).
Dalam waktu 10 bulan ke depan, Tata akan memulai kerjasamanya dengan Pindad, termasuk saling transfer teknologi. namun hingga kini ia belum bisa memastikanberapa unit yang akan diproduksi sepanjang kerjasama berlangsung.
"Kami akan mentransfer teknologi. Karena tidak mungkin kami mengirimnya dari India, oleh sebab itu kami coba membuatnya di Indonesia."
Sebelumnya diam-diam Tata bersama Pindad tengah memproduksi kendaraan militer. 'Mobil perang' hasil kerja sama keduanya bakal menjadi kendaraan amfibi.
"Bersama Pindad kami menciptakan kendaraan amfibi yang bisa berjalan dalam air," ujar Biswadev.
Dirinya menjelaskan kendaraan militer Tata Motors dan Pindad, merupakan kendaraan kompleks yang tangguh. "Ini kendaraan yang kompleks dan cocok untuk menjadi kendaraan tentara."
Pindad, sebelumnya telah meluncurkan Anoa 2, kendaraan amfibi tebaru yang dibuat di Bandung, dan langsung dipertontonkan di hadapan Presiden Joko Widodo, Panglima Jenderal Gatot Nurmantyo dan Kapolri Tito Karnavian, kemarin (16/1.) (CNN)
Truk militer Tata (photo : Tata Motors)
Bersama Pindad, Tata Motors Siap Produksi Kendaraan Militer
Jakarta, KompasOtomotif — Perlahan tetapi pasti, jalinan kerja sama PT Tata Motors Distribusi Indonesia (TMDI) dengan PT Pindad (Persero) sudah bergulir. Kedua pihak, baik TMDI maupun Pindad, sudah resmi menandatangani memorandum of understanding (MoU).
Langkah ini menjadi titik terang bagi produsen asal India dalam menegaskan komitmen eksistensinya di Indonesia. Presiden Direktur TMDI Biswadev Sengupta mengatakan, kerja sama ini memiliki tujuan untuk memproduksi truk militer.
"Kami sudah menandatangani MoU dengan Pindad. Melalui MoU ini, kami ingin mengeksplorasi kemungkinan memproduksi truk militer Tata bersama fasilitas yang dimiliki Pindad di Bandung," ucap Biswadev di Jakarta, Selasa (17/1/2017).
Pindad, lanjut Biswadev, memiliki kualifikasi yang cukup baik dalam sisi teknis. Kolaborasi ini diharapkan ke depan akan menciptakan produk yang tidak hanya untuk konsumsi kebutuhan lokal, tetapi juga ekspor.
Untuk produksi awal, Biswadev belum mau berbicara banyak. Namun, ia memastikan, dalam waktu 10 bulan ke depan, jalinan kerja sama ini akan mulai berjalan.
"Ini bukan hal simpel seperti membuat mobil atau truk biasa, ini kendaraan militer. Semuanya masih kami siapkan, termasuk diskusi mengenai model serta kebutuhan komponen untuk membangunnya. Dalam 10 bulan ke depan, kami harapkan sudah bisa teralisasi agar bisa membangun suatu produk," kata Biswadev. (Kompas)
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January 17, 2017, 4:52 pm
18 Januari 2017
T-90 main battle tank (photo : contract-army)
Thailand, Russia promote defence cooperation
Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand and Russia have discussed the implementation of arms deals and defence industry cooperation during a meeting between Russian Ambassador to Thailand Kirill Barsky and Thai chief of the Defence Forces, General Surapong Suwana-adth in Bangkok on January 17.
According to the Thai army, at the meeting, the two sides discussed matters of shared interest, including developing the defence industry in Thailand.
Thai media stated that the country wants to purchase dozens of T-90 tanks from Russia. Thailand is also about to sign a counter-terrorism deal with Russia.
In 2016, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Deputy PM, also Minister of Defence Prawit Wongsuwan visited Russia to bolster bilateral relations, promote arms deals and joint defence industry development.
During his visit in May 2016, Prayut placed an order for 10 Mi-17 transport helicopters from Russia for a total price of 86 million USD. The Russian helicopters will be deployed in addition to the army's fleet of US-built CH-47 Chinook utility helicopters.
In late February 2016, Prawit Wongsuwan and Deputy Minister of Economy Somkid Jatusripitak visited Russia and Belarus, weeks after Director of the Russian Federal Security Service Nikolai Patrushev toured Thailand.
(VNA)
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January 17, 2017, 6:24 pm
18 Januari 2017
Concept of midget submarine for Indonesian Navy (photo : Panji M)
The Indonesian Navy's (Tentera Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL's) plans to operate a fleet of 12 submarines by 2024 may include a number of midget boats, said Commodore Muhammad Ali, commander of the service's maritime security task force, on 17 January.
The commodore was speaking at the UDT Asia 2017 undersea defence conference in Singapore, during which he gave an update on the TNI-AL's modernisation efforts, including its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities.
Indonesia currently operates a fleet of two Cakra (Type 209/1300)-class diesel-electric submarines (SSKs), and is currently anticipating the delivery of three DSME Type 209/1400 boats from South Korea.
(Jane's)
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January 17, 2017, 9:42 pm
18 Januari 2017
Chinese S-26T SSK model at Royal Thai Navy Ship Tech.III 2016 (photo : AAGTH1)
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has outlined a requirement to operationalise its planned fleet of three submarines by 2026, and is currently in the process of submitting this proposal to the country's military government.
The matter was disclosed by Captain Prawoot Rodmanee, chief of the RTN's submarine squadron, during his presentation at UDT Asia 2017 in Singapore on 17 January. The captain was giving a brief on the RTN's plans for the future, including updates to the service's plans to establish a submarine fleet.
Thailand is largely believed to be acquiring the S26T (Thailand) diesel-electric submarine (SSK), a modified export version of the Yuan-class (Type 041) platform from China.
(Jane's)
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January 18, 2017, 7:47 am
18 Januari 2017
Prototype UAV at Indodefence 2016 exhibition (photo : Lapan)
Makassar, S Sulawesi (ANTARA News) - Minister of Research and Technology Mohammad Nasir said that the government is focused on the development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) (drones) to strengthen the defence and security at the nation's border.
"The Ministry of Research and Technology is focused on its development, while the Ministry of Defence will be in charge of its application," Minister M. Nasir said here on Monday.
The Ministry of Research and Technology is working, together with Bandung Institute of Technology, National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN), and Technology Assessment and Application Agency (BPPT), in developing the technology and innovations used in the UAV.
Meanwhile, PT Pindad and PT Dirgantara Indonesia will be in charge of the production of the UAV.
The innovations and advanced technology of the UAV are expected to significantly improve security at the border area and along Indonesias outer islands, as well as to maintain the nation's sovereignty, the minister said.
(Antara)
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January 18, 2017, 5:10 pm
19 Januari 2017
Japan to provide 6 patrol boats for Vietnamese Coast Guard (photo : Submarine Matters)
TOKYO (Sputnik) — Tokyo is expected to give Hanoi six patrol boats to help its maritime security efforts in the South China Sea, Kyodo news agency reported Monday, citing Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
According to Kyodo, Abe said that the boats would be provided under the framework of a new $1-billion loan and aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The South China Sea dispute revolves around the Spratly Islands, which are believed to be rich in oil and gas reserves. Beijing’s territorial claims to the Spratly Islands run counter to those of Vietnam, as well as Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines and Taiwan.
(Sputnik)
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January 18, 2017, 6:21 pm
19 Januari 2017
BMB-230 Class consists of HTMS Ratcharit (FAC 321), HTMS Vitiyakom (FAC 322), HTMS U-domdej (FAC 323) (photo : baloogancampaign)
The Royal Thai Navy will retire its entire fleet of missile-capable patrol boats by 2026. Service is eyeing larger platforms such as LPDs and frigates in the coming years.
As part of its efforts to prepare the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) for future maritime security challenges, the service will progressively decommission its Ratcharit and Prabparapak classes of missile-armed patrol boats by 2026.
FPB-45 class consists of HTMS Prabbrorapak (FAC 311), HTMS Hanhak Sudtru (FAC 312), HTMS Soo Pirin (FAC 313) (photo : vichayasan1812)
The vessels, which have been in service since the 1970s, are now less relevant given the rise of asymmetric security challenges, such as maritime terrorism and piracy, said Captain Prawoot Rodmanee, chief of the RTN's submarine squadron, during his presentation at UDT Asia 2017 in Singapore on 17 January.
(Jane's)
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January 18, 2017, 8:51 pm
19 Januari 2017
MV Mega Bakti submarine rescue ship (photo : RMN)
The privately owned Malaysian submarine rescue ship, MV Mega Bakti, has received certification from the US Navy (USN) as an approved commercial vessel of opportunity (VOO), and can now be deployed to rescue distressed submariners, a senior Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) confirmed on 17 January.
The certification, which was received in mid-2016 following a number of pre-screening processes by the USN, will further boost the submarine rescue capabilities in the region, said Rear Admiral Abdul Rahman Ayub, Submarine Force Commander of the RMN, on 17 January. He was speaking at the UDT Asia 2017 conference in Singapore.
Mega Bakti, which is owned by Malaysian company Target Resources, is currently contracted to provide submarine rescue services for the RMN.
(Jane's)
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January 19, 2017, 12:20 am
19 Januari 2017
Indonesia has approved the acquisition of five A400M aircraft for the country's air force. (photo : Airbus)
The Indonesian government has approved the acquisition of five new Airbus A400M multirole aircraft. The acquisition is a significant step in the Indonesian Air Force's modernisation efforts
Indonesia has approved a sum of USD2 billion for the acquisition of five Airbus A400M Atlas multirole aircraft to boost the country's military airlift capabilities, multiple sources from within Indonesia's government and defence industry confirmed to IHS Jane's on 18 January.
The airframes will be acquired in the transport and utility configuration, and will be operated across the Indonesian Air Force's (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Udara: TNI-AU's) Aviation Squadrons 31 and 32.
(Jane;s)
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January 19, 2017, 5:14 pm
20 Januari 2017
BTR-4M Marinir TNI AL (photo : Angkasa)
Eksklusif, Marinir TNI AL Uji Coba Ranpur Amfibi BTR-4M!
Setelah cukup lama menghuni Bumi Marinir Cilandak dan bahkan menjalani penugasan operasional perdananya pada saat penebalan pengamanan Kediaman Wakil Presiden RI pada saat terjadinya aksi unjuk rasa 212, baru kali inilah kendaraan tempur amfibi BTR-4M menjalani uji kemampuan arung lautnya. Pengujian dilakukan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana BTR-4M dapat memenuhi tuntutan kemampuan asasinya membelah permukaan air dan tentunya mendaratkan pasukan.
Perjalanan dimulai pada Rabu malam, 18 Januari 2017 selepas penduduk Jakarta kembali ke rumahnya masing-masing. Diselingi sisa-sisa macet rush hour, iring-iringan dua ranpur BTR-4M keluar dari Bumi Marinir Cilandak dan membelah jalanan Jakarta. Perjalanan yang terasa istimewa karena ranpur dipacu di jalan raya, tidak digendong oleh truk transporter Tatra. Sekaligus menguji kemampuan lintas jalan rayanya tentu saja.
BTR-4M Marinir TNI AL (photo : Angkasa)
Rute perjalanan melalui tol JORR dengan rute masuk dari tol TB Simatupang, kemudian bablas ke Meruya, Kamal, dan akhirnya menuju pantai Tanjung Burung Tangerang. Kalau tidak melihat sekeliling yang berupa dinding baja yang dipenuhi peralatan, rasanya seperti naik SUV mahal yang nyaman saja saat BTR-4M dipacu kencang.
Setiba di pantai, kedua BTR-4M dipersiapkan untuk uji arung di pagi hari tanggal 19 Januari. Ketika fajar pagi menyingsing, tim dari Korps Marinir dan perwakilan perusahaan KMDB disambut oleh mentari pagi yang cerah, langit yang biru, dan laut yang tenang. Sempurna! Kalau bukan karena kerja, ingin rasanya meloncat ke dalam air dan berenang-renang ria. BTR-4M yang berwarna hijau lumut pun kontras dengan birunya langit yang hanya dihiasi sedikit awan.
BTR-4M Marinir TNI AL (photo : Angkasa)
Setelah final check, dua BTR-4M dengan propeller yang berputar dan trim vane yang sudah mengembang pun masuk ke dalam air laut perlahan, dan kemudian melaju membelah ombak. Kendaraan sangat stabil dan tenang, tidak berbeda kondisinya ketika dibandingkan dengan pengujian di sungai di Ukraina.
BTR-4M Marinir TNI AL (photo : ARC)
Seperti pembaca lihat di foto, jarak antara atap kendaraan dan permukaan laut juga masih berselisih tinggi, berkat penambahan buoyancy kit pada BTR-4M. Tidak ada keraguan sama sekali bahwa ranpur tangguh asal Ukraina ini akan sanggup mengemban tugas untuk melancarkan operasi amfibi yang membutuhkan kendaraan dengan spek khusus.
(Angkasa)
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January 19, 2017, 6:43 pm
20 Januari 2017
The RSAF Surface-to-Air Python-5 and DERby (SPYDER) deployed during the Flaming Arrow Challenge 2017. (photo : Sing Mindef)
Senior Minister of State for Defence and Foreign Affairs Dr Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman visited the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)'s Flaming Arrow Challenge 2017 (FAC17) at the SAFTI Live Firing Area this morning. During his visit, Dr Maliki was briefed on how the RSAF conducts its air defence operations to keep Singapore's skies safe, gained first-hand experience operating a Ground-Based Air Defence (GBAD) system, and interacted with Operationally-Ready National Servicemen (NSmen) who participated in FAC17.
RBS-70 missile system (photo : RSAF)
He also experienced, from an RSAF Super Puma helicopter, how helicopters execute flight manoeuvres to evade GBAD missiles, simulated in the aircraft engagement event of the challenge.
Giraffe Agile Multiple Beam radar (photo : Alert5)
FAC17, held from 9 to 20 January 2017, allows the RSAF to sharpen its air defence capabilities and hones the competency of the GBAD units in air defence operations. This year's challenge involves 132 personnel from eight RSAF units. The GBAD systems deployed during this challenge are the Agile Multiple Beam (AMB) Radar, Improved Homing All the Way Killer (I-HAWK), Surface-to-Air Python-5 and DERby (SPYDER) and RBS-70.
I-Hawk missile sytem (photo : Sing Mindef)
FAC17 is one of seven RSAF Command Challenges organised annually by the RSAF's Operational Commands that stretch and test the capabilities and proficiencies of our servicemen and women locally. The other six Command Challenges are the Air Warrior Challenge, Bigshot Challenge, Eagle Challenge, Top Ace Challenge, Top Guardian Challenge and Top Notch Challenge. These challenges aim to create a competitive environment for the RSAF's servicemen and women to pit their skills against each other while strengthening their operational standards, and also forge stronger camaraderie within the RSAF.
(Sing Mindef)
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January 19, 2017, 8:54 pm
20 Januari 2017
Submarine Command Team Trainer from Rheinmetall (photo : Shephard, Thai Military)
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) is preparing for the arrival of its first S26T submarine from China through the use of a Submarine Command Team Trainer (SCTT) simulator, which replicates a combat information centre (CIC) and submarine environment.
In 2012 the RTN bought the SCTT simulator from Rheinmetall. Delivered in 2014 and now operating at Sattahip Naval Base, it simulates generic systems and capabilities of diesel-electric submarines, rather than a specific individual class.
The SCTT is flexible; it is scalable from operator training in individual sensors and systems to command team training for operational units. Thailand’s system replicates every important component of a submarine’s CIC, including combat management systems, heavy torpedoes, missiles, sonar systems and non-acoustic sensors (e.g. radar, data links, electronic support measures and periscope).
Thailand will receive three S26T submarines from China, the RTN’s first since four 470t Mitsubishi submarines were bought from Japan in 1938. Last year, the RTN selected the S26T ahead of offers from Germany, South Korea and Sweden.
The RTN is now in the process of buying one submarine with a budget of $385 million as it creates a three-dimensional navy to more effectively maintain maritime security.
The Royal Thai Submarine Squadron was re-established in 2011 amidst plans to acquire new submarines. Thailand was responding to other southeast Asian nations such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam that were all acquiring submarines.
The SCTT simulator can integrate with an anti-submarine simulator also in service with the RTN.
The navy sent submarine personnel to learn from relevant technologies in Germany, in addition sailors completed the International Diesel Submarine course in South Korea to learn the capabilities and tactics of modern diesel-electric submarines.
(Shephard)
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January 20, 2017, 12:37 am
20 Januari 2017
Defender-class patrol boats (photo : US Navy)
The Philippine Coast Guard is looking to acquire Defender-class boats in its bid to strengthen its Maritime Law Enforcement capabilities. This was revealed by Philippine Coast Guard officer-in-charge Commodore Joel S. Garcia during a briefing with United States Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim who visited PCG Headquarters today.
Defender-class boat, also known as Response Boat–Small (RB-S), is a 25-feet boat introduced by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in 2002. Defender-class boats serve the USCG, US Border Patrol, US Navy, and several other navies including Israel.
According to US Coast Guard, the RB-S became the platform to increase the long term homeland security capability at shore stations in the wake of September 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
Commodore Garcia also suggested for further training and mentoring from the US Coast Guard as well as to increase the number of PCG Cadets to study at US Coast Guard Academy, the coast guard said.
For his part, Ambassador Sung Kim said that the US government will attend to the concerns and request of PCG. He also expressed appreciation for PCG’s effort in combating terrorism and in enhancing its capabilities as a law enforcer.
(Update)
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January 20, 2017, 7:55 am
20 Januari 2017
Jika pada tahun 2017 anggaran pertahanan Rp 108 triliun, maka tahun 2018 dapat naik menjadi Rp 216 triliun (photo : Kaskus Militer)
Jakarta - TNI akan membantu mengawal Kementerian Keuangan (Kemenkeu) mengamakan penerimaan pajak. Jika target tercapai, TNI dijanjikan akan mendapat peningkatan anggaran belanja sebesar dua kali lipat tahun depan.
Bantuan TNI kepada Kemenkeu ini terkait dengan pengamanan penerimaan negara tertuang dalam nota kesepahaman yang baru saja diteken. Panglima TNI Jenderal Gatot Nurmantyo yakin pihaknya dapat memenuhi harapan Kemenkeu.
"Kemarin dilakukan MoU untuk meningkatkan perolehan pajak. Mudah-mudahan bersama TNI dan Kemenkeu bisa memperoleh sesuai target agar tercipta sentra-sentra ekonomi baru," ungkap Gatot.
Hal tersebut disampaikannya setelah menutup Rapim TNI di Mabes TNI, Cilangkap, Jakarta Timur, Kamis (19/1/2017) malam. TNI pun, menurut Gatot, siap menyukseskan program tax amnesty atau pengampunan pajak yang sedang digaungkan pemerintah.
"Kami yakin itu bisa karena tax amnesty. Bagi yang tidak ikut tax amnesty atau masih kurang 80 persen, kekayaannya bisa diambil," ujarnya.
Penerimaan negara yang bisa mencapai target juga akan berdampak bagi TNI. Menteri Keuangan Sri Mulyani berjanji akan meningkatkan anggaran belanja TNI pada 2018 jika target tercapai. Sayangnya, Panglima TNI tidak merinci target yang dimaksudnya itu.
"Menteri Keuangan berjanji kalau (mencapai) target, maka anggaran belanja untuk TNI bisa dinaikkan 100 persen. Jadi kalau sekarang (2017) Rp 108 T, tahun 2018 menjadi Rp 216 triliun," sebut Gatot.
"Itu akan jadi kenangan indah karena (tahun depan) saya pensiun. Itu kalau saya panjang umur, semoga," tambah jenderal bintang empat itu berharap.
Dilibatkannya TNI dalam proses pengamanan penerimaan negara bukan tanpa alasan. Pihak Kemenkeu mensinyalir adanya oknum-oknum TNI menjadi centeng alias melakukan backing untuk pihak-pihak yang ingin berbuat curang dalam pembayaran pajak kepada negara.
"Karena menteri keuangan mensinyalir ada tentara-tentara yang jadi backing, maka kita mengamankan. Ini penting karena penghasilan negara kan, maka kita amankan," terang Gatot.
Panglima TNI berjanji akan memproses anggotanya yang ketahuan melakukan penyimpangan demikian. Proses hukum militer akan diterapkan terkait dengan hal tersebut.
(Detik)
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January 20, 2017, 4:47 pm
21 Januari 2017Airbus KC-30A (A330-203MRTT) of the RAAF (photo : Steve Jaksic)
SYDNEY, Australia – Northrop Grumman Integrated Defence Services (IDS), a fully-owned Australian subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), has signed an agreement with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) for the provision of services in support of the Royal Australian Air Force’s fleet of KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft. Northrop Grumman IDS is the prime contractor for MRTT Through-Life Support (TLS).
“We are excited to have reached this agreement with AFI KLM E&M,” said Ian Irving, chief executive, Northrop Grumman Australia. “Partnerships such as this are an important way for Northrop Grumman to support the Australian Department of Defence’s ‘smart buyer’ philosophy. By leveraging huge commercial supply chains and expertise in order to provide competitive pricing for MRTT maintenance, this agreement will increase the program’s value and effectiveness.”
Airbus KC-30A (A330-203MRTT) of the RAAF (photo : Dave)
The agreement will provide the Australian MRTT program with improved access to an experienced, world-class aftermarket organisation. As a result, Northrop Grumman will also have increased access to a worldwide network and a more streamlined process of materiel management solutions leveraging AFI KLM E&M’s global expertise and footprint.
“We are thrilled to enter into this partnership,” said John Parker, vice president and general manager, global logistics and modernization division, Northrop Grumman Technology Services. “With the support of AFI KLM E&M, Northrop Grumman will be even more equipped to execute unparalleled program performance and quality for the Royal Australian Air Force’s KC-30A MRTT fleet.”
Airbus KC-30A (A330-203MRTT) of the RAAF (photo : David Eyre)
“The opportunity to work with Northrop Grumman on the Australian MRTT program is very significant for AFI KLM E&M,” said Fabrice Defrance, senior vice president Commercial, AFI KLM E&M. “We are looking forward to providing the Australian MRTT program with access to our expertise in maintaining new generation and wide-body aircraft including the Airbus A330, the airframe on which the MRTT is based. Our acknowledged expertise on aircraft components and engine support, which combined with Northrop Grumman’s experience in maintenance and systems engineering will provide the Australian government with excellent value in support of the MRTT program.”
The agreement will see AFI KLM E&M provide services to Northrop Grumman, including aircraft component, auxiliary power unit and CF6 80-E1 engine test, repair and overhaul services; ready access to line replaceable unit loans and exchanges; and global line station logistics solutions. It also allows for future extension of support services and general maintenance of other aircraft types.
Airbus KC-30A (A330-203MRTT) of the RAAF (photo : David Eyre)
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance is a major multi-product MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) provider. With a workforce of over 14,000, AFI KLM E&M offers comprehensive technical support for airlines, ranging from engineering and line maintenance to engine overhaul, aero structure and thrust reverser support, as well as the management, repair and supply of aircraft components, structured around a powerful logistics network. AFI KLM E&M supports almost 1,500 aircraft operated by 200 major international and domestic airlines. www.afiklmem.com.
(Northrop Grumman)
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January 20, 2017, 6:16 pm
21 Januari 2017
Rolldock Storm vessel carrying submarine HQ 187 Ba Ria - Vung Tau is in Cam Ranh Bay (photo : DatViet)Khanh Hoa (VNA) – The sixth and last Kilo-class submarine that Vietnam has purchased from Russia arrived at Cam Ranh military port in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on January 20.
It took over 40 days for the Netherlands’ heavy lift vessel Rolldock Storm to carry the submarine, named HQ-187 Ba Ria – Vung Tau, to Cam Ranh port from Russia.
In 2014 and 2015, Russia handed over four similar submarines to Vietnam, namely HQ-182 Hanoi, HQ-183 Ho Chi Minh City, HQ-184 Hai Phong, and HQ-185 Khanh Hoa. Later in February 2016, the fifth submarine named HQ-186 Da Nang harboured at Cam Ranh Port.
At a flag-raising ceremony for HQ-184 Hai Phong and HQ-185 Khanh Hoa in 2015, Rear Admiral Pham Hoai Nam, Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy, said the building and development of coastal guard forces and particularly submarines fleet is normal for a marine country.
It is not an arms race but to firmly safeguard the national sea and island sovereignty and continental shelf in any circumstances, contribute to maintaining peaceful and stable environment in the region, and serve the country’s socio-economic development, he stressed.
With a displacement of 3,000-3,950 tonnes, the nearly 74m-long submarine can operate at a maximum depth of 300 meters and a range of 6,000-7,500 nautical miles for 45 days with 52 crew members.
(VNA)
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January 20, 2017, 11:15 pm
21 Desember 2017
JCG Erimo PL 02 (photo : Livedoor)
PULAU INNOSHIMA - Agensi Penguatkuasaan Maritim Malaysia hari ini melakar lagi sejarah baharu apabila dengan secara rasminya menerima Kapal JCG Erimo PL 02 dari Japan Coast Guard (JCG).
Majlis serah terima kapal berlangsung lebih kurang jam 12 tengahari tadi (waktu Malaysia) di Limbungan Pulau Innoshima, Jepun.
Pegawai Memerintah JCG Erimo PL 02 Captain Yamamoto secara rasminya telah menyerahkan kapal tersebut kepada Kepten Maritim Robert Teh Geok Chuan selaku Pegawai Memerintah KM Pekan.
Majlis penyerahan tersebut turut disaksikan oleh Laksamana Pertama Maritim Mohd Aliyas bin Hamdan, Pengarah Cawangan C3I Maritim Malaysia bersama barisan Pegawai Maritim Malaysia serta anak kapal JCG Erimo PL 02.
(APMM)
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January 21, 2017, 4:37 am
21 Januari 2017
Seremoni peluncuran kapal Landing Ship Tank (LST) KRI Teluk Kupang 519 (all photos : DKB)
Selasa 17 Januari 2017 bertempat di Shipyard Jakarta II PT. Dok & Perkapalan Kodja Bahari (Persero) telah dilaksanakan seremoni peluncuran Kapal Angkut Tank-2 (AT-2).
Kapal AT-2 merupakan salah satu dari dua Kapal AT (Angkut Tank) pesanan Kementerian Pertahanan RI yg diproduksi oleh PT DKB dengan nama KRI Teluk Kupang 519.
Seremoni Peluncuran Kapal AT-2 dihadiri oleh Laksamana Muda TNI Bpk Ir. Leonardi, MS.c selaku Kepala Baranahan Kementerian Pertahanan RI.
Dalam sambutannya Bpk.S.A. Bandung Bismono selaku Dirut PT DKB berharap penyelesaian pembangunan Kapal AT-2 ini terus berjalan dengan baik sampai diserahterimakan.
Acara dilanjutkan dengan penekanan tombol sirine oleh Kabaranahan Kemhan RI sebagai tanda bahwa Kapal AT-2 telah resmi diluncurkan kemudian penanda tanganan Berita Acara Peluncuran Kapal AT-2 oleh Kabaranahan Kemhan RI dan Dirut PT DKB dan acara dilanjutkan dengan ramah tamah dan pelepasan Balon KRI Teluk Kupang 519 oleh Dirut PT DKB.
(DKB)
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January 21, 2017, 6:41 am
21 Januari 2017
Tiga peluncur roket MLRS Norinco Type 90B Kaliber 122mm resmi masuk Korps Marinir (photos : Korps Marinir)
DanMenArt-2 Mar Menutup Kepelatihan Roket MLRS 122mm 90B Norinco
Jakarta - Komandan Resimen Artileri-2 Marinir (Danmenart-2 Mar) Kolonel Marinir Aris Setiawan secara resmi menutup Kepelatihan Roket MLRS 122mm 90B Norinco, bertempat di lapangan apel Trisula Menart-2 Mar, jumat (20/01/2017). Dalam amanatnya Damenart-2 Mar menyampaikan dengan selesainya pelaksanaan kepelatihan calon awak Roket MLRS Norinco 90B ini diharapkan para peserta dapat mengetahui karateristik seluruh komponen senjata tersebut sehingga nantinya mampu merawat dan memelihara untuk kesiapan siagaan operasi dalam menghadapi setiap tantangan, serta di harapkan para peserta mampu untuk menularkan kepada prajurit lainnya agar dapat diaplikasikan di dalam setiap latihan maupun penugasan, tegasnya.
Lebih lanjut Danmenart-2 Mar menyampaikan ucapan terima kasih kepada para instruktur atas ilmu dan bimbingannya serta kepada peserta pelatihan dari Surabaya semoga selamat sampai tujuan. Besar harapan dengan adanya kepelatihan ini kita dapat menjaga tali persaudaraan yang telah terjalin dengan baik dan harmonis. "Saya bersyukur, pelatihan ini dapat terlaksana sesuai dengan rencana dan segala permasalahan serta kekurangan yang terjadi tidak menjadi kendala dalam pelaksanaan pelatihan, namun justru dapat dijadikan peluang untuk lebih meningkatkan semangat dalam berlatih", pungkasnya.
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Kepelatihan Roket MLRS 122 mm 90B Norinco diikuti 12 personel Yon Roket dari Jakarta dan Surabaya ditutup pukul 09.30 hari jumat 20 Januari 2017. 3 Roket MLRS 122 mm 90B Norinco buatan Cina akan menambah alutsista kesenjataan di jajaran Artileri Marinir yang sebelumnya sudah dilaksanakan uji fungsi di Puslatpur Kodiklatad Martapura Sumatera Selatan. Hadir dalam acara ini Wadan Menart-2 Mar Letkol Marinir Aris Budi, Letkol Marinir Encep Wahyu Gumelar mewakili Aslog Dankormar, para Pastaf Menart-2 Mar serta udangan Perwakilan.
(PeloporWiratama)
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January 22, 2017, 5:05 pm
23 Januari 2017
Eagle Vision, a ground-based satellite imagery system (photo : c4isrnet)
The United States Pacific Air Forces (US PACAF) through the 13th Expeditionary Air Squadron (EAS) has brought the Eagle Vision, a ground-based satellite imagery system, to Clark Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines together with a collection manager from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii and geospatial and imagery anaylsts from Ft. Shafter, Hawaii.
The deployment was done to conduct a two-week long US PACAF Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) mission together with Philippine Air Force (PAF) members. The SMEEs will focus on using geospatial satellite imagery, acquired by Eagle Vision, to support Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief efforts.
Eagle Vision, a ground-based satellite imagery system (image : Airbus Group)
“Eagle Vision can move all over the world, we can set up our system anywhere and start pulling down imagery from commercial satellites,” said Chief Master Sgt. Reid Tsubota, Eagle Vision Superintendent with the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
“The HADR applications of this system are incredible. In fact, this is our fourth time here in the Philippines. In 2006 we were initially supporting exercise Balikatan when the Southern Leyte mudslides occurred here. Using Eagle Vision we were able to to provide the Marine Corps’ first responders imagery that ultimately helped in the recovery and relief efforts,” Tsubota said.
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